Code Compliance Certificate
The CCC application
As soon as practical, after all building work is complete, you will need to apply for a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC). Although not a legal requirement, we would strongly recommend that you apply for the Code Compliance Certificate after the final inspection.
The issuing of a Code Compliance Certificate means that the BCA is satisfied on reasonable grounds under Section 94 of the Building Act 2004 that the building work complies with the Building Code and the building consent. Any outstanding fee's are charged, and will need to be paid prior to the issuing of CCC. (Please note, Western Bay District Council does not charge Development Contributions).
When you apply for a CCC you need to give names and contact details for all people involved in your project - e.g. builders, plumbers, engineers. If the project involved restricted building work, the licensed building practitioner must supply a Memorandum from Licensed Building Practitioner: Record of building work on completion of the work to both the owner and Council. This form can be downloaded from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Building and Housing Group website www.business.govt.nz/lbp.
You may also be required to supply supporting documentation such as Energy Work Certificates or a PS4 (Engineer's producer statement) before the certificate can be issued.
Processing the CCC application
Your application will be processed within 20 days of an accepted code compliance application, unless additional information or inspections are required. As with the Building Consent, the 20-day clock will be paused when we request any additional information and will be restarted once we receive all the requested information.
Under Section 92 of the Building Act, for Council to accept a CCC application, Council needs to be sure that the Building is completed and all Energy works certificates have been supplied.
Section 94 of the BA 2004 that identifies under Section 4 development contributions are required to be paid or a CCC must be refused. However, WBOP does not apply development contributions. (Financial contributions may still apply).
We may be unable to issue the certificate if any of the required inspections have been missed or the required producer statements cannot be provided. Without a Code Compliance Certificate you may experience difficulties insuring your property or selling it in the future.
Please note that all outstanding fees are required to be paid before the CCC can be issued.
Long delays between when the building work is completed and when the certificate is applied for can cause complications, delays, additional fees and other unnecessary expenses for home owners.
Once all fees have been paid and the CCC has been issued, this indicates the project has been completed and the BCA is satisfied on reasonable grounds and deems the project compliant, under Section 94 of the NZ Building Act 2004.
In some circumstances we may refuse to issue a Code Compliance Certificate, for example if we are unable to determine whether the building work has been completed in accordance with the Building Code or where you fail to supply the required documentation.
If your Code Compliance Certificate is refused, you have a right of appeal against our decision by applying to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment for a determination under section 177 of the Building Act 2004.
Code Compliance Certificate Application- Apply via online services page.
Certificate Public Use Application - Apply via online services page.
Confirmation of Performance Standards PDF (88.4KB)
