Building consents for unusual structures
A Mongolian ger may not be your next project, but it’s a good example of the process required to find out whether an unusual structure will meet New Zealand Building Code performance requirements.
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Restricted building work
By Vincent Kneebone – 1 October 2016, Build 156
If you’re doing or supervising building or design work on a residential property, chances are it will include restricted building work (RBW).
Building a sleepout consent-free
By David Macaskill – 1 October 2020, Build 180
From 31 August 2020, a range of new and extended building consent exemptions were added to Schedule 1 of the Building Act, including a range of options for building sleepouts.
Connecting consenting systems
By Tyson Schmidt – 1 December 2020, Build 181, Feature article
While many building consent authorities have embraced digital consenting tools, this is only the first step. New technology presents significant opportunities for improving the consenting process and sharing dynamic building information.
Consenting renovation work
By Trevor Pringle – 1 February 2010, Build 116
BRANZ has found that getting renovation and alteration work consented – given that most of the work will need to be consented as an Alternative Solution – is one of designers’ key concerns. A few tips may help.
Exempt building work – part 3
By Vincent Kneebone – 1 October 2017, Build 162
Parts 1 and 2 of this series covered exempt building work and some of the exemptions. This third and final part looks at exemption 1, which often comes down to interpretation as opposed to a bright line measurement.
Certificates of work
1 October 2020, Build 180
Certificates of work can be relatively simple documents, but they can also lead to some confusion. Here we address what they are for, who should fill them out and what they should include.
To consent or not to consent…
By Trevor Pringle – 1 February 2010, Build 116
When is a building consent required for building or renovation work? This article provides some guidance.
Online consents
By Annemarie Crampton – 1 August 2013, Build 137, Feature article
A national online consenting system is on the horizon, but some councils have their own packages.
Devil is in the details
By Ian Page – 1 August 2016, Build 155, Feature article
Designers take note. Builders are expected to deliver quality projects but can be handicapped if the drawings they work off are sketchy or incomplete. BRANZ has been investigating the quality.
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