All inspections required are listed on the building consent.
Guide to Building Inspections - PDF
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Who are the inspectors?
The Council provides a team of officers capable of checking
plans, specifications and building work during and after
construction.
What hours/days do the Council Inspectors inspect?
Monday to Friday - 8.15am to 4.30pm (excluding our lunch breaks
which are 12.00 to 1.00pm)
After hours - by special arrangement
Public Holidays - no inspections are carried out.
How to book an inspection
Please contact the Customer Service Centre to book an
Inspection.
The following information is required when logging a
booking:
- The address at which the inspection is to take place.
- The Building Consent number of the project and whether there is
an outstanding rectification.
- Name and phone number of the contact person who will be on
site.
- The date and time required for the inspection.
- The type of inspection required, i.e.; plumbing, drainage,
foundation, piles, pre-slab, pre-line completion, whether it is a
residential or commercial property.
- Telephone number link?
What happens if the Inspector is not happy with the building
work?
In most cases this will be settled by discussion with your
builder and a site instruction notice being issued to the owner
and/or builder. Our Building Inspector will advise what is needed
for the work to comply with the approved plans and the Building
Code.
In serious cases the Inspector may consider it necessary to
issue a Notice to Fix.
New
Zealand Legislation website (external website)
What is a Notice to Fix?
A Notice to Fix is a legal document issued where a contravention
of the Building Act or non-compliance with the building code has
occurred.
A Notice to Fix may require all or part of the building work to
cease immediately.
Remedial work must be completed within a time frame specified by
the Building Officer.
Fees and Charges
Building Services - Fees and Charges
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