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When do I need a Building Consent?
A building consent is required for building work as defined in the Building Act 2004 (link shown below).
Some examples are:
structural building (including new buildings) e.g. fire reinstatement
internal structural alterations to walls in a building
new plumbing work or drainage work (some alteration work is exempt
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems necessary for the functioning life of the building
lifts
siteworks associated with the building
demolition e.g. fire-damaged building
relocation of secondhand buildings - A permit is required from Transit NZ for removal on a legal road
removing an inground swimming pool
installing a swimming pool and spa pool including paddling pools (permanent or temporary) with depth capable of 400mm
alteration to any of the above
Marquees over 50 square metres (for the public) or 100 square metres (private)or staying up for more than 1 month
Any decks or grandstands over 1 metre from the ground (both permanent and temporary)
Replacing a roof with a different material than is on there now or if you are replacing any of the structural members of the roof.
If you are locating your hot water cylinder in another position or the pressure of the cylinder is changing from high to low pressure or vice versa
Shade Sail over 15 square metres - For the purposes of the Proposed City Plan rules, shade cloths are generally treated in the same way that a building is in terms of site coverage and building setbacks and recession planes. However, in some cases where shade cloths will not be attached to a dwelling in a living zone (and are accessory buildings) there may be reduced internal boundary setbacks. You are advised to contact the duty planner for further advice.
Solar panels, with or without attached hot water cylinders
Install a container on your property as a permanent or temporary fixture
All solid and liquid space heaters, or heating systems using reticulated water.
A Building Consent allows you to carry out building work in accordance with the consent and associated plans and specifications, provided all other requirements have been met.
Some work is exempted from building consent, such as garden sheds in specific circumstances. This work is specified in the first schedule of the Building Act 2004.
Links to websites that provide information on legislation are shown below.
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Other Information
It may be that proposed work does not require a Building Consent but a Resource Consent may be required. Please talk to a Planner before going ahead with any work. Phone the Customer Service Centre and a representative will refer you to the Planner on duty.
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