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Updated information on private building consent authority registration >
MBIE has recently updated the information available on how a private entity can demonstrate they meet the requirements to become a building consent authority (BCA).
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Report released about Tauranga City Council’s actions related to Bella Vista >
A review report has been published about Tauranga City Council’s actions relating to the failed Bella Vista development.
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Consultation on amending Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods June 2019 Update >
We are seeking your comment on proposals to amend specific Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods for the June 2019 Building Code update.
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BEAL CodeMark product certification body accreditation revoked >
BEAL Certification Services Ltd is no longer a Product Certification Body for CodeMark New Zealand.
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Fire performance of external wall cladding systems >
MBIE has developed guidance about how external cladding systems should be tested for fire spread performance.
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Acceptable Solution and Verification Method amendments November 2018 >
Seven Acceptable Solutions and four Verification Methods for complying with the New Zealand Building Code have been amended. Changes are effective from 30 November 2018.
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BEAL CodeMark product certification body issued notice of revocation >
Following the suspension of BEAL Certification Service Limited (BCS) as a CodeMark product certification body in September, the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand has issued BCS with a notice of revocation.
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Six ACP CodeMark certificates removed >
All six of the original aluminium composite panel (ACP) CodeMark certificates suspended in July have been removed from the CodeMark register.
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Online courses on managing buildings in an emergency >
Two courses on rapid building assessment are now freely available on the MBIE Building Performance online learning website.
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Consultation on proposal to change CodeMark regulations >
MBIE is consulting on proposals to update and change the Building Regulations 2008 for the CodeMark Scheme.