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Safe and Skilled Episode 2: Granny Flat exemptions: six things to know
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Safe and Skilled is an AI podcast series for practising plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers. Each episode explains key regulatory topics and what they mean in practice.
In this episode, Steve explains the new building consent exemption for certain granny flats and what it means for plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers. He covers what the exemption allows, what has changed, what has not, where responsibility now sits, and the common risks practitioners should be aware of when working on consent-exempt projects.
Listen to the episode on Spotify or search for Safe and Skilled in your podcast app.
More information:
- Ready, steady, go for Granny Flats | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
- Granny flats exemption: Guidance and resources | Building Performance.
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