Overview
The Council's Building Services team can help you with a range of building needs and requirements including:
- building consent applications and amendments
- project information memoranda (PIMs)
- building and plumbing inspections
- code compliance certificate applications
- compliance schedules and building warrants of fitness.
You can access application forms, checksheets and building guides here online, or pick up paper copies at any Council Service Centre.
- A Beginner's Guide to Resource and Building Consent Processes - Department of Building and Housing website
- A General Guide to the Building Consent Process (199Kb PDF)
- Building Consent - Forms and Checksheets
- Building Services Publications
- Service Centres - Locations and Hours
Exemptions from Building Consent Requirements
Changes have been introduced to Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004 - Exempt building work. These changes come into effect on 16 October 2008.
Building Legislation
All construction, alteration, demolition and maintenance of new and existing buildings in New Zealand are subject to the processes and regulations set out in:
- Building (Consent Authorities) Amendment Act 2007
- Building Act 2004 and Building Amendment Act 2005
- Building Regulations 1992, including the Building Code
- Building regulations related to the Building Act 2004.
The Department of Building and Housing website contains all information related to building compliance.
Building Law and Compliance - Department of Building and Housing website
As Wellington's local authority the Council administers, enforces and records all day-to-day building activities.
Other Relevant Legislation
The Building Act applies only to the physical aspects of building work. Building proposals may also be affected by other legislation such as:
- Resource Management Act 1991 - planning and resource management.
- Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 - employee issues.
- Wellington City Consolidated Bylaws 1991 - for earthworks and vehicle access.
Department of Building & Housing
This is the Crown agency that manages the building control system throughout New Zealand. Its website details important compliance information and provides helpful services, education and information for anyone involved in building activities.
Department of Building and Housing website
Related Links
- Building Research Association of New Zealand website
- New Zealand Legislation website
- Resource Consents
- Sustainable Building Guidelines
Department Details:
Building Consents & Licensing Services
