18. Carports
Building work in connection with a carport that:
(a) is on or attached to an existing building; and
(b) is on the ground level of the building; and
(c) does not exceed 20 square metres in floor area.
This exemption relates to roofed structures that are used for motor vehicle storage
and that are on or attached to an existing building. To be regarded as a carport, at
least one side of the structure must remain open to the outdoors at all times.
The floor area, which is taken to be the area within the posts and/or walls supporting
the roof structure, must also be no greater than 20 square metres to qualify for this
exemption.
