10.2 Certain public playground equipment
This exemption recognises that the building consent process would add disproportionately high compliance costs and limited value in cases where certain public playground equipment is either designed or reviewed by a chartered professional engineer.
Please note: The below exemption comes into force from 31 August 2020. You will still need a building consent if your project starts before this date.
This exemption recognises that the building consent process would add disproportionately high compliance costs and limited value in cases where certain public playground equipment is either designed or reviewed by a chartered professional engineer.
This exemption applies to playgrounds under the control of certain public or licensed organisations that already have strong incentives to operate systems to make sure public safety concerns are well managed.
Refer to the Removal of structures section if you wish to remove playground equipment.
What is exempt
- New playground equipment, designed by a chartered professional engineer, in an existing or new licensed childcare centre.
- A primary school installs new playground equipment, where the design has been reviewed by a chartered professional engineer.
What needs consent
New playground equipment at an existing childcare centre not designed or reviewed by a chartered professional engineer.
What the law says
42. Certain public playground equipment
1. Building work in connection with playground equipment if the work is for a government department, Crown entity, licensed early childhood centre, territorial or regional authority, or other similar public organisation.