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13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground (13. Support structures)

A building consent is not needed for retaining walls up to 1.5 metres high that are not supporting any additional load.
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 > 13. Support structures > 13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground

8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Carports can be built up to 40sqm if they are designed or the design is reviewed by an engineer.
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 > 8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer

2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

A building consent is usually not required for small buildings such as garden sheds, cabins and sleepouts.
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 > 2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres

Changes to the BCA accreditation guidance

Changes have recently been made to the online regulatory guidance for the Building Consent Authority Accreditation Guidance.
News and updates > Changes to the BCA accreditation guidance

Grade 500E reinforcing steel

Understand Grade 500E material characteristics and good practice.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Grade 500E reinforcing steel

Practice Advisory 1: Bend the bar but not the rules

You must follow New Zealand Standard procedures if you are bending or rebending steel reinforcement.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Practice Advisory 1

Compliance schedules

Building owners (and homeowners with cable cars) have ongoing responsibilities.
Projects & consents > Sign-off and maintenance > Completing your project > Compliance schedules

Roof domes (acrylic or polycarbonate) and potential failure

Roof domes must be designed for the worst effects from weather, plus anticipated people or maintenance loads.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Roof domes (acrylic or polycarbonate) and potential failure

14.2 Ground-mounted solar panel between 20 and 40 sqm in size (outside rural zones) (14. Other structures)

Solar panel arrays can be built up to 40sqm in non-rural zones if the necessary fixings are designed by an engineer.
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 > 14. Other structures > 14.2 Ground-mounted solar panel between 20 and 40 sqm in size (outside rural zones)

Section 3: Territorial authorities decide on earthquake-prone buildings (The methodology to identify earthquake-prone buildings)

How a territorial authority must determine whether a potentially earthquake-prone building is earthquake prone.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > The methodology to identify earthquake-prone buildings > Section 3: Territorial authorities decide on earthquake-prone buildings
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