Key points at a glance
- A CCC confirms consented work was completed in accordance with the building consent.
- You apply for it after the work is finished and all inspections pass.
- The council must decide within 20 working days of a complete application.
- An outstanding or refused CCC can seriously affect selling or insuring a property.
When and how you get a CCC
Once consented work is complete and all required inspections have passed, you apply to the council for a Code Compliance Certificate. You must supply the documentation the consent required, such as producer statements, records of building work from Licensed Building Practitioners, and certificates for plumbing, drainage, gas and electrical work.
The council reviews everything and, if satisfied the work meets the consent, issues the CCC. This is the certificate a buyer’s lawyer will look for on the property file.
Why an outstanding CCC matters
If a CCC was never issued for past work, it can flag unconsented or incomplete work and make a property harder to sell, insure or finance. Buyers often make an unconditional purchase dependent on a clear property file.
Where a consent was not obtained at all, a Certificate of Acceptance is a separate (and often more expensive) process the council may use to recognise completed work.
For homeowners
- Always get the CCC at the end of a consented job — do not leave it outstanding.
- Check the property file for a clear CCC history before buying.
- Keep your CCC and consent documents with your important property papers.
For tradespeople
- Provide the records and producer statements the council needs for the CCC promptly.
- Book and pass all inspections at the required stages.
- Flag to clients early if any work will need a Certificate of Acceptance instead.
Official sources
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