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7.1 Decks, platforms, bridges, boardwalks, etc (7. Platforms, decks and bridges)

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 > 7. Platforms, decks and bridges > 7.1 Decks, platforms, bridges, boardwalks, etc >
A building consent is not required for decks, platforms and bridges where you can't fall more than 1.5 metres.

1.5 Removal of structures (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 > 1.5 Removal of structures >
This exemption allows for the removal of building work where the design was carried out by an engineer.

4.3 Repair and maintenance of existing water heater (4. Plumbing and drainage)

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 > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.3 Repair and maintenance of existing water heater >
An authorised person can maintain water heaters associated with buildings without needing a building consent.

4.7 Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters) (4. Plumbing and drainage)

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 > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.7 Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters) >
An authorised person can carry out alterations to sanitary plumbing in certain circumstances.

4.5 Replacement or repositioning of water heater connected to controlled heat source (4. Plumbing and drainage)

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 > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.5 Replacement or repositioning of water heater connected to controlled heat source >
An authorised person can replace or reposition an existing water heater in certain circumstances.

4.6 Minor alteration to drains (4. Plumbing and drainage)

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 > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.6 Minor alteration to drains >
An authorised person can alter an existing private drain without a building consent in a dwelling.

4.2 Drainage access points (4. Plumbing and drainage)

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 > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.2 Drainage access points >
An authorised person can work on a drain via a purpose-made access point without a building consent.

8.7. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size - 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 > 8.7. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size - Chartered Professional Engineer >
An awning can be built up to 30sqm in certain instances If the designed or the design is supervised by an engineer.

8.8. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size – 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 > 8.8. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size – Licensed Building Practitioner >
An awning can be built up to 30sqm in certain circumstances if designed or the design is supervised by a LBP.

6.3. Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner (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 > 6.3. Porches and verandas between 20 and 30sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner >
Porches and verandas can be built up to 30sqm if you engage a Licensed Building Practitioner.
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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: