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Engineering Code of Practice

The Engineering Code of Practice sets out the engineering standards and guidelines that apply for building and construction in the Whakatāne District.

Objectives of the Code

  • Ensure that engineering services the Council is, or may be, responsible for in future are designed and installed to the appropriate standards
  • Provide guidelines for designers, including acceptable solutions and local information
  • Set out a process for inspection, maintenance, reporting and certification of engineering services, and qualifications of personnel required for this 
  • Define the requirements for engineering services, which the Council will assume the management and maintenance of after the development is completed

Engineering standards and the District Plan

The Code is to be used in conjunction with relevant New Zealand standards on land development and subdivision engineering, as well as others stipulated in the introduction. Read the Code to find out how it relates to the District Plan and to other New Zealand standards.

Get a copy of the Code

Hard copies are available from the Council. Note that the Engineering Code of Practice is subject to change without notice, and you are responsible for ensuring the version you have is up to date. 

Download the Whakatāne District Engineering Code of Practice:

Engineering Code of Practice - full version - (PDF, 6.2 MB)

To find out more about the Engineering Code, contact the Utilities Manager on 07 306 0500.