Apply for a Certificate for Public Use

A Certificate for Public Use is used to certify that premises or parts of premises affected by building work are safe to be occupied by members of the public prior to building work being signed off as being complete (ie until a Code Compliance Certificate is issued).

It is an offence to allow members of the public to occupy or use a building (or part of a building) that is affected by building work without either Compliance Certificate (CCC) or Certificate of Public Use (CPU).

Certificates for Public Use are not required for private homes or other buildings the public does not have access to.

Apply by email

Step 1.Download the application form

To apply for a Certificate for Public Use, you'll need to apply by email.

Download Form 15 – Certificate for Public Use(PDF, 1MB)

Step 2.Complete your application

The application form has several sections, and it's important that all required information is completed. You'll also be required to attach any documents relevant to your project. 

Step 3.Submit your application

Email your completed Form 15 Certificate for Public Use application and supporting documents to recordsprocessing@horowhenua.govt.nz.

Once we've received your application and supporting documents, we'll send you an invoice. Details of fees and charges are available on our Building Fees & Charges page.

For information about payment options, visit our Paying Us page.

 

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