Useful forms and websites

Building consents application forms

Building consents forms

Download these forms to apply for:

• F002 - Building consents and/or Project Information Memorandum (DOCX file, 197.06KB)
• F006 - Code compliance certificate for building consents (PDF file, 140KB)
• F008 - Application for certificate of acceptance (PDF file, 468.22KB)
• F015 - Certificate of public use (PDF file, 223.39KB)

Dam safety forms

Use the dam safety forms to apply for:

• Dam classification certificate
• Dam safety assurance programme
• Annual dam compliance certificate

Building consents resources

Navigating building consents for large dams in New Zealand requires understanding key legislation, standards, and professional guidance. Below you can find resources to help you identify any legislative requirements for large dams in Waitaha/Canterbury and New Zealand.

Legislation and standards

• Building Act 2004
• Building Code

Government and research organisations 

• Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) - Building Performance
• Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)

Specialist organisations for dams

• New Zealand Society on Large Dams (NZSOLD)

Engineering and consulting bodies

• Engineering New Zealand
• Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand

Building and construction industry associations

• Registered Master Builders
• New Zealand Certified Builders Association

Architectural and design professionals

• Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA)
• Architectural Designers New Zealand

Quantity and building surveying

• New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors
• New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors