Seeking your feedback on proposals for BuiltReady scheme rules

Specifically, we are seeking feedback on:

• incorporating use of the BuiltReady brand for scheme participants
• mandating use of MBIE’s manufacturer’s certificate template for registered manufacturers.

This document provides some context for the proposed amendments to the scheme rules and suggested questions.

A draft of the proposed amendments to add Schedule 1 of the BuiltReady scheme rules is available in the appendix at:

BuiltReady is a voluntary modular component manufacturer scheme that shows a manufacturer designs (where applicable) and manufactures modular components that comply with the New Zealand Building Code. Building consent authorities must accept a current manufacturer’s certificate as establishing compliance with the Building Code, so long as it is issued by a manufacturer certified and registered to design and manufacture.

The BuiltReady scheme rules (the scheme rules) apply to the scheme parties, which are:

• the modular component manufacturer (MCM) certification accreditation body (the accreditation body), an organisation appointed by MBIE to accredit certification bodies to the MCM scheme
• MCM certification bodies (also referred to as MCMCBs), which are the third-party organisations that evaluate modular component manufacturers for certification
• manufacturers of modular components (also referred to as MCMs) that hold current MCM certification.

This consultation will be of interest to the scheme parties and also to:

• building consent authorities, which must accept modular components detailed on a BuiltReady manufacturer’s certificate from a certified and registered modular component manufacturer as Building Code compliant (when used in accordance with the conditions on the BuiltReady manufacturer’s certificate)
• manufacturers of modular components interested in applying for BuiltReady certification
• other users including designers, builders and consumers.

As per sections 272ZI and 272ZJ of the Building Act, there are offences related to misrepresenting yourself as a BuiltReady scheme party if that is not the case. These offences can incur penalties up to $1,500,000. Due to this, it’s important to us that the industry and relevant parties find the rules around both the branding and manufacturer’s certificates clear and workable. 

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