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6. Porches, verandas and pergolas

This section includes construction of porches, verandas and pergolas, as well as closing existing verandas or patios.

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The table below shows the exemptions included in this section and the professional you will need to hire.

Description Is an authorised professional legally required? Who can provide professional advice?
6.1 Porches and verandas up to 20 sqm No Licensed Building Practitioner
6.2 Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer Yes Chartered Professional Engineer
6.3 Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner Yes Licensed Building Practitioner or Registered Architect
6.4 Closing in existing veranda or patio No Licensed Building Practitioner or Registered Architect
6.5 Pergolas No Licensed Building Practitioner or Registered Architect
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: