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12. Signage

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 12. Signage >
This section includes construction of both small and large signs.

10. Playground equipment

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 10. Playground equipment >
This section includes private household and certain public playground equipment.

11. Pools, tanks, and dams

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 11. Pools, tanks, and dams >
This section includes tanks, pools, dams and flexible water storage bladders for irrigation or firefighting purposes, up to a certain size.

9. Fencing and restrictions

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 9. Fencing and restrictions >
This section includes fences and hoardings (excluding around a swimming pool) and the means of restricting access to small heated pools. It also covers height-restriction gantries which restrict vehicles from entry to a space.

8. Shelters, shades and carports

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 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.

6. Porches, verandas and pergolas

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas >
This section includes construction of porches, verandas and pergolas, as well as closing existing verandas or patios.

5. Insulation and moisture barriers

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 5. Insulation and moisture barriers >
This section includes internal wall insulation and ground moisture barriers.

3. Windows, doors and walls

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 3. Windows, doors and walls >
This section includes building work for windows, internal walls, internal and external doorways, internal linings and finishes, and internal doorway alteration for accessibility reasons.

4. Plumbing and drainage

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 4. Plumbing and drainage >
This section includes all exempt plumbing and drainage work such as the repair, maintenance and replacement of sanitary plumbing, drainage, and existing water heaters.

2. Detached, standalone buildings

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 2. Detached, standalone buildings >
This section refers to the construction or demolition of single-storey detached buildings or outbuildings under certain conditions.
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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: