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2025/034: Refusal to grant a building consent amendment for the installation of uPVC joinery

This determination considers an authority’s decision to refuse to grant an application for an amendment to a building consent for the installation of new uPVC joinery installed as part of building work to alter to an existing building.

The determination considers the authority’s reasons for the refusal.

Determination 2025/034 [PDF 328 KB] Date issued: 22 July 2025

About this document

Primary Building Code clause:
B2 - Durability
Also related to:
B1 - StructureE2 - External Moisture
Primary topic:
Durability
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 45, 49 and 50
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Stoves, ovens and dishwashers

Use your kitchen appliances smartly to save on energy costs.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Power, lighting and energy saving > Stoves, ovens and dishwashers

Case study two: 2–4-storey attached houses

A moderately complex medium-density housing project to construct 10 two-storey apartments on a small site.
Building Code compliance > Introduction to medium-density housing > Case study two: 2–4-storey attached houses

Programme of work

The Building Code update outlines the topics being worked on for current and future consultations. These topics supports other programmes of work such as higher-density housing and Building for Climate Change.

Building Code compliance > Maintaining the Building Code > Programme of work

New homes and buildings will be more energy efficient and better for the environment

MBIE have published updated acceptable solutions and verification methods as part of the 2021 Building Code update.
News and updates > New homes and buildings will be more energy efficient and better for the environment

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

Ventilation

Ensure fresh air can circulate through your home to keep it dry.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Air quality, moisture and ventilation > Ventilation

How to request further advice or regulatory guidance

This section details how the applicants, accredited organisations, building consent authorities and the accreditation body can contact the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment for further advice or regulatory guidance on the minimum standards and criteria for accreditation.

BCA accreditation > How to request further advice or regulatory guidance

Safety and security

Design your building to ensure your household is safe and secure.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Design > Safety and security

Issue 8 - February 2015 (Updates and clarifications to the residential guidance)

5 clarifications and new information on technical issues relating to the residential guidance for Canterbury.
Building Code compliance > Canterbury rebuild > Issue 8 - February 2015
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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: