✨ Regulatory Amendment Notice
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NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 112
12 SEPTEMBER 2012
(iii) ventilation;
(iv) pipework;
(v) fluing.
(d) Types, uses, characteristics, composition, and safe storage and handling of fuel gases. Descriptors include, but are not limited to—
(i) manufactured gas;
(ii) natural gas;
(iii) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG): butane, propane, general product.
(e) The principles of space and water heating systems. Descriptors include, but are not limited to—
(i) principles and components of direct and indirect heating and ventilation;
(ii) solar boosted systems;
(iii) hydronic systems;
(iv) fans;
(v) ducting.
(f) Drawings and specifications for gasfitting. Descriptors include, but are not limited to—
(i) interpreting plans and specifications;
(ii) drawing as-built;
(iii) development of patterns.
(g) Electrical and electronics work as it applies to gasfitting within the limitations under the Electricity Act 1992.
(h) Access to, and the application of, relevant documentation relating to gasfitting to meet compliance requirements, and an understanding of the regulatory environment. Descriptors include, but are not limited to—
(i) Acts and Regulations;
(ii) standards;
(ii) codes;
(iv) manufacturers’ instructions.
(i) The effect of the installation of gasfitting systems, or their components, on the integrity of structures, including weather tightness considerations as they relate to penetrations to the building envelope. Descriptors include, but are not limited to—
(i) preservation of structural integrity;
(ii) prevention of damage to property, including weather tightness.
(j) Responsibilities relating to health and safety. Descriptors include, but are not limited to—
(i) personal and public safety;
(ii) site safety;
(iii) electrical safety.
(k) Limitations on persons who do, or assist in doing, gasfitting work.”
Paragraphs 8(1), (2), (3) and (4) amended
(5) Replace paragraphs 8(1), (2), (3) and (4) in the Schedule with:
“(1) To be eligible to be issued with a licensed gasfitter practising licence, an applicant must, during the licensing period concluding immediately before the licensing period for which the licence application is being made, have obtained a minimum number of continuing professional development (“CPD”) points (“CPD points”).
(1A) Of the CPD points required by a licensed gasfitter for each licensing period, an applicant must have obtained at least 75% of the CPD points by successfully completing board-accredited CPD courses, and a maximum of 25% of the CPD points by completing self-directed learning, as set out in the following table:
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