78Regulation may exempt work

78 Regulation may exempt work (1) A regulation may declare work to be exempt from the requirement for a work approval (exempt work). (2) However, the declaration may be made only for work that will not detrimentally affect the heritage significance of a heritage place or Heritage Act 2011 33 (3) Without limiting subsection (1), the declaration may be made for repair or maintenance work. Examples of repair or maintenance work 1 Painting a place in a colour that conforms to the existing colour scheme. 2 Repairs to a place using the same types of materials and construction methods as originally used. 79 Application of Part This Part applies if a heritage officer is satisfied: (a) a person is carrying out, or is about to carry out, work; and (b) the work constitutes a serious and imminent threat to the heritage significance of a heritage place or object; and (c) an order under this Part is necessary for the conservation of the place or object.