The Government is proposing a number of options for reform of the Building Act 2004, set out in the discussion document Cost-effective quality: next generation building control in New Zealand.
Without compromising safety and quality, the proposals are aimed at making it easier and cheaper for New Zealanders to build dependable-quality, cost-effective homes and buildings.
The closing date for comments is 23 April 2010.
→ Find out more about the proposals (http://www.dbh.govt.nz/consulting-on-building-act)
→ Read the media release (http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government+consults+building+act+reform)
For more information, call the Department of Building and Housing on 0800 242 243 or email info@dhb.gov.nz.
Reproduced from 'Building controls update 104', Department of Building and Housing, 26 February 2010.