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2015/067: A notice to fix for three prefabricated units connected together and whether the units joined together are a building or a vehicle

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Determination 2015/067[PDF 215 KB]

 

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Date issued
29 October 2015
Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Southland District Council
Section of the Building Act:
8

Summary

This determination discusses the approach to be used when establishing whether a portable unit is a building for the purposes of the Building Act, including factors to consider when deciding if it is immovable and occupied on a permanent or long term basis. The determination includes a decision tree that can be utilised in other cases, and applies the framework in this case where three portable units were connected together.

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