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19: How compliance with building code is established
or “The building authority must accept different ways to show that a building follows the rules.”
You could also call this:

“Rules can say there's only one way to follow building rules, like using special products or methods.”

You should know that rules can be made about how to follow the building code. These rules might say there’s only one way to follow some or all parts of the building code. This means the government can decide on a single method that everyone must use to meet the building code requirements.

The rules can be very specific. They might say you have to use certain solutions that are already approved. They could also tell you to use specific ways to check if something meets the code. Sometimes, the rules might say you need to use building products or methods that have a special certificate showing they’re approved.

These rules help make sure everyone is following the building code in the same way. This can make it easier for people who are building or fixing buildings to know exactly what they need to do to meet the rules.

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Next up: 21: What happens if regulations specifying that there is only 1 means of complying with building code are made or not made

or “Rules tell you how to build safely, but if there are no rules, you can choose how to follow the building code.”
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Building code: Regulations may specify only 1 means of complying with building code

20Regulations may specify that there is only 1 means of complying with building code

  1. Regulations may be made under section 401 that specify that there is only 1 means of complying with all or any of the provisions of the building code.

  2. Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may specify the means of compliance with the building code by requiring the use in the prescribed circumstances (if any) of all or any of the following:

  3. prescribed acceptable solutions:
    1. prescribed verification methods:
      1. building products and building methods that have a current registered product certificate.

        Notes
        • Section 20(2)(c): replaced, on , by section 14 of the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 21).