FAQs - Other Building Questions

Inspections are now part of the flat fee system. These are outlined on the Building Fees section of this website.

Go to the Building Services Fees section

Please note there is an exception, ie, if multiple failed inspections have occurred which result in re-inspections then this may incur extra fees.

Council is unable to supply copies of NZ standards or provide access to the public.

Please contact Standards New Zealand for the latest/current version.

Go to the Standards New Zealand website

Free access to some building related standard is available.

View Standards New Zealand's information on building-related standards