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Glossary of terms and abbreviations Building Performance

WEBBuilding consent authority. A building consent authority (BCA) can exercise powers under the Building Act 2004 related to the performance of building control …

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Building Code compliance Building Performance

WEBThe Building Code is contained in regulations under the Building Act 2004. The Act governs the building sector and also sets out the rules for the construction, alteration, demolition …

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How the building system protects you Building Performance

WEBBuilding laws provide protection. Our goal is for safer, healthier and more affordable homes and buildings to grow New Zealand for all. The laws aim to improve the way buildings …

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Health and safety by design

WEBHealth and safety by design is the process of using design to manage health and safety risks throughout the life cycle of a structure, plant, substance or other …

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Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017

WEBThe Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 set out the rules for work-related activities involving hazardous substances. About 1 in 3 …

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Users of earthquake-prone buildings Building Performance

WEBBuilding owners may apply to their territorial authority for an exemption from undertaking seismic work on a building determined to be earthquake-prone. Exemptions recognise …

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Builder and designer rights and obligations

WEBAn individual can be convicted and fined up to $50,000, and organisations can be convicted and fined up to $150,000 if they knowingly: provide false or misleading …

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Health Act 1956 Building CodeHub

WEBThe Health Act 1956 gives the Ministry of Health the function of improving, promoting and protecting public health. It contains specific provisions in section 22 governing the …

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Seismic Work Programme Building Performance

WEBThis 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 …

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Code of practice

WEBCode of Practice for Internal Wet Area Membranes Page 6 of 108 Waterproofing Membrane Association NZ Inc, www.wmai.org.nz February, 2020 2.0.2 Household kitchen sinks …

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Mould Building Performance

WEBPrevention. If you have mould growing in your home, it is important you clean it up before you dry out the house. Better ventilation, more heating and higher levels of insulation …

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Building work that does not require a building consent

WEB4 Introduction and context 2. Detached, standalone buildings Notes for single-storey detached buildings: 2.1-2.5 2.1. Single-storey detached buildings less than 10 square …

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Remediation, repair and, urgent works Building Performance

WEBUrgent works can include demolishing all or part of a building if it: cannot be stabilised. is an immediate risk to life safety, or. cannot be adequately barricaded without …

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Using NZS 3604 Building Performance

WEBNZS 3604 is used to design most homes and other low-rise timber-framed buildings in New Zealand. It is aligned with AS/NZS 1170 Structural design actions, and …

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New Zealand Building Code Handbook

WEBMINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT 14 February 2014 Preface NEW ZEALAND BUILDING CODE HANDBOOK 3 Preface 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 …

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Territorial authorities and earthquake-prone buildings

WEBManaging non-compliance. Under the system for managing earthquake-prone buildings territorial authorities must: identify potentially earthquake-prone buildings …

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Fire safety requirements Building Performance

WEBThe use of a building (or part) for the purposes of the Building Act 2004 is determined by the 2005 Regulations - specifically, the table in Schedule 2 of the Building …

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Building owner rights and obligations Building Performance

WEBBuilding work and owner obligations. If you are planning building work, the building owner needs to: ensure any building work complies with the Building Code and the Building …

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Car parks and the New Zealand access standard (NZS 4121)

WEBYou can find detailed information about car parks in Section 5 of NZS 4121:2001 Design for access and mobility buildings and associated facilities. The Building Act 2004 deems …

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Residential Earthquake-prone Building Financial Assistance Scheme

WEBScheme update. On 18 April 2024, the Government announced its intention to review the earthquake-prone building system and, while this review is underway, extend all current …

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