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Building Act 2004

Regulatory responsibilities and accreditation - Responsibilities relating to modular component manufacturers - Registration of modular component manufacturer certification bodies

272N: Registration of modular component manufacturer certification body

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You can apply to be registered as a modular component manufacturer certification body. The chief executive will decide if you can be registered. You must pay a fee if one is required. You must be an accredited MCMCB to be registered. You must also have enough money to cover any problems that may arise. You must meet other requirements that are set. You must apply in writing and give the required information. The chief executive will decide on your application as soon as possible. They will tell you in writing if your application is approved or not. If your application is declined, the chief executive will give you reasons why. You can find more information about the changes to this law in the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021.

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Part 3Regulatory responsibilities and accreditation
Responsibilities relating to modular component manufacturers: Registration of modular component manufacturer certification bodies

272NRegistration of modular component manufacturer certification body

  1. The chief executive may, on application, and on payment of the prescribed fee (if any), register a person as a modular component manufacturer certification body if satisfied that they—

  2. are an accredited MCMCB; and
    1. meet any prescribed requirements to have adequate means to cover any civil liabilities that may arise in the performance of their functions under this Act; and
      1. meet any other prescribed criteria and standards for registration.

        1. The application must—

        2. be made in writing; and
          1. be made in the prescribed manner (if any); and
            1. include the prescribed information (if any).

              1. As soon as practicable after receiving the application, the chief executive must—

              2. decide whether to register the applicant; and
                1. notify the applicant in writing of the decision (including the reasons, if the application is declined).

                  Notes
                  • Section 272N: inserted, on , by section 68 of the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 21).