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Building Consent Fees Guide

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Building Consent Fees Guide

This page indicates which Building Consent Fees are likely to apply in different situations. The lists are only indicative. Use them in your planning, and please contact a Building Control Officer for further information.

Details of fees can be found on Building Consent Fees and Charges.
Contact a Duty Building Officer.
Download Building Consents Fee Schedule BC 12

Choose Your Project

Please select the activity that matches your project. If your project is not on the list, please contact a Duty Building Officer.

All charges listed are valid until 30 June 2013 and include GST.

Building a New Dwelling

Fees That Will Apply
Deposit	$500	All applications for building consent require a deposit of $500.00.
Project Information Memorandum or PIM Territorial Authority Notification or TAN Fee	$264.00	A PIM is needed for all new constructions, additions and alterations. If a PIM isn’t applied for at the same time as the Building Consent, then a Territorial Authority Notification Fee will be charged.
Building Consent Authority Accreditation Fee	$10.00	This fee is payable per consent, for all consents.
Residential Consent Fee for New Dwellings	From $2200.00	This fee is variable, depending on the Total Floor Area (TFA) and number of levels on the proposed dwelling. Please see the full fee schedule to work out which fee will apply (Residential).
Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000
BRANZ Levy	$1/$1,000 total value of project	Building Research Association New Zealand. Read more about this levy on the BRANZ website.
Building Levy	$2.01/$1,000 total value of project	This is paid to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (previously the Department of Building and Housing) and is used to fund the Department's functions under the Building Act 2004.
Other Fees That Might Apply
Development Contribution Fee	Variable	Development and Financial Contributions may be payable in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002. If you are building on a new development, it may have been paid by the developer at the time of subdivision. Please feel free to phone the Building Consent administration team to get an up to date idea of what contributions may apply to your section.
Development Contribution Surcharge	$36.00	Surcharge will also apply for all new dwellings where an assessment has been made to see if Development Contributions apply.
PIM/TAN Rechecking Fee	$160.00	Only applies if A PIM only has been obtained prior to building consent application.

View the full fee schedule

Altering an Existing Dwelling

Fees That Will Apply
Deposit	$500	All applications for building consent require a deposit of $500.00. The balance of any charge will be invoiced along with government and other levies when the consent is ready for issue.
PIM or TAN Fee	$264.00	A PIM is needed for all new constructions, additions and alterations. If a PIM isn’t applied for at the same time as the Building Consent, then a Territorial Authority Notification Fee will be charged.
Building Consent Authority Accreditation Fee	$10.00	This fee is payable per consent, for all consents.
Building Work Consent Fee	From $611.00	This fee is variable, depending on the value of the planned work. Please see the full fee schedule to work out which fee will apply (All Other Building Work).
Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000
BRANZ Levy	$1/$1,000 value of project	Building Research Association New Zealand. Read more about this levy on the BRANZ website.
Building Levy	$2.01/$1,000 value of project	This is paid to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (previously the Department of Building and Housing) and is used to fund the Department's functions under the Building Act 2004.
Other Fees That Might Apply
PIM/TAN Rechecking Fee	$160.00	Only applies if A PIM only has been obtained prior to building consent application.

View the full fee schedule

Building a New Garage, Shed, or Outbuilding

Fees That Will Apply
Deposit	$500	All applications for building consent require a deposit of $500.00. The balance of any charge will be invoiced along with government and other levies when the consent is ready for issue.
PIM or TAN Fee	$264.00	A PIM is needed for all new constructions, additions and alterations.If a PIM isn’t applied for at the same time as the Building Consent, then a Territorial Authority Notification Fee will be charged.
Building Consent Authority Accreditation Fee	$10.00	This fee is payable per consent, for all consents.
Proprietary Kitset Consent Fee	$926.00	This fee covers you for up to two inspections, and is only applicable for proprietary kitset shed/garages. If more than two inspections are required, then the applicable fee based on the value of work will apply.
Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000
BRANZ Levy	$1/$1,000 value of project	Building Research Association New Zealand. Read more about this levy on the BRANZ website.
Building Levy	$2.01/$1,000 value of project	This is paid to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (previously the Department of Building and Housing) and is used to fund the Department's functions under the Building Act 2004.

View the full fee schedule

Altering a Garage, Shed, or Outbuilding

Fees That Will Apply
Deposit	$500	All applications for building consent require a deposit of $500.00. The balance of any charge will be invoiced along with government and other levies when the consent is ready for issue.
PIM OR TAN Fee	$264.00	A PIM is needed for all new constructions, additions and alterations.If a PIM isn’t applied for at the same time as the Building Consent, then a Territorial Authority Notification Fee will be charged.
Building Consent Authority Accreditation Fee	$10.00	This fee is payable per consent, for all consents.
Building Work Consent Fee	From $611.00	This fee is variable, depending on the value of the planned work. Please see the full fee schedule to work out which fee will apply (All Other Building Work).
Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000
BRANZ Levy	$1/$1,000 value of project	Building Research Association New Zealand. Read more about this levy on the BRANZ website.
Building Levy	$2.01/$1,000 value of project	This is paid to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (previously the Department of Building and Housing) and is used to fund the Department's functions under the Building Act 2004.

View the full fee schedule

Building a Swimming Pool

Fees That Will Apply
Deposit	$500	All applications for building consent require a deposit of $500.00. The balance of any charge will be invoiced along with government and other levies when the consent is ready for issue.
Swimming Pool Building Consent	$295.00	This fee covers two inspections and the registration of the swimming pool only. It does not include any structures which may be included in the pool compound – such as pump shed etc. These will be charged the applicable building consent fee based on the value of the works.
PIM or TAN Fee	$264.00	A PIM is needed for all new constructions, additions and alterations. If a PIMisn’t applied for at the same time as the Building Consent, then a Territorial Authority Notification Fee will be charged.
Building Consent Authority Accreditation Fee	$10.00	This fee is payable per consent, for all consents.
Other Fees That Might Apply
Fencing Exemption Fee Deposit	$233 deposit (plus any additional costs associated with staff time, Council hearings and inspections).	This fee is only applicable if you wish to not build a fence around the swimming pool.
PIM/TAN Rechecking Fee	$160.00	Only applies if A PIM only has been obtained prior to building consent application.
Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000
BRANZ Levy	$1/$1,000 value of project	Building Research Association New Zealand. Read more about this levy on the BRANZ website.
Building Levy	$2.01/$1,000 value of project	This is paid to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (previously the Department of Building and Housing) and is used to fund the Department's functions under the Building Act 2004.

View the full fee schedule

Wastewater Alterations

Fees That Will Apply
Deposit	$500	All applications for building consent require a deposit of $500.00. The balance of any charge will be invoiced along with government and other levies when the consent is ready for issue.
Onsite Wastewater Only Building Consent	$926.00	This fee is a basic fee for on-site wastewater only consents, and allows for two site visits. Additional inspections required will incur a charge.
PIM or TAN Fee	$264.00	A PIM is needed for all new constructions, additions and alterations.If a PIM isn’t applied for at the same time as the Building Consent, then a Territorial Authority Checking Fee will be charged.
Building Consent Authority Accreditation Fee	$10.00	This fee is payable per consent, for all consents.
Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000
BRANZ Levy	$1/$1,000 value of project	Building Research Association New Zealand. Read more about this levy on the BRANZ website.
Building Levy	$2.01/$1,000 value of project	This is paid to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (previously the Department of Building and Housing) and is used to fund the Department's functions under the Building Act 2004.

View the full fee schedule

Minor Work (less than $2500)

Minor work includes common projects such as putting in a log fire, or installing solar panels or a wetback connection.

Fees That Will Apply
Minor Consents Fee	$233.00	This fee covers you for one inspection. If more inspections are required, there will be an additional fee per inspection.

View the full fee schedule

Commercial Work

All commercial work should be referred through a Building Consents Officer for a quote on the fees.

View the full fee schedule

Building Consent Forms and Fees

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Building & Resource Consent Fees

Building Consent Frequently Asked Questions

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Building Consent Frequently Asked Questions

This page lists answers to frequently asked questions.

Can a Building Consent Be Issued Prior to a Resource Consent?

A building consent may be issued prior to the approval of a resource consent, however this will usually be subject to a certificate attached, restricting the commencement of the work until the resource consent has been granted.

At What Size Does a Proposed Building Require a Building Consent?

A 'building' is defined in Section 7, 8 and 9 of the Building Act 2004 . In particular note the definition of Building and Building Work, and Schedule 1 of the Building Act (which specifies what work is exempt from a building consent).

Building Act 2004

It is not just the size of the building that determines the requirement for building consent. A Building Consent Officer can help explain this to you.

You can build a small accessory building (shed, pergola, gazebo, glasshouse, sleepout) without a building consent if the building:

is under 10m²in area; and
contains no sanitary facilities; and
is single storied; and
is at least its own height away from the property boundary and from any residential building on the property or any neighbouring property; and
is not a spa or swimming pool enclosure or fence.

Even if a building consent is not required, the construction still needs to comply with the NZ Building Code. This includes spouting and storm water control.

You will need a building consent if it does not meet the above requirements.

Do I Need a Building Consent to Do Electrical Work in My House?

No you do not require a building consent. Council has no jurisdiction over electrical work.

Do I Need a Building Consent to Re-pile My House?

In accordance with the Building Act 2004, a building consent is not required for part re-piling unless there are changes to the structure or structural integrity, Full re-piling does require building consent as structural integrity will be affected,i.e. under pinning, foundation design change, or change of pile layout. In such circumstances a building consent is required.

Owners are recommended to obtain a building consent in all cases for the purpose of recording the work.

Do I Need a Building Consent if I Want to Plaster Over the Brick Veneer of My House?

Plaster rendering over brick veneer work does not require a building consent. The plaster must not cover the weep holes inset in the bottom brick row.

Do I Need a Building Consent if I'm Carrying Out Re-cladding on My House or Building?

If you are repairing the cladding and replacing with the same materials then no building consent is required, unless the existing cladding has not met the durability requirements of the Building Code which is 15 years.

If you are changing the cladding material e.g. from weatherboards to stucco or some other material, then you will require a building consent.

Do I Need a Building Consent to Build a Deck on My Property?

A building consent is required for a deck where it is more than 1m above the ground. The deck must be constructed in accordance with the Building Code and details such as the structure, balustrade and planning requirements will be checked.

If you are planning the use of shade cloth as a balustrade, you will need to talk to a Building Consent Officer as this is an alternative solution to the Building Code and there are various requirements which must be checked.

What Are the Building Requirements for Double Glazing?

The energy efficiency building requirements of the 3rd Edition of Clause H1 of the New Zealand Building Code were introduced on 31 October 2007, making double glazing necessary in most new houses to meet the new glazing R-valve of 0.26.

It still may be possible to use single glazing by using a heat loss calculation (Calculation Method - NZS4218:2004) that allows the insulation in one part of a house to be traded against the insulation in another part of the house. You should discuss this with your designer as they will be required to provide calculations demonstrating compliance with NZS4218:2004 with any building consent application.

Note, the new requirements of the 3rd Edition of Clause H1 only apply to building consent applications, applied for on or after 31 October 2007.

My Building Consent Says I Have to Install Smoke Detectors. What Specifically Do I Need and Where Can I Get Them?

Under Sections 112 and 115 of the Building Act 2004, smoke detectors with a 'Hush' facility are required in all dwellings or residential units that require a building consent to be issued. This includes new buildings, altered buildings, or buildings changed to a residential use. Free standing non habitable buildings (i.e. garages or sheds) and site drainage do not invoke the requirement.

Most single level houses will require a minimum of one smoke detector, however it is important to think of the whole escape route. If the hallway adjoining the bedrooms lead (via a door) through another space to the exit door, that space will require a detector as well. Two storey houses will require detectors at both levels, regardless of which level the sleeping activity is on.

All applications for consents will require complete floor layouts with room names, doorways and the smoke detectors clearly marked.

Standard smoke detectors which are already installed can remain but 'Hush' models must also be installed. A ‘Hush’ or ‘double button’ smoke alarm differs from older models in that they have an additional button which allows the alarm to be quietened for a period of time while the cause of an accidental triggering of the alarm is fixed (e.g. burnt toast). These detectors are available at most hardware stores.

Do I Need a Building Consent for My Swimming Pool?

The Building Act requires that all pools intended to hold more than 400mm of water are to be installed under a building Consent.

This applies not only to the installation of the pool, but also to the construction of any pool fence.

Building Inspections

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Building Inspections - What You Need to Know

Once your Building Consent is issued by Council, a list of required inspections will be included in your building consent documentation. You need to book these inspections as each stage of work is completed. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required, booking no later than 3.00pm the previous working day. Inspections will then be allocated on an “as available” basis.

Inspections are a means of being satisfied with compliance with the Building Consent conditions and the Building Code. They are not intended to replace advice from your designer or trades people.

Information You Need When Booking an Inspection

When you make your booking, you will need to supply the following information:

The name and contact phone number of the person who will be on-site at the time of the inspection
Your building consent number
The site location / address
The type of inspection required
Date of inspection and morning or afternoon.

All building consent documents and any approved amendments must be on-site at the time of inspection.

Booking and Availability of Inspections

The Tasman District area is divided up to manage inspections. Area contact details and times for booking inspections are shown below:

phone 03 543 8552 for Richmond - Inspections are available Monday to Friday 8.00am- 4.30pm
phone 0800 543 852 for Motueka - Inspections are available Monday to Friday 8.00am- 4.30pm
phone 0800 543 852 for Golden Bay - Inspections are available Monday to Friday 10.15- 4.30pm
phone 0800 543 852 for Murchison Lakes - Inspections are available Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am- 3.30pm.

Inspection Types

Siting/foundation block wall
Foundation/Piles
Concrete slab
Timber sub floor
Truss/roof/pre wrap
Pre line brace/insulation/plumbing
Post wrap/cavity
Pre-butynol/deck membrane
Brick veneer mid wall height
Masonry block construction infill/cleanouts
Masonry block construction bond beam
Retaining wall drainage
Wet area membrane
Drainage sewer/storm water
On-site effluent
Stucco/texture pre coat
Stucco control joints
Weather tightness
Solar heating
Metal exterior cladding
Swimming pools fence
Exterior drained land service
Heating unit installation –inbuilt cavity
Fire inbuilt fire final
Fire free standing fire final
Interior /exterior final Inspection CCC

Building Warrant of Fitness and Compliance Schedule

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Building Warrant of Fitness and Compliance Schedule

This page outlines when a Building Warrant of Fitness and the supporting Compliance Schedule are required and how to apply. There are also some Council answers to frequently asked questions about the Building Warrant of Fitness.

A Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) is a building owner's declaration that the specified systems have been maintained in accordance with a Compliance Schedule. A copy of the Building Warrant of Fitness must be provided annually to the Council and publicly displayed at the building it pertains to.

A Compliance Schedule is a document that is required by the Building Act 2004 and prepared by the Council. It details the inspection, maintenance and reporting of a specified system such as sprinkler systems, emergency lighting and fire alarms (view the full list below) to ensure that the building owners take responsibility to guarantee the safety of building occupants and buildings.

Forms

When you Need a Building Warrant of Fitness

You are required to have a Building Warrant of Fitenss (BWOF) if your building contains any of the following specified systems:

automatic systems for fire suppression (for example sprinkler system)
automatic or manual emergency warning systems for fire or other dangers (other than a warning system for fire that is entirely within a household unit and serves only that unit)
electromagnetic or automatic doors or windows (for example ones that close on fire alarm activation)
emergency lighting systems
escape routes pressurisation systems
riser main for fire service use
any automatic back flow preventers connected to a potable water supply
lifts, escalators, travelators or other systems for moving people or goods within buildings
mechanical ventilation or air conditioning systems
building maintenance units providing access to exterior and interior walls of buildings
laboratory fume cupboards
audio loops or other assistive listening systems
smoke control systems
means of escape from fire
emergency power systems for, or signs relating to, a system or feature specified in any of clauses above
Cable Car (including to a private dwelling).

NB: for new buildings or cable cars, the Compliance Schedule process is automatically initiated and a Code Compliance Certificate will be issued along with a Compliance Schedule statement (the Compliance Schedule statement is valid for one year from the issue of the Compliance Schedule).

Department of Building and Housing - BWOF FAQ

Certificate of Acceptance

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Certificate of Acceptance

This page outlines how to apply for a Certificate of Acceptance. This is a new tool in the Building Act 2004. It can be used in situations where work has been done without a building consent, or where a building consent authority cannot issue a Code Compliance Certificate.

A Certificate of Acceptance has some similarities to a Code Compliance Certificate in that it will provide some verification for a building owner / future building owner that part or all of certain work carried out complies with the Building Code.

A Certificate of Acceptance is based on the Building Code at the time application is made, rather than what was in place at the time a consent was granted, should have been applied for, or when the work was actually carried out.

Applying for a Certificate of Acceptance

A Certificate of Acceptance application form will be required to be filled out, this will require two copies of plans and specifications for this building project to be included. You will need to provide plans and the following information that show;

site location
layout
elevations
pile/foundation details
all drainage details
cross-section details
flashing details for windows, doors, wall
roof junction details
specifications for materials used
insulation types
cladding details
Copy of Certificate of title as evidence of ownership, no more than 3 months old.

A report from a suitably qualified, registered and experienced building surveyor will be required to accompany the application. This report will need to verify standard of construction for building, plumbing and drainage work.

Please phone the Tasman District Council on 03 543 8400 to make an appointment to discuss your application with a Duty Building Consent Officer.

Certificate of Public Use

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Certificate for Public Use

This page explains how to apply to Tasman District Council for a Certificate for Public Use.

This Certificate is required to verify that it is safe for members of the public to enter all or part of a public building that is being affected by building work.

It is an offence to permit people to use parts of premises intended for public use that are affected by building work, unless the Council confirms it is safe to do so. The requirement is a tool of the Building Act 2004, Section 363, relating to owner, occupiers and people who control premises intended for public use. Section 363 applies in the following situation:

A building consent has been issued to undertake the building work, but a Code Compliance Certificate has not yet been issued.

The Council can take into account any safety precautions that have been put in place and will issue a Certificate for Public Use where it is satisfied it is safe for members of the public to use the premises.

Once all the building work is complete a Code of Compliance Certificate must be obtained.

The Certificate for Public Use is processed upon receipt of the Application Form with the fee.

Once complete, an inspection needs to be arranged between the applicant and a Council Building Inspector.

Application for Certificate for Public Use

Your application will need to be accompanied by the correct form and fee. Please also include plans showing hoardings etc, as this will help the building inspectors ascertain if public safety can be preserved.

Code Compliance Certificate

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How to Apply for a Code of Compliance Certificate

This page tells you how to apply for a Code of Compliance Certificate.

When is a Code of Compliance Certificate Required?

Code of Compliance Certificates are required:

when the building work in your building consent is completed;
when all fees are paid.

If a Code Compliance Certificate is not issued, you may face difficulties when trying to buy or sell a property.

How to Apply

To apply for your Code of Compliance Certificate:

ensure all documentation is complete;
forward your completed Application for Code Compliance Certificate to Council - make sure that daytime contact details are correct;
you will be contacted to arrange an inspection time.

If the inspector finds that your project complies with the building consent and any outstanding fees are paid, a Code of Compliance Certificate will be issued. This effectively completes the building consent process.

If the Building Does Not Comply

If the building does not comply with the building consent documents or building code, a site instruction or notice to fix may be issued.

Until identified requirements are met a Code of Compliance Certificate cannot be issued.

One inspection for your Code of Compliance Certificate is covered by your initial Building Consent fees. Any additional inspections required will be on-charged.

Earthquake Prone, Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy

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Earthquake Prone, Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy

This page links you to Council's Earthquake Prone, Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy - adopted by Tasman District Council in accordance with the requirements of the Building Act 2004.

Earthquake Prone, Dangerous and Insanitary Building Policy 2006 - 2011

About the Policy

Section 131 of the Building Act 2004 requires territorial authorities to adopt a policy on earthquake-prone, dangerous and insanitary buildings by 31 May 2006. This reflects the government’s broader concern with the life safety of the public in buildings and, more particularly, the need to address life safety in the event of an earthquake.

It is a requirement that the policy be developed in consultation with Council ratepayers and stakeholders in accordance with section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002.

The policy will be reviewed every five years.

Project Information Memorandum (PIM)

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Project Information Memorandum

This page explains when a Project Information Memorandum (PIM) might be required for a specific project and how to apply.

A PIM is a report relating to a specific project on a property. It discloses information that may affect approval for a proposed building project, such as:

erosion
falling debris
subsidence
slippage
flooding
presence of hazardous material
whether a Resource Consent is required
whether other laws affect the site; e.g. heritage building / sites
details of surface water and wastewater
whether a Development Contribution fee is required
whether the proposed use of the building will require an evacuation scheme approved by the New Zealand Fire Service.

The PIM provides either:

Confirmation that building work may be done, subject to the requirements of the Building Consent and provided that all other necessary authorisations have been obtained; or
Notification that building work may not be done because necessary authorisation has been refused, even though a Building Consent may have been issued.

Forms for Making an Application for a PIM

When a Building Consent is Not Required

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When a Building Consent is Not Required

Schedule 1 of the Building Act lists work that does not need a building consent.

Changes to Schedule 1 took effect on December 2010. These changes remove the requirement for building consents for low risk and minor works.

Work that is exempt under this initiative will still be required to meet Building Code requirements to ensure it is safe and fit for purpose.

Even though work may be exempt from requiring building consent approval, work must still comply with District Plan controls and resource consent approval should be obtained where necessary.

Exempt work (with examples) is listed under the Department of Building and Housing’s Publication

Department of Building and Housing: Building Work That Does Not Require Building Consent

Restricted Building Work

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Restricted Building Work

This page gives brief details of what Restricted Building Work is and how it may affect you. It is sourced from the Department of Building and Housing website.

What is Restricted Building Work?

Restricted Building Work is any work critical to the structure of a building or its weathertightness.
The regulations apply to houses and small to medium apartments that are less than 10m in height (ground to highest roof excluding chimneys etc) and with no commercial parts (i.e. mixed use buildings).
Most work which needs Building Consent will be Restricted Building Work, although there are some exceptions.
More information on the Department of Building and Housing Build It Right website.

How Do I Know if My Building Work or Renovation is Restricted Building Work?

If the work to your home does not include work to the primary structure or its weathertightness, then it is likely to not be Restricted Building Work. To find out if the work you are planning is Restricted Building Work:

If you are planning restricted building work:

Use Licensed Building Practitioners to design and build your home
All Licensed Building Practitioners doing Restricted Building Work on your home must to give you a Memorandum (Record of Building Work) when their part of the work is done. It documents the work they did.

Licensed Building Practitioners

Restricted Building Work must be done by a Licensed Building Practitioner. It is important that the Restricted Building Work on your home is done by a Licensed Building Practitioner who is licensed to do that type of Restricted Building Work. For example if it is Restricted Building Work to the roof, then the tradesperson has to be licensed in roofing.

Licensed Building Practitioners

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Licensed Building Practitioners

This page briefly explains what Licensed Building Practitioners are and what they do. It is sourced from the Department of Building and Housing website.

What is a Licensed Building Practitioner?

Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) are tradespeople and professionals who are able to design, carry out and supervise Restricted Building Work.

Licensed Building Practitioners have to show certain skills, give proof of practical experience and comply with the building code to get their licence. They also have to gain enough maintenance points every two years to keep it.

Other Registered Professionals

Registered Architects and Chartered Professional Engineers are automatically treated as design Licensed Building Practitioners.

Registered Plumbers and Registered Gasfitters are automatically treated as Licensed Building Practitioners in the roofing, external plastering, and bricklaying and blocklaying licensing classes. This is in recognition they carry out this type of work in the ordinary course of their business, and they must only carry out work that falls within their own competence levels.

Registered architects, chartered professional engineers and registered plumbers and registered gasfitters have their own registration systems. They won’t be listed on the LBP register.

Architects (New Zealand Registered Architects Board)
Engineers (IPENZ Engineers New Zealand)
Plumbers and gasfitters (Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board)

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Building Consent Fees Guide

Building Consent Fees Guide

Choose Your Project

Building a New Dwelling

Fees That Will Apply

Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000

Other Fees That Might Apply

Altering an Existing Dwelling

Fees That Will Apply

Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000

Other Fees That Might Apply

Building a New Garage, Shed, or Outbuilding

Fees That Will Apply

Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000

Altering a Garage, Shed, or Outbuilding

Fees That Will Apply

Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000

Building a Swimming Pool

Fees That Will Apply

Other Fees That Might Apply

Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000

Wastewater Alterations

Fees That Will Apply

Fees That Will Apply if the Work is Over $20,000

Minor Work (less than $2500)

Fees That Will Apply

Commercial Work

Building Consent Forms and Fees

Building & Resource Consent Fees

Building Consent Frequently Asked Questions

Building Consent Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Building Consent Be Issued Prior to a Resource Consent?

At What Size Does a Proposed Building Require a Building Consent?

Do I Need a Building Consent to Do Electrical Work in My House?

Do I Need a Building Consent to Re-pile My House?

Do I Need a Building Consent if I Want to Plaster Over the Brick Veneer of My House?

Do I Need a Building Consent if I'm Carrying Out Re-cladding on My House or Building?

Do I Need a Building Consent to Build a Deck on My Property?

What Are the Building Requirements for Double Glazing?

My Building Consent Says I Have to Install Smoke Detectors. What Specifically Do I Need and Where Can I Get Them?

Do I Need a Building Consent for My Swimming Pool?

Building Inspections

Building Inspections - What You Need to Know

Information You Need When Booking an Inspection

Booking and Availability of Inspections

Inspection Types

Building Warrant of Fitness and Compliance Schedule

Building Warrant of Fitness and Compliance Schedule

Forms

When you Need a Building Warrant of Fitness

Related Links

Certificate of Acceptance

Certificate of Acceptance

Applying for a Certificate of Acceptance

Related Links

Certificate of Public Use

Certificate for Public Use

Application for Certificate for Public Use

Related Links

Code Compliance Certificate

How to Apply for a Code of Compliance Certificate

When is a Code of Compliance Certificate Required?

How to Apply

If the Building Does Not Comply

Related Links

Earthquake Prone, Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy

Earthquake Prone, Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy

About the Policy

Project Information Memorandum (PIM)

Project Information Memorandum

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