MBIE has opened consultation on proposed changes to the Building Code acceptable solutions and verification methods which cover plumbing and drainage, protection from fire, and structural stability of hollow-core floors.
The latest changes to the Building Code will make new homes and buildings warmer, drier and healthier, with less impact on the climate.
The Government has announced that it will undertake a study into competition in New Zealand’s residential building supplies markets.
We are seeking your feedback on proposals to improve fire safety regulations for New Zealand buildings.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed new Acceptable Solutions to support changes to residential pool barrier requirements under the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016.
We are consulting on the regulations and a methodology that set the new approach for identifying and managing earthquake-prone buildings.
The eight week consultation period for the proposed dam safety regulatory framework closed on 6 August 2019.
This is the fourth public consultation under the biannual Building Code update programme.
The consultation period on proposed changes to the occupational regulation of engineers closed on 25 June 2021.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposals for regulations to support the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
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