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14.4 Roof-mounted solar panel arrays of more than 40 square metres in size (14. Other structures)

No building consent required for a roof-mounted solar panel arrays exceeding 40 square 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 > 14. Other structures > 14.4 Roof-mounted solar panel arrays of more than 40 square metres in size

2018/013: Decision to require a building consent for the installation of a frost fan

This determination considers whether a frost fan falls within the definition of "building", and whether building consent is required for its installation.  The determination also discusses exemptions under Schedule 1 of the Building Act and the authority's requirement for an electrical works certificate

Determination 2018/013 [PDF 223 KB] Date issued: 20 April 2018

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Hurunui District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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5.1 Thermal insulation (5. Insulation and moisture barriers)

A building consent is not required to insulate an existing building, except for external walls and internal firewalls.
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 > 5.1 Thermal insulation

Understand your land so you design well

You can learn the latest about your land, and any requirements you'll need to meet before building.
Getting started > Stages of the building process > Understand your land

8.8. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size – Licensed Building Practitioner (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

An awning can be built up to 30sqm in certain circumstances if designed or the design is supervised by a LBP.
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

14.6 Temporary storage stacks (14. Other structures)

Temporary stacks of goods or materials used in construction can be built without a consent in certain instances.
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 > 14. Other structures > 14.6 Temporary storage stacks

Scope and design

Learn where to start your building or renovation project, your legal obligations and where to get more information.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design

11.3 Flexible water storage bladders (11. Pools, tanks, and dams)

A flexible water storage bladder doesn't need a building consent in certain instances if they are on suitable ground.
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 > 11.3 Flexible water storage bladders

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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1.4 Removal of building element (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

Removing an element from a building up to 3 storeys high may not require 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 > Exempt building work guidance > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.4 Removal of building element
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