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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

6.4 Closing in existing veranda or patio (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

A building consent is not required to close in an existing veranda or patio if it is under 5 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 > 6.4 Closing in existing veranda or patio

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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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

14.3 Roof-mounted solar panel arrays of less than 40 square metres in size (14. Other structures)

No building consent required for a roof-mounted solar panel array that measure less than 40 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 > 14. Other structures > 14.3 Roof-mounted solar panel arrays of less than 40 square metres in size

Updated guidance for remediation work in flood damaged buildings

Updated guidance has been released to assist with navigating remediation and recovery work in flood damaged buildings.
News and updates > Updated guidance for remediation work in flood damaged buildings

6.3. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - LBP (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Porches and verandas can be built up to 30sqm if you engage a Licensed Building Practitioner.
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 > 6.3. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - LBP

9.1 Fences and hoardings (9. Fencing and restrictions)

A building consent is not required for fences or hoardings up to 2.5 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 > 9. Fencing and restrictions > 9.1 Fences and hoardings

8.6 Ground floor awnings up to 20 sqm (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

A building consent is usually not required to attach an awning to the ground-floor or first-storey level of a 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 > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > 8.6 Ground floor awnings up to 20 sqm

8.3. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Carports can be built up to 40sqm if they are designed or built by a licensed building practitioner.
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 > 8.3. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner
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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: