Independent Qualified Person (IQP)

What is an Independent Qualified Person (IQP)?

Find a registered IQP

Here you will find a register containing all the Independent Qualified persons within Waikato, Western / Bay of Plenty & Central North Island Region Territorial Authorities.

An IQP is a building specialist that we have identified as qualified and competent to:

inspect and report on specified building systems, e.g. fire sprinklers, automatic doors, lifts, smoke detectors, escalators, air conditioning systems
follow the requirements set out in your building’s compliance schedule
supply any other supporting documentation confirming compliance, such as certificates of compliance
maintain the systems to perform and operate effectively

For more information on IQPs and the inspection and maintenance of Specified Systems see this information from Building Performance Click here

To view a copy of our Build Waikato IQP Policy click here

Register as an IQP

If you are a building professional, you can register as an Independent Qualified Person (IQP).

Our register covers the following councils:

Hamilton City Council
Hauraki District Council
Kawerau District Council
Matamata / Piako District Council
Opotiki District Council
Otorohanga District Council
Rotorua District 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

IQP Registration Fees

Annual renewal fee $150 (per year)

Registration fee – $650 (one-off, fixed fee)

Renew your IQP registration

Renew your current registration within Waikato, Western / Bay of Plenty & Central North Island Region Territorial Authorities

IQP FAQ's

Below you will find Frequently Asked Questions relating to IQP’s

Frequently Asked Questions for IQPs (Independent Qualified Persons)