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A certificate of acceptance details the level to which unconsented building work complies with the building code.
Only building work undertaken after 1 July 1992 will be considered for a certificate of acceptance.
A certificate of acceptance provides building code certification on work we can inspect. It excludes work that cannot be inspected, so is not as comprehensive as a code compliance certificate.
A certificate of acceptance applies where:
- work that requires a building consent was completed without one
- urgent work is carried out under section 42 of the Building Act
- another building consent authority or building certifier refuses to or cannot issue a code compliance certificate.
About certificates of acceptance
An outline of situations and conditions where and why a certificate of acceptance is applicable.
Apply for a certificate of acceptance
Guidance on applying for a certificate of acceptance with us and what to do if your application has been refused.