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Building Act 1993
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19 Functions and powers of Appeals Board
(1) The functions of the Appeals Board are:
(a) to determine appeals relating to disputes about:
(i) the effect of the Regulations or the manner in which the
Regulations are to be or have been complied with; and
(ii) the construction of a party wall or the expenses to be
borne by the owners of premises separated by a party
wall in relation to any such construction; and
(ab) to determine appeals against decisions of the Director or
building certifiers made under Part 8; and
(b) to determine applications under section 131 relating to the
application of the Regulations to land, buildings or building
work; and
(c) other functions imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.
(2) The Appeals Board has the powers necessary for the performance
of its functions.