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

  • B-002: 30 September 2024, v29
  • B-375: 30 September 2024, v19

Building consent forms

See types of building projects for information on specific projects.

Form Title Last updated,
version number
B-002

Applications for a new building consent and/or project information memorandum can be submitted using Online Services

An application for Building Consent and/or PIM (Form 2) [DOCX, 438 KB] can be used when you want a printed copy of the form, or to make an amendment to a granted building consent. Also available as a PDF [PDF, 106 KB]

30 September 2024, v29
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, 66 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 34 KB]
12 June 2023, v6
B-009

Application for a building consent for the installation of a backflow prevention device [DOCX, 398 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 64 KB]

15 April 2024, v7
B-011

Application for a Code Compliance Certificate (Form 6) [DOCX, 397 KB]

4 December 2023, v23
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) [DOCX, 80 KB]
Also available as a PDF [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-042 Consent from neighbour to construct private drains [DOCX, 381 KB] 15 April 2024, v5
B-052 Check sheet - For Backflow Prevention Device [PDF, 40 KB] 15 April 2024, v8
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, 59 KB]
21 February 2024, v14
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, 438 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 161 KB]
15 April 2024, v5
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-308 Applying for a building consent to install a solid fuel burning appliance (residential only) [DOCX, 889 KB]

5 August 2024, v1

B-375 Guide to submitting a building application via Online Services [PDF, 6.3 MB]

30 September 2024, v19

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, 743 KB]
Also available in PDF [PDF, 69 KB]

30 May 2024, v6
B-081 Building Location Certificate template [DOCX, 745 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 66 KB]
30 May 2024, v12
B-082 Construction Statement for Pressure Sewer System [DOCX, 338 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 37 KB]
18 September 2023, v6
B-083 Construction Statement for Solid/Liquid Fuel Heating Appliance [DOCX, 283 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 39 KB]
30 July 2024, v7
B-084 Construction Statement for Pipework Testing [DOCX, 283 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 41 KB]
8 August 2023, v9
B-085 Producer Statement for Construction (PS3) [DOC, 159 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 27 KB]
15 April 2024, v7
B-086 Producer Statement for Design (PS1) [DOC, 161 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 28 KB]
1 October 2017, v4
B-087 Producer Statement for Design Review (PS2) [DOC, 159 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 28 KB]
15 April 2024, v5
B-088 Producer Statement for Construction Review (PS4) [DOC, 151 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 26 KB]
15 April 2024, v5
B-091 Stormwater Disposal Tests [PDF, 17 KB] 15 April 2024, v4
B-092 Construction Statement - Backflow prevention device [DOCX, 72 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 32 KB]
15 April 2024, v2
B-306 Guide to Building Inspections [PDF, 1.2 MB] 1 November 2022, v8