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Building Code Handbook
This is the latest edition of the New Zealand Building Code published in 2014. This is has been published in accordance with the Building Act 2004. Click on the Building Code to read.
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The Department of Building and Housing's Building Code Compliance Documents (Approved Documents) and Building Code Handbook are now available for free download as PDF files from this website.
Building Code update 2021
SafetyHub Training Videos
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Standards Online Library contains a pre-defined catalogue of New Zealand (NZS) and Joint Australian/New Zealand (AS/NZS) Standards. To find the Standards in this Standards Online Library use either the quick search to find particular titles/standards numbers or search standards by industry.
MBIE have developed an agreed list of translated terms used in the building system. These terms have been created and approved by certified translators with Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori / The Māori Language Commission.