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2024/070: Regarding a decision to refuse to issue a code compliance certificate in relation to a hedge and safety from falling.

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Determination 2024/070[PDF 1 MB]

 

About this determination

Date issued
16 December 2024
Primary Building Code clause:
F4 - Safety from falling
Primary topic:
Barriers
Council:
Timaru District Council
Section of the Building Act:
17, 49, 94, 95A

Summary

This determination looks at building work to construct two retaining walls in conjunction with the construction of a dwelling.

The matter being determined is the authority’s purported decision to refuse to issue a code compliance certificate in relation to the falls related to the retaining walls and compliance with Building Code Clause F4 – Safety from falling.

The determination considers whether the falls related to the retaining walls are relevant to the purported refusal and whether the current hedge meets the requirements of clause F4.

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