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Project Information Memorandum
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Minor projects with an estimated value less than $20,000
| $76.65
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Projects with an estimated value greater than $20,000
| $143.00
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New and relocated dwellings
| $189.00
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Commercial development projects
| $306.65
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Note: Where additional technical input is required in a PIM, the actual cost will be recovered at $76.65 per hour in addition to the standard fee.
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Building Consent Processing and Approval (hourly rate)
| $137.00
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Inspection Fee
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Site inspections (based on 0.8 of an hour)
| $120.00
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Each additional hour or part hour (if required)
| $137.00
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Code Compliance Certificate
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Minor works and heating units
| $33.00
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Less than $20,000
| $80.00
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$20,000 - $50,000
| $104.00
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Single dwelling / relocated dwelling/ residential alterations > $50,000
| $160.00
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Multiple and group dwellings
| $320.00
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Commercial / industrial / communal alterations and additions < $50,000
| $230.00
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Commercial / industrial / communal alterations and additions > $50,000
| $400.00
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New commercial or industrial projects
| $400.00
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Log Burners
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Consent free-standing
| $290.00
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Inbuilt (extra inspection)
| $410.00
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Central heating system - diesel, pellet, oil, gas and solid fuels
| $417.00
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Failed inspection
| $120.00
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Minor Works Fixed Fee (to be paid on application)
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New hay barn or implement shed < 100 m2 (no services) *
| $835.00
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| Garage/workshop < 54 m2 (no services, linings or firewall)
| $765.00
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Sleepout < 14 m2 (no services)
| $1,411.00
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Minor alterations < $5,000 (remove wall, enable bathroom etc.)
| $530.00
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Conservatory < 16 m2
| $835.00
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| Marquees | $187.00
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| Swimming pool (above ground) | $99.15
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| Swimming pool (below ground) | $590.90
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Solar panels
| $670.00
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Other than previously set out where the cost of processing an application exceeds the fixed fee by more than 30%, the additional charges (beyond the 30% margin) will be invoiced on a cost recovery basis as per the hourly rate schedule. Applications will be advised if this provision is invoked.
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There is no PIM included. Fixed fees cover the cost of a services and compliance check sheet; if a PIM is required a separate fee is payable.
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Fixed fee charges are offered on the basis that all information required to determine compliance with the Building Code and/or the District Plan are satisfactory to determine compliance.
If we have to seek further information to address shortfalls in the documentation, any additional time will be charged. In addition, if your project is valued over $20,000, the fixed fee will increase by the value of the DBH and BRANZ levies.
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* Fixed fee covers a consent for one barn. If two barns are being built with a combined area of less than 100 m2 two fees would be payable.
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Administration Fee
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Outbuildings not covered by the fixed fee
| $184.00
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Dwelling alterations and additions < $50,000
| $184.00
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Dwelling alterations and additions > $50,000
| $262.00
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Single dwelling / relocated dwelling
| $345.00
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Multiple / group dwellings
| $460.00
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Non-residential additions and alterations < $50,000
| $300.00 |
Non-residential additions and alterations > $50,000
| $400.00
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New non-residential
| $420.00
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Deposit Schedule (includes administration fee)
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Outbuildings not covered by fixed fee
| $761.00
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| Dwelling alterations and additions < $50,000 | $812.00
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| Dwelling alterations and additions > $50,000 | $1,022.00
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Single dwelling / relocated dwelling
| $1,635.00
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Multiple/group dwellings **
| $2,146.00
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| Non-residential additions and alterations < $50,000 | $1,022.00
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| Non-residential additions and alterations > $50,000 | $1,635.00
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| New non-residential | $2,146.00
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| ** Multiple/group dwellings covers a block of connected dwellings. Two or more stand-alone dwellings on a site require a deposit for each dwelling. | |
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| Fencing of Swimming Pools | |
| Existing pool registration and inspection | $99.15
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Application fee for an exemption to the requirements of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987
| $470.00
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| Failed inspection | $76.65
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Building Research Levy (BRANZ)
The Building Research Levy is authorised under the Building Research Levy Act 1969. Under this Act, 0.1% of the contract value (exceeding $20,000) of every construction project put forward for building consent in New Zealand is payable by the builder to Building Research. The intent is to provide money for research into improved techniques and materials for use in the building industry. | |
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Building Levy (DBH)
The Building Levy is authorised under the Building Act sections 53, 55, and 402, and provides for the Governor-General to set the levy in a Building Levy Order. This levy is used to fund the department's functions under the Building Act 2004. It is now set at $1.97 per $1,000 of building work for which there is a consent, and is only collected on building works valued at $20,000 or more. | |
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| Inspection of second-hand timbers and relocated buildings | |
| Hourly rate | $120.00
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| Inspection outside Waimakariri District, kilometre charge | $0.82
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| Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) | |
BWOF audits hourly rate
| $99.00
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BWOF compliance schedules hourly rate
| $99.00
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| Certificate of Acceptance | |
| Application fee for a Certification of Acceptance | $511.10
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| Note: This is an application fee to assess if an application can be accepted. If an application is accepted, the issue of a Certificate of Acceptance would include all charges at the set rate as listed in the fees and charges schedule, all building levies at the set statutory rate, development contributions and third party costs. | |
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Notice to Fix hourly rate applies plus disbursements
| $137.00
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| Certificate of Public Use hourly rate | $99.00
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| Compliance Schedule | |
| Issue of Compliance Schedule and/or amendment | $140.00
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| Extension of Time | |
| Application to extend time beyond two years for building consent (file assessment) | $99.00
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| Plus progress inspection hourly rate | $120.00
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| Inspection of relocated dwellings | $120.00
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| Kilometre charge | $0.82
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| Building Consent Amendment | |
| Change to truss design (< 30 minutes processing) | $92.00
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Other amendments hourly rate
| $137.00
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| Miscellaneous Fees | |
| Plans submitted for pre-permit checks, hourly rate | $137.00
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| Inspection of any other building works, hourly rate | $120.00
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| Structural check fee for checking of structural calculations | At cost
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NZ Fire Service review
| At cost
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| Any other building elements subject to peer review | At cost
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| For searching drawings and other documents after completion of works | $10.20
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Supply of a single copy of the monthly building permit register:
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| per month | $13.30
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per annum
| $146.15
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| Drainage plans (new dwellings and alterations) | $46.00
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Transferred consents: auditing, inspections, additional reports, disbursements
| At cost
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Vehicle crossing inspection
| $61.30
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| Amusement device inspection | $12.80
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| Any matter covered by the Building Act 2004 s. 219 and not itemised in the schedule of fees and charges - hourly rate | $99.00
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