Previous determinations

Where a building certifier registered under the former Act ceased operating before the code compliance certificate was issued. Discussed whether there is sufficient evidence to establish the building work complies with the Building Code that applied at the time the building consent was granted, and what is the appropriate regulatory action by the authority and what certificate is to be issued.

Discussed the protection of “other property” in relation to Clause B1.3.6, and whether exempt building work is required to comply with the Building Code. Also discussed the compliance of the retaining wall with Clause B1.3.1, and the appropriate regulatory action in relation to the issue of a code compliance certificate for work found to be not compliant.

Discussed whether the authority acted appropriately in ongoing reviews and actions (use of tools and methodologies available to it) in issuing a section 124 notice in an area affected by rock fall. It discussed modification of the meaning of dangerous building, the expiry of orders and applying new section 124 notices using the modified definition.

Discussed whether the building work complied with the Building Code current at the time the consent was issued and whether a code compliance certificate should be issued. Also discussed whether it is reasonable to grant a modification to durability provisions in Clause B2 of the Building Code.

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