Building consent exemptions for work carried out or supervised by an LBP

There are several projects that can be carried out without a building consent if the work is carried out or the design and construction is reviewed by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP)

There are other registered or licensed practitioners are deemed to be LBPs for the purpose of licensing. These practitioners are entitled to use any LBP related exemptions due to their registration or licence with another regulatory authority. Practitioners deemed to be licensed are as follows:

• Registered Architects are deemed to be licensed in Design
• Chartered Professional Engineers are deemed to be licensed in Design and Site
• Certifying Plumbers are deemed to be licensed in Roofing, External Plastering and Bricklaying and Blocklaying.

Exempt work that can be done with the help of a Licenced Building Practitioner

• Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 30 sqm in floor area
• Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Licensed Building Practitioner
• Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner
• Carports between 20 and 40 sqmin floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner
• Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30sqm in size – Licensed Building Practitioner

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Building work that does not require a building consent.