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Most renovations will need a building consent. You’ll need to apply to a building consent authority (BCA) and demonstrate that the planned renovation complies with the Building Code.

In this section:

• Building Code requirements
• Compliance paths
• Dealing with building consent authorities
• Compliance case studies
• Code compliance for partial renovations
• When you don’t need a building consent
• Contracts and consumer protection
• Heritage houses and areas
• Asbestos
• Rental properties
• Change of use

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• Areas of natural hazards