Regulatory framework

This section describes New Zealand's main systems governing building work (collectively known as ‘building controls’).

In this section you will find information about:

• an overview of the regulatory framework for building work
• Compliance Documents and Acceptable Solutions, including information about and links to Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 – contained in the Compliance Document for Clause E2 External Moisture, and Acceptable Solution B2/AS1 contained in the Compliance Document for Clause B2 Durability
• alternative solutions
• building consents
• code compliance certificates
• certificates of acceptance.