The consultation period for these documents has closed on 7 May 2010. A report will be provided in the near future.

The Department of Labour is seeking input for a revision of the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for Boilers. When completed, Code is intended to replace the current edition of the ACOP last amended in 2005.

The reasons for the revision are:

• to ensure changes to Standards are reflected in the current document
• to reflect current good practice operating in a range of diverse workplaces across New Zealand
• to ensure that guidance material provided around this issue is consistent with other New Zealand documents; and
• to ensure that New Zealand guidance documents reflect international best practice.

There have been a number of recent fatalities and injuries due to Boilers. These along with recent and proposed changes to Standards have highlighted the need for the Approved Code to be reviewed. It is intended that the reviewed Code would apply to those who manufacture and utilise Boilers with other key stakeholders including engineers and those who operate them. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed Code.

Public consultation

The Department welcomes your comments on this draft document. Please see the section below.

Boiler ACOP draft document (existing ACOP)
Boiler ACOP Response Form [rtf 4pages, 205kB]

The response form has fields for your name, address and position, your organisation's or business's name (if applicable) and a list of options to best describe the representation you provide for this consultation.

Feedback is requested in page order noting the page, section, subsection or paragraph with any recommendation you wish to make.

If you wish to provide feedback, please complete the Response Form and return it by email or post to:
Demi Naylor
Senior Advisor, Standard Setting
Department of Labour
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Email: demi.naylor@dol.govt.nz

Responses are due by 5pm on Friday 7th May 2010.