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Notes for Ground floor awnings: 8.6-8.8 (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Before you start on a ground floor awning, there are several things you need to consider.
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 > Notes for Ground floor awnings: 8.6-8.8

Weathertightness: Guide to remediation design

Help in designing aspects particular to weathertightness remediation.
Building Code compliance > E Moisture > E2 External moisture > Weathertightness: Guide to remediation design

2015/015: The refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for a 16 year-old house with monolithic and brick veneer claddings

Discussed whether the building work complied with the Building Code current at the time the consent was issued and whether a code compliance certificate should be issued. Also discussed requirements for energy work certificates under section 94(3) of the Act, and producer statements.

Determination 2015/015 [PDF 372 KB] Date issued: 6 May 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
H1 - Energy EfficiencyE2 - External MoistureE3 - Internal moistureB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Selwyn District Council
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2019/062: Regarding the means of escape from fire from a new dwelling located behind an existing dwelling

This determination concerns a new dwelling constructed at the rear of a site with an existing dwelling, and compliance of the new dwelling in relation to movement to a place of safety in the event of a fire.  The matter at issue is whether the escape route to a safe place for the occupants of the rear dwelling required a protected path past the existing dwelling.

Determination 2019/062 [PDF 532 KB] Date issued: 9 December 2019

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Primary Building Code clause:
C4 - Movement to a place of safety
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Wellington City Council
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Safety guidance for pool owners

Residential pools filled with water must have physical barriers that restrict access by unsupervised children.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F9 Restricting access to residential pools > Safety guidance for pool owners

2013/053: Refusal to issue a code compliance certificate due to the lack of a producer statement for drainage work to a house

Determination 2013/053 [PDF 144 KB] Date issued: 19 September 2013

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Also related to:
B1 - StructureG13 - Foul water
Primary topic:
Plumbing - drainage and pipework
Council:
Invercargill City Council
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2015/008: Regarding the refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for 18 year-old additions and alterations to a house

Discussed whether the building work complied with the Building Code current at the time the consent was issued and whether a code compliance certificate should be issued. Also discussed maintenance to external envelope to ensure it protects the underlying structure for the minimum required life of 50 years, and the modification of durability periods.

Determination 2015/008 [PDF 193 KB] Date issued: 2 March 2015

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Christchurch City Council
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Practice Advisory 17: Well-planned ground investigations can save costs

Why a well-devised, specific site geotechnical investigation is a key requirement for good building performance.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 17

Practice Advisory 15: Improving collaboration in building design

Discusses the importance of collaboration during the design process to improve building outcomes.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 15

Weather files for Aotearoa New Zealand

Download free Aotearoa New Zealand weather files to use in energy and hygrothermal building simulation software.
Getting started > Climate Change Work Programme > Resources > Weather files for Aotearoa New Zealand
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