Changes to minimum floor levels
In our May publication we advised that the Dunedin City Council was responding to concerns following the 2015 floods by introducing new minimum floor levels.
Visit this articleReinforce - June 2017 | Issue 6
Welcome to the sixth edition of Reinforce, an informative newsletter published by the Dunedin City Council’s Building Services department.
In this newsletter you will find useful building related information and be kept up to date with what is happening in the department.
Please let us know what interests you - we welcome your feedback about our newsletter.
To get in touch with us email building@dcc.govt.nz or phone 03 477 4000.
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Useful links
This section contains useful links to guidance and websites that will help you with the building consent process.
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Building consent application packs and forms
We have a range of building consent application packs to suit your project that can be downloaded from the DCC website.
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Consumer protection measures - homeowner education programme
If you’re considering residential building work, you need to know about the consumer protection measures.
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Increase in building consent fees and charges
The Council has recently completed its Annual Plan process and will be confirming the 2017/18 rates and fees and charges in late June, to be effective from 1 July.
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Pool manufacturers and retailers required to supply consumer notices
From 1 September 2017, manufacturers and retailers must supply notices with pools informing consumers that the pool must have barriers that restrict access by young children.
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New framework for managing earthquake-prone buildings
New Zealand is extremely prone to seismic activity and ensuring the safety of people is paramount. Buildings need to be safe for occupants and users.
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Safe trays under storage water heaters
The Acceptable Solution for Water Supplies G12/AS1, amended 1 January 2017, came in to full effect on 1 June 2017.
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Estimating the number of site inspections
An estimated number of site inspections is included in the building consent costs.
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Thinking about submitting your building consent application online?
A few helpful tips and tricks to get you started.
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