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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

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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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

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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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On-site sewage systems

On-site sewage systems collect, treat, and disperse wastewater where connection to the main sewage isn't possible.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Water and waste > On-site sewage systems

Fire doors containing asbestos-impacted fire-retardant boards

Building Act requirements for asbestos-affected fire doors.
Building Code compliance > Warnings and bans on building products > Fire doors containing asbestos-impacted fire-retardant boards

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

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

Owners of earthquake-prone buildings can apply for exemptions (Exemptions from carrying out seismic work)

Earthquake-prone building owners can apply for an exemption from completing seismic work in some cases.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Exemptions from carrying out seismic work > Owners of earthquake-prone buildings can apply for exemptions
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