Independent Qualified Person (IQP)

About IQPs

An Independant Qualified Person (IQP) is a person approved by the territorial authority (Council) as qualified to inspect and maintain certain specified systems. "Independent" means the person has no financial interest in the building.

IQPs can certify inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures for building owners in their building warrant of fitness.

Find an IQP

IQP Lists

Become an IQP or Producer Statement Author

To apply for an IQP or Producer Statement Author visit www.buildwaikato.co.nz

Online forms including online credit/debit card payment are available as well as downloadable PDF forms.

For all registration related enquiries please contact applications@buildwaikato.co.nz

Waikato Building Consent Group

The coordination of IQP and Producer Statement Author applications has been handed over from Hamilton City Council to Waikato Building Consent Group. All applications must now be submitted to the group.

Councils in the Waikato Building Consent Group

This process applies to the Councils in the Waikato Building Consent Group and other councils within the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions. These councils are:

Hamilton City Council, Hauraki District Council, Kawerau District Council, Matamata / Piako District Council, Opotiki District Council, Otorohanga District Council, Rotorua Lakes Council, Ruapehu District Council. South Waikato District Council, Taupo District Council, Tauranga City Council, Thames / Coromandel District Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council, Waitomo District Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Whakatane District Council.