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Building Updates

Keep an eye on our latest news and updates below.

Tiled Showers - Do I need a Consent?

The following scenarios are to help identify whether a building consent is required, or if the work may be considered exempt for the need for Consent.
Updates to Application for Building Consent Solid/Liquid Fuel Heaters

Update for Application for Building Consent Solid/Liquid Fuel Heaters due to NZBC changes of F7/AS1 and C/AS1.
Building Code Updates: Key Changes Effective November 2024

MBIE had published updated acceptable solutions and verification methods that focus on plumbing and drainage, and protection from fire.
Updates to Form 2 (Building Consent Application Form) for Minor Variations

From 30 September 2024, updates to Form 2 and Building Regulations will provide clearer rules and more flexibility for building consent applications.
Changes to Building Warrant of Fitness annual renewal fees

The Waimakariri District Council has changed the way it recovers costs associated with specified systems.
Archived
Notification to all our Building Consent Customers 21/06/2024

The Specified System Information form has been updated to remove the dropdown menu, as it was not functioning correctly.
Building Unit Contacts:

General building enquiries
03 311 8906 (menu option 1) or email buildinginfo@wmk.govt.nz

Inspection bookings (including final inspection) 
03 311 8906 (menu option 1) or email bcbooking@wmk.govt.nz

Code Compliance Certificate enquiries
03 311 8906 (menu option 2) or email ccc@wmk.govt.nz

Technical Building enquiries
03 311 8906 (menu option 3) or email duty.processor@wmk.govt.nz

BWoF enquiries
03 311 8906 (menu option 1) or email bwof@wmk.govt.nz

Complaint Form
Fill in the online Building Unit Complaint Form

Or phone the Waimakariri District Council on 0800 965 468 (0800WMKGOV)

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