As of March 10th 2023 there are amended Forms 12 and 15 to be completed by the competent person, which are typically the engineers and manufacturers. Forms signed before 10th March 2023 will remain valid, and there are transitional arrangements which require the new forms to be used from 1st May 2023.
There is also a new Form 73 – “Product Technical Statement”. This is a non-mandatory form which may be given by a manufacturer or supplier to provide evidence of suitability that a material, product or form of construction complies with the BCA.
For more information visit the Queensland Government Newsflash link.
The updated Form templates can be obtained via this link.
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