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Easier compliance option for water heaters proposed

Consultation on changes to the section of the building code that limits the maximum temperature adjustment for temperature limited water heaters.
News and updates > Easier compliance option for water heaters proposed

Tenders and quotes

The tendering process, comparing quotes and choosing a contractor.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work > Tenders and quotes

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

New self-certification scheme for tradies and businesses

The Government has agreed to progress work on developing a new opt-in self-certification scheme for low-risk residential building work done by qualified building professionals and accredited building companies.
News and updates > New self-certification scheme for tradies and businesses

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

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 their...

Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire

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

Building Advisory Panel

The Panel provides MBIE’s Deputy Secretary of Building, Resources and Markets with independent advice.
Building Advisory Panel

8.8. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size – Licensed Building Practitioner (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

An awning can be built up to 30sqm in certain circumstances if designed or the design is supervised by a 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 > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > 8.8. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size – Licensed Building Practitioner

How to identify defects

Help for homeowners and contractors unsure about what constitutes defective work but isn't covered by the Building Code.
Projects & consents > Sign-off and maintenance > Completing your project > How to identify defects
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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: