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9.3 Height-restriction gantries (9. Fencing and restrictions)

A building consent is not required for height-restricting gantries.
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 > 9.3 Height-restriction gantries

8.1. Carports not exceeding 20 sqm in floor area (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

A building consent is not required for carports up to 20 square metres in ground floor area.
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 > 8.1. Carports not exceeding 20 sqm in floor area

2018/037: Refusal to grant exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent for proposed seismic strengthening work

This determination considers the authority’s refusal to grant an exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent under Schedule 1(2)(a) for seismic strengthening work. The determination discusses the types of matters that an authority must turn its mind to when considering whether to grant an exemption and the information provided in this case that would allow the authority to consider an application for an exemption. 

Determination 2018/037 [PDF 109 KB] Date issued: 13 August 2018

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Masterton District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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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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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

14.7 Plinths (14. Other structures)

A plinth is exempt from needing a building consent if it is designed by a chartered professional engineer.
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 > 14. Other structures > 14.7 Plinths

10.1 Private household playground equipment (10. Playground equipment)

Playground equipment doesn't require a building consent if it's for a single household and under 3 metres high.
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 > 10.1 Private household playground equipment

3.4 Internal linings and finishes in existing dwelling (3. Windows, doors and walls)

Building consent is not needed to replace or alter a dwelling's internal linings and wall, ceiling and floor finishes.
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 > 3.4 Internal linings and finishes in existing dwelling

12.1. Signs up to 6 square metres, with 3 metre height limit (12. Signage)

A sign doesn't require a building consent if its face is under 6 square metres, and height is below 3 metres.
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 > 12.1. Signs up to 6 square metres, with 3 metre height limit

4.5 Replacement or repositioning of water heater connected to controlled heat source (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can replace or reposition an existing water heater 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 > 4.5 Replacement or repositioning of water heater connected to controlled heat source
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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: