MultiProof resources

Last updated: 4 July 2024

Supporting information and guidance for the MultiProof scheme.

MultiProof scheme guidance

The MultiProof Scheme Guidance is for building consent authorities, designers, builders and consumers.

The guidance helps understand how MultiProof allows for faster, more consistent building consent approaches for plans and specifications of whole buildings. 

MultiProof scheme guidance [PDF 5.2MB]

Step-by-step guide

The MultiProof step-by-step guide shows how MultiProof works in the building consent process. This guide will be helpful for people who:

  • are considering applying for a MultiProof approval with MBIE
  • want to understand how the building consent process works with a MultiProof approval.

MultiProof step-by-step guide [PDF 364KB]

Accessible HTML version of the MultiProof step-by-step guide

MultiProof application case studies

The following examples illustrate how to document a design to get the most out of a MultiProof approval and provide the level of flexibility required.

Case study one: Simple residential units

Applicant A proposes to build a series of residential developments [PDF 192KB]

Case study two: Prefabricated classroom units

Applicant B proposes to build prefabricated classrooms in a number of locations for use throughout New Zealand [PDF 107KB]

Case study three: An application with parameter based variations

Applicant C is a group home builder with a range of standard plans that are seldom built without customisation [PDF 101KB]

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: