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2. Detached, standalone buildings

This section refers to the construction or demolition of single-storey detached buildings or outbuildings under certain conditions.

This does not include a granny flat built using the building consent exemption for non-consented small standalone dwellings.

Refer to the Granny flats exemption guidance for full details.

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

Natural hazard sections of the Building Act

A new guidance document on the natural hazard provisions of the Building Act has been developed.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Natural hazard sections of the Building Act

Sanitary fixtures for tiny houses

Find out about how the Building Code applies to the installation of sanitary features.
Getting started > Tiny houses > Sanitary fixtures

Te reo Māori: Building and Construction Terms

Standardised building and construction words and terms in te reo Māori.
Te reo Māori: Building and Construction Terms

Check if you need consents

Learn what building work needs a consent, and what may be exempt.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents

Building consent authority webinars

Join our quarterly webinars specifically for building consent authorities.
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Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions

Territorial or regional authorities can use their discretion to exempt any building work from a building consent.
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 > Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions

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

Facing the aftermath of the severe summer weather

The summer of 2023 has proven to be one of New Zealand’s most challenging, with severe weather hitting most of Te Ika-a-Māui the North Island and affecting the lives and livelihoods of thousands of New Zealanders.
News and updates > Facing the aftermath of the severe summer weather

2.2. Single-storey detached buildings between 10 and 30sqm in floor area, using lightweight material (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

This exemption allows for small buildings to be built up to 30sqm constructed of lightweight materials.
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 > 2.2. Single-storey detached buildings between 10 and 30sqm in floor area, using lightweight material
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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: