Step 1: YOU
What you need to know
You can apply for a Certificate of Acceptance for work done without a building consent if the work complies with the Building Code.
A Certificate can only be issued if:
- we’re satisfied the building work complies with the Building Code
the work was carried out after 1 July 1992 - a building consent has not been granted by Council for the work.
A Certificate may be issued if:
- building work was done urgently without a building consent to protect life or health, or prevent serious damage to property (under section 42 of the Building Act (2004))
- a building consent authority or building certifier issued a building consent, but could not or would not issue a Code Compliance Certificate.
If the work is not eligible for a Certificate, you may need to remove the work and apply for a building consent to reinstate it or upgrade the work to meet the current code.
Fees you might expect
Apply for a Certificate of Acceptance
Submit a Certificate of Acceptance application to us along with the application fee and supporting information listed below.
Your application must provide evidence (from a professional such as an engineer) that the work complies with the Building Code, including those parts of the work that we cannot inspect.
- detailed plans and specifications prepared by a Licensed Building Practitioner
- design and/or supervision certificates for:
- trusses
- engineering
- electrical
- plumbing
- drainage
- roofing and cladding installers
- a current Certificate of Title
- a report from a qualified consultant on the construction and compliance with the Building Code
- a letter from the current owner explaining why building consent was not obtained (if applicable) prior to construction.
Download and fill in a Certificate of Acceptance application form
Step 2: YOU
Submit your application
By post
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
By visiting
Hamilton City Council
260 Anglesea Street
Hamilton
or by using the form below
Step 3: Council
What to expect
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Last updated 10 June 2022