Greg Wallace: Master Plumbers CEO on the Government's new self-certification scheme for building consents

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

There’s assurance the Government's proposed building consents scheme, allowing tradespeople to self-certify, is safe.

Businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects will be able to access streamlined consenting.

Qualified tradespeople will be able to forego inspections for low risk builds through the opt in 'self-certification scheme'.

Master Plumbers Chief Executive Greg Wallace told Ryan Bridge there's proof it works.

He says Gas Fitters and Electricians have already been self-certified for 14 years, with no significant issues.

Wallace says it will save workers and customers time and money, as at the moment adding 30 centimetres to your bathroom will take around four inspections to get a consent.

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