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Remediation, repair, and urgent works after an emergency

Following an emergency, some buildings may require remediation or urgent works to reduce the risk to people.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Remediation, repair, and urgent works

2022/020: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix and the refusal to issue two discretionary exemptions under schedule 1(2)

This determination considers the authority's decision to issue a notice to fix for building work carried out in contravention of section 40 of the Building Act (building work not to be carried out without building consent). In deciding this, consideration is given to whether the building work falls within the exemption outlined in Schedule 1(7) of the Act. This determination also considers the authority's decision to refuse to issue two discretionary exemptions applications under Schedule 1(2) of the Act (exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent.
Determination 2022/020 [PDF 750 KB] Date issued: 28 October 2022

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Dunedin City Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 40, Schedule 1, Schedule 1 Clause 2 Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions
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2.3. Single-storey detached buildings up to 30sqm in floor area with prefab or kitset components (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

This exemption allows for single-storey buildings of up to 30sqm if kitset or prefabricated with an engineer's sign-off.
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 > 2.3. Single-storey detached buildings up to 30sqm in floor area with prefab or kitset components

Notes for single-storey detached buildings: 2.1 to 2.5 (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

Before you start on a single-storey detached building, 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 > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > Notes for single-storey detached buildings: 2.1 to 2.5

Lead-free plumbing requirements and transition arrangements for 2 May 2026

Changes are coming to the amount of lead allowed in plumbing products.
News and updates > Lead-free plumbing requirements and transition arrangements for 2 May 2026

2026/008: The authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a building constructed without building consent

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a contravention of section 40 of the Building Act 2004, relating to building work carried out without building consent. The determination focuses on whether the building work required building consent, in particular whether the work was exempt under Schedule 1, clause 3B, with specific consideration of the meaning of “not more than 1 storey” and the relationship between the floor level and the supporting ground.
Determination 2026/008 [PDF 207 KB] Date issued: 18 March 2026

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
40 and Schedule 1
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4.7 Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters) (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can carry out alterations to sanitary plumbing in certain circumstances.
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 > 4.7 Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters)

Future of the Building System

The Future of the Building System programme overview.
Getting started > Future of the Building System

2026/006: The decision to issue two notices to fix for building work carried out without a building consent

This determination considers two successive notices to fix alleging the owners carried out building work to construct a sleepout without building consent, when consent was required, in contravention of section 40 of the Building Act. The determination discusses whether the building work was exempt from the requirement to obtain a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Act, and the form and content of the notices.
Determination 2026/006 [PDF 331 KB] Date issued: 2 March 2026

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Tasman District Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 165, 40, 41, 96 and Schedule 1
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Ensuring exempt building work complies with the law

Understand how to comply with the building code when applying a building consent exemption.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Work you can do without a building consent > Ensuring exempt building work complies with the law
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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:

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