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4.5 Replacement or repositioning of water heater connected to controlled heat source (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can replace or reposition an existing water heater in certain circumstances.
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 > 4.5 Replacement or repositioning of water heater connected to controlled heat source

Generating your own electricity

Generate your own electricity to save costs and have a resilient supply.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Power, lighting and energy saving > Generating your own electricity

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

Power, lighting and energy saving

Access tips on saving energy in your home
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Power, lighting and energy saving

Building consent exemptions for work designed and reviewed by an engineer

Certain building projects can be done without a building consent if you engage a chartered professional engineer.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Building consent exemptions for work designed and reviewed by an engineer

2017/075: Code-compliance of decks to a house

This determination considers the compliance of a deck to wall junction with minimal or no gap. The determination discusses the weathertightness risk and whether the cladding is likely to be subject to solar-driven moisture from the deck, and the variation from the building consent.

 

Determination 2017/075 [PDF 643 KB] Date issued: 30 October 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
E2 - External Moisture
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Weathertightness
Council:
Far North District Council
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2016/052: Regarding the compliance of a relief drain from the safety valve to a hot water cylinder in a three-year-old house

This determination considers the compliance of a PVC foul water drainage system to a house where the TPR valve from a hot water cylinder drained into the foul water system.  The hot water cylinder was connected to a solid fuel wetback and a solar water heater as uncontrolled heating sources.

Determination 2016/052 [PDF 176 KB] Date issued: 1 November 2016

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Primary Building Code clause:
G13 - Foul water
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Plumbing - drainage and pipework
Council:
Timaru District Council
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3rd edition, amendment 9

G12 Water supplies – G12/VM1, G12/AS1, G12/AS2. Third edition, Amendment 9.
Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G12 Water supplies > Acceptable Solutions & Verification Methods > 3rd edition, amendment 9

Hot water cylinders and pipes

For any type of hot water storage, energy is lost through the walls of the cylinder even if no hot water is being used.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Water and waste > Hot water cylinders and pipes

Storing and selling electricity

If you generate your own electricity, you can save it for your own use or sell it back to the grid.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Power, lighting and energy saving > Storing and selling electricity
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