Description

This is a guide to building work that does not require a building consent under the Building Act 2004. It lists all building work that doesn’t need a building consent, with guidance to support compliance. 

This guide provides information on each of the Schedule 1 exemptions including what the law says, guidance and useful examples.

This guide is intended for:

• Building and home owners, who are planning building work and carry out building work themselves.
• Trade and sector professionals, who may carry out building work or provide advice.
• Councils, building consent authorities and regional or territorial authorities, who may provide advice about what does or does not need a building consent.

Scope

This guide includes:

• Who is this guidance for
• How to use this guidance
• Some work is exempt
• Ask for advice
• Who can undertake exempt work
• Before you start
• Amendments to building consent exemptions
• Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions

1. General alterations, maintenance and removal
2. Detached, standalone buildings
3. Windows, doors, walls
4. Plumbing and drainage
5. Insulation and moisture barriers
6. Porches, verandas and pergolas
7. Platforms, decks and bridges
8. Shelters, shades and carports
9. Fencing and restrictions
10. Playground equipment
11. Pools, tanks and dams
12. Signage
13. Support structures
14. Other structure
15. Network utilities

• Links to earlier legislation
• Useful links
• Glossary