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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

Glossary of terms and abbreviations

A glossary of the key terms and abbreviations that are relevant to the building consent authority accreditation scheme.
BCA accreditation > Glossary of terms and abbreviations

Washing machines and clothes dryers

Use your washing machine and clothes dryer efficiently to save energy.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Power, lighting and energy saving > Washing machines and clothes dryers

6.3. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - LBP (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Porches and verandas can be built up to 30sqm if you engage a Licensed Building Practitioner.
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 > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > 6.3. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - LBP

2.6. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Chartered Professional Engineer (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 engineer.
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 > 2.6. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Chartered Professional Engineer

Building Code and handbooks

Overview of the Building Code, how to get a copy of it and its handbook.
Building Code compliance > Building Code and handbooks

Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions

Territorial or regional authorities can use their discretion to exempt any building work from a building consent.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Everything you need to know > Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions

Before building work starts (Building or renovating? Know your rights)

Approach potential contractors with your design and plans, get quotes for the job and make sure you sign a contract.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Homeowner rights and obligations > Know your rights > Before building work starts

Regulation 6A – Notification requirements

The notification requirements will ensure the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the accreditation body are advised of significant changes in a building consent authority.

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 6A – Notification requirements

Regulation 7(2)(d)(iv) – Processing applications

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 7 – Performing building control functions > Regulation 7(2)(d)(iv) – Processing applications
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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: