Building consent exemptions for work designed and reviewed by an engineer
Under Schedule 1 of the Building Act there are several projects that can be carried out without needing a building consent exemption if they are designed or have the design reviewed by a chartered professional engineer, who is registered under the Chartered Professional Engineers of New Zealand Act 2002.
There are building projects that can be carried out without needing a building consent if they are designed or have the design reviewed by a chartered professional engineer, who is registered under the Chartered Professional Engineers of New Zealand Act 2002.
From 31 August 2020, the government is allowing more building work to be carried out by Chartered Professional Engineers which is good news for these professionals. These exemptions are included below.
Exempt work that can be done with the help of a Chartered Professional Engineer
- Removal of structures
- Single-storey detached buildings up to 30sqm in floor area with prefab or kitset components
- Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Chartered Professional Engineer
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Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer
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Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer
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Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30sqm in size - Chartered Professional Engineer
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Ground-mounted solar panel between 20 and 40 sqm in size (outside rural zones)