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7.2 Short-span bridges on private land (7. Platforms, decks and bridges)

Certain bridges built on private land don't need a consent if they are designed 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 > 7. Platforms, decks and bridges > 7.2 Short-span bridges on private land

2018/033: Decision to issue notices to fix for the demolition of a building

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue notices to fix for demolition work carried out without building consent.  The determination turns on whether the building is 'detached' and accordingly whether demolition of the building is exempt building work under Schedule 1.
Determination 2018/033 [PDF 130 KB] Date issued: 30 July 2018

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Rangitikei District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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1.3 Penetrations (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

A building consent is usually not required to make a penetration up to 300 mm through internal or external components.
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 > 1.3 Penetrations

2026/020: A decision to issue a notice to fix for building work carried out without a building consent

This determination considers a notice to fix issued in relation to building work carried out to construct two huts and associated structures without a building consent. The determination discusses whether, at the time the notice was issued, the building work was exempt from the requirement to obtain a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Act, and the form and content of the notice.
Determination 2026/020 [PDF 319 KB] Date issued: 11 June 2026

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Marlborough District Council
Section of the Building Act:
163, 164, 165, 40 and Schedule 1
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8.7. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size - Chartered Professional Engineer (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

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

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

2022/021: Regarding the notice to fix issued for the construction of a replacement garage without first obtaining a building consent

This determination considers whether the building consent authority was correct in the exercise of its power of decision to issue a notice to fix for a construction of a garage to replace an existing garage without first obtaining a building consent. This determination will turn on whether the building work to construct the garage is exempt under Schedule 1, clause 7 of the Building Act.
Determination 2022/021 [PDF 941 KB] Date issued: 31 October 2022

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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DIY, but build it right

Know what you can and can't DIY build, so that you build legally and safely.
Getting started > Stages of the building process > DIY, but build it right

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

2.6. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Chartered Professional Engineer (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

This exemption allows for polesheds or hay barns to be built up to 110sqm in rural zones with the help of 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 > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.6. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Chartered Professional Engineer
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