Building Services
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About Building Consents
Information about what a building consent is and when you will need one.
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Building Forms, Documents and Guidance Brochures
Apply online for a building consent. This section also contains PDF form versions, and other documents and guidance relating to building services.
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Building in a Natural Hazard Area
Information on the consistent approach regarding the consenting of building work on land subject to natural hazards.
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Building Inspections
Information on the building inspection process.
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Certificates for Public Use (CPU)
Information relating to certificates for public use.
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Certificates of Acceptance (COA)
Information relating to certificates of acceptance.
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Code Compliance Certificates
Information relating to code compliance certificates.
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Dam Safety
Information to support the understanding of Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022.
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Duty Building Service
To use Council’s Duty Building service please submit your enquiry using the form on this page.
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Earthquake-Prone Buildings
This section details how Council must administer the requirements of Sub-Part 6A of the Building Act 2004 in relation to earthquake-prone buildings (EPB).
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Information on Building Services Fees
Fees table for building consents and related matters.
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Liquefaction
In November 2019 a change was made to Acceptable Solution B1/AS1 of the Building Code. The change prevents B1/AS from being used on liquefaction-prone ground and takes effect from 29th November 2021.
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Pay Building Consent Invoice Online
Pay your invoice online by credit card by entering your invoice number when prompted.
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Project Information Memorandum (PIM)
A Project Information Memorandum (PIM) is a report issued under Section 35 of the Building Act 2004.
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Restricted Building Work (RBW)
Restricted Building Work was introduced in 2012 to help ensure New Zealand homes are structurally sound and weathertight.
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Solid Fuel Heaters
Solid fuel headers include log fires, pellet fires etc.
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Swimming Pools and Spas
Information regarding building consent requirements for swimming pools and fencing.
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Tiny Homes
Information outlining the legal requirements on the construction, renovation and location of relocatable accommodation in Marlborough.
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Warrants of Fitness for Buildings (BWOF)
This page contains information about building warrants of fitness.
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Bi-Weekly Building Services Updates
Weekly snapshot of the current volume of building consent applications and how far in advance you’ll need to book an inspection.
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What You Need to Know - Asbestos
This section contains information relating to asbestos.
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What You Need to Know - Building FAQs
Use this section to find out more about building services.
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What You Need to Know - Building Policies
This section contains policies relating to the Building Act and Council's Building Control department.
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What You Need to Know - Other Useful Building Websites
Other websites that contain useful building advice.
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What You Need to Know - Building Post Newsletters
Lists current and past versions of the Building Post newsletters
