A design solution deemed to comply with the Building Code that is pre-approved and therefore has fewer compliance costs associated. Alteration

A design solution that differs totally or partially from Acceptable Solutions or Verification Methods in the Compliance Documents, yet complies with the performancerequirements of the Building Code. T [..]

Load bearing cross members, usually timber or steel, that support the upper structure of a building – additional floors and/or roofs. Building

The national, mandatory standards for building work. All building work in New Zealand must comply with the Building Code. Building consent

BCAs are Territorial Authorities, Regional Authorities or private body that has been registered by the Department of Building and Housing. BCAs issue building consents, undertake inspections during co [..]

The cavity space immediately behind a wall cladding that has vents at the base of the wall. Cavities allow for drainage, which is one the four principles in managing water in and around buildings. Cer [..]

The exterior weather-resistant surface of a building. Code Compliance Certificate (CCC)

Occurs when building performance, according to the standards in the Building Code, has been achieved.

Building work not requiring building consent as defined in section 41 and Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004. Exempt building work must still comply with the Building Code.

any relatively broad, flat, horizontal surface, but usually referring to the edge of the roof line where the gutters attach. Flashing