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Variation approval

Record approval or rejection of a proposed variation.

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When to use

Before changed work proceeds where approval is required.

Completed by

Authorised contract representative

Review / sign-off

Client/authorised party and builder/project manager

Private by design

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1. Project nameUse the project name shown in the project document register.2. Project addressEnter the full site address and lot/legal reference if needed.3. Consent / reference numberUse the building consent, resource consent, contract, or internal project reference that applies.4. Form referenceGive this record a unique number that can be found again.5. DateRecord the date the check, event, decision, or report relates to.6. Prepared byEnter the name, role, and organisation of the person preparing the record.7. Variation numberEnter the exact project-specific information. If the value is technical, contractual, or compliance-related, copy it from the consented drawings, specification, contract, council record, subcontractor document, or manufacturer instruction.8. ScopeEnter the exact project-specific information. If the value is technical, contractual, or compliance-related, copy it from the consented drawings, specification, contract, council record, subcontractor document, or manufacturer instruction.9. PriceEnter the exact project-specific information. If the value is technical, contractual, or compliance-related, copy it from the consented drawings, specification, contract, council record, subcontractor document, or manufacturer instruction.10. TimeEnter the exact project-specific information. If the value is technical, contractual, or compliance-related, copy it from the consented drawings, specification, contract, council record, subcontractor document, or manufacturer instruction.11. ApprovalEnter the exact project-specific information. If the value is technical, contractual, or compliance-related, copy it from the consented drawings, specification, contract, council record, subcontractor document, or manufacturer instruction.12. ConditionsEnter the exact project-specific information. If the value is technical, contractual, or compliance-related, copy it from the consented drawings, specification, contract, council record, subcontractor document, or manufacturer instruction.13. DateEnter the exact project-specific information. If the value is technical, contractual, or compliance-related, copy it from the consented drawings, specification, contract, council record, subcontractor document, or manufacturer instruction.

Prepared by / signature

Reviewed by / signature

Date

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Evidence to attach

Quote
Client approval
Programme update

Common mistakes

Writing vague notes such as 'all good' without location, drawing reference, trade, or evidence.
Leaving signature, date, revision, or responsible-person fields blank.
Filing the form in only one person's phone instead of the project record.
Using the form to approve a technical change without an RFI, designer/engineer instruction, minor variation, amendment, or contract approval where required.

Storage and document control

Store in the project document system under the matching folder: safety, quality, contract, council/CCC, handover, or site administration. Keep photos with the same date and location reference.

Source / Where to check

Check the current consented drawings and specifications, project contract, Auckland Council records and inspection requirements, MBIE Building Performance guidance, WorkSafe NZ guidance, relevant NZ Standard, consultant instructions, producer statements, product technical information, warranties, and manufacturer installation instructions.

Insufficient data to verify — confirm against the current consented drawings, specifications, Auckland Council requirements, Auckland Unitary Plan, NZ Building Code, relevant NZ Standard, consultant advice, manufacturer instructions, insurance broker, insurer, lender, lawyer, accountant or project contract.