This legislation has been repealed.
In this part:
"building action" means an action (including a counterclaim) for damages for loss or damage arising out of, or concerning—
(a) defective building work; or
(b) defective construction work other than building work; or
(c) the negligent performance by a registered construction practitioner of a function as a certifier under the Building Act 1972 or a prescribed law, or the negligent failure to perform such a function;
other than an action for damages for death or personal injury.
"building approval"—see the Building Act 1972 .
"building work" means building work under the Building Act 1972 in respect of which a building approval has been issued after 18 December 1998.