Code Compliance Certificate

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A Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) is a proof of verification from Council that all work undertaken has been completed in accordance with the stamped approved documents issued with the building consent, and in compliance with the Building Code.

When to Apply

When the building work is complete and the final inspection is passed, an application for a CCC can be applied for via the Simpli portal. Any outstanding building consent fees and/or levies must be paid in full at this time also.

How to Apply

We require the application to be submitted with:

Records of work produced by licensed building practitioners (where restricted building work applies).
Electrical or gas certifications (if applicable).
A manufacturer's certificate to demonstrate work has been completed as per the building consent and in accordance with BuiltReady certification (if applicable).

Click here to apply for a Code Compliance Certificate.

The Process after Application is made

The Council has 20 working days from the date of application for a CCC to decide whether or not to issue the certificate. If we have to request more information in regard to the application for a CCC, the clock will be paused. It will restart again when the requested information has been received. We must be satisfied on reasonable grounds under section 94 of the Building Act that the building work complies with the approved building consent.

If no application for a CCC is received within two years of granting a building consent, Council may refuse to issue a CCC unless the owner has applied for an extension.

Compliance Schedule

A Compliance Schedule is a document issued by the Council for buildings containing specified systems.

The compliance schedule:

states and describes the specified systems for the building
lists the performance standards
includes the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures needed to keep the systems or features in good working order

When a Compliance Schedule is required for a new building or you are introducing a specified system into an existing building, you will need to provide details of the systems or features in an application for a building consent. You will be required to supply specific details of equipment location and details of proposed testing and maintenance procedures.

Once all system details have been confirmed, your Compliance Schedule will be created and issued with the Code Compliance Certificate for the completed work.

For all new (not amended) Compliance Schedules, the Council will issue a Compliance Schedule Statement which provides details about the: