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4.5 Replacement or repositioning of water heater connected to controlled heat source (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 > 4.5 Replacement or repositioning of water heater connected to controlled heat source >
An authorised person can replace or reposition an existing water heater in certain circumstances.

4.6 Minor alteration to drains (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 > 4.6 Minor alteration to drains >
An authorised person can alter an existing private drain without a building consent in a dwelling.

4.2 Drainage access points (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 > 4.2 Drainage access points >
An authorised person can work on a drain via a purpose-made access point without a building consent.

8.7. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size - Chartered Professional Engineer (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 > 8.7. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size - Chartered Professional Engineer >
An awning can be built up to 30sqm in certain instances If the designed or the design is supervised by an engineer.

8.8. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size – Licensed Building Practitioner (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 > 8.8. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size – Licensed Building Practitioner >
An awning can be built up to 30sqm in certain circumstances if designed or the design is supervised by a LBP.

6.3. Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner (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 > 6.3. Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner >
Porches and verandas can be built up to 30sqm if you engage a Licensed Building Practitioner.

6.2. Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer (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 > 6.2. Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer >
Porches and verandas can be built up to 30sqm if you engage a chartered professional engineer to design or review the de

4.4 Replacement of open-vented water storage heater connected to supplementary heat exchanger (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 > 4.4 Replacement of open-vented water storage heater connected to supplementary heat exchanger >
An authorised person can replace certain open-vented water storage heaters without needing a building consent.

2.4. Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 30 sqm in floor area (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 > 2.4. Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 30 sqm in floor area >
This exemption allows for single-storey detached buildings up to 30sqm with the help of an LBP.

2.7. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Licensed Building Practitioner (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 > 2.7. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Licensed Building Practitioner >
This exemption allows for polesheds or hay barns to be built up to 110sqm in rural zones with the help of an LBP.
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