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4.3 Repair and maintenance of existing water heater (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can maintain water heaters associated with buildings without needing 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 > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.3 Repair and maintenance of existing water heater

2.8 Repair or replacement of outbuilding (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

A building consent is usually not required to replace or repair outbuildings and private swimming pools.
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 > 2.8 Repair or replacement of outbuilding

2023/029: An authority's refusal of an application for a discretionary exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent

This determination considers an authority's decision to refuse an application for a discretionary exemption from the requirement to obtain building consent, under clause 2 of Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004. The determination considers the authority’s reasons for refusal, and whether a discretionary exemption can be considered after the building work has been completed.

Determination 2023/029 [PDF 581 KB] Date issued: 26 October 2023

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Otorohanga District Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, 41, 42A, Schedule 1 Clause 2
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11.1 Tanks and pools (11. Pools, tanks, and dams)

Storage tanks and pools usually don't require a building consent if they meet capacity and height requirements.
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 > 11. Pools, tanks, and dams > 11.1 Tanks and pools

13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground (13. Support structures)

A building consent is not needed for retaining walls up to 1.5 metres high that are not supporting any additional load.
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 > 13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground

6.1. Porches and verandas up to 20 square metres (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

A building consent is usually not required for work related to an attached porch or veranda up to 20 square 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 > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > 6.1. Porches and verandas up to 20 square metres

10.2 Certain public playground equipment (10. Playground equipment)

Public playgrounds can be built by certain public or licenced organisations if designed by an 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 > 10. Playground equipment > 10.2 Certain public playground equipment

4.6 Minor alteration to drains (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can alter an existing private drain without a building consent in a dwelling.
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 > 4.6 Minor alteration to drains

2.9 Demolition of detached building (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

A building consent is not required to demolish a detached building up to 3 storeys 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 > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.9 Demolition of detached 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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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: