Amendments to Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment are undertaking a review of acceptable solutions and verification methods in the Building Code.

There are several changes that appear to be of relevance to the sector; pages 55 and 93-99:

• E1 Surface water: Changes to related to pipes and fittings

• G12 AS1 and G12 AS2 Water Supplies – relates to backflow and AS/NZS 3500

• G13 Foul water

The consultation paper on the MBIE website can be found here: www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/building-construction/consultations/acceptable-solutions-verification-methods

The consultation document can be found here.

Submissions close 31 August, which is not far away.

Please send feedback to CEO, John Pfahlert by Friday 26 August. If feedback is received John will prepare a submission on your behalf.