Building Code compliance

At the end of the building work, organise for a final inspection for a code compliance certificate (CCC). A CCC is issued after the final inspection of the finished building project and confirms that the building consent authority is satisfied the completed building work complies with the building consent.

Applications for a CCC is compulsory, and is the responsibility of the building owner.

The building owner must also provide all the relevant energy work certificates for the project (these are supplied by electricians, gasfitters, etc) and ensure that fees and development contributions have been paid.

The Building Act is not concerned with the appearance of completed building work, contractual matters between the owner and builder (apart from the introduction of mandatory warranties for residential building work and consumer protection measures around the sale of residential properties by developers), nor with protection of capital investment.

BCAs check for compliance with the Building Act and regulations (including the Building Code) that are concerned with safeguarding the health and safety of people. Only when Code compliance may be affected or the Building Act breached do inspections cover finish and quality.

Two-year decision period for CCCs

If an application for a code compliance certificate has not been made within 2 years from the date a building consent is granted, or other agreed period, a BCA must make the decision whether to issue the code compliance certificate or not, or whether any further period can be agreed between the BCA and the owner.