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Building consent authorities

Last updated: 27 September 2023

BPIR - BCAs

Building consent authorities do not have any new responsibilities under the regulations but can help MBIE ensure that requirements are being met.

Building consent authorities cannot reject the use of a building product simply because it does not have the information required by the regulations.

If a building consent authority finds deficiencies in product information, then they are encouraged to first raise their concerns with the relevant responsible person. If their concerns are not resolved, then they should notify MBIE. This information is important to help MBIE assess the impact of the legislative reforms, as well as ensure enforcement action can be taken where appropriate.

If you believe that someone is not complying with the regulations, email MBIE at products@mbie.govt.nz.

Building consent authorities will still need to check that building work and the products used are compliant with the Building Code via the building consent process. Building consent authorities will also still be able to request additional information about a building product to better inform their decision about a building consent application. MBIE's detailed regulatory guidance on the building consent authority accreditation scheme will be updated to support building consent authorities decision-making processes in respect to the information requirements for designated building products.

Once the regulations are enforceable, building consent authorities should expect to make fewer requests for information about a building product due to the increased amount and consistency of information provided with designated building products. Over time, they should also expect to see a reduction in the number of inspection failures or notices to fix, due to the requirements for information such as scope of use and installation requirements to be provided with these building products.

Read about what the designated building products are and the specific requirements that need to be published

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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: