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12.1. Signs up to 6sqm, with 3 metre height limit (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 > 12.1. Signs up to 6sqm, with 3 metre height limit >
A sign doesn't require a building consent if its face is under 6 square metres, and height is below 3 metres.

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

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) >
Solar panel arrays can be built up to 40sqm in non-rural zones if the necessary fixings are designed by an engineer.

Notes for Ground-mounted solar panel arrays: 14.1-14.2 (14. Other structures)

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 > Notes for Ground-mounted solar panel arrays: 14.1-14.2 >
Before you start on a ground-mounted solar panel array, there are several things you need to consider.

Notes for Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones: 2.6-2.7 (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 > Notes for Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones: 2.6-2.7 >
Before you start on a single-storey pole shed or hay barn, there are several things you need to consider.

2.2. Single-storey detached buildings between 10 and 30sqm in floor area, using lightweight material (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 > 2.2. Single-storey detached buildings between 10 and 30sqm in floor area, using lightweight material >
This exemption allows for small buildings to be built up to 30sqm constructed of lightweight materials.

11.3 Flexible water storage bladders (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 > 11.3 Flexible water storage bladders >
A flexible water storage bladder doesn't need a building consent in certain instances if they are on suitable ground.

7.1 Decks, platforms, bridges, boardwalks, etc (7. Platforms, decks and bridges)

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 > 7. Platforms, decks and bridges > 7.1 Decks, platforms, bridges, boardwalks, etc >
A building consent is not required for decks, platforms and bridges where you can't fall more than 1.5 metres.

1.5 Removal of structures (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

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 > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.5 Removal of structures >
This exemption allows for the removal of building work where the design was carried out by an engineer.

4.3 Repair and maintenance of existing water heater (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 > 4.3 Repair and maintenance of existing water heater >
An authorised person can maintain water heaters associated with buildings without needing a building consent.

4.7 Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters) (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 > 4.7 Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters) >
An authorised person can carry out alterations to sanitary plumbing in certain circumstances.
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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: