Code Compliance Certificate

A Code Compliance Certificate is issued when a job is finished and the Council is satisfied building and plumbing work under the consent complies with:

• the New Zealand Building Code at the time of issue of the building consent (for consents issued prior to 31 March 2005).
• the building consent, for consents issued from 31 March 2005.

When you achieve compliance, it's recorded in any land information memorandum (LIM) and building status report for your property.

Obtaining Your Certificate

Final building inspection

When all work under a consent is complete, contact Building Consents and Licensing Services to arrange a time for a final inspection. You must complete the Code Compliance Certificate Application before a final inspection can be carried out.

Building Consents and Licensing Services

For building consents issued from 31 March 2005, projects should be completed within two years of the granting of the building consent.

If the work has been carried out in accordance with your consent and in compliance with the Building Code, the Council will issue a Code Compliance Certificate.

If the work does not comply, the Council will issue a Notice to Fix identifying areas of non-compliance.

• Code Compliance Certificate Application (623Kb PDF)
• Filling Out a Code Compliance Certificate Application (38Kb PDF)

Benefits

Property owners benefit by ensuring work on their property has a Code Compliance Certificate in a number of situations:

• selling your home
• applying for loans or other financing
• applying for insurance
• safety and peace of mind.

Related Links

• Get a Copy of the Building Code - Department of Building and Housing website
• Department of Building and Housing website
• Building Research Association of New Zealand website

Department Details:
Building Consents & Licensing Services