Building law 'ludicrous'

David Collings says the regulations, which are part of the new Building Act and relate to public buildings, don't make sense.

A section of the act makes it an offence to allow people to use parts of a building intended for public use if it is affected by building work.

That affects buildings where consent has been granted but a code compliance certificate has not yet been issued.

It also includes buildings where building work has been carried out without the necessary consent.

There is a fine of up to $200,000 for breaching the rule, with further fines of up to $20,000 for each day the offence continues.

The regulations came into effect last week.

It is likely to affect buildings like airports, schools, hospitals, apartment blocks, shopping malls and marae.

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