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/building-code-compliance | | Building Code compliance |
/building-code-compliance/a-ge... | | A General provisions |
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/building-code-compliance/intr... | | Introduction to medium-density housing |
/building-code-compliance/annu... | Text duplicate | Maintaining the Building Code |
/building-code-compliance/how-... | Text duplicate | How the Building Code works |
/building-code-compliance/annu... | Text duplicate | Maintaining the Building Code |
/building-code-compliance/how-... | | Different ways to comply with the Building Code |
/building-code-compliance/spec... | Text duplicate | Specific buildings |
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/building-code-compliance/a-ge... | | a General provisions |
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/managing-buildings/managing-y... | | Managing your BWoF |
/managing-buildings/building-s... | | General information on building safety in earthquakes |
/managing-buildings/unreinforc... | | Securing unreinforced masonry building parapets and facades |
/managing-buildings/managing-e... | | Managing earthquake-prone buildings |
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/managing-buildings/dam-safety | | Dam safety requirements |
/managing-buildings/building-f... | | Building failure investigations |
/managing-buildings/report-int... | | Operation Magazine - Report into boarding house fire safety and landlord compliance |
/managing-buildings/dam-safety | Text duplicate | Dam safety requirements |
/managing-buildings/managing-y... | | Managing your BWoF (for buildings with specified systems) |
/managing-buildings/building-s... | Text duplicate | General information on building safety in earthquakes |
/managing-buildings/managing-e... | Text duplicate | Managing earthquake-prone buildings |
/managing-buildings/unreinforc... | Text duplicate | Securing unreinforced masonry building parapets and facades |
/managing-buildings/change-of-... | | Change of use, alterations and extension of life |
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/managing-buildings/managing-y... | | Inspection and maintenance of specified systems |
/managing-buildings/managing-y... | | Fines and penalties for offences relating to compliance schedules |
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https://www.building.govt.nz/ | Anchor Text duplicate | a General provisions |
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/building-code-compliance/a-ge... | | a1 A1 Classified uses. Housing, communal residential, communal non-residential, commercial, industrial, outbuildings and ancillary buildings. |
/building-code-compliance/a-ge... | | a2 A2 Interpretation. The Building Code provides a list of defined words for interpretation. |
/building-code-compliance/a-ge... | | a3 A3 Building importance levels. Sets levels to describe risk and structure factors for the purposes of clauses C1 – C6 Protection from fire. |
/building-code-compliance/b-st... | | b1 Structure. Buildings will withstand likely loads, including wind, earthquake, live and dead loads (people and building contents). |
/building-code-compliance/b-st... | | b2 Durability. Confirming the use of materials that will remain functional for the minimum periods specified (5, 15 or ≥50 years). |
/building-code-compliance/c-pr... | | c1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6. Safety objectives for people, other property and firefighting applied to clauses C2 to C6 of the Building Code. |
/building-code-compliance/c-pr... | | c2 C2 Prevention of fire occurring. Safe design and installation of fixed appliances using controlled combustion and other fixed equipment. |
/building-code-compliance/c-pr... | | c3 C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the source. Fire affecting areas beyond the source: vertical or horizontal fire spread, Material Group Numbers, surface fin... |
/building-code-compliance/c-pr... | | c4 C4 Movement to a place of safety. Fire warnings, visibility of escape routes (smoke obscuration), automatic fire sprinkler systems, means of escape. |
/building-code-compliance/c-pr... | | c5 C5 Access and safety for firefighting operations. Access and safety for firefighting operations: access, hazards information and unobstructed paths. |
/building-code-compliance/c-pr... | | c6 C6 Structural stability. Structural stability during fire: buildings remain stable during fire (likelihood of failure or collapse). |
/building-code-compliance/d-ac... | | d1 Access Routes. Safety of entry/exit to the building and the safety of any internal or external stairs. |
/building-code-compliance/d-ac... | | d2 Mechanical installations for access. Safety provisions for people using or servicing mechanical installations in buildings, such as lifts or escalators. |
/building-code-compliance/e-mo... | | e1 Surface water. Disposal of rainwater from external surfaces and confirmation surface water cannot enter the building. |
/building-code-compliance/e-mo... | | e2 External moisture. External roof, wall claddings and external openings will prevent external moisture from causing undue dampness or damage. |
/building-code-compliance/e-mo... | | e3 Internal moisture. Surfaces in wet areas must be impervious, easily cleaned, and have ventilation to meet conditions for health and safety. |
/building-code-compliance/f-sa... | | f1 Hazardous agents on site. Identifying and neutralising any hazardous agents or other contamination of the building site. |
/building-code-compliance/f-sa... | | f2 Hazardous building materials. Safety for glass and glazing methods, asbestos and materials that give off noxious fumes. |
/building-code-compliance/f-sa... | | f3 Hazardous substances and processes. Safety from hazardous substances where stored, handled or used or where hazardous processes are undertaken. |
/building-code-compliance/f-sa... | | f4 Safety from falling. Safe design of all barriers inside and outside the building. |
/building-code-compliance/f-sa... | | f5 Construction and demolition hazards. Providing protection of people and other property during construction and demolition. |
/building-code-compliance/f-sa... | | f6 Visibility in escape routes. Safety features for escape routes during failure of the main lighting. |
/building-code-compliance/f-sa... | | f7 Warning systems. Provides early warning systems to alert people to an emergency. |
/building-code-compliance/f-sa... | | f8 Signs. Providing identification of escape routes, hazards, emergency-related safety features and accessible facilities. |
/building-code-compliance/f-sa... | | f9 Restricting access to residential pools. Restricting access by young children to residential pools. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g1 Personal hygiene. Providing sufficient sanitary fixtures (toilets, showers and basins) for sanitation. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g2 Laundering. Providing sufficient laundry facilities. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination. Providing sufficient safe and hygienic facilities for food storage and preparation |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g4 Ventilation. Requires ventilation to all occupied spaces. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g5 Interior environment. Habitable spaces with sufficient space for activity, accessible facilities and controlled internal temperature. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g6 Airborne and impact sound. Prevention of undue noise transmission in building elements between occupancies or common spaces in household units. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g7 Natural light. Providing sufficient natural light for occupied spaces and appropriate visual awareness of the outside for occupants. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g8 Artificial light. Requires buildings to have sufficient artificial light to safeguard people from injury. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g9 Electricity. Requires the safe use and distribution of electricity. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g10 Piped services. Requires the safe distribution of hot, cold or toxic substances. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g11 Gas as an energy source. Requires the safe installation of gas-fuelled appliances. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g12 Water supplies. Requires the safe supply, storage, reticulation and delivery of hot and cold water. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g13 Foul water. Requires the safe disposal of foul water to prevent illness and the loss of amenity due to odour and accumulated matter. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g14 Industrial liquid waste. Requires the safe and hygienic collection, treatment and disposal of industrial liquid waste to avoid contamination. |
/building-code-compliance/g-se... | | g15 Solid waste. Provides for the safe and hygienic collection, holding prior to disposal of solid waste. |
/building-code-compliance/h-en... | | h1 Energy efficiency. Provides for the efficient use of energy and sets physical conditions for energy performance. |
/building-code-compliance/spec... | Text duplicate | Specific buildings |
/building-code-compliance | | See everything in Building Code compliance |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Changes to building inspection wait times , The Government has agreed to set a new maximum wait time requirement for building consent inspections to help red... IMG-ALT Building inspector looking at plans on a tablet. |
/about-building-performance/al... | | News |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Projects and consents |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Compliance |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Using overseas building products set to be easier , New legislation means you can use a wider range of quality overseas building products in Aotearoa New Zea... IMG-ALT Overseas products 1 |
/about-building-performance/al... | Text duplicate | News |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Law change |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Building consent changes for small standalone dwellings (granny flats) , A building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings, known as granny flats, ... IMG-ALT Family with grandmother sitting in front of a granny flat. |
/about-building-performance/al... | Text duplicate | News |
/about-building-performance/al... | Text duplicate | Law change |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Building consent exemptions |
/about-building-performance/al... | Text duplicate | Compliance |
/about-building-performance/al... | | 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... IMG-ALT 3 people looking at building design plans. |
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/about-building-performance/al... | | Earthquakes |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Guidance |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Licensing changes for building professionals , Improvements have been announced to occupational licensing that apply to licensed building professionals. 2 Ap... IMG-ALT Building system reform licensed building practitioners |
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/building-code-compliance/annu... | | Maintaining the Building Code Regular updates to the Building Code ensures it keeps pace with modern construction methods. IMG-ALT Maintaining the build code tile |
/managing-buildings/managing-b... | | Managing buildings in an emergency When a emergency occurs and causes damage, MBIE helps to manage building use and protect public safety. IMG-ALT emergency management hero |
/getting-started/building-syst... | | Changes to small standalone dwelling (granny flat) building consent rules A proposed building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings is expected to... IMG-ALT Family with grandmother sitting in front of a granny flat. |
/buildit | Text duplicate | Building consent exemptions |
/resolving-problems/resolution... | Text duplicate | Determinations |
/building-code-compliance/prod... | | CodeMark |
/projects-and-consents/sign-of... | Text duplicate | Compliance schedules |
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/getting-started/stages-of-the... | Text duplicate | Stages of the building process |
/getting-started/your-rights-a... | Text duplicate | Your rights and obligations |
/getting-started/stages-of-the... | | Top tips for building projects |
/projects-and-consents/plannin... | | Do you need a consent |
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/building-officials/bca-accred... | | BCA accreditation |
/building-officials/roles-and-... | | Roles and responsibilities of councils |
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/about-building-performance | | About Building Performance |
/building-code-compliance/cant... | Text duplicate | Canterbury rebuild |
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/about-building-performance/al... | | Changes to building inspection wait times |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Building consent changes for small standalone dwellings (granny flats) |
/about-building-performance/al... | | Using overseas building products set to be easier |
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