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14.1 Ground-mounted solar panel arrays (14. Other structures)

Ground-mounted solar panel arrays can be built to different sizes, depending on the zone.
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 > 14.1 Ground-mounted solar panel arrays

Building Code solution for installing solar water heaters

Building Code compliance for solar water heaters.
Building Code compliance > G Services and facilities > G12 Water supplies > Solar water heaters

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

Notes for solar panel arrays: 14.1 to 14.4 (14. Other structures)

Before you start on a ground-mounted solar panel array, there are several things you need to consider.
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 > Notes for solar panel arrays: 14.1 to 14.4

Solar panel and boundary setback building consent exemption changes

Changes to Schedule 1 of the Building Act commenced on Thursday 23 October 2025.
News and updates > Solar panel and boundary setback building consent exemption changes

14.2 Ground-mounted solar panel between 20 and 40 sqm in size (outside rural zones) (14. Other structures)

Solar panel arrays can be built up to 40sqm in non-rural zones if the necessary fixings are 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 > 14. Other structures > 14.2 Ground-mounted solar panel between 20 and 40 sqm in size (outside rural zones)

Solar power

The sun is a useful source of power for sites without too much shade.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Power, lighting and energy saving > Solar power

2017/069: Notice to fix concerning the installation of a solar water heating system

This determination considers a notice to fix issued for the installation of a solar water heating system without building consent being obtained. The matter turns on whether installation of the system including the solar collectors was exempt under Schedule 1.

Determination 2017/069 [PDF 548 KB] Date issued: 24 August 2017

About this document

Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Marlborough District Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
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14.4 Roof-mounted solar panel arrays of more than 40 square metres in size (14. Other structures)

No building consent required for a roof-mounted solar panel arrays exceeding 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 > 14.4 Roof-mounted solar panel arrays of more than 40 square metres in size

14. Other structures

This section includes ground and roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panel arrays, outdoor fireplaces or ovens, temporary storage stacks and plinths.

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
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