Major changes to building laws proposed
02 May 2019
The Government’s proposals on the biggest
changes to
New Zealand’s building laws since the Building Act was
introduced in 2004, which aim to address long-standing challenges in the
building sector, have been released for public consultation today by
Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa.
“These proposed
reforms will deliver safer and more durable buildings, a
high performing building sector, and better efficiency in our regulatory
system. This also delivers on the Government’s commitments under the
Construction Sector Accord, announced just two days ago on 14
April, to improve building regulatory systems,” says Jenny
Salesa.
“We are consulting on proposals to: improve the regulation of
building
products and modern methods of construction including offsite
manufacturing; strengthen occupational regulation; look at how risk and
liability are managed; possibly reduce the building levy; and strengthen
penalties for those who don’t comply with the law.
“I expect this reform to create a building sector where people
understand their responsibilities and increase the number of skilled
workers; where better quality means building it right first time and
people are better protected if that doesn’t happen; and where people are
accountable when things go wrong.
“A thriving, productive and sustainable building sector is vitally
important for New Zealand’s economic and social success. A healthy
building sector will increase the wellbeing of all New Zealanders, and
deliver on the Government’s plan to ensure everyone has a warm, dry
home.
“Clear and robust building laws are critical to enabling the building
sector to reach its full potential.
“We need input and feedback from the public as well as people across the
building and construction sector to help make sure the law works
effectively for everyone. I encourage everyone to have their say,” says
Jenny Salesa.
You can find more information on the proposals and how to make a
submission here,
http://www.mbie.govt.nz/building-reform
The consultation will close on 16 June 2019.
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