From 31 August 2020, new building consent exemptions have been added to the Building Act in New Zealand. This means that property owners are no longer required to get building consents for new or expanded types of low-risk building work, like sleep-outs, sheds, carports and garages.

This is great news for Kiwis who would like to undertake some DIY work, or upgrade their property with building work as it will save them time and money whilst the Councils can focus on higher-risk building work. Essentially these changes have enabled people to perform building work on a larger scale without the need for building consents.

What are the New NZ Building Consent Exemptions and What do they Mean?

The Building Act outlines the following new consent exemptions in summary as follows (please check the Building Act for exact rules and limitations):

  • Single-storey detached buildings (including sleepouts, sheds, greenhouses and other similar structures), with a maximum floor area of 30 square metres
  • Carports up to 40 square metres
  • Ground-floor awnings up to 30 square metres
  • Ground-floor verandas and porches up to 30 square metres
  • Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones up to 110 square metres

What about Windows and Doors?

With these recent changes to the Building Act, many New Zealanders are thinking about adding value to their property by making additions such as sleepouts, sheds or porches. With this comes consideration of what types of windows and doors will best suit your space and budget. We have a large selection of bi-fold, casement and sliding windows as well as bi-fold doors, entrance doors, french and sliding doors.

With double glazing being the new standard in construction, we will ensure your new space stays warm and dry all year round. We can also help with other glazier services such as frameless glass for porches and sleepouts. Our team is qualified to supply and install your windows and doors as members of the Glass & Window Associations, NZ Safety Standards and the Joinery Association of New Zealand.

We have been supporting Canterbury with glazing, windows and doors for over 18 years and we pride ourselves on delivering great service, quality and innovation. We work with you to meet your budget and timeline and we guarantee our work. Call us on 03 363 5880 for a free, no-obligation quote.

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