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The paperwork behind a Code Compliance Certificate

On a consented NZ build the paper trail is half the compliance — the council only signs off a CCC once every required producer statement, Record of Work and certificate is in.

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On a consented build the paper trail is half the compliance. The council issues the Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) only once every required producer statement, Record of Work and certificate is in. A single missing Record of Work — each LBP must lodge one for their restricted building work — or an outstanding PS4 will stall the CCC for weeks, even when the building itself is finished and sound.

The paper trail, stage by stage

Here is what lands at each phase of a consented build, in the order it’s needed.

Pre-contract

At consent

During construction

At completion (for CCC)

PS1, PS3 and PS4 — what each one is

Producer statements sit at three different points in a job. Knowing which is which stops you chasing the wrong document at the wrong time.

Plain-English guide, not advice. This page helps you understand and navigate the rules — it is general information, not design, engineering or consent advice, and it does not reproduce the copyrighted tables of NZS 3604 or any Standard. Always check the current Standard or Acceptable Solution and your BCA, and use a suitably qualified LBP, engineer or QS where it matters.

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Common questions

Why can a finished, sound building still not get its CCC?

Because the paper trail is half the compliance. The council issues the CCC only once every required producer statement, Record of Work and certificate is lodged. A single missing Record of Work or an outstanding PS4 will stall the CCC for weeks, even when the building itself is finished and sound.

What’s the difference between PS1, PS3 and PS4?

PS1 (Design) is the engineer stating the design complies with the NZBC, issued at consent stage for engineered elements. PS3 (Construction) is the contractor or installer stating the as-built item complies — GIB EzyBrace generates a PS3 for bracing. PS4 (Construction Review) is the engineer reviewing the finished work and confirming compliance, often required for engineered slabs, retaining or beams.

Who lodges a Record of Work, and by when?

Each LBP must lodge one Record of Work per Restricted Building Work item, and it must be lodged within 5 working days.

What paperwork is needed at completion for the CCC?

The final inspection booked and passed, all PS3 and PS4 lodged, all Records of Work lodged, all compliance certificates lodged, as-built drawings if there are significant differences from the consent, a maintenance schedule (s362T) prepared, and owner’s manuals and warranties compiled — then the council issues the CCC.

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