Building Project Information
There are a number of information sheets that will assist you with your building project. Make sure you view or download all the information sheets appropriate to your project. The Form Selection Guide will assist in this.
- IS-105 Change of Use Information Sheet (pdf, 128.4 KB updated 17-Aug-2021)
- IS-106 Demolition Information Sheet (pdf, 186.8 KB updated 11-Jun-2021)
- IS-107 Effluent Disposal and Waste Water Treatment Systems Information Sheet (pdf, 140.1 KB updated 11-Jun-2021)
- IS-109 Relocating a Building/Dwelling Information Sheet (pdf, 141.3 KB updated 11-Jun-2021)
- IS-110 Transportable Buildings Information Sheet (pdf, 155.9 KB updated 11-Jun-2021)
- IS-111 Domestic Smoke Alarms Information Sheet (pdf, 140.1 KB updated 11-Jun-2021)
- IS-115 Accessible Facilities Information Sheet (pdf, 227.7 KB updated 11-Jun-2021)
- IS-116 Amusement Device and Marquee Information Sheet (pdf, 165.5 KB updated 11-Jun-2021)
- IS-122 Essential Features of Producer Statement Information Sheet (pdf, 180.9 KB updated 08-Sep-2022)
- IS-123 Exempt Building Work Information Sheet (pdf, 122.0 KB updated 11-Jun-2021)
- IS-129 Building Consent Conditions Information Sheet (pdf, 212.1 KB updated 07-Sep-2022)
- IS-130 - Undertaking Site Works & Creating Building Platforms (pdf, 594.2 KB updated 11-Feb-2022)
- IS-131 Code Compliance Certificates Relating to Older Building Consents (pdf, 182.0 KB updated 01-Dec-2021)
- IS-132 Application for Discretionary Exemption Guidance (pdf, 210.8 KB updated 16-Jun-2022)
If you have any further questions, please visit the Building Advisory Office at the main Timaru District Council office, 2 King George Place, Timaru or you can email building.enquiry@timdc.govt.nz or phone 03 687 7236.
Building Project Guidance
The following guidance is to help you with designing and or building of your project. This information comes from the extensive knowledge base of the Timaru Council's building team as well as regulatory guidance from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and other professional organisations.
Structural & Geotechnical Engineering
In addition to the producer statement guidance above, Engineering NZ have produced practice notes (best practice) for their members to follow and to also assist BCA's in assessing engineering information relating to building consents.
Engineering Practice Notes and Guidelines
When Would a Geotechnical Engineer Be Required
Building Consent Application Guidance
Product Substitution - Plaster Board - MBIE guidance