WOBO is pleased to provide details of the proposed risk based building product registration scheme provided by the ABCB and seeks comments from WOBO members and fellow professionals.
Consultation open: Proposed risk-based Building Product Registration Scheme
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released draft principles and scope of a risk-based Building Product Registration Scheme (Scheme) for public consultation, prior to consideration by Building Ministers late in 2024.
A discussion paper is open for consultation until 3 October 2024.
The proposed Scheme would:
- require more, better and traceable product information
- introduce a risk-based designated products category
- establish a national register
- minimise duplication and ensures sustainability
The proposed principles and scope of the Scheme have been designed to achieve more accurate and trusted building product information through:
- ensuring building product conformance with the NCC which increases construction integrity
- streamlining and reducing approval times by using evidence-based processes that provide a level playing field and facilitate market driven choices, and
- facilitating efficient regulation by providing an improved focus for investigations and enforcement.
Consultation on the discussion paper closes 11:59pm AEST, 3 October 2024.