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13. Support structures

This section includes construction of retaining walls and small pipe support structures for water only on private land.

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

2025/029: An authority’s decision to issue three notices to fix for building work done without a building consent.

This determination considers three notices to fix for building work that was carried out without building consent.  The determination considers whether the building work was exempt under Schedule 1 of the Act.

It also considers the form and content of the notices to fix, including the particulars of the contraventions and who the notices were issued to.

Determination 2025/029 [PDF 471 KB] Date issued: 30 June 2025

About this document

Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Also related to:
G9 - ElectricityE1 - Surface WaterE2 - External MoistureG13 - Foul waterB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Rangitikei District Council
Section of the Building Act:
163, 164, 165, 40
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Notes for porches and verandas (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Before you start on porch or veranda, 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 > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > Notes for porches and verandas

Minor changes to the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act

Following a review of the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act which found the Act to be working well overall, the Government has decided to make some minor changes to enhance the effectiveness of the Act.
News and updates > Minor changes to the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act

Building consent system reform

The Government is working to identify the best way to deliver building consenting services in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Getting started > Future of the Building System > Building consent system reform

11. Pools, tanks, and dams

This section includes tanks, pools, dams and flexible water storage bladders for irrigation or firefighting purposes, up to a certain size.

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

1. General alterations, maintenance and removal

This section includes exemptions for building maintenance, repairs, replacement, interior alterations, penetrations and removals.

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

12. Signage

This section includes construction of both small and large signs.

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 > 12. Signage

10. Playground equipment

This section includes private household and certain public playground equipment.

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 > 10. Playground equipment

7. Platforms, decks and bridges

This section includes building work for decks, platforms, bridges, boardwalks which will be accessible by the public. It also includes short-span bridges on private land, without public access.

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
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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: