8. Shelters, shades and carports
This section includes building work for carports, shade sails and ground floor awnings, along with the construction or removal of tents, marquees and similar lightweight structures in private or public areas.
More details
The table below shows the exemptions included in this section and the professional you will need to hire.
| Description* | Exemption | Is an authorised professional legally required? | Who can provide professional advice? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Carports not exceeding 20 square metres in floor area | 18 | No | Licensed Building Practitioner or Chartered Professional Engineer |
| 8.2 | Carports exceeding 20 square metres in floor area but not exceeding 40 square metres (Chartered Professional Engineer) | 44 | Yes | Chartered Professional Engineer |
| 8.3 | Carports exceeding 20, but not exceeding 40, square metres in floor area (Licensed Building Practitioner) | 18A | Yes | Licensed Building Practitioner |
| 8.4 | Shade sails | 19 | No | Licensed Building Practitioner |
| 8.5 | Tents, marquees, and similar lightweight structures | 5 | No | Product supplier |
| 8.6 | Awnings not exceeding 20 square metres | 16 | No | Licensed Building Practitioner or Chartered Professional Engineer |
| 8.7 | Awnings exceeding 20 square metres in size but not exceeding 30 square metres (Chartered Professional Engineer) | 45 | Yes | Chartered Professional Engineer |
| 8.8 | Awnings exceeding 20 square metres in size but not exceeding 30 square metres (Licensed Building Practitioner) | 16A | Yes | Licensed Building Practitioner |
*Owners must look at the relevant section of guidance to identify under which detailed conditions the building work qualifies for the exemption.