Discretionary Exemptions
The Building Act 2004 provides an avenue for the Council to use its discretion where your building work is a little outside the scope of exempt building work provisions.
Under Schedule 1 clause 2 you can apply for a discretionary exemption.
Work completed under a discretionary exemption needs to comply with all building code requirements, its important to note that:
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When considering applications we
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If your application is refused you’ll be given the reason why. Depending on the findings, you may
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No matter the outcome of our decision, payment is required to cover the time spent on reviewing your application. Charges are on a time and cost basis – see our fee schedule for details.
Responsibilities under the Building Act
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The responsibilities placed on each party by the legislation are clear, so it’s important that the right people are involved in your project. More information is available under roles and responsibilities.
We suggest you use suitably experienced professionals to ensure the success of your project.