Building Control application forms and checksheets

Building Control Applications and Forms

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Alternative Solution (PDF, 34.3 kb, new window) 
Use this form to justify your project's alternative solution.

Application for Building Consent and/or PIM (PDF, 77.5 kb, new window) 
Use this form to apply for building consent and/or a project information memorandum for all building work including a heating appliance.

Application for Code Compliance Certificate (PDF, 41.9 kb, new window) 
Use this form to apply for a Code Compliance Certificate on completion of building work.

Certificate for Public Use (PDF, 44.9 kb, new window) 
Use this form when your Code Compliance Certificate has not yet been issued for a building consent, to allow public use of your building.

Earthworks permit (PDF, 49.4 kb, new window) 
Use this form if you plan to remove, alter or deposit bulk excavation.

Land information memorandum (LIM) application form (PDF, 85.2 kb, new window) 
A LIM is a report that includes information we hold about a specific property and any issues that may affect it. Use this form to apply.

Producer Statements guidance & application (PDF, 44.7 kb, new window) 
Use this form to ensure you are accepted on our Producers Statement Register.

Property search application (PDF, 43.3 kb, new window) 
Use this form to request information regarding a property.

Septic tank site evaluation (PDF, 29.5 kb, new window) 
Use this form if you are installing a septic tank.

Waiver modification (PDF, 32.5 kb, new window) 
Use this form to record Building Code waivers or modifications.

Building Control Newsletters

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Newsletter - Summer 2010 (PDF, 132.1 kb, new window) 
Building Control general newsletter - Summer 2010

Newsletter - Winter 2009 (PDF, 1.5 mb, new window) 
Building Control general newsletter - Winter 2009.

Checksheets and other documents

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Building consent fees schedule (PDF, 44.4 kb, new window) 
Our fees and charges, set under the Building Act 2004. Effective 1 February 2010.

Earthworks permit checksheet (PDF, 57.5 kb, new window) 
This checksheet must be submitted with your earthworks permit application.

Guide and checksheet for building consent applicants (PDF, 158.0 kb, new window) 
General information, user guide and checksheet which must be completed when applying for all building consent other than Minor Internal Alterations or Solid Fuel Heaters.

Issued building consent information (PDF, 33.3 kb, new window) 
Important information regarding your issued building consent.

Minor internal alterations checksheet (PDF, 29.6 kb, new window) 
Use this checksheet to assist when lodging a building consent application for minor internal alterations.

Notification of change of use of a building (PDF, 33.1 kb, new window) 
Submit this form to advise us when you change a building's use.

Plumbing and drainage standards checksheet (PDF, 36.2 kb, new window) 
This checksheet must be submitted with your building consent to advise what plumbing and drainage standards are relevant to the consent.

Recording, Reporting and Maintenance Procedures (RRMP) Checklist (PDF, 43.7 kb, new window) 
Use this checklist to provide Recording, Reporting and Maintenance Procedures for Compliance Schedule items.

Simple minimum percolation test (PDF, 24.5 kb, new window) 
Use this guide to test the ability of soil to absorb water from a septic tank.

Solid fuel heaters checksheet (PDF, 40.0 kb, new window) 
General information and user guide when applying for building consent for heating appliances.