(1) The building code set out in Schedule 1 of the principal regulations applies to the following building work as if these regulations had not been made:
(a) building work that is in climate zone 1, climate zone 2, or climate zone 3, is building work for which a building consent is required, and is covered by an application—
(i) for a building consent or a certificate of acceptance; and
(ii) made before the close of 30 October 2007:
(b) building work that is in climate zone 1 or climate zone 2, is building work for which a building consent is required, and is covered by an application—
(i) for a building consent or a certificate of acceptance; and
(ii) made after the close of 30 October 2007 and before the close of 29 June 2008:
(c) building work that is in climate zone 1, is building work for which a building consent is required, and is covered by an application—
(i) for a building consent or a certificate of acceptance; and
(ii) made after the close of 29 June 2008 and before the close of 29 September 2008.
(2) For the purpose of subclause (1)(b), building work partly in climate zone 3 and partly in climate zone 2 must be treated as if it were building work in climate zone 2.
(3) For the purpose of subclause (1)(c), building work partly in climate zone 2 and partly in climate zone 1 must be treated as if it were building work in climate zone 1.