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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

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

Resolving problems

Building projects often involve a number of people working together for the first time, in an environment that is vulnerable to nature, unforeseen events and potential delays.

Make sure you understand your rights and obligations.

Some issues that can arise during a project include:

Resolving problems

Solar power

The sun is a useful source of power for sites without too much shade.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Power, lighting and energy saving > Solar power

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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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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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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2008/121: Dispute regarding the provisions of the Building Code that protect neighbouring property from siteworks

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2008 121 [PDF 279 KB] Date issued: 19 December 2008

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Wellington City Council
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2022/008: Compliance of a timber retaining wall with Building Code clauses B1 Structure and E1 Surface Water that provide protection of other property

This determination considers whether building work to construct a new retaining wall close to the boundary between two properties complies with Building Code clauses B1 Structure and E1 Surface water that have the purpose of protecting other property.

Determination 2022/008 [PDF 3.8 MB] Date issued: 23 June 2022

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Also related to:
E1 - Surface Water
Primary topic:
Surface water
Council:
Auckland Council
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New retention money requirements take effect from 5 October 2023

New requirements to protect subcontractors who have retention money withheld from them commence on 5 October 2023.
News and updates > New retention money requirements take effect from 5 October 2023
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