Discussion paper: National Registration Framework for Building Practitioners

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General Questions

Does the proposed NRF deliver an appropriate and proportionate response to BCR Recommendations 1 and 2?

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No
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Will the NRF, if implemented, enhance confidence in the building industry by ensuring that key practitioners in the building process are registered?

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Do you foresee any risks in implementing this proposal, noting that the states and territories are responsible for implementation of the NRF?

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No
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Please explain your reasoning.
As a building designer I do my own energy efficiency reports for residential work (deemed to satisfy only). The same applies to disability access.
I would like to think that I will be automatically endorsed to continue performing this work as I have been do it for the last 15.5 years, 13 of those years working for an architect.

Do you think the proposed NRF will improve compliance with the NCC?

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No
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Please explain your reasoning.
It will weed out any people without the appropriate qualifications / experience.

NRF Discipline Specific Comments

Please provide your comments below.

Your comment relates to:
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Building design
Ticked Energy efficiency design
Disability access design
Geotechnical design
Structural design
Electrical design
Mechanical design
Hydraulic design
Plumbing design
Fire safety design
Fire systems design
Façade design
Building
Fire systems installation
Plumbing
Building surveying
Fire systems inspection
Project management
Scope of work
As a building designer an energy efficiency report is a part of what I do as compliance with the BCA.

Would you like to comment on another discipline?

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Yes
Ticked No

Other Comments

The ABCB is specifically interested in your comments on the registration levels for building surveyors. Do you agree with the criteria used to distinguish between with the two levels of registration for building surveyors and does it adequately accommodate the different levels of risk?

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No
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Please provide your reasoning.
We can't have people approving things they don't fully understand.