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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

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

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

Porches and verandas can be built up to 30sqm if you engage a chartered professional engineer to design or review the de
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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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2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

A building consent is usually not required for small buildings such as garden sheds, cabins and sleepouts.
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 > 2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres

Apply for building consent

Making a good building consent application, who should apply, how to apply and what the costs cover.
Projects & consents > Apply for building consent

8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Carports can be built up to 40sqm if they are designed or the design is reviewed 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 > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > 8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer

13.3 Retaining walls up to 3 metres depth of ground (13. Support structures)

This exemption covers retaining walls in rural zones which are designed or reviewed 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 > 13. Support structures > 13.3 Retaining walls up to 3 metres depth of ground

1.5 Removal of structures (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

This exemption allows for the removal of building work where the design was carried out by an engineer.
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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: