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New Low Damage Seismic Design (LDSD) building resources

A 3-volume set of Low Damage Seismic Design (LDSD) resources are being developed to help design new buildings that perform better in an earthquake – volume one is available now with volumes two and three to follow.
News and updates > New Low Damage Seismic Design (LDSD) building resources

New regulations to ensure dam safety

The Government has made new regulations to improve the safety and resilience of New Zealand's dams.
News and updates > New regulations to ensure dam safety

Changes to retention money requirements

The Government has announced changes to retention money requirements to give subcontractors confidence that they will be paid the retention money they are owed should a head contractor’s business fail.
News and updates > Changes to retention money requirements

4.4 Replacement of open-vented water storage heater connected to supplementary heat exchanger (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can replace certain open-vented water storage heaters without needing a building consent.
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 > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.4 Replacement of open-vented water storage heater connected to supplementary heat exchanger

Understanding ‘nil to low’ and ‘low to moderate’ intensity (Exemptions from carrying out seismic work)

Earthquake-prone buildings must have ‘nil to low’ or ‘low to moderate’ intensity to be eligible for an exemption.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Exemptions from carrying out seismic work > Understanding ‘nil to low’ and ‘low to moderate’ intensity

Introduction (Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020)

A suite of fire testing protocols can be used to assess performance against the New Zealand Building Code requirements.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2: 2020 > Introduction

Maintaining the Building Code

Regular updates to the Building Code ensures it keeps pace with modern construction methods.
Building Code compliance > Maintaining the Building Code

Controlling moisture and damp

Get top tips for keeping your home nice and dry.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Air quality, moisture and ventilation > Controlling moisture and damp

Rapid building assessment resources

Field guides, assessment forms and placards to help territorial authorities quickly assess building safety post-disaster
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Rapid Building Assessment System > Rapid building assessment resources

Building owner rights and obligations

General building owner rights and obligations, with full requirements set out in the Building Act and its regulations.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Building owner rights and obligations
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