Role of Building Board
Ensure Compliance with the Building Act and Regulations
It has the independent responsibility of ensuring that constructions activities or any other works relating to building, strictly adhere to the provisions of the Building Regulations Act; Building Authority has an Administrative Role; Central Building Tribunal has a Judicial Role; The Minister has the responsibility of ensuring smooth operation and at the same time ensuring that the existing laws are relevant and updated.
Submit Recommendation for Changes to the Building Act and Regulations
Building Authority and Boards merely enforced the provisions of the Building Act as an Act of the National Parliament of PNG; Building Authority and Boards have no powers to amend or change this Act or Regulations; The National Parliament can amend or change the provisions of the Building Act
Answerable to the Central Building Tribunal
The Building Boards and Authorities is to be responsible to the Central Building Tribunal for Public Appeals; These public appeals came about through decisions made in Building Authorities or Board Meetings of which the concerned applicant's or client of an application, case or situation is dissatisfied due to its personal reasoning; The Central Tribunal shall comprised of various professionals; Shall arbitrate the disputes for consideration and recommendations to the Minister for final decision.