Inspections

1. What inspections do I need?

During processing of the building consent application we will determine what inspections will be necessary to enable us to be satisfied on reasonable grounds that compliance will be achieved. Each inspection will be identified along with the requirements for that particular inspection. A list of inspections will be attached to your building consent.

Inspections by Others

Sometimes it is necessary for specialists to conduct inspections in addition to the inspections carried out by Council. If a specialist inspection is necessary you will generally be advised before the consent is granted. Typically these types of inspections may involve having a geotechnical engineer confirm ground stability, or having an aspect of specific structural design checked by a registered engineer.

Please ensure you read inspection requirements and are familiar with them before commencing work.

2. How do I book an inspection?

Building inspections are booked through the Customer Services team on 03 347 2839 (do not contact the building inspector directly).

Inspections are undertaken by appointment only.

You will be required to provide us with the following information when booking an inspection:

• Site address
• Building consent number
• Name & phone number of contact person on site
• Date and time the inspection is required (am / pm)
• Type of inspection, i.e; plumbing, drainage, foundation,pre-slab,preline, etc

NB: It is your (or your builder’s) responsibility to notify Council 24 hours before you require an inspection.

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3. How do I know if the inspection has been passed?

For an inspection to take place the approved building consent documentation is required to be on site.

N.B: If we arrive on site and the documentation is not available we will not undertake the inspection. We may however; bill you for our visit.

At the conclusion of each inspection the outcome will be recorded on the inspection notice, completed and provided by the inspector.

4. What if the inspection has not been approved?

If an inspection is failed, the work to be rectified will be recorded on the inspection notice. In most cases another inspection will be required to inspect remedial work.

Re-inspections may be charged for.

If the work is not remedied to the satisfaction of the building inspector, it is likely that a notice to fix will be issued.

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5. What documents should I keep regarding the Building Warrant of Fitness?

You are legally required to obtain written reports relating to the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures of the compliance schedule. These should be signed by the Independent Qualified Persons (IQP) or Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) who has carried out any of the listed procedures, (inspection, maintenance or reporting).

You are required to keep all reports for a period of 2 years and produce these for inspection when required.