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.

How to apply

If the parent consent was applied for after 1 April 2018, you'll need to apply for a Certificate for Public Use through Objective Build.

If the parent consent was applied for before 1 April 2018, you'll need to email your Certificate for Public use application to us.

Apply online

Step 1.Access Objective Build

To apply for a Certificate for Public Use, where the parent consent was applied for after 1 April 2018, you'll need to use Objective Build.

New users: Create an Objective Build account using a valid email address and password.

Existing users: Sign in to your existing Objective Build account and start a new Certificate for Public Use application.

Sign in or create an Objective Build account

Most building consent applications that have been granted and don’t have a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC), an active amendment or a CCC application in progress will be transferred to Objective Build. If you have previously used Simpli for building consent application, you'll need to create an Objective Build account using the same email address you used for the Simpli portal.

If you log into Objective Build and can’t access your building consent, please submit a Building Enquiry or call our Customer Support team on 06 366 0999 and we’ll help get your access sorted as soon as possible.

Submit an Objective Build Enquiry

If you're new to Objective Build, the following guides and training resources may help you get started:

Step 2.Complete your application

Once you've signed in, start a new Certificate for Public Use. The application form has several sections, and it's important that all required information is completed. You'll also be required to upload any documents relevant to your project.

Step 3.Submit your application

Submit your application through Objective Build.

Once we receive your application, we'll send you an invoice for payment. Details of fees and charges can be found on our Building Fees & Charges page.

For information on how to make a payment, visit our Paying Us page.

Apply by email

Step 1.Download the application form

To apply for a Certificate for Public Use, where the parent consent was applied for before 1 April 2018, 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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