Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF)
Building owner obligations
• Obtain a compliance schedule where one is required under the Building Act.
• Publicly display a compliance schedule statement in their building for the first 12-month period from the issue of the compliance schedule.
• Ensure all the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures for the specified systems stated in the compliance schedule for their building have been carried out.
• Engage an Independent Qualified Person (IQP) to undertake the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures listed on the compliance schedule and issue Form 12As.
• Obtain a Form 12A certificate from their IQP verifying that the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures for each specified system have been fully complied with.
• Provide the BWoF annually to the local council (ensuring the Form 12A certificates from their IQP(s) are attached) and publicly display a copy of this for the next 12 months.
• Keep the compliance schedule in the location nominated on the compliance schedule statement and BWoF.
More information: https://www.building.govt.nz/managing-buildings/managing-your-bwof
How we can help you:
• BWOF Management with our web based system.
• IQP inspection of final exits, fire and smoke separation and signage.
• IQP inspections of Sprinklers, Fire alarms, Back-flows, Lifts, Air Conditioning etc. (Active systems).
• Sub-contract Evacuation specialists.
• Building owners inspection requirements, check sheets and records online.
• The co-ordination and collection of the IQP maintenance contractor annual reports and 12a documents.
• Issuing an annual report to the building owner.
• Newsletters and advice to building owners on leases and contract documents.
It is this blend of expertise and motivation that is the driving force of our success at Dynafire. Whatever your needs, we can help find the solutions.
Our website is one important link in that process so please browse our site and contact us if you require any further information.