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16: Building code: purpose
or “The building code explains what buildings need to do and how well they need to work.”
You could also call this:

“Any construction or building changes must follow the rules in the building code, even if you don't need special permission.”

You must make sure that any building work you do follows the rules in the building code. This applies to all building work, even if you don’t need to get a building consent for it. The building code is a set of rules that says how buildings should be built to keep people safe and healthy. You always have to follow these rules when you’re doing any kind of building work.

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Next up: 18: Building work not required to achieve performance criteria additional to or more restrictive than building code

or “The law says you only need to follow the building code rules, not any extra or stricter rules, when doing building work.”
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Building code: Requirement to comply with building code

17All building work must comply with building code

  1. All building work must comply with the building code to the extent required by this Act, whether or not a building consent is required in respect of that building work.

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