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Fire and Emergency NZ Act 2017 + Building Act 2004

Fire safety — NZ compliance guide

Evacuation schemes, Building Warrants of Fitness, compliance schedules, and FENZ obligations for NZ buildings.

Fire safety compliance in NZ is governed by the Fire and Emergency NZ Act 2017 and the Building Act 2004. Building owners and occupiers have ongoing obligations to ensure their buildings are safe and systems are maintained. These guides cover the most important requirements.

Fire safety guides
FENZ Act 2017

Fire evacuation schemes

Who needs a scheme, what it must include, warden training, and drill requirements.

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Building Act 2004

Compliance schedules and BWoF

Specified systems, IQP inspections, and the annual Building Warrant of Fitness.

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FENZ evacuation guidance

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Building.govt.nz

BWoF guidance

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