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Check if you need consents

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents >
Learn what building work needs a consent, and what may be exempt.

2011/041: Whether internal alterations to an attached garage is exempt from the need for a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Building Act

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Determination 2011/041 [PDF 86 KB] Date issued: 2 May 2011

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Tasman District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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Apply for building consent

Projects & consents > Apply for building consent >
Making a good building consent application, who should apply, how to apply and what the costs cover.

Building consent authority webinars

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Join our quarterly webinars specifically for building consent authorities.

2015/021: Regarding the refusal to issue an exemption under Schedule 1(2) for plumbing and drainage work

Discussed the nature and complexity of building work and the relative competencies of those carrying out the work in relation to whether an exemption for building consent should be granted under Schedule 1(2), and the need for independent quality assurance systems and checks against the Building Code.

Determination 2015/021 [PDF 114 KB] Date issued: 11 May 2015

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Wellington City Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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Building work that doesn't need a building consent

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent >
Find out all the information you need to know before starting work that is exempt from the building consent process.

Regulation 16 – Filing applications for building consents

BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 16 – Filing applications for building consents >
Building consent authorities must comply with the record keeping requirements of the Building Act 2004 and other relevant legislation.

Plumbing and drainage work that doesn't need a building consent

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Plumbing and drainage work that doesn't need a building consent >
Certain plumbing or drainlaying work can be done without a building consent if you engage an authorised person.

Building consents, development fees and using licensed professionals

Getting started > Tiny houses > Building consents, development fees and using licensed professionals >
Find out about what needs consenting, development fees and using licensed practitioners to complete the work.

Building consent and sign-off problems that may occur

Resolving problems > Building consent and sign-off >
Quickly resolve building consent problems to avoid delays and extra costs.
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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: