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4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage (4. Plumbing and drainage)

A range of plumbing work can be done without a building consent as long as it's done by an authorised person.
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 > 4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage

2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

Certain unoccupied buildings that don't normally pose a safety risk don't require 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 > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery

Understanding seismic assessments

Building users should understand the risk to their building when considering the outcomes of seismic assessments.
Getting started > Seismic Work Programme > Understanding seismic assessments

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

1.4 Removal of building element (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

Removing an element from a building up to 3 storeys high may not require 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 > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.4 Removal of building element

Construction systems

There are a number to factors to consider when deciding the way your home will be built.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Construction and materials > Construction systems

13.1 Structures supporting water pipes (13. Support structures)

Structures supporting water pipes do not need a building consent in certain instances.
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 > 13.1 Structures supporting water pipes

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

Staircases (6. Internal circulation: Designing buildings for access and usability)

Internal stairs should be easy to locate and safe to use.
Building Code compliance > D Access > 6. Internal circulation > Staircases

Step 2: Contact your insurance company (Rebuild with confidence)

After an earthquake get approval from your insurance company before you begin rebuilding or repairing your home.
Getting started > Your rights and obligations > Homeowner rights and obligations > Rebuild with confidence > Step 2: Contact your insurance company
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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: