Supervision: Getting it right as an LBP
Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) who supervise building work are responsible for its quality and compliance. This article explains supervision requirements,…
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Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying – what designers need to know
This Codewords 132 article explores the new self-certification scheme for plumbers and drainlayers – and what designers need to understand…
Building consent requirements for swimming pool fencing
This Codewords 131 article goes into detail about Building Code Clause F9 – Restricting Access to Residential Pools and a builders’ obligations…
Part 4A breaches
This Codewords 131 article goes into detail about a builders’ obligations under Part 4A of the Building Act once a contract value…
Working as a subcontractor: Staying compliant as an LBP
It is a common misconception to think that only the main contractor or company needs to meet compliance obligations when…
Code of ethics: The 4 principles explained
Since 25 October 2022, the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) code of ethics has established clear and consistent standards for professional conduct in…
Improving H1 Energy Efficiency
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
How the new granny flats building consent exemption is changing restricted building work for LBPs
While the definition of Restricted Building Work (RBW) has not changed, the way RBW is delivered under the granny flats…
Transforming Building Consenting Behaviour – What Design LBPs Need to Know
Learn how to reduce RFIs and speed up building consents with better documentation, searchable PDFs, and clear compliance details The…
Building work that does not need a building consent
Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004 shows the type of building work that can be carried out without a…
The New Zealand Building Code: Clause B1 structure
Clause B1 of the New Zealand Building Code sets out the structural performance requirements that all building work must meet.…
The inspector is not your safety net: LBPs must own their work
A recurring theme in complaints to the Building Practitioners Board is Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) using Building Consent Authorities (BCA)…
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