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Building Act 2004

Regulatory responsibilities and accreditation - Responsibilities of dam owner accreditation body - Accreditation of dam owners

258: Accreditation

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“A special group checks if dam owners know how to keep their dams safe and gives them a certificate if they do.”

If you own a dam, you can ask to be accredited. To do this, you need to apply to the dam owner accreditation body. You might have to pay a fee when you apply. The accreditation body will check if you meet all the required standards before they give you accreditation.

When you apply for accreditation, you need to do it in writing. You have to follow any special rules about how to apply. You also need to include all the information they ask for in your application.

The accreditation body won’t give you accreditation unless they’re sure you meet all the standards they require. These standards are set out in the rules.

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Part 3 Regulatory responsibilities and accreditation
Responsibilities of dam owner accreditation body: Accreditation of dam owners

258Accreditation

  1. The dam owner accreditation body may, on the application of an owner of a dam made in accordance with subsection (3), and on payment by the person of the prescribed fee (if any), accredit that person under this subpart.

  2. Before granting accreditation, the dam owner accreditation body must be satisfied that the applicant meets the prescribed criteria and standards.

  3. An application for accreditation under subsection (1) must—

  4. be made in writing; and
    1. be given in the prescribed manner (if any); and
      1. contain the prescribed information (if any).

          Notes
          • Section 258(1): amended, on , by section 46(1) of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4).
          • Section 258(3)(c): amended, on , by section 46(2) of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4).
          • Section 258(3)(d): repealed, on , by section 46(3) of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4).