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How building work is inspected

The building consent process is about ensuring safe and durable buildings.

When your building work is inspected and a code compliance certificate is issued, you will have documented assurance that your building work complies with the building consent.

At various stages during construction, you will need to arrange inspections to verify that the building work has been completed in accordance with the building consent documents.

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Guide to the common types of building inspections

The common types of building inspections carried out by Hurunui, Waimakariri, Christchurch, Selwyn and Ashburton Councils.

Other types of building inspections

There are a range of other types of inspections that may be undertaken during the course of construction.

About booking a building inspection

Everything you need to know before booking a building inspection.

Making changes after receiving a building consent

If you wish to make changes to your building consent this may be done by way of a minor variation or an amendment.

Submitting construction documentation

Submit your construction documents as the build progresses for faster code compliance processing.

Building location certificates

Every building consent involving new structures needs confirmation of the location. The scope will vary depending on the complexity of work