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 Pressure Equipment (excluding Boilers) Approved Code of Practice. When completed, the revised Code is intended to replace the ACOP published in 2001.

The reasons for the revision of the Approved Code are:

• to include the amendments to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 that came into effect in May 2003;
• 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.

It is intended that the reviewed Code would apply to the pressure equipment industry with other key stakeholders including engineers and those who utilise pressure equipment. Interested parties are invited to comment on the current guidelines.

Public consultation

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

Pressure Equipment ACOP draft document (existing ACOP)
Pressure Equipment 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

The consultation period for these documents closed on 7 May 2010.