What Is a Producer Statement?

A producer statement is a document that originated in New Zealand by a group of architects. These statements are a direct result of the Building Act of 1992, which was updated in 2004. Its purpose is to provide building consent authorities (BCAs) grounds for issuing building consents or code compliance certificates.

Details

A producer statement includes the name of the organization and the purpose of the work it is requesting a producer statement for. The statement must be detailed and contain the legal description of the property where the work is taking place, including the physical address. It must include the exact description of the work to be done.

Purpose

The purpose of a producer statement is for contractors to obtain a building consent, compliance schedule or cod compliance certificate. This statement basically explains that the contractor agrees to follow all building codes when performing the work.

Specifics

A producer statement needs to include exact specifics on how the job will be done. This includes a description of the building process, the materials being used and all steps in the process.

References

• LGNZ: Essential Features of a Producer Statement
• Department of Building & Housing New Zealand: Guidance on the Acceptance of Producer Statements