Apply for a Certificate of Suitability Application

If you are changing the use of your building, you are required to apply for a Certificate of Suitability. This helps you make sure the new use is compliant with existing legislation which includes safety and environmental protection measures.


This application is made to the Building Controller under regulation 24(2) of the Building Controls and Standards Regulations 1991.

 

Building Owner Information

 
 
 
 
 
 

Agent Information

Required if someone is acting on behalf of the building owner.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Please select 'yes' below if you are filling this online.

 

Location Information

 
 
 
 
 
 

If you have not or are not also applying for a Building Permit, please let us know the ownership type for the land the building is on or the building itself.

You will need to upload a copy of the evidence to this form.

 
 
 

Buildings Current Use

 
 

How many people does the building accommodate?

 

Buildings Proposed New Use

 
 

How many people do you plan on accommodating in the building?

 
 

We'll need some supporting information from you.

 

Can you submit documentation in this submission?


If you can, please select "Yes" and upload the documentation in the next field.


If you cannot submit via this application form, please select "No" and deliver them to ICI reception.

 

Upload the following documents where applicable:


  • If you are an agent acting on behalf of the owner, a letter from the owner giving permission
  • Evidence of ownership of the land and building/s
  • As-built of current building if building is over 7 years old
  • Building permit application if any renovation or extension is intended
  • For commercial based activities
  • Letter from Revenue Management Division confirming tax registration status and VAT number
  • Confirmation letter from Te Marae Ora of a Food License application
  • Confirmation letter from Te Marae Ora of a Tobacco License application
  • Confirmation letter from the Ministry of Transport of a Liquor License application
  • Evidence of any other professional / occupational licenses


Tick the check boxes below to confirm you have uploaded the relevant documents.

Drop your files here
 

Confirmation of uploaded documents

Check the list below to ensure you have uploaded all the necessary documentation.

 
 
 

If the building is over 7 years

 

You'll need a building permit application if you are renovating or extending the building. If you've already submitted an application, you should have received an application number in a notification.

 

To confirm your tax registration status and VAT number

 
 

If you are operating a food preparation or serving business.

 

If you will be selling tobacco products.

 

If you will be selling alcohol from the premises.

 

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