A building consent is likely to be required for building work as defined in the Building Act 2004.
Some examples are:
- structural building, including Large Dams
- sitework associated with a building
- demolition of building work
- internal alterations in a building
- plumbing and drainage work
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems necessary for the functioning life of the building
- lifts
- alteration to any of the above
A Building Consent allows you to carry out building work in accordance with the consent and associated plans and specifications, provided all other requirements have been met.
ECan is responsible for building consents for large dams. Many of the listed structures are consented by your Territorial Authority i.e. a city or district council.
Some minor work is exempted from building consent. This work is specified in the first schedule of the Building Act 2004.
You may also require Resource Consents for the diversion, storage, and discharge of water.
If further clarification is required, contact your local BCA Co-ordinator.
For further assistance please contact Customer Service on 03 353 9007 or toll free on 0800 324 636.
You can also visit our website www.ecan.govt.nz
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