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14.5 Plinths (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 > 14.5 Plinths >
A plinth is exempt from needing a building consent if it is designed by a chartered professional engineer.

13.3 Retaining walls up to 3 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 > 13.3 Retaining walls up to 3 metres depth of ground >
This exemption covers retaining walls in rural zones which are designed or reviewed by a Chartered Professional Engineer

3.4 Internal linings and finishes in existing dwelling (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 > 3.4 Internal linings and finishes in existing dwelling >
Building consent is not needed to replace or alter a dwelling's internal linings and wall, ceiling and floor finishes.

3.2 Alteration to entrance or internal doorway to facilitate access for persons with disabilities (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 > 3.2 Alteration to entrance or internal doorway to facilitate access for persons with disabilities >
A building consent is usually not required to improve an existing entrance or internal doorway for disabled access.

8.1. Carports not exceeding 20 sqm in floor area (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 > 8.1. Carports not exceeding 20 sqm in floor area >
A building consent is not required for carports up to 20 square metres in ground floor area.

9.3 Height-restriction gantries (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 > 9.3 Height-restriction gantries >
A building consent is not required for height-restricting gantries.

2.9 Demolition of detached building (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 > 2.9 Demolition of detached building >
A building consent is not required to demolish a detached building up to 3 storeys high.

13.1 Structures supporting water pipes (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 > 13.1 Structures supporting water pipes >
Structures supporting water pipes do not need a building consent in certain instances.

4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage (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 > 4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage >
A range of plumbing work can be done without a building consent as long as it's done by an authorised person.

9.1 Fences and hoardings (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 > 9.1 Fences and hoardings >
A building consent is not required for fences or hoardings up to 2.5 metres high.
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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: