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What other duties do owners or others have under the Act in relation to maintenance?

  • An owner of a building who has building work undertaken to the building, so far as is reasonably practicable, is to ensure that sufficient information is supplied to the next owner to maintain the building in accordance with the Building Act 2000.
  • An owner of a building, so far as is reasonably practicable, is also to ensure that the building is used and maintained for the intended purpose in accordance with the Building Act 2000.
  • A builder who carries out building work or a plumber who carries out plumbing work, so far as is reasonable practicable, is to ensure that sufficient information is supplied to the owner for that owner to maintain the building in accordance with the Building Act 2000.
  • A council of a municipal area, as far as is reasonable practicable, is to ensure that the owners of property are informed of their duties in maintaining and using their buildings under the Building Act 2000.

  1. Contents
  2. What are essential safety and health features and measures?
  3. What types of buildings do these laws apply to?
  4. How do I comply with the law?
  5. Can an occupier be responsible for the maintenance?
  6. Who determines the maintenance requirements?
  7. Who can carry out the required maintenance work?
  8. What safety and health records need to be kept?
  9. What other duties do owners or others have under the Act in relation to maintenance?
  10. What happens if an owner or occupier does not comply?
  11. More information