Publications update

Structural Practice Advisories available in hard copy 

 In December 2004 Building Controls published on its website six Advisories giving guidance on best practice in a range of structural areas. These Advisories are now available in hard copy. Sets have been sent to key stakeholders and a limited number are now available from the Department.

Timber Treatment Requirements: Notes for Builders - revised and reprinted

This hugely popular brochure has been updated and reprinted to include Amendment 1 to NZS 3640 and to anticipate amendments to NZS 3602.

Building Industry Trends, July-September 2004 published

The Department has published its third quarterly report summarising building industry trends and performance to September 2004. These documents are all available in hard copy from the Department by calling 0800 242 243 or emailing info@dbh.govt.nz.

Amendments to the Compliance Documents for B1 Structure and E3 Internal Moisture

The Compliance Document for Building Code clause B1 Structure was recently updated to cite amendments to NZS 3101 and NZS 3109. The Compliance Document for E3 Internal Moisture was updated to reflect recently Gazetted changes to the Building Code clause. A further update to B1 Structure has now been published to cite Amendment 1 to NZS 3109. All these amendments are available from Victoria University Book Centre.

Building Officials' Guide published 

The Building Officials’ Guide to the Building Act 2004 is now available. The guide is a response to the changes brought about by the Building Act 2004. Consents and inspections have been altered to improve building controls and strengthen the decision-making part of the building process. Since these changes directly affect building officials, the aim is to provide clear guidance on the issues involved.

The guide is in concise format, designed to be easy to read, accessible, and to reflect the reality of building official work. While focusing on the six core operational processes that building officials undertake, related subjects such as territorial authority roles and responsibilities are also covered.

Copies of the guide were sent to building officials in early February. The guide has also been made available for anyone to download on the Building Act website.