Building system reform: Proposals for regulations

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The building law reform programme aims to lift performance of the building regulatory system and drive better outcomes for the sector and for New Zealanders.

To help us get there, we’re now consulting on proposals for regulations to support the Building Amendment Bill.

We need your help to get the detail of the regulations right in three key areas.

Firstly, new product information requirements will make basic information about building products and how to use them more available and help streamline consenting.

We want to know what information is most useful, how it should be shared and who should provide it. This will help homeowners, builders and designers choose and use products correctly.

Secondly, a new voluntary modular component manufacturer scheme will support more efficient consenting for homes and modular building components that are built off site.

We want to know if our proposed settings will support confidence in modular components, while providing an accessible pathway for manufacturers to become certified.

Lastly, strengthening the CodeMark scheme will build confidence in this pathway for innovative products and methods to show they comply with the Building Code.

Your feedback will help us achieve better outcomes for the sector, and for New Zealanders.