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11.2 Dams (excluding large dams) (11. Pools, tanks, and dams)

A building consent is not required for dams under 4 metres high, with a water volume under 20,000 cubic metres.
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 > 11.2 Dams (excluding large dams)

8.5 Tents, marquees, and similar lightweight structures (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

A building consent is not required for tents, stalls, marquees and booths that are in place for up to a month.
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 > 8.5 Tents, marquees, and similar lightweight structures

2024/056: An authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix in relation to building work at a residential property

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix in relation to several items of building work.

The determination considers whether the building work was exempt from the requirement to obtain a building consent.

The determination also considers the remedies in the notice to fix, and other points raised relating to the notice to fix provisions in the Building Act.

Determination 2024/056 [PDF 442 KB] Date issued: 4 October 2024

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
163, 164, 167, 17, 40
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2020/004: Regarding the compliance of a pool barrier consisting of an automatic cover and the decision to issue a code compliance certificate for the

Note (added 11/08/2022): Please note that this determination incorrectly refers to section 450A of the Building Act 2004 as a compliance pathway for the pool barrier in this determination. The acceptable solution provided for in section 450A was revoked by way of Gazette notice on 27 April 2017. As the determination does not conclude that the pool barrier was compliant via the acceptable solution in section 450A, the outcome of the determination is not affected.

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue a code compliance certificate for an automatic pool cover as a pool barrier. The determination discusses whether a special exemption was granted under the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and the compliance of the automatic pool cover...

Determination 2020/004 [PDF 377 KB] Date issued: 16 April 2020

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Primary Building Code clause:
F9 - Restricting access to residential pools
Primary topic:
Pool safety
Council:
Queenstown Lakes District Council
Section of the Building Act:
162C, 450A, 450B
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4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage (4. Plumbing and drainage)

A range of plumbing work can be done without a building consent as long as it's done by an authorised person.
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 > 4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage

3.1 Windows and exterior doorways in existing dwellings and outbuildings (3. Windows, doors and walls)

A building consent is usually not required for work related to a window or exterior doorway in an existing dwelling.
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 > 3. Windows, doors and walls > 3.1 Windows and exterior doorways in existing dwellings and outbuildings

Notes for single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones: 2.6 to 2.7 (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

Before you start on a single-storey pole shed or hay barn, there are several things you need to consider.
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 to 2.7

5.2 Ground moisture barrier (5. Insulation and moisture barriers)

A building consent is not required for the installation of a ground moisture barrier in an existing building.
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 > 5. Insulation and moisture barriers > 5.2 Ground moisture barrier

Complain about someone doing or supervising RBW without a licence

The process for complaining when someone does or supervises restricted building work (RBW) without a licence.
Resolving problems > Resolution options > Formal complaints > Complain about someone doing or supervising RBW without a licence

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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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: