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How the Building Consent and Code Compliance Certification process works

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Contents

The Building Act....................................................................................................................... 1What.is.a.Building.Consent?...................................................................................................................2Some.building.work.will.not.require.building.consent..............................................................................2Owner-Builder.Exemptions......................................................................................................................2Restricted.Building.Work.and.LBP..........................................................................................................3What.is.a.PIM.(Property.Information.Memorandum).–.Why.do.you.need.it?..........................................4

The Process.............................................................................................................................. 501 . Enquiry.........................................................................................................................................6

. Pre.Application.meetings.............................................................................................................602 . Application.form...........................................................................................................................603 . Lodging.the.Application................................................................................................................704 . Processing.the.Application...........................................................................................................805 . Checking.Resource.Consent.requirements.................................................................................806 . Additional.Fees............................................................................................................................907 . Reasons.for.delays.or.refusal.of.your.Application........................................................................908 . Approving.the.Application............................................................................................................909 . What.happens.next?..................................................................................................................10

Process for Inspections..........................................................................................................1110 . Inspections.................................................................................................................................1211 . Types.of.inspections..................................................................................................................1312 . Project.Completion.and.Code.Compliance.Certificates.............................................................14

Other information and Applications..................................................................................... 15Determinations......................................................................................................................................15Certificates.for.Public.Use.....................................................................................................................15

Ways to submit your Application.......................................................................................... 16

How the Building Consent and Code Compliance Certification process works1

The Building ActThe Building Act 2004 regulates all building work, establishes a licensing regime for building practitioners, and sets performance standards to ensure that:• people who use buildings can do so safely without endangering their health• buildings have attributes that contribute to the health, physical independence, and well-being of

the people who use them• people who use a building can escape from the building if it is on fire or during an emergency• buildings are designed, constructed, and able to be used in ways that promote sustainable

development.

The Act requires anyone proposing to do building work to obtain a Building Consent (BC) from a Building Consent Authority before starting work. A Project Information Memorandum (PIM) is voluntary under the Act but the council strongly recommends that those seeking to build also follow the PIM process to smooth the way to a successful Building Consent application.


What is a Building Consent?A.Building.Consent.is.the.formal.approval.issued.by.a.Building.Consent.Authority.(BCA).that.certain.works.meet.the.requirements.of.the.New.Zealand.Building.Act,.Building.Regulations.and.Building.Code.You.can.not.undertake.any.building.work.that.requires.a.BC.without.this.approval..Most.building.work.requires.a.BC.but.some.minor.work.is.exempt.under.the.Act.

Some building work will not require building consentExempt.building.work.is.generally.low.risk.building.work.that.will.not.affect.the.structural.integrity.or.safety.components.of.the.building..The.building.owners.are.responsible.for.determining.whether.or.not.their.proposed.building.work.is.exempt.from.the.requirement.of.obtaining.a.building.consent..Each.situation.will.depend.upon.its.own.circumstances..Hence,.it.is.important.to.get.good.advice.before.deciding.if.the.building.work.is.covered.by.the.exemptions.in.Schedule.1.of.the.Building.Act.2004..Guidance.can.be.found.on.the.MBIE.website.Projects.that.normally.do.not.require.a.building.consent.are.listed.as:•. General.repair.and.maintenance•. Small.detached.buildings.–.less.than.10.square.metres.in.floor.area•. Tents,.marquees.and.similar.structures.–.up.to.100m²•. Repair.or.replacement.of.outbuilding.e.g..damaged•. Some.interior.alterations.–.e.g..non.load.bearing.wall.removalsThis.is.not.a.comprehensive.list.and.there.are.some.boundaries.with.these.items...There.is.very.good.guidance.on.this.subject.available.from.the.MBIE.Building.Pages.

Owner-Builder ExemptionsThe.exemption.provides.owner-builders.or.Do-It-Yourself.builders.(DIY).a.regime.where.they.can.undertake.restricted.building.work.on.their.own.homes,.or.use.a.friend.or.family.member.to.either.assist,.or.undertake.the.works.on.their.behalf.If.an.owner.builder.claims.an.exemption.under.the.LBP.scheme,.the.statutory.declaration.must.be.held.on.the.Land.Information.Register.so.that.future.owners.are.made.aware.that.the.design.or.construction.of.the.dwelling.has.been.undertaken.by.an.owner.builder.This.satisfies.Council’s.obligations.in.respect.of.maintaining.records.under.the.Building.Act.If.an.owner-builder.holds.a.license.for.the.restricted.building.work.(RBW),.they.will.not.be.considered.for.an.exemption..The.owner-builder.exemption.is.specifically.tailored.to.apply.to.a.DIY;.or.for.an.exemption.for.RBW.where.the.owner-builder.proposes.to.carry.out.works.that.they.are.not.licensed.to.carry.out.The.owner-builder.exemption.will.not.cover.works.such.as.electrical,.gas.or.plumbing.and.drainage.works.unless.the.owner-builder.holds.appropriate.licenses.for.this.work..Further.guidance.from.MBIE.is.available.

http://www.building.govt.nz/projects-and-consents/planning-a-successful-build/scope-and-design/check-if-you-need-consents/

http://www.building.govt.nz/projects-and-consents/planning-a-successful-build/scope-and-design/choosing-the-right-people-for-your-type-of-building-work/owner-builder-obligations/


Restricted Buiding Work and LBPRBW.(Restricted.Building.Work).applies.to.most.residential.building.work.(e.g..new.dwellings.and.apartments.including.renovations,.additions.and.alterations)..It.does.not.affect.ancillary.buildings.associated.with.residential.buildings.(e.g..garages,.carports,.swimming.pools,.etc)..Nor.does.it.affect.mixed-use.apartments.(e.g..those.that.include.an.element.of.commercial.construction.such.as.a.shop.or.office)..Restricted.building.work.includes.any.work.critical.to.the.integrity.of.the.building,.being.the:•. Primary.structure:.foundations,.sub.floors,.floors.walls.columns,.beams,.bracing.and.roof•. External.moisture.management.systems:.damp.proofing,.roof.and.wall.cladding.and.water.proofing,.

and•. Design.of.fire.safety.systemsif.you.are.lodging.an.application.for.building.consent.and.the.application.involves.RBW,.a.memorandum.also.known.as.a.Certificate.of.Design.Work.(CoW),.must.accompany.the.application..A.CoW.can.only.be.issued.by.an.LBP.(Licensed.Building.Practitioner)..If.we.do.not.receive.a.CoW.with.the.application,.we.cannot.accept.it.The.CoW.should.clearly.articulate.the.restricted.building.work.that.is.being.undertaken;.this.will.ensure.that.all.work.is.correctly.identified.through.the.inspection.process.Owner.builders.are.able.to.carry.out.Restricted.Building.Work.on.their.OWN.home..You.are.an.“owner.builder”.if.you:•. Live.in.or.are.going.to.live.in.the.home.(includes.a.bach.or.holiday.home)•. Carry.out.the.Restricted.Building.Work.to.your.own.home.yourself,.or.wit.the.help.of.your.unpaid.friends.

and.family.members,.and,•. Have.not,.under.the.owner-builder.exemption,.carried.Restricted.Building.Work.to.any.other.home.

within.the.previous.3.yearsMost.DIY.work.is.usually.minor.repair,.maintenance.or.alteration.work.and.does.not.fall.within.the.category.of.RBW,.therefore,.home.owners.can.continue.to.do.this.work.as.they.always.have.If.you.are.an.owner.builder.you.will.need.to.complete.a.“statutory.declaration”.form.showing.that.you.meet.the.criteria..This.form.will.need.to.be.witnessed.by.a.Justice.of.the.Peace.or.someone.else.authorised.by.law.to.do.so..This.form.will.need.to.be.supplied.with.your.building.application.or.before.construction.on.your.new.home..There.is.a.more.detailed.explanation.on.the.MBIE.website.-.homeowners.owner-exemptions.These.forms.and.further.information.can.be.downloaded.from.the.Ministry.of.Business,.Innovation.and.Employment.website.You.will.find.more.detail.later.in.this.booklet.about.additional.information.that.is.needed.when.a.project.involves.restricted.building.work.

http://www.building.govt.nz/projects-and-consents/planning-a-successful-build/scope-and-design/choosing-the-right-people-for-your-type-of-building-work/restricted-building-work/

http://www.building.govt.nz/projects-and-consents/planning-a-successful-build/scope-and-design/choosing-the-right-people-for-your-type-of-building-work/owner-builder-obligations/


What is a PIM (Property Information Memorandum) – Why do you need it?.A.PIM.is.a.memorandum.issued.by.the.territorial.authority.(council).under.section.34.of.the.Act.and.sets.out.information.relevant.to.your.building.work..The.information.provided.is.required.to.include.all.such.information.known.to.council.which.may.be.relevant.to.the.project.or.site..This.includes.potential.for:•. erosion•. avulsion.(removal.of.land.by.water.action)•. falling.debris•. subsidence•. slippage•. alluvium.(the.deposit.of.silt.from.flooding)•. the.presence.of.hazardous.contaminants.which.are.likely.to.be.relevant.to.the.design,.construction.or.

alteration.of.your.proposed.building.Details.of.stormwater.and.wastewater.systems.(e.g..a.TP58.Design).which.may.relate.to.your.project.or.site.will.also.be.included.(where.applicable).A.project.information.memorandum.also.identifies.any.additional.approvals.required.such.as:.•. Resource.Management.Act•. New.Zealand.Historic.Places.Trust.(heritage.buildings./.sites)•. New.Zealand.Fire.Service.CommissionThe.memorandum.also.includes.confirmation,.subject.to.other.provisions.of.the.Act,.that.you.may.carry.out.the.building.work.subject.to:•. the.requirements.of.the.BC,.and•. All.other.necessary.authorisations.being.obtained.A.PIM.does.not.give.any.form.of.approval.under.the.District.Plan.or.Building.Act.

You.may.contact.the.PIM.Officer,.or.your.own.planning.adviser,.to.determine.whether.your.proposal.complies.with.the.District.Plan..If.it.does.not.a.Resource.Consent.is.required..You.are.strongly.advised.to.obtain.this.before.seeking.Building.Consent.to.avoid.possible.expensive.changes.to.your.proposal..Under.changes.to.the.Building.Act.made.in.February.2010,.it.is.up.to.the.applicant.to.decide.whether.or.not.to.apply.for.a.PIM..However.if.you.decide.not.to.seek.a.PIM,.there.is.the.potential.for.delays.to.the.issue.of.a.Building.Consent.if.unexpected.requirements.not.previously.identified.through.the.PIM.process.should.arise..An.application.for.a.PIM.must.be.made.on.the.PIM/BC.application.form.which.is.available.from.our.council.offices.or.our.website..This.form.is.required.to.be.completed.in.full,.signed.and.dated.before.being.submitted.

http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2004/0072/latest/DLM306362.html

http://www.fndc.govt.nz/services/forms-and-pamphlets-index/building-consents


The Process

Design.–.compilation.of.ideas,.final.drawings.and.information.for.the.projectcould.include.a.meeting.with.council.officers.to.discuss.possible.requirements.–.RMA,.Building.

Code.and.others

Consider.a.“pre.application”.meeting.to.identify.possible.issues.and.requirements

Make.appointment.for.pre-vetting.meeting.to.lodge.application

Alternatively.you.can.either.mail.or.hand.in.application.at.any.service.centre.counter

Application.is.forwarded.to.the.processing.team.where.it.is.checked.for.completeness

Also.adding.identifying.number..and.links.to.property.records

If complete, the Statutory (20 day) timeframe starts here!

Detailed.assessment.of.application.against.planning.rules,.building.code.and.other.requirements.by.Building.Officers.and.

other.specialists.as.required

Building.Consent.and/or.Project.Information.Memorandum.issued

This.can.be.either.delivered.to.you,.or.you.can.collect

Statutory (20 day) timeframe stops

Note: Application will be refused and returned if sufficient information cannot be produced to demonstrate compliance

Additional.invoice.sentAdditional.fees.may.be.charged.at.this.time.if.

additional.costs.have.been.incurred

Not.enough.information.–Application.returned.with.list.of.missing.

information.required

Reject

Resubmit

Letter.(or.phone/email).sent.requesting.further.information.required

Statutory timeframe suspended

ALL.requested.information.provided..within.designated.timeframes

Statutory timeframe restarted


EnquiryThe.Council’s.website.(www.fndc.govt.nz).has.information.about.applying.for.building.consents.and.other.approvals..From.the.Services.page.you.can.access.application.forms.that.detail.the.plans.and.documentation.that.you.need.to.supply..Application.packs.can.also.be.collected.from.any.of.the.service.centres.or.requested.by.phone.on.(09).401.5200.or.email.ask.us@fndc.govt.nzYou.can.also.find.useful.information.about.applying.for.building.consents.and.download.publications.from.the.Ministry.of.Business,.Innovation.and.Employment.website.The.Building.and.Housing.Group.has.a.number.of.useful.publications.for.homeowners.including.‘Guide.to.applying.for.abuilding.consent.(simple.residential.buildings)’.and.the.‘Building.Act.and.You’.The.Consumer.website.consumer.org.nz.also.has.lots.of.helpful.information.–.especially.for.home-owners.or.people.who.are.new.to.the.building.industry.If.you.are.not.familiar.with.building.plans.and.establishing.compliance.with.the.Building.Code.you.may.need.to.engage.a.design.professional.(eg.an.architect).to.supply.the.required.drawings.and.information,.and.to.apply.for.a.building.consent.on.your.behalf..For.complex.projects.we.recommend.that.you.seek.professional.advice.and.also.have.a.pre-application.meeting.with.a.building.officer.to.review.plans/designs.to.avoid.unnecessary.delays.

Pre Application meetingsThese.meeting.can.be.of.great.use,.whether.you.have.just.a.vague.idea.of.your.project.or.have.some.designs.–.even.detailed.plans.and.specifications..Officers.will.be.able.to.advise.on.what.information.may.be.required,.what.information.is.missing,.or.any.changes.to.designs.that.may.be.required.to.comply.with.the.building.code.or.planning.rules.and.what.further.applications.may.be.required.as.a.result..Be.sure.to.think.about.the.advice.you.may.need,.have.you.considered.whether.there.are.planning.restrictions.associated.with.you.project?.It.may.be.worth.having.a.planning.officer.at.this.meeting.as.well.as.a.building.officer..Remember, the first half hour of these meetings is free so why not take the opportunity.These.meetings.are.designed.to.be.helpful.and.avoid.unnecessary.complications.or.delays.in.your.project.Officers.cannot.assist.with.design.but.can.advise.on.compliance.with.the.building.code,.planning.rules.and.the.process.in.general.

Application formThe.application.form.has.a.number.of.parts.and.it.is.important.that.all.the.sections.are.completed.and.the.information.given.on.how.the.work.will.comply.with.the.Building.Code...A.guide.to.completing.an.application.is.available.from.our.website.to.assist.you.There.are.three.application.forms,.depending.on.the.project:•. Fire.Place•. Residential•. Commercial.and.IndustrialPre-application.meetings.are.strongly.recommended.for.all.residential.applications.for.projects.valued.at.over.$500k,.all.owner-builder/DIY.builds.and.commercial.projects.

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http://www.fndc.govt.nz

mailto:ask.us%40fndc.govt.nz?subject=

http://www.building.govt.nz

http://www.consumer.org.nz


03 Lodging the ApplicationOnce.you.have.completed.the.application.form.and.checked.that.you.have.provided.all.the.information.required.you.may.lodge.your.application.by.one.of.the.following.methods:• PHONE us on (09) 401 5200 to.make.an.appointment.with.an.officer.to.lodge.your.application• POST the application with.cheque.to: BuildingConsents FarNorthDistrictCouncil PrivateBag752 Kaikohe0440

• DROP the application to one of our service centres,.complete.with.the.instalment.fees.(as.per.the.Fees.and.Charges.Schedule).for.your.project

. Note:.If.your.application.is.being.handed.in.at.a.service.centre.you.will.be.asked.to.sign.a.form.advising.that.it.may.take.up.

. to.three.days.for.the.application.to.reach.the.main.processing.office.

The.fees.and.charges.schedule.is.available.on.our.website.and.will.give.an.indication.of.the.amount.payable.for.building.projects..The.actual.amount.to.be.paid.will.be.calculated.during.processing,.based.on.actual.processing.time.and.estimated.inspections,.and.will.be.invoiced.on.issue.of.the.consent..Note.no.building.work.will.be.inspected.until.this.has.been.paid..A.further.fee.will.be.charged.at.the.Code.Compliance.Certificate.(CCC).stage.which.will.be.for.CCC.processing.and.any.additional.inspections.changes.incurred

On receiving your application it will be given a unique (BC) number. You.should.quote.this.number.whenever.you.write.to.or.contact.the.Council.about.your.application...Your.application.will.be.linked.to.the.records.for.the.property.

Your.application.will.be.checked.by.an.officer.before.being.accepted.to.ensure.all.the.required.information.is.supplied..Applications.may.not.be.accepted.if.any.of.the.information.is.missing..Mail.applications.will.be.returned.by.mail.if.not.accepted..This.initial.check.relates.to.content.of.the.application.only..A.more.detailed.check.of.the.information.supplied.is.done.during.processing.If.the.value.of.your.application.is.over.$20,000.your.fees.will.include.levies.that.we.are.required.to.collect.on.behalf.of.the.Ministry.of.Business.Innovation.and.Employment,.Building.and.Housing.Group.and.the.Building.Research.Association.of.New.Zealand.(BRANZ).

Ittakesupto20workingdaystoprocessanApplication.

The‘clock’startswhentheconsenthasbeencheckedyourApplicationisaccepted.


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Processing the ApplicationWe.will.evaluate.the.various.aspects.of.your.building.consent.application.to.ensure.it.meets.the.requirements.of.the.Building.Act.and.the.Building.Code..Your.application.may.be.assessed.by.a.number.of.officers.with.specific.skills.and.knowledge..These.may.include.building,.plumbing.and.drainage,.structural,.resource.management.and.others..There.is.a.requirement.for.some.applications.to.be.sent.to.the.Design.Review.Unit.of.the.NZ.Fire.Service.(Fire.Engineering.Unit)..There.will.be.additional.fees.to.pay.if.your.application.needs.to.be.sent.to.here..During.these.assessments.there.may.be.some.questions.or.clarifications.required.by.officers.to.satisfy.them.that.the.project.will.comply.with.the.various.requirements..If.so.the.officer.will.send.a.request.for.information.(RFI)..This.contact.may.be.through.phone.call.or.email.but.will.be.also.confirmed.with.a.letter..The.application.will.at.this.point.be.suspended,.this.means.that.the.‘time.clock’.stops.and.will.not.restart.until.all.the.information.requested.is.received.and.accepted..The.letter.will.also.inform.of.a.time.frame.with.which.to.reply.or.send.in.the.information.required..The.purpose.of.this.time.frame.is.to.ensure.prompt.supply.of.required.information..If.the.information.cannot.or.will.not.be.supplied.in.the.time.stated.please.inform.us.so.we.can.extend.this.to.suit.your.requirements..Note,.if.nothing.has.been.received.within.the.time.frame,.your.application.may.be.refused.and.returned..The.RFI.will.sent.to.the.person.stated.on.the.application.form.as.“First.Point.of.Contact”.The.Building.Act.requires.us.to.process.your.application.within.20.working.days.from.the.time.we.accept.it..However,.if.your.application.is.suspended.because.of.lack.of.supporting.information,.the.period.of.suspension.is.not.counted.as.part.of.these.20.days..Therefore.it.is.important.that.you.fully.and.accurately.complete.the.application.form.and.attach.all.information.at.the.outset.to.avoid.the.possibility.of.delays.during.the.process..

Checking Resource Consent requirementsWe.check.your.proposed.project.to.see.if.it.requires.other.permissions,.e.g..Resource.Management.Act.or.District.Plan.requirements..A.land.use.consent.is.required.where.all.or.part.of.the.proposed.building.activity.does.not.fully.comply.with.the.relevant.rules.in.the.District.Plan..A.subdivision.consent.is.required.to.legally.divide.land.or.buildings.for.separate.ownership,.such.as.new.lots.or.sections..In.either.of.these.cases,.if.you.have.not.already.applied.for.and.been.granted.a.resource.consent,.we.will.advise.that.you.do.so..A.building.consent.may.be.issued.but.the.required.Resource.consent.must.be.obtained.before.the.building.work.can.start..The District Plan rules are available on the Council website (www.fndc.govt.nz) or from Council service centres. We.also.check.for.compliance.with.the.Council’s.bylaws.and.other.legislation.for.things.such.as.vehicle.access/crossings,.water.supplies,.public.drainage.and,.in.the.case.of.commercial.premises,.matters.such.as.health,.trade.waste,.building.warrant.of.fitness.and.safety.systems..As.with.other.processing,.this.has.to.take.place.within.the.20.day.timeframe.and.may.also.generate.some.questions.requiring.further.information.which.may.suspend.the.“time.clock”.



06 Additional feesOther.fees.might.be.required.for.vehicle.crossing.permits,.connections.to.services.or.RAPID.(Rural.Address.Property.Identification).number.for.example..These.fees.also.need.to.paid.at.time.of.application.lodgement..It.would.help.greatly.if.these.payments.were.made.separately.–.for.each.application.–.rather.than.one.payment.for.all.items.

Reasons for delays or refusal of your ApplicationThere.are.a.number.of.reasons.why.your.application.may.be.delayed.or.refused:•. an.incomplete.application.form•. missing.information•. the.need.to.supply.code.compliant.or.amended.information.for.your.applicationWe.can’t.guarantee.that.there.will.be.no.delays,.but.the.chance.of.this.occurring.is.significantly.lessened.if.you.thoroughly.check.your.application.before.it.is.submitted.–.use.the.checklist.on.the.application.form..If.there.are.any.areas.that.you.are.unsure.about,.we.recommend.that.you.seek.input.from.a.professional.

Approving the ApplicationThe.application.and.detailed.plans.will.be.checked.for.compliance.to.planning.rules.as.well.as.to.the.New.Zealand.Building.Code..There.may.be.some.items.that.require.further.clarification.during.this.time.and.officers.will.contact.you.either.by.phone.or.email.as.well.as.by.letter..The.requests.for.further.information.have.been.given.a.“time.for.reply”.so.please.either.supply.the.information.requested.or.contact.the.building.team.to.keep.them.informed.of.progress.or.the.application.may.be.refused..Usually.these.requests.are.dealt.with.in.a.timely.manner..Whilst.we.are.waiting.for.the.requested.information.the.statutory.time.frame.is.“suspended”,.or.stopped,.until.all.information.has.been.supplied.Once.processing.has.been.completed.and.the.consent.will.be.issued..Staff.will.contact.you.as.to.how.you.want.the.application.to.be.delivered.or.you.can.arrange.to.pick.this.up.a.service.centre.if.more.convenient..Please.read.the.issued.consent,.conditions.and.other.information,.such.as.the.inspections.required,.as.it.will.provide.guidance.as.to.what.needs.to.be.followed.during.construction.for.successful.Code.Compliance.

Remember:Theapprovedplansandspecificationsneedtobeontheprojectsiteforallinspectionsortheinspectionmaybefailedandarrangedforanothertime.

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09 What happens next?.Once.your.building.consent.is.issued.and.you.have.obtained.any.other.approvals.required,.such.as.a.resource.consent,.then.you.may.start.work.on.your.building.project..It is very important that you (and your contractors) read the building consent documentation and are clear about the requirements. It contains a list of inspections that need to be made by Council officers during the building process, and a list of producer statements required from specialists (typically engineering services). The specialists must provide documentation of the inspections they undertake in support of their producer statement. For.applications.that.contain.restricted.building.work,.you.must.advise.us.in.writing.before.work.starts.who.the.licensed.building.practitioner.that.is.completing.or.supervising.the.work,.if.not.provided.you.cannot.start.work..The.Licensed.Building.Practitioner.must.be.licensed.to.carry.out.the.work.or.supervise.the.type.of.work.proposed.and.you.also.need.to.specify.their.registration.number..We.recommend.the.information.is.supplied.with.your.building.consent.application..More.information.about.licensed.building.practitioners.is.available.at.business.govt.nz/lbp..Your.building.consent.will.include.an.information.letter,.which.contains.useful.information.about.matters.you.need.to.comply.with.during.your.building.project..Work must start on your project within 12 months after the date the consent was issued..If.we.haven’t.heard.from.you.before.then.we.will.send.you.a.letter.reminding.you.that.work.must.be.started.and.asking.if.you.intend.to.proceed.with.the.work..You.may.decide.that.you.will.not.do.the.work,.in.which.case.the.consent.will.lapse,.or.you.may.apply.for.an.extension.of.time.to.start.the.work..An.extension.of.time.to.start.work.may.be.granted.in.some.circumstances.after.an.officer.has.reviewed.the.building.consent.file..If.we.do.not.hear.from.you.within.the.stated.time,.or.we.refuse.you.an.extension.of.time,.the.consent.will.lapse..This.means.a.new.consent.would.have.to.be.applied.for.and.issued.before.any.work.could.be.carried.out..If.lapsed,.refunds.for.the.inspections.and.other.fees.paid.for.at.lodgement.will.be.made.to.the.person.specified.on.the.application.form.under.“Billing”.


Inspections Process

First.inspection.bookedNote:.all.other.requirements.have.been.fulfilled.–.

required.resource.consents,.LBP.lists.etc

Inspections.booked.and.conducted.as.required.through.the.“life”.of.the.project.and.in.accordance.with.issued.plans

Application.for.Code.Compliance.Certificate.(CCC).received

Statutory (20 day) timeframe starts here!

Final.inspection.completedIf.not.already.complete

FAIL

PASS

If work has not started within 12 months, consent “lapsing” process will start. Inspections will be blocked until planning and other requirements have been met.

Failed.inspectionInspector.either.issues.details.for.remedial.action.

or.in.some.cases.a.Notice.to.Fix

Remedial.actions.complete..–.Inspection.approved

Note: CCC must be received with two years of consent being granted or it could be refused – see notes

FAIL

PASS

Failed.inspectionInspector.either.issues.details.for.remedial.action.

or.in.some.cases.a.Notice.to.Fix

Remedial.actions.complete..–.Inspection.approved

File.reviewed.to.ensure.all.documentation.is.complete.and.fees.paid

Check.whether.Compliance.Schedule.and.Compliance.Statement.required

Issue.Code.Compliance.Certificate.(CCC).and.any.other.associated.documents

e.g..Compliance.Schedule

Statutory (20 day) timeframe stops

Incomplete

Received

Incomplete,.outstanding.documentation.or.outstanding.fees.required

Required.information.supplied




Inspections.At.various.stages.during.construction.you.will.need.to.arrange.for.building.officers.to.inspect.work.that.has.been.carried.out.to.check.that.your.building.work.complies.with.the.conditions.of.the.approved.plans.and.building.consent..The.inspection.requirements.will.be.listed.in.your.building.consent..You can book your inspection anytime by calling 0800 920 029. You.should.plan.ahead.work.and.book.in.advance.to.ensure.that.you.can.get.an.inspection.when.you.need.it.to.avoid.delays.on.site..Inspections.cannot.be.guaranteed.for.last-minute.bookings.we.advise.that.inspections.should.be.booked.48hrs.in.advance..You.will.be.given.a.timed.appointment.rather.than.a.“generic”.morning.or.afternoon.response.and.building.officers.will.keep.you.informed.if.running.early.or.late.on.the.day..

You will need to supply the following information when booking an inspection:• Address for inspection• Type of inspection required• BC number (this is the unique number given to each building consent)• Name of person who will be on site• Contact number for this person

Re-inspections.may.be.required.if.the.officer.is.not.satisfied.that.the.work.meets.the.requirements.of.the.Building.Code.and.approved.plans..These.may.incur.additional.charges.if.inspections.exceed.those.estimated.when.you.received.your.Building.Consent..If.you.or.your.builder.is.not.ready.for.an.inspection.let.us.know.as.early.as.possible.to.avoid.a.failed.inspection.–.and,.therefore,.re-inspection.costs.-.and.to.possibly.let.another.project.have.an.inspection.for.that.time..In.addition.to.the.inspections.by.Council.officers,.inspections.may.be.required.by.specialists,.including.structural,.geotechnical.and.fire.engineers..This.would.have.been.agreed.at.the.consent.processing.stage..You.will.need.to.liaise.directly.with.your.specialist.about.the.inspections.he/she.will.need.to.make..Your.specialist.may.not.be.able.to.give.you.the.required.producer.statement.if.you.have.failed.to.arrange.for.inspections.at.the.appropriate.times..If.inspections.have.been.missed,.contact.us.to.discuss.possible.alternative.evidence.you.can.provide.to.show.that.the.work.is.code.compliant..A.subsequent.inspection.may.not.be.able.to.be.done.until.it.has.been.verified.that.the.work.already.in.place.complies.with.the.approved.plans.

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11 Types of inspections.The.following.are.some.of.the.types.of.inspections.that.may.be.required:

Foundations – slab or wall concrete strip foundations. Before.any.concrete.has.been.laid,.looking.for.correct.depths,.re-enforcing.and.siting.of.building.to.boundaries... (if.not.already.checked).may.need.Surveyors.report.for.some.sites

Footings – pile or posts. Before.any.placement.of.piles.looking.for.depth,.width.and.siting.of.pile

Framing. Framing.should.be.“bare”.so.all.fixings.etc.can.be.seen.and.verified.to.fixing.plans.–.including.roofing.details

Brick Veneer. Bricks.to.be.at.half.height.so.that.items.like.brick.ties,.cavity.clearances.–.ensuring.excess.mortar.is.removed.. from.the.inside.of.the.bricks

Pre Line. Outside.cladding.is.complete.and.water.tight,.moisture.content.of.timber,.insulation.complete,.pipes.and.. wiring.installed.(initial.installation)

Post Line. Internal.linings.installed.and.bracing.elements.in.place.–.no.stopping,.skirting.or.scotia.etc.to.be.fitted

Drainage. Drainage.checked.either.stormwater.or.foul.water.lines.and.connections.with.no.backfilling.of.lines/trenches

The.work.must.be.carried.out.in.accordance.with.your.approved.building.consent..If.you.wish.to.change.some.aspect.of.the.project.it.might.mean.that.you.will.have.to.obtain.an.amendment.to.the.building.consent.before.the.work.is.carried.out..The.process.for.obtaining.an.amendment.is.the.same.as.obtaining.the.original.consent..This.process.can.slow.or.even.stop.a.building.project.until.the.required.changes.have.been.approved..Some.changes.to.the.plans.can.be.agreed.onsite.with.the.inspector.but.may.require.new.plans.–.or.“as.builts”.–.to.be.provided..It.is.very.important.that.at.the.time.of.the.inspection.the.building.consent.documents.accurately.reflect.what.has.actually.been.built..A.list.of.inspections.required.will.be.listed.with.the.approved.plans.and.issued.consent..At.each.inspection.the.officer.will.advise.what.the.next.required.inspection.is.and.of.any.other.requirements..Building.is.a.flexible.process.and.sometimes.more.than.one.inspection.may.be.required.to.cover.an.item.off,.other.times.two.items.can.be.covered.in.one.visit..If.two.items.are.inspected.in.one.visit.only.one.inspection.may.be.charged..If.the.work.has.not.been.done.in.accordance.with.the.approved.plans.the.inspector.may.issue.a.notice.to.fix.or.a.site.instruction.stating.what.is.required.to.be.done.


Project completion and Code Compliance Certificates.When.your.building.work.is.complete.you.will.need.to.formally.apply.for.a.Code.Compliance.Certificate.(CCC).on.the.form.enclosed.with.your.building.consent..A.CCC.means.that.the.building.work.complies.with.the.Building.Code.and.with.the.building.consent..You may also need to arrange a time for a final inspection, if one has not already been carried out. When.you.apply.for.a.CCC.you.will.need.to.give.names.and.contact.details.for.all.the.people.involved.in.your.project.e.g..builders,.plumbers,.engineers,.etc..If.the.project,.involved.construction.work.that.is.restricted.building.work.the.licensed.building.practitioner.must.supply.a.‘Memorandum.from.licensed.building.practitioner:.Record.of.building.work’.on.completion.of.the.restricted.building.work.to.both.the.owner.and.the.Council..This.form.can.be.downloaded.from.the.Ministry.of.Business,.Innovation.and.Employment,.Building.and.Housing.Group.website.business.govt.nz/lbp.You.may.also.be.required.to.supply.supporting.documentation.such.as.energy.work.certificates.from.your.electrician.or.a.PS4.(engineer’s.producer.statement).before.a.code.compliance.certificate.can.be.issued..Your.building.consent.lists.the.documentation.required.before.a.CCC.can.be.issued.and.additional.documentation.may.also.be.requested.during.inspections..We.may.be.unable.to.issue.the.CCC.if.any.of.the.required.inspections.have.been.missed.or.the.required.producer.statements.cannot.be.provided..Without.a.CCC.you.may.experience.difficulties.insuring.your.property.or.selling.it.in.the.future..A.review.of.the.fees.paid.for.inspections.will.be.made.when.the.CCC.has.been.approved.for.issue..Additional.inspection.fees.will.be.charged.if.re-inspections.have.been.required.or.money.can.be.refunded.if.there.has.been.some.fees.not.used/required.–.e.g..there.were.less.inspections.required.than.originally.charged..These.will.be.either.charged.or.refunded.to.the.person.identified.in.the.Billing.section.of.the.application.from..The CCC will not be issued if there are any unpaid fees, including unpaid Development Contributions required. If.an.application.for.a.CCC.has.not.been.received.before.two.years.after.the.building.consent.was.granted,.the.Council.is.obliged.to.decide.whether.or.not.to.issue.the.certificate.or.not..This.will.usually.mean.that.a.review.of.the.project.thus.far.and.an.inspection.may.be.conducted.to.inform.the.decision..We.will.keep.you.informed.of.this.time.frame.and.of.the.options.you.may.wish.to.take,.mainly,.extend.this.time.frame.or.apply.for.a.CCC.If.you.apply.for.an.extension.of.time.to.complete.your.building.project.an.officer.may.grant.an.extension.after.reviewing.the.file..In.some.circumstances.we.may.refuse.to.issue.a.CCC,.e.g..if.an.extension.of.time.to.complete.is.not.granted.or.if.the.work.is.not.complete.or.does.not.comply.or.if.you.fail.to.supply.the.required.documentation..For.most.commercial.building.projects.a.compliance.schedule.will.be.issued.with.the.CCC.where.the.building.has.specified.systems.that.have.been.added,.removed.or.altered.(including.residential.properties.that.are.serviced.by.a.cable.car)..Where.the.compliance.schedule.is.new,.a.Compliance.Schedule.Statement.will.also.be.issued..You must display the Compliance Schedule Statement in the building. The.Building.Act.requires.us.to.process.your.application.for.code.compliance.certificate.within.20.working.days..The.‘clock’.starts.when.we.receive.your.application..As.with.building.consent.applications,.the.‘clock’.will.stop.if.your.application.is.suspended.awaiting.additional.inspections,.documentation.or.fees.and.will.restart.when.the.issue.has.been.resolved..

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Other information and ApplicationsDeterminations.If.you.are.not.happy.with.or.disagree.with.a.decision.we.make.either.during.the.processing.or.inspecting.of.your.building.work.you.can.request.a.determination.from.the.Ministry.of.Business,.Innovation.and.Employment,.Building.and.Housing.Group..You.can.find.out.more.about.applying.for.a.determination.on.the.department’s.website.dbh.govt.nz/determinations-about-determinations

Certificates for Public Use.A.Certificate.for.Public.Use.(CPU).is.used.to.certify.that.premises.or.parts.of.premises.affected.by.building.work.are.safe.to.be.used.by.members.of.the.public..A.Certificate.for.Public.Use.can.only.be.issued.where.consent.has.been.granted.for.building.work.but.no.CCC.has.been.issued.yet..A.CPU.does.not.relieve.the.owner.of.a.building.from.the.obligations.to.apply.for.a.CCC.after.all.the.building.work.has.been.carried.out.or.to.ensure.that.the.building.is.safe.all.users.at.all.times..A.CPU.may.be.issued.for.a.limited.period.of.time..Certificates for Public Use are not required for private homes.

•. Post.the.completed.application.(with.payment).to: TheBuildingManager FarNorthDistrictCouncil PrivateBag752 Kaikohe0440

•. Make.an.appointment:. To.avoid.delays.and.to.have.your.application.checked.for.completeness,... call.0800.920.029.to.make.an.appointment.with.an.Officer.at.the.Kerikeri.or.Kaitaia.Service.Centres.

•. Drop.your.completed.application.form.in.at.one.of.our.Service.Centres:

Kaikohe Service CentreMemorial.AvenueKAIKOHE

Kaeo Service CentreMain.RoadKAEO

Kawakawa Service CentreGillies.AvenueKAWAKAWA

Kaitaia Service CentreTe.Ahu.Centrecorner.Church.Street.&.South.RoadKAITAIA

Kerikeri Service CentreJohn.Butler.Centre60.Kerikeri.RoadKERIKERI

Rawene Service CentreParnell.StreetRAWENE

For more information on the lodgement process, visit our website: www.fndc.govt.nz

Ways to submityour Application


Documents

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