Discussion: the proposed BuiltReady scheme rules

This part of the consultation discusses the draft of the proposed amendments to the BuiltReady scheme rules, which is available at:

Seeking your feedback on proposals for BuiltReady scheme rules

Context – the BuiltReady scheme

Part 2: Accreditation body requirements

MBIE is proposing 1 new scheme rule for the accreditation body:

1. Using the BuiltReady brand

The proposed scheme rule specifies that the accreditation body may use the BuiltReady brand, provided they follow the format and conditions of use provided for in the Schedule 1 of the scheme rules.

Questions:

1. Do you agree with the proposed rule that the accreditation body may use the BuiltReady brand, provided they do so in accordance with Schedule 1?

2. Do you think there are there any barriers to following this rule?

Part 4: MCM certification body requirements

Part 4 of the BuiltReady scheme rules covers the ongoing, detailed requirements that a certification body must continue to meet and maintain once accredited.

MBIE is proposing 1 new scheme rule for the modular component manufacturer (MCM0 certification body:

1. Using the BuiltReady brand

The proposed scheme rule specifies that the MCM certification body may use the BuiltReady brand, provided they follow the format and conditions of use provided for in Schedule 1 of the scheme rules.

Questions:

3. Do you agree with the proposed rule that the MCM certification body may use the BuiltReady brand, provided they do so in accordance with Schedule 1?

4. Do you think there are any barriers to following this rule?

Part 6: Certified modular component manufacturer requirements

The proposed rules in this section detail the manufacturer’s ongoing requirements once certified.

1. Mandating use of MBIE’s current manufacturer certificate template

The proposed rule to mandate the use of MBIE’s provided manufacturer certificate template is to ensure consistency of BuiltReady manufacturer certificates across the country, both for trust in the BuiltReady scheme and ease of use in consenting decisions.

In addition to using MBIE’s current manufacturer certificate template, modular component manufacturers must not change the structure and the design of the certificates. 

Questions:

5. Do you agree with the proposed rule to mandate the use of MBIE’s provided manufacturer certificate template?

6. Is the proposed rule to mandate the use of MBIE’s current manufacturer certificate template clear and workable? If not, what changes would you suggest?

1. Using the BuiltReady brand

With the proposed rule around use of the BuiltReady brand, the modular component manufacturer may use the BuiltReady brand, provided they follow the format and conditions of use provided for in Schedule 1 of the scheme rules.

Schedule 1 also contains additional requirements for modular component manufacturers. A proposed rule specifies that if a modular component manufacturer uses the BuiltReady brand, they must state the scope of certification and not use the BuiltReady brand for advertising other services beyond the scope of certification.  

Questions:

7. Do you agree with the proposed rule that a modular component manufacturer may use the BuiltReady brand, provided they do so in accordance with Schedule 1?

8. Is the proposed rule to require modular component manufacturers to state their scope of certification while using the BuiltReady brand, as well as only using the BuiltReady brand in relation to services they offer under their scope of certification, clear and workable?

9. Do you think there are any barriers to following this rule?

Last updated: 15 November 2023