2024/034: How the provisions of the Building Act apply to the structural performance of an existing building where additional floors are being added. - 69-71 Boulcott St, Te Aro, Wellington
- Abbreviation
- 2024/034
- Valid from
- 15/07/2024
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Determination,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This determination considers the purported refusal of a building consent for alterations to a commercial building.
The determination considers how the provisions of the Act apply to the assessment of the proposed additional floors for the purpose of clause B1-Structure of the Building Code.
The determination explores the difference in the tests set out in sections s17 and s112 of the Act.
Decision
In accordance with section 188 of the Building Act 2004, the authority's purported decision to refuse to grant the amendment to the building consent has been confirmed.