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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

Use licensed professionals for restricted building work

Understand why you might need an LBP for some residential building work and where to find one.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work > Use licensed professionals for restricted building work

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)

Building consents, development contributions and using licensed professionals

Find out about what needs consenting, development contributions and using licensed practitioners to complete the work.
Getting started > Tiny houses > Building consents, development contributions and using licensed professionals

Roles and responsibilities of BCAs and TAs

An outline of the statutory roles and responsibilities of building consent authorities and territorial authorities.
Roles and responsibilities of BCAs and TAs

Roles and responsibilities of BCAs and TAs

Getting started > How the building system protects you > Roles and responsibilities of BCAs and TAs

Recladding roofs (building consent requirements clarified)

Information on replacing roofs that fail within the first 15 years, and whether a consent is needed for the work.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B2 Durability > Recladding roofs (building consent requirements clarified)

4. Plumbing and drainage

This section includes all exempt plumbing and drainage work such as the repair, maintenance and replacement of sanitary plumbing, drainage, and existing water heaters.
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

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

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

No building consent required for a roof-mounted solar panel array that measure less than 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 > 14.3 Roof-mounted solar panel arrays of less than 40 square metres in size
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