Building Code update consultation June 2020
This is the fourth public consultation under the biannual Building Code update programme.
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Proposed occupational regulatory regime for Engineers
The consultation period on proposed changes to the occupational regulation of engineers closed on 25 June 2021.
Building Code update 2021
This consultation closed on Friday, 28 May 2021. Visit the Building website for more information on the outcome of the proposed updates, and other upcoming changes to the Building Code.
Proposed modular component manufacturer rules
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed rules to support a new voluntary modular component manufacturer certification scheme.
Building Code update 2022 - Transition period for the energy efficiency of housing
MBIE consulted on a proposal to extend the transition period for Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 and Verification Method H1/VM1 Fifth Editions (first issued on 29 November 2021) for housing.
Proposed CodeMark rules
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed rules to support and implement changes to the Product Certification Scheme in the Building Act.
Building Code decisions made on lead in plumbing products and hollow-core flooring to improve the health and safety of New Zealanders
Following consultation earlier this year on proposed changes to the Building Code, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced decisions on lead in new plumbing products and hollow-core flooring systems.
5. Discussion of underlying causes
Reviewing data from the fieldwork, it is clear that there is no single underlying cause that is contributing to issues in the building consent system.
MBIE advises seismically vulnerable buildings can remain occupied
New guidance published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today advises most seismically vulnerable buildings are not imminently dangerous and can remain occupied while seismic remediation work is planned, funded and undertaken.
New laws will support housing supply and improve building product information
New regulations have been made to support the implementation of the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021