IQP register

An independent qualified person (IQP) is accepted by a council or a territorial authority as being qualified to carry out, supervise and certify inspections, maintenance and reporting procedures on specified systems for buildings.

Specified systems are systems or features that contribute to a building's continued performance, making it functional, safe and accessible for all.

There are 16 specified systems listed under the Building Act. Each is installed to a performance standard.

IQPs are able to carry out inspections, maintenance and reporting procedures for specified systems to ensure they continue to perform to their performance standard.

You can search our online register for an IQP. The register also identifies which specified systems the IQP is qualified to inspect.

Search the IQP register

Register as an IQP

Council has developed a registration process for people who wish to carry out work as an independent qualified person. We maintain the register on behalf of the Central IQP Registration Panel which currently consists of the following territorial authorities:

  • Palmerston North City Council
  • Manawatū District Council
  • New Plymouth District Council
  • South Taranaki District Council
  • Stratford District Council
  • Tararua District Council
  • Whanganui District Council

Application and renewal forms

To apply for registration with the Central IQP, please complete the application form below and return it to centraliqp@pncc.govt.nz

Use this form if you are:

  • not previously registered as an IQP
  • an IQP who is registered outside the Central IQP area
  • a registered IQP who wants to extend your registration to additional specified systems.

IQP application form(PDF, 269KB)

IQP registrations last for 12 months. Please apply for renewal using the form below. If you want to add any new specified systems, you will also need to complete the application form above.

IQP registration renewal form(PDF, 160KB) 

Information for people seeking registration as an IQP

The Central IQP Panel reviews IQP applications quarterly. 

Please ensure you submit the relevant forms and supporting evidence. Applications without adequate supporting evidence won't be submitted to the panel for review.

Supporting evidence includes qualifications, referees, background experience and relevant Building Act knowledge for each specified system you're applying for. The experience and qualifications you need are listed in the document below.

Information for people seeking registration as an IQP(PDF, 2MB) 

If you'd like to know more about applying to be an IQP, please contact us for more information or to arrange a pre-application meeting.