E tono whakaaetanga mō te whakauru pūrere ā-papa hopu ngao o te rā me ngā papu whakawera wai Apply for a building consent to install a solar or heat pump water heating device

What you should know before you apply

We recommend that the supplier or installer of the appliance completes and submits the application on your behalf.

You will need to supply a letter authorising the installer to act on your behalf with the application.

After your device has been installed, you will also need to provide a completed producer statement construction (PS3) Solar or heat pump water heating.

The installer should be listed on our producer statement authors register.

AC2328 Producer statement construction (PS3) Solar or heat pump water heating – Installer to complete

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Solar and heat pump water heating building consent fee

You should know

Once work is completed you will need to apply for a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC). All CCC applications, including fixed fee consents, will be subject to additional charges for processing (excludes subsidised applications).

Service	Fee
Subsidised fixed fee (not refundable, no additional charges) for solar or heat pump water heating devices installed by an approved installer offering a producer statement. The fee covers the processing and issuing of Code Compliance Certificate.	Fixed fee of $343
Solar or heat pump water heating devices fixed fee (not refundable) installed by a person who is not an approved installer. Includes one inspection deposit fee.	Fixed fee of $343 plus inspection deposit fee of $195

How to apply for a building consent to install solar and heat pump water heating system

Apply online

Make sure you upload these completed documents with your online application.

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AC1017 Lodgement checklist – Water heater PDF 368 KB
AC2326 Agreement to provide producer statement during construction PDF 228 KB

You will need to login to complete the online application and pay by Visa, MasterCard, Online EFTPOS or Account2Account (bank transfer).

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If you cannot apply online

We only accept online applications for this consent. If you cannot apply online, visit one of our libraries with council services for help with your online application.

More information

If you need help with your application, check our guide for further instruction.

AC1812 How to apply for a building consent for solar or heat pump water heating devices

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You can also call us on 09 301 0101 to speak with our building and planning help desk if you have questions regarding your application.

What happens next

We process the heat pump water heating applications within 20 working days.

We will let you know the decision by email and through myAUCKLAND.

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