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Top tips for a successful build

How to help your build run smoothly and legally.
Getting started > Stages of the building process > Top tips for building

What you need to know: Revised Section C5 'Concrete Buildings'

Non-earthquake prone building Seismic Assessment guidelines.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > What you need to know: Revised Section C5 'Concrete Buildings'

C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6

Safety objectives for people, other property and firefighting applied to clauses C2 to C6 of the Building Code.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6

C6 Structural stability

Structural stability during fire: buildings remain stable during fire (likelihood of failure or collapse).
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C6 Structural stability

C2 Prevention of fire occurring

Safe design and installation of fixed appliances using controlled combustion and other fixed equipment.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C2 Prevention of fire occurring

B2 Durability

Confirming the use of materials that will remain functional for the minimum periods specified (5, 15 or ≥50 years).
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B2 Durability

H1 Energy efficiency

Provides for the efficient use of energy and sets physical conditions for energy performance.
Building Code compliance > H Energy efficiency > H1 Energy efficiency

E2 External moisture

External roof, wall claddings and external openings will prevent external moisture from causing undue dampness or damage.
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E2 External moisture

How building users process information and make decisions (1. Building user activity: Designing buildings for access and usability)

The built environment should assist building users to process information and make decisions.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 1. Building user activity > Information processing and decision-making

Storing and selling electricity

If you generate your own electricity, you can save it for your own use or sell it back to the grid.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Power, lighting and energy saving > Storing and selling electricity
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: