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Auckland residential Building Consent Checklist

Use this to organise likely project information, drawings, reports, calculations, specifications, product evidence, Building Code pathways, and coordination checks before lodging a residential building consent.

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Applicability is project-specific

This is not an Auckland Council application form and it does not prove that an application is complete. Not every item is required for every project, and a project may need information not listed here. Confirm the current application requirements with Auckland Council and the responsible designers and consultants.

BC-001

Project information

Property address

Property address is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear property address information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether property address is required for this project.

BC-002

Project information

Legal description

Legal description is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear legal description information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether legal description is required for this project.

BC-003

Project information

Owner details

Owner details is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear owner details information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether owner details is required for this project.

BC-004

Project information

Applicant details

Applicant details is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear applicant details information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether applicant details is required for this project.

BC-005

Project information

Agent authority and details

Agent authority and details is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear agent authority and details information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether agent authority and details is required for this project.

BC-006

Project information

Project description

Project description is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear project description information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether project description is required for this project.

BC-007

Project information

Building use

Building use is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear building use information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether building use is required for this project.

BC-008

Project information

Number of dwellings

Number of dwellings is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear number of dwellings information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether number of dwellings is required for this project.

BC-009

Project information

Existing buildings

Existing buildings is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear existing buildings information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether existing buildings is required for this project.

BC-010

Project information

Proposed buildings

Proposed buildings is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear proposed buildings information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether proposed buildings is required for this project.

BC-011

Project information

Estimated value of building work

Estimated value of building work is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear estimated value of building work information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether estimated value of building work is required for this project.

BC-012

Project information

Consent type

Consent type is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear consent type information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether consent type is required for this project.

BC-013

Project information

Related resource consent

Related resource consent is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear related resource consent information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether related resource consent is required for this project.

BC-014

Project information

Related engineering approval

Related engineering approval is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear related engineering approval information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether related engineering approval is required for this project.

BC-015

Project information

Related subdivision consent

Related subdivision consent is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear related subdivision consent information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether related subdivision consent is required for this project.

BC-016

Drawings

Drawing index and revision register

Drawing index and revision register is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear drawing index and revision register information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether drawing index and revision register is required for this project.

BC-017

Drawings

Location plan

Location plan is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear location plan information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether location plan is required for this project.

BC-018

Drawings

Existing site plan

Existing site plan is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear existing site plan information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether existing site plan is required for this project.

BC-019

Drawings

Demolition plan

Demolition plan is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear demolition plan information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether demolition plan is required for this project.

BC-020

Drawings

Proposed site plan

Proposed site plan is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear proposed site plan information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether proposed site plan is required for this project.

BC-021

Drawings

Earthworks plan

Earthworks plan is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear earthworks plan information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether earthworks plan is required for this project.

BC-022

Drawings

Drainage plan

Drainage plan is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear drainage plan information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether drainage plan is required for this project.

BC-023

Drawings

Foundation plan

Foundation plan is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear foundation plan information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether foundation plan is required for this project.

BC-024

Drawings

Floor plans

Floor plans is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear floor plans information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether floor plans is required for this project.

BC-025

Drawings

Elevations

Elevations is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear elevations information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether elevations is required for this project.

BC-026

Drawings

Building sections

Building sections is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear building sections information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether building sections is required for this project.

BC-027

Drawings

Roof plan

Roof plan is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear roof plan information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether roof plan is required for this project.

BC-028

Drawings

Bracing plan

Bracing plan is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear bracing plan information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether bracing plan is required for this project.

BC-029

Drawings

Framing plans

Framing plans is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear framing plans information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether framing plans is required for this project.

BC-030

Drawings

Cladding details

Cladding details is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear cladding details information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether cladding details is required for this project.

BC-031

Drawings

Flashing details

Flashing details is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear flashing details information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether flashing details is required for this project.

BC-032

Drawings

Window and door schedule

Window and door schedule is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear window and door schedule information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether window and door schedule is required for this project.

BC-033

Drawings

Wet-area details

Wet-area details is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear wet-area details information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether wet-area details is required for this project.

BC-034

Drawings

Fire details

Fire details is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear fire details information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether fire details is required for this project.

BC-035

Drawings

Accessibility details

Accessibility details is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear accessibility details information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether accessibility details is required for this project.

BC-036

Drawings

H1 and energy details

H1 and energy details is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear h1 and energy details information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether h1 and energy details is required for this project.

BC-037

Drawings

Services plans

Services plans is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear services plans information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether services plans is required for this project.

BC-038

Drawings

Landscaping or external works plans

Landscaping or external works plans is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear landscaping or external works plans information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Architect or architectural designer, with relevant engineer/specialist input.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether landscaping or external works plans is required for this project.

BC-039

Reports and calculations

Structural calculations

Structural calculations is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear structural calculations information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether structural calculations is required for this project.

BC-040

Reports and calculations

Geotechnical report

Geotechnical report is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear geotechnical report information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether geotechnical report is required for this project.

BC-041

Reports and calculations

Stormwater report

Stormwater report is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear stormwater report information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether stormwater report is required for this project.

BC-042

Reports and calculations

Wastewater report

Wastewater report is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear wastewater report information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether wastewater report is required for this project.

BC-043

Reports and calculations

Fire report

Fire report is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear fire report information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether fire report is required for this project.

BC-044

Reports and calculations

H1 energy compliance report

H1 energy compliance report is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear h1 energy compliance report information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether h1 energy compliance report is required for this project.

BC-045

Reports and calculations

Truss design

Truss design is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear truss design information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether truss design is required for this project.

BC-046

Reports and calculations

Producer statements for design

Producer statements for design is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear producer statements for design information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether producer statements for design is required for this project.

BC-047

Reports and calculations

Product technical statements and evidence

Product technical statements and evidence is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear product technical statements and evidence information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether product technical statements and evidence is required for this project.

BC-048

Reports and calculations

Alternative solution documentation

Alternative solution documentation is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear alternative solution documentation information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether alternative solution documentation is required for this project.

BC-049

Reports and calculations

Acoustic report

Acoustic report is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear acoustic report information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether acoustic report is required for this project.

BC-050

Reports and calculations

Flood report

Flood report is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear flood report information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether flood report is required for this project.

BC-051

Reports and calculations

Contamination report

Contamination report is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear contamination report information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether contamination report is required for this project.

BC-052

Reports and calculations

Asbestos information

Asbestos information is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear asbestos information information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The competent project-specific consultant responsible for that discipline.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether asbestos information is required for this project.

BC-053

Specifications and product information

Project specification

Project specification is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear project specification information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Designer/specifier, supplier/manufacturer, and relevant specialist.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether project specification is required for this project.

BC-054

Specifications and product information

Schedule of materials and finishes

Schedule of materials and finishes is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear schedule of materials and finishes information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Designer/specifier, supplier/manufacturer, and relevant specialist.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether schedule of materials and finishes is required for this project.

BC-055

Specifications and product information

Durability information

Durability information is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear durability information information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Designer/specifier, supplier/manufacturer, and relevant specialist.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether durability information is required for this project.

BC-056

Specifications and product information

Maintenance information

Maintenance information is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear maintenance information information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Designer/specifier, supplier/manufacturer, and relevant specialist.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether maintenance information is required for this project.

BC-057

Specifications and product information

Manufacturer installation information

Manufacturer installation information is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear manufacturer installation information information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Designer/specifier, supplier/manufacturer, and relevant specialist.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether manufacturer installation information is required for this project.

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Specifications and product information

Product assurance information

Product assurance information is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear product assurance information information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Designer/specifier, supplier/manufacturer, and relevant specialist.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether product assurance information is required for this project.

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Specifications and product information

Certificates of design work for restricted building work

Certificates of design work for restricted building work is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear certificates of design work for restricted building work information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Designer/specifier, supplier/manufacturer, and relevant specialist.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether certificates of design work for restricted building work is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

B1 Structure

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to B1 Structure. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear b1 structure information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether b1 structure is required for this project.

Source / Where to verify

MBIE Building Code — B1 Structure

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Building Code pathways

B2 Durability

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to B2 Durability. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear b2 durability information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether b2 durability is required for this project.

Source / Where to verify

MBIE Building Code — B2 Durability

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Building Code pathways

C Protection from fire

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to C Protection from fire. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear c protection from fire information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether c protection from fire is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

D Access

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to D Access. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear d access information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether d access is required for this project.

Source / Where to verify

MBIE Building Code — D Access

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Building Code pathways

E1 Surface water

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to E1 Surface water. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear e1 surface water information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether e1 surface water is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

E2 External moisture

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to E2 External moisture. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear e2 external moisture information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether e2 external moisture is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

E3 Internal moisture

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to E3 Internal moisture. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear e3 internal moisture information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether e3 internal moisture is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

F4 Safety from falling

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to F4 Safety from falling. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear f4 safety from falling information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether f4 safety from falling is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

G Services and facilities

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to G Services and facilities. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear g services and facilities information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether g services and facilities is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

G12 Water supplies

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to G12 Water supplies. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear g12 water supplies information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether g12 water supplies is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

G13 Foul water

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to G13 Foul water. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear g13 foul water information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether g13 foul water is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

G14 Industrial liquid waste

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to G14 Industrial liquid waste. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear g14 industrial liquid waste information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether g14 industrial liquid waste is required for this project.

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Building Code pathways

H1 Energy efficiency

A documented explanation of how the proposed work addresses the performance requirements relevant to H1 Energy efficiency. The project may use an Acceptable Solution, Verification Method, or supported alternative solution as applicable.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear h1 energy efficiency information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

The designer and relevant specialist documenting the selected compliance pathway.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether h1 energy efficiency is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Correct application form

Correct application form is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear correct application form information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether correct application form is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Correct owner and agent authority

Correct owner and agent authority is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear correct owner and agent authority information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether correct owner and agent authority is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Correct drawing revision numbers

Correct drawing revision numbers is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear correct drawing revision numbers information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether correct drawing revision numbers is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Correct specification revision

Correct specification revision is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear correct specification revision information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether correct specification revision is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Correct product documents

Correct product documents is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear correct product documents information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether correct product documents is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Correct producer statements

Correct producer statements is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear correct producer statements information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether correct producer statements is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Correct related consent references

Correct related consent references is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear correct related consent references information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether correct related consent references is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Fees and value of work checked

Fees and value of work checked is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear fees and value of work checked information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether fees and value of work checked is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Architectural, structural, civil and services coordination

Architectural, structural, civil and services coordination is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear architectural, structural, civil and services coordination information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether architectural, structural, civil and services coordination is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Design assumptions and alternative solutions clearly identified

Design assumptions and alternative solutions clearly identified is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear design assumptions and alternative solutions clearly identified information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether design assumptions and alternative solutions clearly identified is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

RFI and missing-information register

RFI and missing-information register is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear rfi and missing-information register information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether rfi and missing-information register is required for this project.

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Pre-lodgement quality checks

Final pre-lodgement peer review

Final pre-lodgement peer review is part of the project information used by the building consent authority to understand, assess, coordinate, or record the proposed residential building work.

Why it matters

Missing, inconsistent, superseded, or unclear final pre-lodgement peer review information can cause an incomplete application, an RFI, redesign, extra review fees, site uncertainty, or difficulty building and inspecting the approved work.

Who prepares it

Owner/applicant/agent, checked by the design lead.

When it is needed

Confirm applicability during design coordination and include the current approved-for-lodgement version before submitting the building consent application. Update the document register when it changes.

How to check it

Check the application and drawing register, cross-reference the item against architectural, structural, civil, services and specification information, confirm the author/reviewer and revision/date, test consistency with related consents, and ask the responsible designer or Auckland Council what additional project-specific information is required.

Common mistakes, notes, and source

Common mistakes

Using an old revision; not matching related drawings/specifications; omitting source calculations or product evidence; treating a generic detail as site-specific; leaving assumptions unlabelled; or failing to confirm whether final pre-lodgement peer review is required for this project.

Source / Where to check

Start with MBIE’s current “Apply for building consent” guidance and standard order of documents checklist, then check Auckland Council’s current building consent application requirements. The issued application must be coordinated with project-specific resource consent, engineering approval, title/site information, design calculations, specifications, product evidence, and the selected Building Code compliance pathways.

MBIE: Apply for building consentMBIE: Standard document orderAuckland Council: Residential lodgement checklistAuckland Council: Building consents