Work You Can Do Without a Building Consent??

Disclaimer - The back house was moved on site under consent/video refers to internal work that does not require consent.

In this video we look at building consent and what work can be done on a renovation without consent. We also look at the kind of work that triggers the need for building consent and discuss why you would avoid work that requires consent. If you like these kinds of videos please consider subscribing!

[quietquitter]

If I want to knock a wall out of a building I own and it isn't load bearing, I'm not telling council about it. I get why you are doing it, you need to be above board. But people doing renos shouldn't need to.

[thetechnician]

Its ashame more houses like this are not recycled instead of being demo'd.

[samt]

Refer to the New Zealand Building Act, section titled Schedule 1 building work for which a consent is not required. Clause 8, 'Windows and exterior doorways in existing dwellings and outbuildings.'

Youll see that work associated with installing a new window, or door in an existing external wall is permitted without a consent.

[joshdooley]

Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004
35. Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing (excluding water heaters)
1. Alteration to existing sanitary plumbing in a building, provided that:
(a). the total number of sanitary fixtures in the building is not increased by
the alteration; and
(b). the alteration does not modify or affect any specified system.
2. Subclause (1) does not include an alteration to a water heater.

So long as you do not alter the total number of sanitary fixtures within the building you are allowed to 'move' fixtures around the building, requires a registered plumber to complete the work. Minor alterations to drains is also allowed to match the changed work, once again to be completed by a registered drainlayer

[cdogvlog]

What about if you just wanna put an extra toilet in your laundry room?

[lynnx]

Do we need a building consent if we are replacing the cedar weatherboard exterior cladding with pine wood weatherboard? Some argue it’s “like for like” but there are other documents which say any recladding would need consent. What’s your take?

[bigbeeforever]

what if you altered a relocatable home of site?

[devonteelaena]

Is the council will do a inspection after installation insulation on exterior walls?

[sunsetlights]

Wonder do i need consent, Non load bearing internal wall without power or plumbing 3m x 2.4!

[Liv-fwvb]

Do you need consent to take down a wall seperating a seperate toilet from a bathroom? Theyre side by side, no bracing and not load bearing according to original house plans.

[nojustno]

Hey Josh, how much does it roughly cost for building consent?