Building Inspections

You are responsible for booking inspections as each stage of work is completed.

• Inspections are available on business days, between 8.00am and 4.30pm
• Please allow at least 48 hours’ notice
• Call (06) 278 0555 or 0800 111 323 to book
• We aim to complete 80% of inspections within three working days.

When booking, you will need to provide:

• your Building Consent number
• the site address
• the type of inspection
• the name and contact number of the person on site

All approved documents, including any amendments, must be available on site at the time of inspection.

On the day of the inspection:

• Ensure the site is accessible and safe
• You or your representative must be present
• Approved plans and documents must be on site (or the inspection may not go ahead)

After the inspection, you will receive an inspection record confirming whether the work has passed or failed.

If your inspection fails

If work does not meet the required standards:

• You may be asked to stop work or continue under conditions
• You must fix any issues before booking a reinspection
• Additional inspection fees may apply if extra inspections are needed

If issues are not resolved, a Notice to Fix may be issued.

All building consents require a final inspection to confirm that the completed work matches the approved plans.

Once all building work is finished and the required inspections have been completed, you should book your final inspection. Please ensure that copies of all documents submitted with your application are available on site at the time of inspection.

Building work should generally be completed within two years from the date the building consent was issued. If your project will not be completed within this timeframe, you should contact the Council to request an extension.

A Notice to Fix (NTF) is a formal notice issued by the BCA if building work does not meet the approved plans or the requirements of the Building Act 2004 and Building Code.

If you receive a Notice to Fix, you must correct the issues within the timeframe provided to avoid further action. Please note that a fee may be charged for issuing a Notice to Fix.

A Notice to Fix may require you to:

• apply for a building consent or amend your existing consent
• apply for a Certificate of Acceptance if work has been carried out without a building consent
• stop some or all building work until the BCA is satisfied that work can continue in compliance with the rules.

More information on Notices to Fix can be found here.

Building infringement notices may be issued by the BCA if someone does not comply with certain requirements of the Building Act 2004.

These offences, along with the associated fees and processes, are set out in the Building (Infringement Offences, Fees and Forms) Regulations 2007.