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New MBIE report shows the building sector has remained strong through COVID-19

The Building and Construction Sector Trends Annual Report 2021 shows the industry is a major contributor to New Zealand's economy
News and updates > New MBIE report shows the building sector has remained strong through COVID-19

2.7. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Licensed Building Practitioner (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

This exemption allows for polesheds or hay barns to be built up to 110sqm in rural zones with the help of an LBP.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.7. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Licensed Building Practitioner

2022 Building Code update outcomes announced

The 2022 Building Code consultation included proposed changes for plumbing and drainage, and protection from fire, as well as already-announced changes to lead in plumbing products and the structural stability of hollow-core floors.
News and updates > 2022 Building Code update outcomes announced

Why contracts are valuable

Understand when you need a contract for your building or renovation project.
Projects & consents > Why contracts are valuable

2.4. Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 30 sqm in floor area (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

This exemption allows for single-storey detached buildings up to 30sqm with the help of an LBP.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.4. Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 30 sqm in floor area

Next steps announced for building law reforms

Building law reforms announced on 11 October will speed up consenting, lift the quality of building work and provide fairer outcomes if things go wrong.
News and updates > Next steps announced for building law reforms

C Protection from fire

There are six Building Code clauses related to protecting people in and around buildings, limiting fire spread and helping firefighting and rescue.

Supporting them are two verification methods and three acceptable solutions, based on the occupant activity in all or part of a building.

Each clause has an objective (see C1), and there may be specific products and determinations under each clause. However, most guidance applies to all of the clauses and most requirements cross over a number of other Building Code clauses, including structure and access.

Change of use and alterations of a building can trigger the need for upgrades to the fire safety systems.

Specified systems and compliance schedules has information for building owners about...

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire

Operating Protocol – Referencing standards in the Building Code system (Standards)

Criteria used to help guide the regulator’s decisions regarding standards referenced in Building Code documents.
Building Code compliance > How the Building Code works > Standards > Operating Protocol – Referencing standards in the Building Code system

Consultation has opened for the review of the building consent system

MBIE is asking for feedback on issues with the current building consent system as the first step in a system-wide review.
News and updates > Consultation has opened for the review of the building consent system

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
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