The Institute has a dedicated committee to address member concerns in respect of Building Code issues. The Code Advisory Group (CAG) periodically reviews input from branch meetings and members and, where appropriate, will make recommendations to the Board for consideration.
NEW Protection from Fire - Understanding the Changes - Online ZoomThis course provides participants with knowledge and understanding of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's November 2023 changes to Protection from Fire, covering the amendments to C/AS1, C/AS2, C/VM2. The amendments take note of the changes to the recent NZ Standards updates to NZS 4512, NZS 4514 and NZS 4541. We will explain the main changes with relation to these standards and to the Acceptable Solutions.
Intermediate Fire The FEB Process - Online ZoomEntry Level - Plan Processing OnlineThis course will give participants the knowledge and understanding of good practice in plan processing, processing considerations for minor works and small residential buildings.
NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating- Online BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance.
Entry Level - Services and Facilities- Online ZoomThis course provides participants with the information to understand and be able to explain the requirements in Building Code clauses G1 Personal Hygiene, G2 Laundering, G3 Food Preparation, G4 Ventilation, G7 Natural Light, G8 Artificial Light, G9 Electricity and E3 Internal Moisture.
This course can be used to demonstrate competency in Regulation 10(3)(c), 10(3)(d)(i) and 10(3)(d)(ii).
Entry Level Fire Documents - Online ZoomAdvanced Fire - Whangamata - Face to Face3-day Plumbing and Drainage Compliance - Online ZoomEntry Level - Plumbing and Drainage - Online ZoomThis course provides the ability to identify different systems and approaches, consent and inspect these installations, and recognise unsafe installations to ensure compliance with the Building Code.
Beginner Fire Documents - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face-to-Face optionEntry to BCA - Part Two - Enrolments are now open 2025Entry Level - Building Controls - OnlineThis course will give participants the ability to navigate the legislation applicable to building and construction requirements, including NZ Building Code, compliance documents, standards, technical literature, approvals, terminations and other documentation required to carry out the building control function.
Advanced Compliance Schedules - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face OptionThis 2 day course is designed as refresher/supplementary course to the existing 3-day Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) and Specified System course. Click here for course content.
Entry Level - Accreditation - Online This course provided participants with the information to understand and be able to explain the legislative and regulatory requirement of BCA accreditation, the role of IANZ, the auditing process and identifying corrective actions, and granting or revoking accreditation.
Entry Level - Plan Processing Online This course will give participants the knowledge and understanding of good practice in plan processing, processing considerations for minor works and small residential buildings.
Entry Level - Site Inspection OnlineThis course provides participants, knowledge and understanding of good practice in site inspections with practical exercises, simulation and case studies and the undertaking of a real inspection.
B2 Durability - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option The Building Code stipulates requirements around the durability of various building components, ensuring the continued safety and health of building users. This course provides clear guidance for Steel fixings, timber, concrete, structural steel, claddings, membranes and sealants.
Entry Level - Structure 3604 - Online ZoomFundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online ZoomThis course will give participants an understanding of the ‘Big Picture’ in terms of the building environment, local government and private sector building controls, agencies, the people and the language and how as a Building Official they fit into the picture.
E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face optionThis course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure buildings are weather tight and comply with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture.
Entry Level D1 Access Routes/ F1 Safety of Users - Online ZoomEntry Level - H1 Energy Efficiency - Online ZoomThis entry level course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of heat transfer and how to provide insulation of various types to ensure a building provides a safe and warm environment that is energy efficient and meets the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC). It includes the amendments bought in by MBIE in November 2021.
Entry Level - Plumbing and Drainage - Online ZoomThis course provides the ability to identify different systems and approaches, consent and inspect these installations, and recognise unsafe installations to ensure compliance with the Building Code.
BWoF and Specified Systems - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face optionThis course will give a participant an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the compliance schedule regime, including how a compliance schedule should be prepared. The requirements around Warrants of Fitness and other documentation is provided, and an explanation of each specified system, and the inspection and maintenance regimes which ensure the safe operation of these systems.
Clause D1 Access Routes/ TA016 Clause F1 Safety of Users - Online ZoomA must do and must understand two part course for all BCOs. This two subject one day course defines the specific technical requirements of the NZBC Clause D1 Access Routes and NZBC Clauses F1 - 4 Safety of Users. The course sets out the performance requirements and how to meet these to provide safe and accessible access routes and most importantly safeguard people from injury or illness.
Entry Level - B2 Durability - Online Zoom H1 Energy Efficiency - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face optionThis course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of heat transfer and how to provide insulation of various types to ensure a building provides a safe and warm environment. It makes sense of the various paths to compliance including schedule, calculation and modelling methods.
Entry Level- E2 Weathertightness - Online ZoomEntry Level Fire Documents - Online ZoomEntry Level - Services and Facilities- Online ZoomThis course provides participants with the information to understand and be able to explain the requirements in Building Code clauses G1 Personal Hygiene, G2 Laundering, G3 Food Preparation, G4 Ventilation, G7 Natural Light, G8 Artificial Light, G9 Electricity and E3 Internal Moisture.
This course can be used to demonstrate competency in Regulation 10(3)(c), 10(3)(d)(i) and 10(3)(d)(ii).
Services and Facilities - ONLINE This course will provide participants with a working knowledge of those clauses of the NZBC that provide for the quality, amenity and user safety within the internal spaces of our built environment. The correct application of these Code Clauses is essential to achieve an acceptably safe and healthy internal environment. All building surveyors require an understanding of the principals behind these clauses and the minimum requirements of the NZBC.
Advanced Compliance Schedules - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face OptionThis 2 day course is designed as refresher/supplementary course to the existing 3-day Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) and Specified System course. Click here for course content.
Advanced Building Warrant of Fitness- Online ZoomThis 1 day course is designed as refresher/supplementary course to the existing 3-day Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) and Specified System course. Click here for course content.
Fundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face optionThis course will give participants an understanding of the ‘Big Picture’ in terms of the building environment, local government and private sector building controls, agencies, the people and the language and how as a Building Official they fit into the picture.
B2 Durability - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option The Building Code stipulates requirements around the durability of various building components, ensuring the continued safety and health of building users. This course provides clear guidance for Steel fixings, timber, concrete, structural steel, claddings, membranes and sealants.
E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face optionThis course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure buildings are weather tight and comply with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture.