Code compliance certificate

At the end of a building project you should apply for a code compliance certificate (CCC), which confirms we are satisfied that your completed building work complies with the building consent.

In the simplest terms, a CCC is our assessment of all supporting documentation associated with your consent, as well as a final inspection of the site. A CCC provides a guarantee of the quality of building work done and will help you insure your property or sell it in the future.  

Applying for a CCC

Applying for a CCC is easy; just complete the code compliance certificate application form on our forms for building consents page.

You must apply within two years of the building consent being granted, otherwise we may decide not to issue it.

In some circumstances we may refuse to issue a code compliance certificate if:

• The work is not complete or does not comply with your building consent
• You fail to supply the required documentation
• Two years has passed and an extension of time to complete is not granted.

Information required for a CCC application

When you apply for your certificate you will need to provide complete information and related fees. Please include:

• Names and contact details for all the people involved in your project (for example builders, plumbers, engineers etc)
• Supporting documentation such as energy work certificates or a PS4 (engineers' producer statement - construction review)
• Any additional documentation requested during inspections
• Evidence that all inspections have been carried out
• The producer statement
• Payment for all fees.

How long will it take before I get a CCC?

We process applications within 20 working days. However, as with building consent applications, the ‘clock’ will stop if your application requires additional inspections, documentation or fees, and will restart when the issue has been resolved.

We issue a compliance schedule with the CCC if the building has specified systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers and elevators that have been added, removed or altered. 

Where the compliance schedule is new, we will also issue a compliance schedule statement which you must display in the building.

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