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Building for Climate Change update: January 2021

Some early results from the consultation on the first two Building for Climate Change frameworks are now available.
News and updates > Building for Climate Change update: January 2021

Choosing a designer or architect

Things to consider when choosing a designer or architect for your building project.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work > Choosing a designer or architect

2024/072: Refusal to issue a code compliance certificate due to outstanding producer statements

This determination considers an authority’s refusal to issue a code compliance certificate due to outstanding producer statement documentation. The determination considers the reasons the authority gave for the refusal.

Determination 2024/072 [PDF 295 KB] Date issued: 24 December 2024

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
94,95A
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Practice Advisory 13: Egress stairs – earthquake checks needed for some

Discusses the assessment of stairs in existing multi-storey buildings by practising structural engineers.
Building Code compliance > D Access > D1 Access Routes > Practice Advisory 13

2018/027: Refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for bored piles to a stadium building

The determination considers the authority’s reasons for refusing to issue the code compliance certificate, and discusses the authority’s concerns about aspects of PS3 and PS4 producer statements provided in support of the application for a code compliance certificate.

Determination 2018/027 [PDF 299 KB] Date issued: 15 June 2018

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Primary topic:
Access
Council:
Invercargill City Council
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Practice Advisory 10: Design guidance for barriers

Guidance on designing barriers according to Amendment 8 of Verification Method B1/VM1 for B1 Structure.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F4 Safety from falling > Practice Advisory 10: Design guidance for barriers

2015/018: Regarding the refusal to issue a building consent for an outbuilding on land that is subject to natural hazard

Discussed whether adequate provision was proposed to protect the building work from inundation and whether periodic flooding would affect building elements in relation to Clauses B1 and B2 of the Building Code.

Determination 2015/018 [PDF 139 KB] Date issued: 4 May 2015

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Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Kapiti Coast District Council
Section of the Building Act:
71
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Implied contract terms

Implied contract terms for building work that is more than $30,000 if you have an oral or incomplete contract.
Projects & consents > Why contracts are valuable > Implied contract terms

2017/083: Refusal of code-compliance certificate for house and producer statement for on-site waste water treatment system

This determination considers an authority’s refusal to issue a code compliance certificate for an on-site waste water treatment system because the installer had not provided a producer statement for the completed system.  The determination considers the likely compliance of the completed system.

Determination 2017/083 [PDF 184 KB] Date issued: 20 November 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
G13 - Foul water
Primary topic:
Plumbing - drainage and pipework
Council:
Timaru District Council
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Alternative solutions for fire safety design (Alternative solutions for Building Code clause C Protection from Fire)

Alternative solutions for fire design demonstrate compliance with all or part of the Building Code.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Alternative solutions for clause C Protection from Fire > Alternative solutions for fire safety design
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