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codewords 23 - October 2007

what's inside

Take care with underfloor foil insulation
Taranaki tornadoes
Three more councils accredited
Technical review summaries published
Licensing update electronic newsletter
Diversity a challenge in Engineering Associates Act review
Dam safety scheme submissions summary
Sound footings for new and relocated buildings
Dam PIMs required from regional authorities
The Building Code review progresses
Ensure roof anchors are secure
New Zealand Fire Service Design Review Unit
Building Standards Group work in progress
What is a determination
Determinations issued
Building consents for imported ancillary buildings
Learning curve

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Download Codewords issue 23 [PDF 587 KB, 20 pages]

Technical review summaries published

Three technical reviews.

The Department in recent weeks published the summary of findings of three technical reviews of territorial authorities, with a fourth expected to be published in October.

Copies of the reports of reviews of Waitakere City Council, Franklin District Council and Wellington City Council are available on the Department's website. The fourth review is of Porirua City Council.