Project description

Set general information about the scope of the planned building work and reason for the project.

 

Describe the building work should ideally include:

  • the type of building work, such as installation or modification.

  • whether the appliance is: new or second-hand, free-standing or built-in

  • the appliance make, model and fuel type.

  • whether the appliance is to be connected to a wetback.

For example, Install new free-standing Masport R5000L wood burner with new wetback.

Enter the estimated total value of the appliance and installation is the full cost to complete the building work covered by this application. The amount must include GST. Authorities use this amount when determining the building levy the building owner or developer must pay.

Will the building work include any restricted building work? Select No if there is no planned RBW.

Restricted building work is work that’s critical to make a home structurally sound and weathertight. You must use Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) to design and carry out this work. LBPs are registered and required to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. LBPs are licensed for the type of work they do.

Select Yes if the project includes residential design, construction or alteration work that:

  • requires a building consent

  • and involves or affects a home’s:

    • primary structure

    • weathertightness

    • certain fire safety design

  • or any of the planned work will be carried out by the owner of the property

Note:  You'll add details of the LBPs involved on the People and Roles step of the application.

Will the owner of the property carry out some or all of the restricted building work? Select Yes if the owner will complete some RBW. You will need to complete a Form 2B Statutory declaration as to owner-builder status form, available from your BCA. The form must be signed and witnessed. You must attach and submit the completed form on the building consent. This option is available only if Will the building work include any restricted building work is set to Yes.

Does the planned work involve any of these? Select all that apply.

Work on a building or site with any cultural or heritage significance should be selected when the proposed work affects a historic place, historic area, wāhi tapu, or wāhi tapu area that has been entered on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero, as required under Section 39 of the Building Act 2004.

Will there be a dog on site during construction? Select Yes to notify the authority when there will be one or more dogs on site, for consideration during site visits such as inspections.