Building
Whether it's a new building or modifications to an existing one, standards must be met to ensure the work is carried out properly and the resulting structure is safe and durable.
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Wood Burners (Residential)
Fireplaces are one of the oldest ways of heating homes. There are significant safety issues associated with the installation of fireplaces so regulations exist to ensure that the potential risk to your family is minimised.
Building Consents Overview
This page gives an overview of what sort of work does and does not require a building consent, and what is involved in applying for one.
Building Overview
The Building team is part of the Resource Management group within Hastings District Council. We carry out Council’s statutory responsibilities under the Building Act. Our staff are trained professionals with backgrounds covering a range of building disciplines including architecture design, engineering, plumbing and construction.
Building Statistics
Certificates of Title - Covenants, Easements and Consent Notice Conditions
The Certificate of Title (CT) will tell you the size and general shape of the section, who owns it and whether there are mortgages, leases, rights of way or other interests registered against the title. It will also tell you whether the land is freehold or leasehold.
Earthquake-prone Buildings
Fact Sheets
How Building Charges are Calculated
Natural Hazards
The communities of the Hastings District Council are affected by a range of natural hazards. A natural hazard is defined as an environmental event that happens independently of human influence, often with adverse consequences for people and their communities.
PlanSmart Priority
PlanSmart Priority is a status awarded to select individuals or organisations that consistently submit well prepared Building Consent applications to HDC.
Relocating Buildings
Sustainable Building
When is a Building Consent Required?
A copy of Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004 below lists what building work can proceed without first obtaining a building consent. Since 16 October 2008, changes to the schedule mean the number of building projects that do not require building consent have increased. Don't guess whether building work requires consent or not - illegal building work is just not worth the risk.
Building Related Links
Building Complaints
You have the right to appeal any building decision Council has made, or complain about any Building Consent Authority function that Council undertakes.
You also have the right to complain to Council about any issues related to properties in the district. A customer has a right to complain and have their complaint managed.
Building Inspections and Code Compliance Certificates
Building inspections are scheduled at critical stages of the construction process to ensure that the work being carried out onsite is in accordance with the approved building consent documents and that building regulations are being met. A list of required inspections will be included with your building consent. You need to book these as each stage of work is ready.
Building Related Approvals
Certificates of Acceptance
Change of Use
The Building Act 2004 introduced a new definition for Change of Use. This determines when a change in a building’s use will require upgrading to certain systems and elements. For example, a residential villa becomes a restaurant, a warehouse becomes an apartment etc. The Building Code requirements may differ from one type of use to another.
Effluent Disposal Systems
Most households in rural areas rely on a septic tank system to treat and dispose of household sewage and wastewater.
Homeowner's Building Guide
Undertaking a building project is a challenging time and can be immensely enjoyable or thoroughly frustrating – and often both!
LIMs - Land Information Memoranda
Non-Residential Properties
If your building is open to the public, whether for free or by payment of a charge, the building cannot be used/occupied until a Code Compliance Certificate is issued. This is because public premises will generally have systems within the building which contribute to the safety and well-being of building users (these systems are called specified systems).
Property File Searches
Standard of Documents for Building Consent Applications
All plans should contain a plan number and title, the designer’s and owner’s name and job address and be dated for version control.
