Building work that does not require a building consent

1 Building work that does not require a Building consentBuilding Act 2004 GuidanceFOURTH EDITION 2014 AMENDED JULY 2019 BRM 4888iiGUIDANCE: Building WORK THAT DOES NOT require A Building CONSENTMINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENTMore 24 22 43 Information, examples and answers to your questions about the topics covered here can be found on our website or by calling us free on 0800 24 22 of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) H kina Whakatutuki - Lifting to make successfulMBIE develops and delivers policy, services, advice and regulation to support economic growth and the prosperity and wellbeing of New combines the former Ministries of Economic Development, Science + Innovation, and the Departments of Labour, and Building and document is issued as guidance under section 175 of the Building Act 2004.

2 While the Ministry has taken care in preparing the document it should not be relied upon as establishing compliance with all relevant clauses of the Building Act or Building Code in all cases that may arise. The Document may be updated from time to time and the latest version is available from the Ministry s website at Fourth edition 2014 ISBN 978-0-478-41705-0 (Online) Published March 2014 Amended July 2019 Crown CopyrightThe material contained in this report is subject to Crown copyright protection unless otherwise indicated. The Crown copyright protected material may be reproduced free of charge in any format or media without requiring specific permission.

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4 We will monitor the information it contains and make changes as required. You can subscribe to receive any updates to this document through Building Controls Updates (you will receive updates to other reference documents and guidance as well) at this address: has changedDateActioned by1 Building work that does not require a Building consentMarch 2014 MBIE2 Clause 18 CarportsJune 2016 MBIE3 Clause 21A Means of restricting access to small heated pools inserted; rewording to clauses 21 and 23; Clause 20 Retaining walls figures A, B and C removed and replaced with photos; four definitions added to 2017 MBIE4 Clause 13A Ground moisture barriers insertedJuly 2019 MBIEivGUIDANCE: Building WORK THAT DOES NOT require A Building CONSENTMINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENTC ontentsIntroduction 1 Purpose.

5 1 How to use this guide ..2 Context for exempt work 3 Ask for advice ..4 Exempt Building work: what the law says 5 When Building consent is not required (section 41) ..5 Conditions and limits on exempt work under Schedule 1 (section 42A) ..7 Who can carry out exempt work ..8 General conditions on exempt work ..8 Schedule 1 exempt work 11 Part 1: Exempted Building work 14 General ..151. General repair, maintenance, and replacement ..152. Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions ..193. Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres in floor area ..224.

6 Unoccupied detached buildings ..255. Tents, marquees, and similar lightweight structures ..276. Pergolas ..297. Repair or replacement of outbuilding ..31 Existing buildings: additions and alterations ..33 GUIDANCE: Building WORK THAT DOES NOT require A Building CONSENTvMINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT8. Windows and exterior doorways in existing dwellings and outbuildings ..339. Alteration to existing entrance or internal doorway to facilitate access for persons with disabilities ..3610. Interior alterations to existing non-residential Internal walls and doorways in existing Building .

7 4012. Internal linings and finishes in existing dwelling ..4213. Thermal insulation ..4413A. Ground moisture barriers ..4514. Penetrations ..4715. Closing in existing veranda or patio ..5016. Awnings ..5117. Porches and verandas ..5218. Carports ..5419. Shade sails ..56 Other structures ..5820. Retaining walls ..5821. Fences and hoardings ..6121A. Means of restricting access to small heated pools ..6422. Dams (excluding large dams) ..6623. Tanks and pools ..6824. Decks, platforms, bridges, boardwalks, etc ..7025. Signs ..7226. Height-restriction gantries ..7427. Temporary storage stacks.

8 7528. Private household playground equipment ..76 Network utility operators or other similar organisations ..7729. Certain structures owned or controlled by network utility operators or other similar organisations ..77 Demolition ..7930. Demolition of detached Building ..7931. Removal of Building element ..81viGUIDANCE: Building WORK THAT DOES NOT require A Building CONSENTMINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENTPart 2: Sanitary plumbing and drainlaying carried out by person authorised under Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006 83 Plumbing and drainage ..8432. Repair, maintenance, and replacement.

9 8433. Drainage access points ..8634. Minor alteration to drains ..8735. Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters) ..89 Water heaters ..9236. Repair and maintenance of existing water heater ..9237. Replacement of open-vented water storage heater connected to supplementary heat exchanger ..9338. Replacement or repositioning of water heater that is connected to, or incorporates, controlled heat 3: Building work for which design is carried out or reviewed by chartered professional engineer 9839.

10 Signs ..9940. Plinths ..10041. Retaining walls ..10142. Certain public playground equipment ..10343. Removal of sign, plinth, retaining wall, or public playground equipment ..104 GUIDANCE: Building WORK THAT DOES NOT require A Building CONSENTviiMINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENTF urther information 105 Links to earlier legislation ..105 Useful links ..106 Glossary 1071 GUIDANCE: Building WORK THAT DOES NOT require A Building CONSENTINTRODUCTIONMINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENTI ntroductionPurpose This is a guide to Building work which does not require a Building consent under the Building Act 2004 (the Building Act).