Determinations are made by MBIE on matters of doubt or dispute to do with building work. Rulings are legally binding, but only in relation to each case.
Previous determinations may provide some useful guidance for those faced with similar problems, but note that individual circumstances may vary.
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This determination discusses the construction and code compliance of a 14 year-old house. The determination also considers the authority’s powers of decision in issuing the building consent and code compliance certificate.
This determination considers the issue of a dangerous building notice in respect of timber-framed decks to three apartment buildings. Remedial work resulting from water ingress has been carrier out to two decks, and a dangerous building notice has been issued in respect of the remaining decks.
This determination considers whether there was sufficient information provided in a building consent application to establish the compliance of the proposed building work, and whether the building work as constructed complies with the Building Code.
This determination discusses the code compliance of a 21 year-old house set in a rural location. The determination also considers building elements that have satisfied their required durability requirements under Clause B2 and the maintenance of such items.
This determination considers the compliance of the building work in light of a refusal to issue a code compliance certificate; the refusal was primarily on the grounds of concerns regarding weathertightness and durability of the exterior cladding given the building’s age and its history.
This determination considers the compliance of alterations to a house to extend an existing deck drain through roof space to a gutter, and the particular jointing method used. The determination discusses the required durability for the deck drain and considers current and future performance.
This determination considers whether there was sufficient information provided in a building consent application to establish the compliance of the proposed building work. The determination discusses the approach to be taken in assessing alterations to existing buildings against the requirements of the Building Act, and applies this in respect of the proposed retrofitting of urea formaldehyde foam insulation to the 60 year-old weatherboard clad house.
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:
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