What is an Independent Qualified Person (IQP)?
An Independently Qualified Person (IQP) is a person approved by a Territorial Authority (TA) as qualified to inspect, maintain and report on certain specified systems. The reference to 'Independent' means that the person has no financial interest in the building.
Council does not perform Building Warrant of Fitness inspections or certification for building owners, although we carry out inspections for auditing purposes. The role of an IQP is to inspect, report on, and maintain the specified systems as detailed on the Compliance Schedule.
You are required by law to have annual written reports relating to the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures of the Compliance Schedule signed by each person who has carried out those procedures. Keep the reports with the Compliance Schedule for two years and make sure they are accessible when inspections are carried out.
