Minor Plumbing and Drainage Consents

What is a Minor Plumbing and Drainage Consent?

A Minor Plumbing and Drainage Consent is for plumbing and drainage work up to the value of work not exceeding $15,000 and not associated with other construction work for which a building consent is required.  The application can be made at the appropriate Council service centre at any time.  Contact us for details. 

How do I apply?

By completing an Application for Building Consent form along with Lodgement Checklist and payment of appropriate fee.

Building consent application pack

What do I provide? 

Two copies of plans and specifications indicating the scope and layout of the proposed work. 

What does it cost?

Refer to the Regulatory Fees & Charges Schedule.

What will I receive from the Council?

• an approved plan
• approval to carry out work
• a Building Consent
• an inspection of work
• Code Compliance Certificate

Examples of minor consents

• Installation of a new sink or hand basin
• Installation of a new bath or shower
• Installation of a new toilet or bidet
• Upgrading or additions to a septic tank
• Replacing a hot water cylinder with a cylinder of a different type
• Stormwater drainage
• Sanitary drainage 
• Installation of a Backflow Prevention Device

If the work does not comply, a Notice to Fix will be issued detailing the non-compliance. Once the work has been rectified in compliance with the Building Code, a Code Compliance Certificate will be issued.