b'pictures: courtesy of TRANZand stormwater reports? If you plan to use a new materialSafetyglazing:TherearestringentrulesregardingTo order a copyor product, have you included a producer statement? glazingandsafety,withbathroomglazingregardedof Manukau City Councils booklet, Dealing with council doesnt end once youve got theasparticularlyhigh-risk.SomeimportedglazingdoesDoing it Right, go to not necessarily meet New Zealand Standards (NZS), inwww.manukau.govt.buildingconsent.TheBuildingConsentAuthoritywillnz/forms.htm.inspect the work at specic stages identied in the buildingparticular the requirement for all panels to be permanently consent, and again at completion. Peter Moloney, teamand legibly etched with NZS markings. If this is the case withaproductyouplantoinstall,contacttheGlass leaderofbuildingcompliancewithManukauBuilding Association of NZ (GANZ), which can organise individual Consultants, says his team frequently comes across issuestesting. This will be needed to satisfy the inspector that that can delay the building process and, ultimately, that all- your glazing complies.important council blessing; a code compliance certicate.Making sure work complies with consent documentationDo it right, and in the long run at each stage of the renovation process is critical, especially if you have a strict deadline. Peter highlights, in particular,youll spend less and save more.four hot spots that home renovators should be prepared for when a building inspector calls.Flooring:Flooringinwetareasorplacesproneto splashesmustbeimpermeablethismeansthatan Plumbing and drainage work: A registered member additional damp-proof membrane (DPM) must be applied ofthePlumbers,GasttersandDrainlayersBoardsto timber oors. A building inspector will need verication mustcarrythisworkoutanditrequiresabuildingthattheDPMunderanytilingmeetstheminimum consent. The building inspector will want to know the15-yeardurabilityrequirementandcarriesave-year companysnameandregistrationnumber,andsightworkmanship warranty. thetradespersonsmembershipcard.Priortolining the walls, hot and cold supply and waste pipes will beOnce your renovation is complete, you can organise a nal checked, along with any connections to drainsexpectinspection and apply for a code compliance certicate. these to be tested at inspection. Again, if youve taken the time to get all your ducks in a row, it should be a breeze! The next problem? Probably Smoke detectors: Its now mandatory to install smokehow often your mother-in-law decides to stay, now that detectors, not only throughout new homes, but whereyouve got that spacious new ensuite Resenethere are alterations and additions. Locations should beBluegrassshown on the plans and an on-site inspection will beReseneDark Knightcarried out to ensure detectors are the right type and Resenehave been installed correctly.Desperado| 119'