Forms and guides for building consent applications, building inspections, Building Act compliance and more.

Building consent forms

See types of building projects for information on specific projects.

Form Title Last updated,
version number
B-002

Application for Building Consent and/or PIM (Form 2) [DOCX, 433 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 135 KB]

Note:
The above form is only used when you need a printed copy of the form, or to make an application for an amendment to a granted building consent.

Applications for a new building consent and/or project information memorandum can be submitted using Online Services and do not need to complete the above application form.

17 November 2022, v27
B-004 Application for an Exemption from Building Consent [PDF, 154 KB] 29 July 2022, v12
B-005 Notification of proposed Change of Use [DOCX, 224 KB] 
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 94 KB]
1 August 2022, v4 
B-006 Application for amendment to building consent for modification of durability periods to clause B2.3.1  [DOCX, 383 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 93 KB]
7 May 2021, v5
B-007 Application for a minor variation to a building consent [DOCX, 65 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 256 KB]
12 May 2023, v5
B-009

Application for a building consent for the installation of a backflow prevention device [DOCX, 397 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 95 KB]

1 August 2022, v6
B-010

Request for service (Building) [DOCX, 206 KB]

21 December 2021, v3
B-011

Application for a Code Compliance Certificate (Form 6) [PDF, 724 KB]

12 May 2023, v22
B-013 Application for a Certificate for Public Use (Form 15) [DOCX, 392 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 721 KB]
7 May 2021, v9
B-014 Withdrawal Request of a PIM and/or Building Consent Application [DOCX, 59 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 151 KB]
7 May 2021, v11
B-021 Application for a Certificate Of Acceptance (Form 8) [PDF, 364 KB] 10 December 2021, v14 
B-031 Application for Amendment to a Compliance Schedule (Form 11) [DOCX, 388 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 673 KB]
20 August 2021, v11
B-032 Certificate of Compliance with Inspection, Maintenance and Reporting Procedures (Form 12A) template [DOCX, 21 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 6 KB]
18 October 2011
B-040 Request Property File Webform
B-042 Consent from neighbour to construct private drains [DOCX, 379 KB] 23 February 2017, v4
B-052 Check sheet - For Backflow Prevention Device [PDF, 189 KB] 5 May 2023, v7
B-053 Compliance Statement for Marquee and Temporary Building [PDF, 158 KB] 1 December 2015, v6
B-054 Check sheet - For Swimming, Spa Pools and Associated Fences [DOCX, 86 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 174 KB]
5 May 2023, v13
B-055 Check sheet - For Solar Water Heater [DOCX, 85 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 197 KB]
5 May 2023, v11
B-061 Check sheet - For Project Information Memorandum (PIM) [DOCX, 70 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 128 KB]
5 May 2023, v8
B-062 Check sheet - For Single Residential Dwelling and Accessory Building Application [DOCX, 102 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 235 KB]
5 May 2023, v20
B-063  Check sheet - For Commercial Building Consent [DOCX, 112 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 312 KB]
5 May 2023, v22
B-065 Access and Facilities for Persons with Disabilities to and within Buildings - Applicant Information Sheet and Report Template [DOCX, 420 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 268 KB]
27 June 2019, v4
B-068 Specified Systems Guidance [DOCX, 99 KB] also available as a PDF [PDF, 403 KB] 8 December2022, v8
B-069 Specified Systems Information template [DOCX, 66 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 48 KB]
08 December 2022, v6
B-470 Building warrant of fitness (Form 12) [DOCX, 25 KB] 6 September 2018, v2

Building inspections

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Form Title Last updated, version number
B-080

Building Setout Certificate template [DOCX, 736 KB]
Also available in PDF [PDF, 56 KB]

16 November 2022, v5
B-081 Building Location Certificate template [DOCX, 738 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 53 KB]
16 November 2022, v11
B-082 Construction Statement for Pressure Sewer System [DOCX, 336 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 260 KB]
5 December 2018, v5
B-083 Construction Statement for Solid/Liquid Fuel Heating Appliance [DOCX, 279 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 170 KB]
31 February 2017, v5
B-084 Construction Statement for Pipework Testing [DOCX, 280 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 226 KB]
26 January 2018, v6 
B-085 Producer Statement for Construction (PS3) [DOC, 149 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 87 KB]
30 March 2017, v6
B-086 Producer Statement for Design (PS1) [DOC, 160 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 57 KB]
26 February 2016, v3
B-087 Producer Statement for Design Review (PS2) [DOC, 157 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 57 KB]
26 February 2016, v3
B-088 Producer Statement for Construction Review (PS4) [DOC, 152 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 55 KB]
26 February 2016, v3
B-091 Stormwater Disposal Tests [PDF, 83 KB] 26 February 2016, v3
B-092 Construction Statement - Backflow prevention device [DOCX, 70 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 316 KB]
3 June 2020, v1
B-306 Guide to Building Inspections [PDF, 1.7 MB] 1 November 2022, v8