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The exterior cladding or envelope is a protective layer of materials that separates a building's structure and interior from exterior elements.
To re-clad means to replace any part of the exterior envelope because your property has weather-tightness issues or for cosmetic purposes.
You will need to apply for a building consent to carry out re-cladding work, even if the new cladding is the same as the one being removed. Your building consent application will list quite a few inspections.
You won't need to apply for resource consent to carry out re-cladding work, unless your property is in a special character area.
When applying for a building consent regarding re-cladding, you will also need to complete the AC2329 form.
You will need to have an onsite pre-construction meeting to discuss the programme of work. The following people must attend:
You need to book this meeting at least three working days in advance.
The same group of people would also need to be present at the strip-off inspection.
The Re-clad Specialist team carries out the inspections in the exact order for you to receive your Code Compliance Certificate (CCC):
You need to book the re-cladding inspection at a separate time from the standard inspections.