Smith [2020] BPB CB25585 – Final Decision

  • Complaint number: CB25585
  • LBP number: BP117817
  • Region: Auckland
  • Licence class: Brick and Blocklaying
  • Decision date: 1 February 2021
  • Penalty: 318(1)d Censure 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work 317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute
  • Summary: The Respondent has carried out building work in a negligent manner and in a manner that was contrary to a building consent. He failed to provide a record of work on completion of restricted building work. The Respondent brought the licensing regime into disrepute when he failed to appear at a hearing as a witness when he was lawfully summonsed. The Respondent is fined $2,000 in respect of the negligence, building contrary to a building consent and failure to provide a record of work. He is censured as regards the disrepute finding. He is ordered to pay costs of $1,000. The matter will be published.

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