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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

Why residential pools need barriers (Residential pool provisions of the Building Act 2004: Guidance for territorial authorities)

To better protect children, residential swimming pools require barriers.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F9 Restricting access to residential pools > Residential pool provisions of the Building Act 2004: Guidance for territorial authorities > Why residential pools need barriers

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 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

Building consent applicants and the plumbers and drainlayers self-certification scheme

If you are applying for a building consent, you can choose to have eligible plumbing or drainlaying work self-certified by an endorsed plumber or drainlayer. Self-certification can reduce the number of inspections needed during your project.

Learn how it works, what information you need to provide, and what it means for the building consent process.

Projects & consents > Self-certification schemes > Plumbers and drainlayers self-certification scheme > Building consent applicants

Notes for carports: 8.1 to 8.3 (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Before you start on a carport, 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 carports: 8.1 to 8.3

Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) (Alternative solutions for Building Code clause C Protection from Fire)

The FEB process involves discussion on analysis methods and design acceptance criteria with key stakeholders.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Alternative solutions for clause C Protection from Fire > Fire Engineering Brief (FEB)

MultiProof register

The MultiProof register is moving to Te Pae – our new online portal. The MultiProof register is searchable in Te Pae. Building control officials will need to request an invite from multiproof@mbie.govt.nz to access the MultiProof Shared Workspace. A new shared workspace tool has been introduced. Users of the previous tool should request an invite for the new tool if required.
Building Code compliance > Product assurance and certification schemes > MultiProof > MultiProof register

Understanding the building consent process

Building consent process information, including timeframes and a flow chart.
Projects & consents > Apply for building consent > Building consent process

Dam safety regulations now in force

Regulations on dam safety to improve the safety and resilience of Aotearoa New Zealand’s dams, protecting people, property, and the environment from the potential impacts of dam failures.
News and updates > Dam safety regulations now in force
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