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15.1 Certain structures owned or controlled by network utility operators or similar (15. Network utilities)

A building consent is usually not required for motorway signs, stopbanks and culverts run by network utility operators.
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 > 15. Network utilities > 15.1 Certain structures owned or controlled by network utility operators or similar

2017/077: Whether retaining walls require barriers to comply with Clause F4

This determination considers whether the retaining walls without barriers would comply with Clause F4 Safety from falling. The determination also discusses whether the building work to erect the barriers was exempt from the need for a building consent under Schedule 1.
Determination 2017/077 [PDF 209 KB] Date issued: 2 November 2017

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Primary Building Code clause:
F4 - Safety from falling
Primary topic:
Barriers
Council:
Manawatu District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1, 164
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9.2 Means of restricting access to small heated pools (9. Fencing and restrictions)

A spa pool cover does not require a building consent if it meets Building Code requirements for safety covers.
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 > 9. Fencing and restrictions > 9.2 Means of restricting access to small heated pools

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

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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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2014/050: The issue of a notice to fix requiring removal of a conservatory to the upper level of a house

Discussed whether the building work classified as an exemption under Schedule 1 (17; 15) of the Act including whether the building work constituted a conservatory, porch or veranda, what definitions exist for these phrases and whether the building work was on the ‘ground or first-storey level’. Also discussed if the building work classified for an exemption under Schedule 1(2) of the Act.
Determination 2014/050 [PDF 390 KB] Date issued: 13 October 2014

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Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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2023/005: Regarding the decision to issue a notice to fix for modifications to a shipping container

The matter to be determined, under section 177(1)(b) and (2)(f), is whether the authority was correct in its decision to issue a notice to fix for the owners’ structure. In deciding this matter, I must consider whether the structure was exempt from requiring a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Act, and whether the authority had sufficient evidence to consider on reasonable grounds that the building work did not comply with the Building Code.
Determination 2023/005 [PDF 1.1 MB] Date issued: 24 February 2023

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Building controls process
Council:
Opotiki District Council
Section of the Building Act:
164,165,17,40,41,42A,Schedule 1
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2025/018: The authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for several container and canopy structures that were constructed without building consent

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for several container and canopy structures that were constructed without building consent. The determination considers whether the building work was exempt from requiring a building consent under clause 4 of Schedule 1, which applies to unoccupied detached buildings. The determination also considers the form and content of the notice.
Determination 2025/018 [PDF 308 KB] Date issued: 4 April 2025

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Hamilton City Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 40, Schedule 1
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Notes for carports: 8.1 to 8.3 (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Before you start on a carport, 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 > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > Notes for carports: 8.1 to 8.3

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

1.1 General repair, maintenance, and replacement (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

A building consent is not required for a range of general building repairs, maintenance, and replacement of parts.
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 > 1.1 General repair, maintenance, and replacement
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