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8.3. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner (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 > 8.3. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner >
Carports can be built up to 40sqm if they are designed or built by a licensed building practitioner.

1.4 Removal of building element (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 > 1.4 Removal of building element >
Removing an element from a building up to 3 storeys high may not require a building consent.

9.2 Means of restricting access to small heated pools (9. Fencing and restrictions)

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 > 9. Fencing and restrictions > 9.2 Means of restricting access to small heated pools >
A spa pool cover does not require a building consent if it meets Building Code requirements for safety covers.

8.6 Ground floor awnings up to 20 sqm (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 > 8.6 Ground floor awnings up to 20 sqm >
A building consent is usually not required to attach an awning to the ground-floor or first-storey level of a building.

8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer (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 > 8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer >
Carports can be built up to 40sqm if they are designed or the design is reviewed by an engineer.

3.1 Windows and exterior doorways in existing dwellings and outbuildings (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 > 3.1 Windows and exterior doorways in existing dwellings and outbuildings >
A building consent is usually not required for work related to a window or exterior doorway in an existing dwelling.

13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground (13. Support 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 > 13. Support structures > 13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground >
A building consent is not needed for retaining walls up to 1.5 metres high that are not supporting any additional load.

Notes for single-storey detached buildings: 2.1-2.5 (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 > Notes for single-storey detached buildings: 2.1-2.5 >
Before you start on a single-storey detached building, there are several things you need to consider.

5.1 Thermal insulation (5. Insulation and moisture barriers)

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 > 5. Insulation and moisture barriers > 5.1 Thermal insulation >
A building consent is not required to insulate an existing building, except for external walls and internal firewalls.

Notes for Retaining walls: 13.2-13.3 (13. Support 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 > 13. Support structures > Notes for Retaining walls: 13.2-13.3 >
Before you start on a retaining wall, check if you need the help of a Chartered Professional Engineer.
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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: