Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
Your consents will detail the documentation you need to collect throughout your project. The documents will demonstrate compliance and are necessary for you to get your final sign-off at the end of the project.
If you applied for your consent online upload the documents as you collect them. We will check you have all the required documents before the final inspection on your project.
There are several different types of producer statements A statement (e.g. design certificate) confirming that plans, specifications, or completed works for all or a specific part of a building comply with certain technical requirements that will satisfy the building code. which we may request.
The producer statement is evidence that the design or building work complies, or will comply, with the Building Code.
All restricted building work (RBW) must be carried out by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP).
Once all work is complete, your LBP needs to complete a record of works (RoW) and submit it to us. You will also get a copy in your building consent folder.
As listed on your consent documents, you need to have warranties from the installer, especially for waterproof membranes.
Some trades (electrical, gas, etc.) need to provide certificates under their own legislation.
An as-built A survey or revised drawing of a project that has been constructed, reflecting variations from what was planned before work started on site. Shows details of fittings, connections, extensions and drains. Also known as a drainage plan. plan is most commonly needed for drainage work. This needs to be given to the on site inspector.