Building code and licence resources
Building Code
All building work in New Zealand must comply with the Building Code, even if it doesn't require building consent.
Building Performance (Building Code)
Building Code and handbooks (scroll down to links 'View the New Zealand Building Code handbook' and 'How the Building Code works'.)
Standards New Zealand (Building)
1. Go to the Terms and Conditions (please read) and agree at the bottom of the page. Terms and Conditions for Standards New Zealand
2. Type the name and/or number of the standard into the search bar. Standards available to you through Wintec can be found by selecting from the menus below the search bar.
3. Select the link to the standard you want to view. This will take you to a summary page. Select the 'View PDF" icon to access the full text of the standard.
4. MBIE also makes several building-related standards freely available online. Common building-related NZ standards freely available online.
- NZS 4121:2001 Design for access and mobility: Buildings and associated facilities
- NZS 3902:2004 Housing, alterations and small buildings contract
- NZS 4218:2009 Thermal insulation – Housing and small buildings
- NZS 4514:2009 Interconnected smoke alarms for houses
- NZS 8500:2006 Safety barriers and fences around swimming pools, spas and hot tubs
- SNZ HB 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings – Selected extracts from NZS 3604:2011
Licencing (LBP)
Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) have been assessed as competent to carry out building work essential to structure or weathertightness of residential buildings.
Licensed Building Practitioners
Apply for licensing
The LBP handbook is an essential resource as you go through the application process. It will help you to understand the regulatory environment as it applies to your application.
Licensed Building Practitioners LBP Handbook
Apply for licensing (how to apply, online application form, types of application)