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B1 Structure

Buildings will withstand likely loads, including wind, earthquake, live and dead loads (people and building contents).
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure

G12 Water supplies

Requires the safe supply, storage, reticulation and delivery of hot and cold water.
Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G12 Water supplies

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

Maintaining the Building Code

Regular updates to the Building Code ensures it keeps pace with modern construction methods.
Building Code compliance > Maintaining the Building Code

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

Retention money requirements

Learn about the requirements for withholding retention money.
Projects & consents > Why contracts are valuable > Construction Contracts Act 2002 > Retention money requirements

Get the build signed off

Get council sign-off (code compliance certificate) to complete your build and meet your legal obligations.
Projects & consents > Sign-off and maintenance > Completing your project > Get the build signed off

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

Other types of construction

Different construction types offer different benefits to your building project.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Construction and materials > Other types of construction

Insulating your home

Homes with good insultation are comfortable all year long, and cost less to heat and cool.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Heating, cooling and insulation > Insulating your home
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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: