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200: Interpretation
or “This part explains what certain words mean when talking about complaints against building groups.”
You could also call this:

“This explains when someone can get in trouble for not doing their job properly in building and construction.”

You can face disciplinary action if you are a disciplinable entity and any of these things happen:

You don’t do your job properly under this Act without a good reason. This means you’re not fulfilling your responsibilities as you should.

You are careless or negligent when doing your job. This means you’re not being careful enough in your work.

If you’re a registered PCB (Product Certification Body), you don’t follow the rules for product certification schemes. These are special rules you need to follow in your work.

If you’re a registered MCMCB (Modular Component Manufacturer Certification Body), you don’t follow the MCM scheme rules. These are specific rules for your type of work.

Any of these situations can be grounds for disciplinary action against you. This means you might face consequences for not meeting your obligations.

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Next up: 202: Complaints may be made to chief executive

or “You can tell the boss if you think someone did something wrong in their building work.”
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Part 3 Regulatory responsibilities and accreditation
Responsibilities of chief executive: Disciplinary powers in relation to complaints

201Grounds for disciplinary action

  1. There are grounds for disciplinary action against a disciplinable entity if—

  2. it has failed, or is failing, without good reason to properly perform its functions under this Act; or
    1. it has been, or is, negligent in performing those functions; or
      1. in the case of a registered PCB, it has failed to comply with any product certification scheme rules; or
        1. in the case of a registered MCMCB, it has failed to comply with any MCM scheme rules.

          Notes
          • Section 201: replaced, on , by section 51 of the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 21).