The Government has agreed on a new scheme allowing trusted builders to sign off their own work and will set a mandatory target to tackle building inspection wait times, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced.
- The self-certification scheme will be a voluntary, opt-in measure enabled by changes to the Building Act 2004 and the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006.
- There will be two self-certification pathways available under the scheme:
- An opt-in self-certification scheme for house builders carrying out work on an entire simple residential dwelling (including design and construction).
- An opt-in self-certification scheme for plumbers and drainlayers carrying out work on a simple residential dwelling.
- The definition of an eligible simple residential dwelling will be set down in regulation, following industry consultation.
- BCAs will still be required to provide a nominal consent for entire simple homes where trusted building professionals are self-certifying their work.
Author | Sandamali Ambepitiya
Sandamali arrived at Property Council with a Bachelor of Arts and Law, and experience as an advisor with the Employers & Manufacturers Association.
Conscientious and detailed, Sandamali leads our advocacy in the South Island and Wellington regions. She is also leading our work on the reform of the resource management and building systems and sustainability / seismic strengthening.
An excellent listener, Sandamali is in her element when facilitating stakeholders and members to develop our advocacy positions.
