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8.4 Shade sails (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

A building consent is usually not required for shade sails that are more than 1 metre away from a legal boundary.
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 > 8.4 Shade sails

2. Detached, standalone buildings

This section refers to the construction or demolition of single-storey detached buildings or outbuildings under certain conditions. This does not include a granny flat built using the building consent exemption for non-consented small standalone dwellings. Refer to the Granny flats exemption guidance for full details.
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

14.5 Permanent outdoor fireplaces and ovens (14. Other structures)

This exemption allows for permanent outdoor fireplaces and ovens up to a certain size without 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 > 14. Other structures > 14.5 Permanent outdoor fireplaces and ovens

2026/016: An authority's decision to issue a notice to fix for work carried out without a building consent for a drainage system and shed

This Determination is subject to appeal. This determination concerns an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for building work it considered required a building consent. The determination considers whether the installation of a drainage system that disposes of grey water from a unit is building work, and whether construction of a shed is exempt from requiring a consent under Schedule 1 of the Building Act. It also considers the form and content of the notice to fix. 
Determination 2026/016 [PDF 222 KB] Date issued: 4 May 2026

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Far North District Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 40 and Schedule 1
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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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Builder and designer rights and obligations

Builders and designers should help their clients understand the building process and their rights and obligations.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Builder and designer rights and obligations

3.3 Internal walls and doorways in existing building (3. Windows, doors and walls)

A building consent is usually not required to construct, alter or remove an internal wall or doorway.
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 > 3.3 Internal walls and doorways in existing building

Homeowner rights and obligations

Essential information about your rights and obligations as you build or renovate.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Homeowner rights and obligations

2018/037: Refusal to grant exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent for proposed seismic strengthening work

This determination considers the authority’s refusal to grant an exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent under Schedule 1(2)(a) for seismic strengthening work. The determination discusses the types of matters that an authority must turn its mind to when considering whether to grant an exemption and the information provided in this case that would allow the authority to consider an application for an exemption. 
Determination 2018/037 [PDF 109 KB] Date issued: 13 August 2018

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Masterton District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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