NZCB InHouse magazine December 2021/January 2022

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IN THE KNOW —

New Code of Ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners The Government has announced a new Code of Ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) to ensure high standards are maintained in the industry. • Advise clients of any delays as soon as they become apparent • Act in your client’s interests • Generally, you should follow your client’s instructions, unless the instructions are dangerous, are contrary to contracts or consents, or would mean you would not be acting within the law. 4. Behave professionally • Behave professionally • Act in good faith during dispute resolution • Price work fairly and reasonably • Declare and manage actual or potential conflicts of interest appropriately • Maintain confidentiality of client details unless there is good reason for sharing information The Code of Ethics will also give the public more confidence that LBPs are reputable and operate ethically. It covers a range of ethical obligations, including working safely, acting within the law, taking responsibility for actions and behaving professionally.

Summary of the Code of Ethics The Code of Ethics is made up of nineteen standards, sitting under the following four key principles: 1. Work safely • Take responsibility for health and safety

• Acknowledge and respect the cultural norms and values of your clients and colleagues • Conduct your business in a methodical and responsible manner. The majority of LBPs already meet these standards, but the introduction of the Code of Ethics will hold those to account who do not. Where LBPs do not comply with their obligations, a complaint can be made against them which may result in disciplinary action by the Building Practitioners Board. The Code of Ethics comes into force from 26 October 2022, giving LBPs a year to understand the changes and how to comply. MBIE are developing resources to support this transition period, and these will become available over the next year.

• Report unsafe behaviour by others on a building site • Avoid harming the environment.

Find out more about the Code of Ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners including Guidance by visiting https://www.lbp.govt.nz/for-lbps/code-of-ethics/

2. Act within the law • Comply with the law • Report breaches of the law.

To view the Building (Code of Ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners) Order 2021 visit https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/ public/2021/0335/latest/LMS573729.html

3. Take responsibility for your actions • Know what building work you are allowed to do • Explain risks to your client • Inform and educate your client • Be accountable for building work carried out by you, or someone under your supervision

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. MBIE is the over-arching regulator of New Zealand’s building system. Our Building System Performance (BSP) branch provides policy and technical advice on New Zealand’s building system, rules and standards, and implements building legislation and regulations to meet New Zealand’s current and future needs.

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How standard-form building contracts deal with COVID-19

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The effects of moisture in timber

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New Code of Ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners

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Vaccination issues in employment

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COVID-19 communications

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Board Bites

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Message from the NZCB Board

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Putting our partners in the spotlight

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Message from the Chief Executive

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