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2021/029: Regarding the authority’s refusal to grant an exemption from building consent

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to grant a discretionary exemption under Schedule 1(2) for additional plumbing fixtures and the insulation of an external wall. The determination discusses what an authority considers when deciding to grant a discretionary exemption under Schedule 1(2).

Determination 2021/029 [PDF 563 KB] Date issued: 22 December 2021

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
South Wairarapa District Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, 42A, schedule 1
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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.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent

Future of the Building System

The Future of the Building System programme overview.
Getting started > Future of the Building System

Ensuring building work complies with the law

Understand how to comply with the building code when applying a building consent exemption.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Everything you need to know > Ensuring building work complies with the law

Everything you need to know

Some projects do not need a building consent under the Building Act 2004. Find out everything you need to know.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Everything you need to know

Remediation, repair and, urgent works

Following an emergency, some buildings may require remediation or urgent works to reduce the risk to people.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Remediation, repair and, urgent works

Building consent authority webinars

Join our quarterly webinars specifically for building consent authorities.
BCA webinars

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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13.3 Retaining walls up to 3 metres depth of ground (13. Support structures)

This exemption covers retaining walls in rural zones which are designed or reviewed by a Chartered Professional 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 > 13. Support structures > 13.3 Retaining walls up to 3 metres depth of ground

Te reo Māori: Building and Construction Terms

Standardised building and construction words and terms in te reo Māori.
Te reo Māori: Building and Construction Terms
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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: