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15.1 Certain structures owned or controlled by network utility operators or similar (15. Network utilities)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 15. Network utilities > 15.1 Certain structures owned or controlled by network utility operators or similar >
A building consent is usually not required for motorway signs, stopbanks and culverts run by network utility operators.

6.4 Closing in existing veranda or patio (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > 6.4 Closing in existing veranda or patio >
A building consent is not required to close in an existing veranda or patio if it is under 5 square metres.

2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres >
A building consent is usually not required for small buildings such as garden sheds, cabins and sleepouts.

14.3 Permanent outdoor fireplaces and ovens (14. Other structures)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 14. Other structures > 14.3 Permanent outdoor fireplaces and ovens >
This exemption allows for permanent outdoor fireplaces and ovens up to a certain size without a building consent.

3.3 Internal walls and doorways in existing building (3. Windows, doors and walls)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 3. Windows, doors and walls > 3.3 Internal walls and doorways in existing building >
A building consent is usually not required to construct, alter or remove an internal wall or doorway.

Step 1: Applicants check what is required for the proposed alteration

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Altering an existing building > Demonstrating and assessing compliance for buildings undergoing alterations > Step 1: Applicants check what is required for the proposed alteration >
This process helps building consent applicants check what their proposed alteration requires.

10.2 Certain public playground equipment (10. Playground equipment)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 10. Playground equipment > 10.2 Certain public playground equipment >
Public playgrounds can be built by certain public or licenced organisations if designed by an engineer.

Notes for carports: 8.1-8.3 (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > Notes for carports: 8.1-8.3 >
Before you start on a carport, there are several things you need to consider.

Notes for porches and verandas (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > Notes for porches and verandas >
Before you start on porch or veranda, there are several things you need to consider.

1.1 General repair, maintenance, and replacement (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.1 General repair, maintenance, and replacement >
A building consent is not required for a range of general building repairs, maintenance, and replacement of parts.
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: