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Consumer protection

When it comes to building and renovating in Aotearoa New Zealand, there are laws to protect you.

Consumer protection measures are aimed at safeguarding people involved in residential building and renovation projects.

It is essential that both you and your builder are aware of your rights and responsibilities to ensure a successful building or renovation experience.

Find out what you can do to help the project run smoothly and what to do if things don't go to plan.

Getting started > Consumer protection

Regulation 7A – Inspection requirements

The policies and procedures that a BCA has in place concerning building work inspections must ensure that it meets the specified performance requirement.

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 7A – Inspection requirements

Designs and problems that may occur

Problems with design need to be resolved quickly to keep the build on track.
Resolving problems > Designs

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

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

Before building work starts (Building or renovating? Know your rights to build it right)

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

Retention money requirements

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

Digital Rapid Building Assessor templates and data dictionary

Resources for system administrators for the MBIE rapid building assessment survey templates.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Rapid Building Assessment System > Rapid building assessment resources > Digital Rapid Building Assessor templates and data dictionary

Buildings eligible for MultiProof

MultiProofs need to meet certain requirements in order to be approved. Find what will make your design eligible.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > MultiProof > Buildings eligible for MultiProof

Key roles and responsibilities

An overview of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the building consent authority accreditation scheme.
BCA accreditation > Key roles and responsibilities
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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: