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