HOW TO COMPLY

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A building must be more than its height away from all boundaries and the associated residential dwelling.

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It can’t be higher than one-storey (3.5m) from the floor to the top of the roof – the floor can be up to 1m above the supporting ground.

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The design must meet the lightweight material technical requirements of the Building Code (see page 27).

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If you’re building a sleepout, it:

- must be close to a dwelling that has potable water and sanitation;

- can’t have cooking facilities because of the risk of fire;

- must have smoke alarms.

If you want to include a loft higher than 900mm off the floor, you’ll need a building consent.