If it is your first time owning a building, it is your responsibility to present and display a building warrant of fitness should you own any building other than a singular residential building, such as a home. We have put together this brief guide to preparing to get your building warrant of fitness for the first time.
Check Your Schedule
Your building warrant of fitness needs to be updated every 12 months, so check when your last warrant of fitness was issued and determine when your new BWoF will need to take place. A compliance schedule should also be issued by the council.
Have Inspections Take Place Ahead of Time
Realise that with an inspection may come reports that repairs and maintenance are required in order for you to obtain your WBoF. For this reason, it is important that you do not leave inspections and maintenance to the last minute, as you do not want to be late when it comes to the issuing of your BWoF.
Have a Record Keeping System in Place
When it comes to being completely compliant, it is important that you have a meticulous record-keeping system in place. In addition to presenting your building warrant of fitness to the council, you’ll also need to show information regarding the owner of the building, the location of the building, the date the building was constructed, and more. You’ll also need to keep a record of any faults found and the repair work that was undertaken to fix them as well as any maintenance work that you invest in.
What Happens if You do Not Have an Up-to-Date Building Warrant of Fitness?
If you do not stay up to date with your compliance schedule, you may put your staff and your clients at risk. You may be liable to pay hefty fines, which can eat into your profits.
Are you looking for IQPS in New Zealand to carry out your inspection and reporting when it comes to a building warrant of fitness? Reach out to us – we offer all this as well as maintenance services to ensure that you are reaching the stipulated levels of quality and efficiency in your building.