COVID-19 Orange setting – Building inspections

Building inspections can be carried out only at sites that demonstrate compliance with COVID-19 construction protocols as described on the CHASNZ website.

All our inspectors carrying out inspections onsite are fully vaccinated and will have their My Vaccine Pass available for verification. Virtual inspections may be possible on a case-by-case basis. To minimise the risk of virus transmission we encourage the use of remote technology-assisted inspections using Artisan or Zyte apps. Our inspectors will contact sites before inspection to confirm site protocol compliance and whether a remote inspection is right for your build.

Before inspection

On the morning of the inspection, an inspector will call you to discuss any specific health and safety requirements relating to your site. These will include the following: 

• There will be specific requirements to ensure our inspectors are safe while carrying out inspections if your site does not have a mandatory vaccination policy. You may have to vacate the inspection area and access pathway.
• Customers accompanying the inspector on a site must be fully vaccinated. They may be asked to provide proof of this by the inspector before entering the site.
• Enclosed spaces and indoors areas must be well ventilated. We can provide more details beforehand. As a general rule, openings to the outside which creates a noticeable air cross-flow, should provide sufficient air changes to the area an inspection to continue. In some cases, mechanical fans may be required to ensure sufficient air circulation.
• Signing in and out protocols. It is mandatory to use the official NZ COVID Tracer app.
• Standard safety induction requirements.
• Health checks or declarations.
• Any specific personal protective equipment required.
• Any special rules relating to working areas such as one direction stairways, maximum number of people on ladders, scaffolding, lifts etc.

During inspection

The health and safety requirements to follow for a safe inspection are:

• Hand sanitising or washing stations must be provided at the site entrance for the inspector to use.
• Physical distancing of 1m must be strictly adhered to.
• Work areas or zones where inspections will take place must be cleared of workers during the inspection. It's not required that the whole site is cleared, only the areas where the inspector is visiting.

The inspector will leave site if any workers are showing symptoms or signs of illness, or COVID H7S protocols are not followed.

Provide documentation requested by an inspector by email or messaging.

After inspection

You will receive a briefing from the inspector regarding the outcome of the inspection. This will be done either using the 1m physical distancing rules onsite, or by phone after the inspection. The inspection outcome statement and checklist will be emailed to you at the conclusion of the inspection.