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95: Issue of code compliance certificate
or “The building authority gives you a special paper when your building follows all the rules, but you might need to pay for it.”
You could also call this:

“The council must explain in writing why they won't give you a building certificate.”

If a building consent authority decides not to give you a code compliance certificate, they have to tell you in writing. This written notice must explain two things:

  1. That they are not giving you the certificate.
  2. Why they are not giving it to you.

This helps you understand the reasons behind their decision to refuse the certificate.

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Next up: 96: Territorial authority may issue certificate of acceptance in certain circumstances

or “ The local council can give you a special paper for buildings that were put up without asking first, as long as they follow the rules. ”
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Code compliance certificates, certificates of acceptance, and compliance schedules: Code compliance certificates

95ARefusal to issue code compliance certificate

  1. If a building consent authority refuses to issue a code compliance certificate, the building consent authority must give the applicant written notice of—

  2. the refusal; and
    1. the reasons for the refusal.

      Notes
      • Section 95A: inserted, on , by section 20 of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4).