Notice Type
Departmental
Notice Title

Licensed Building Practitioner Amendment Rules 2016

The Minister for Building and Housing gives notice that the Licensed Building Practitioner Amendment Rules 2016 have been made, under section 361 of the Building Act 2004, and will come into force on 10 November 2016.

With the exception of the External Plastering Licence Class competencies, the rules will come into force on 10 November 2016.

External Plasterers will not be required to comply with the new competency requirements until 23 March 2017.

The Licensed Building Practitioner Amendment Rules 2016 are available for viewing and downloading free of charge on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s website

www.business.govt.nz/lbp

Dated at Wellington this 10th day of November 2016.

Hon Dr NICK SMITH, Minister for Building and Housing.