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Use licensed professionals for restricted building work

Understand why you might need an LBP for some residential building work and where to find one.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work > Use licensed professionals for restricted building work

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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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

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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Granny flat resources for councils

Resources to help councils support homeowners through the granny flats exemption process.

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Building a granny flat: resources > Councils

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

2017/011: Refusal to issue an amendment to a building consent in respect of the AAC cladding system of a 4-year-old house

This determination is concerned with the compliance of the AAC cladding to a four year old house and the authority's refusal to issue an amendment for repairs and repainting. The determination discusses damage caused by thermal movement due to the dark paint colour, and the authority's request for a producer statement and warranty for the cladding.

Determination 2017/011 [PDF 188 KB] Date issued: 27 February 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Waitaki District Council
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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

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

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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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: