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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

Building owner responsibilities for exempt building work

Building owners are responsible for determining whether a building consent is required.
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 > Building owner responsibilities

1.2 Interior alterations to existing non-residential building (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

A building consent is usually not required for internal alterations to a non-residential 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 > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.2 Interior alterations to existing non-residential building

2022/016: Whether building consent is required for a small unit prefabricated offsite

This determination considers an authority's proposed decision to require a building consent for prefabrication of a unit intended to be moved to another site. The determination discusses whether the unit is a 'building' in terms of the Building Act, the definition of 'building work' in the Act, and the exemption from the requirement to obtain building consent contained in clause 43 of Schedule 1 of the Act.
Determination 2022/016 [PDF 506 KB] Date issued: 31 August 2022

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Waimakariri District Council
Section of the Building Act:
7, 8, Schedule 1
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2017/086: Refusal to grant exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent for recladding a house

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to grant an exemption under Schedule 1(2) for work to reclad a house. The determination also discusses whether the cladding was likely to be exempt from the requirement for a building consent under Schedule 1(1).
Determination 2017/086 [PDF 223 KB] Date issued: 1 December 2017

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Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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2024/056: An authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix in relation to building work at a residential property

This determination considers an authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix in relation to several items of building work. The determination considers whether the building work was exempt from the requirement to obtain a building consent. The determination also considers the remedies in the notice to fix, and other points raised relating to the notice to fix provisions in the Building Act.
Determination 2024/056 [PDF 442 KB] Date issued: 4 October 2024

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
163, 164, 167, 17, 40
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3.2 Alteration to entrance or internal doorway to facilitate access for persons with disabilities (3. Windows, doors and walls)

A building consent is usually not required to improve an existing entrance or internal doorway for disabled 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 > 3. Windows, doors and walls > 3.2 Alteration to entrance or internal doorway to facilitate access for persons with disabilities

Building work involving residential pools (Residential pool provisions of the Building Act 2004: Guidance for territorial authorities)

Building work for residential pools requires a building consent unless it is exempt under Schedule 1 of the Act.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F9 Restricting access to residential pools > Residential pool provisions of the Building Act 2004: Guidance for territorial authorities > Building work involving residential pools

Plumbing and drainage work that doesn't need a building consent

Certain plumbing or drainlaying work can be done without a building consent if you engage an authorised person.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Plumbing and drainage work that doesn't need a building consent

2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

Certain unoccupied buildings that don't normally pose a safety risk don't require 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 > Exempt building work guidance > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery
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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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