Building consent forms and guides

Forms and guides for building consent applications, building inspections, Building Act compliance and more.

Recently updated documents

Date Document
31 August 2026

B002, v33
B004, v13
B011, v25
B068, v12

Building consent forms

See types of building projects for information on specific projects.

Form Title Last updated,
version number
B-002 Applications for a new building consent and/or project information memorandum can be submitted using Online Services.

An application for Building Consent and/or PIM (Form 2) [DOCX, 112 KB] can be used when you want a printed copy of the form, or to make an amendment to a granted building consent. Also available as a PDF [PDF, 94 KB]
31 August 2026, v33
B002AA

Application for project information memorandum for non-consented small standalone dwelling (Form 2AA) [DOCX, 65 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 37 KB]

9 July 2026, v2
B-004 Application for an Exemption from Building Consent [PDF, 88 KB] 31 August 2026, v13
B-005 Notification of proposed Change of Use [DOCX, 251 KB] 
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 73 KB]
9 July 2026, v6
B-006 Application for amendment to building consent for modification of durability periods to clause B2.3.1  [DOCX, 62 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 40 KB]
9 July 2026, v6
B-007 Application for a minor variation to a building consent [DOCX, 55 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 32 KB]
9 July 2026, v7
B-009 Application for a building consent for the installation of a backflow prevention device [DOCX, 74 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 51 KB]
9 July 2026, v9
B-011 Application for a Code Compliance Certificate (Form 6) [DOCX, 72 KB] 31 August 2026, v25
B-013 Application for a Certificate for Public Use (Form 15) [DOCX, 69 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 44 KB]
9 July 2026, v12
B-014 Withdrawal Request of a PIM and/or Building Consent Application [DOCX, 62 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 46 KB]
9 July 2026, v12
B-021

Application for a Certificate of Acceptance (Form 8) [DOCX, 84 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 58 KB]

9 July 2026, v15 
B-021b Application for COA for the replacement of a backflow prevention device carried out urgently (Form 8) [DOCX, 74 KB] 9 July 2026, v2
B-031 Application for Amendment to a Compliance Schedule (Form 11) [DOCX, 66 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 47 KB]
9 July 2026, v12
B-032 Certificate of Compliance with Inspection, Maintenance and Reporting Procedures (Form 12A) template [DOCX, 22 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 10 KB]
18 October 2011
B-042 Consent from neighbour to construct private drains [DOCX, 56 KB] 9 July 2026, v6
B-052 Check sheet - For Backflow Prevention Device [PDF, 40 KB] 15 April 2024, v8
B-053 Compliance Statement for Marquee and Temporary Building [PDF, 158 KB] 1 December 2015, v6
B-054 Check sheet - Residential or small heated pool [DOCX, 65 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 44 KB]
9 July 2026, v16
B-061 Check sheet - For Project Information Memorandum (PIM) [DOCX, 50 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 25 KB]
9 July 2026, v9
B-062 Check sheet - For Single Residential Dwelling and Accessory Building Application [DOCX, 104 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 70 KB]
16 December 2025, v22
B-063  Check sheet - For Commercial Building Consent [DOCX, 120 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 83 KB]
16 December 2025, v24
B-065 Access and Facilities for Persons with Disabilities to and within Buildings - Applicant Information Sheet and Report Template [DOCX, 438 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 161 KB]
15 April 2024, v5
B-068 Specified Systems Guidance [DOCX, 104 KB] also available as a PDF [PDF, 112 KB] 31 August 2026, v12
B-069 Specified Systems Information template [DOCX, 66 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 48 KB]
8 December 2022, v6
B-308 Applying for a building consent to install a solid fuel burning appliance (residential only) [DOCX, 889 KB] 5 August 2024, v1
B-375 Guide to submitting a building application via Online Services [PDF, 5.1 MB] 9 July 2026, v25
B-470 Building warrant of fitness (Form 12) [DOCX, 25 KB] 6 September 2018, v2

 

Building inspections

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Form Title Last updated, version number
B-080 Building Setout Certificate template [DOCX, 744 KB]
Also available in PDF [PDF, 68 KB]
30 June 2026, v7
B-081 Building Location Certificate template [DOCX, 745 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 64 KB]
30 June 2026, v13
B-082 Construction Statement for Pressure Sewer System [DOCX, 338 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 37 KB]
18 September 2023, v6
B-083 Construction Statement for Solid/Liquid Fuel Heating Appliance [DOCX, 55 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 27 KB]
23 June 2026, v9
B-084 Construction Statement for Pipework Testing [DOCX, 53 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 22 KB]
23 June 2026, v11
B-085 Producer Statement for Construction (PS3) [DOC, 85 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 21 KB]
23 June 2026, v8
B-086 Producer Statement for Design (PS1) [DOC, 161 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 28 KB]
1 October 2017, v4
B-087 Producer Statement for Design Review (PS2) [DOC, 159 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 28 KB]
15 April 2024, v5
B-088 Producer Statement for Construction Review (PS4) [DOC, 151 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 26 KB]
15 April 2024, v5
B-091 Stormwater Disposal Tests [PDF, 17 KB] 15 April 2024, v4
B-092 Construction Statement - Backflow prevention device [DOCX, 72 KB]
Also available as a PDF [PDF, 32 KB]
15 April 2024, v2
B-306 Guide to Building Inspections [PDF, 765 KB] 1 November 2022, v8

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