Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to primary navigation
Building Performance
Site search

Popular searches

  1. Why contracts are valuable
    Consumer protection measures
  2. Use licensed people for restricted building work
    Choosing the right people for your type of building work
  3. Work that doesn't require a building consent
    Schedule 1 guidance
  4. Post-emergency building assessment
  5. Determinations
    Rulings on building work disputes
  6. E2 External moisture
    Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods
 
Menu Search

Search

Search Building Performance

Applying filters will narrow down your search results

Search the site using smart filters

Show me

Clear search

Search results

Showing 51-60 of 1000 results for consent exemption
Sorted by relevancy

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

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

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

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

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

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

About this document

Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Otorohanga District Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, 41, 42A, Schedule 1 Clause 2
Show details

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

2019/035: Regarding the refusal to issue an exemption under Schedule 1(2) of the Act for a proposed horse shelter

This determination considers whether a proposed horse shelter was exempt from the need for a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Act and also whether the authority was correct to refuse to issue an exemption under Schedule 1(2).  The determination discusses what an authority can consider when considering whether to grant a discretionary exemption under Schedule 1(2).

Determination 2019/035 [PDF 169 KB] Date issued: 24 July 2019

About this document

Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Show details

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

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
Top

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: