IQP Inspections for BWOFs in the South Island: OMC is Certified
If you own or manage a building in New Zealand with specified systems, you’re legally required to hold a Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF). This ensures critical systems such as fire safety, emergency lighting, and emergency power remain in safe, working order.
At OMC, we’re proud to be IQP certified for SS14.1: Emergency Power Systems. This means we can inspect and certify your standby and backup generator systems as part of your BWOF requirements across the South Island.
What is an IQP?
An Independent Qualified Person (IQP) is a professional authorised by your local council to inspect, maintain, and report on building systems that fall under the Specified Systems schedule of the Building Act.
IQPs must be council approved, and they operate independently, ensuring inspections are carried out to the highest standard.
Specified Systems & BWOF Compliance
Specified Systems are the building features that must be inspected regularly to keep people safe. These can include:
- Fire alarms and sprinkler systems
- Emergency lighting
- Mechanical ventilation
- Automatic doors
- Emergency power systems (SS14.1)
Every year, buildings with these systems require a Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF), signed off by an IQP. This document confirms the building is safe, and that all specified systems have been maintained to compliance standards.
OMC’s Role: IQP SS14.1 – Emergency Power Systems
As specialists in generators and backup power, OMC holds IQP certification for SS14.1. This means:
- We are authorised to inspect and certify emergency power systems for BWOFs.
- We can ensure your standby or backup generator is not only compliant but also maintained for real-world reliability.
- We provide full reporting, documentation, and certification to satisfy council requirements.
Whether it’s a commercial building, hospital, aged care facility, or industrial site, we help ensure your emergency power systems are both compliant and dependable when they’re needed most.
Why Building Owners Should Take This Seriously
Emergency power systems aren’t just a compliance checkbox; they’re the safety net that keeps critical services running in a power cut. A failed inspection, or worse, a failed system during an emergency, can mean:
- Risk to life safety systems (fire alarms, lighting, evacuation)
- Council enforcement action and fines for non-compliance
- Reputational damage or insurance complications
By engaging an experienced IQP like OMC, you’re not just ticking the compliance box — you’re protecting your building, your people, and your operations.
The OMC Difference
- Specialists in generators and emergency power, not a general inspector.
- South Island coverage with local knowledge of council processes.
- Turnkey service, from generator supply and installation, through to annual IQP inspections and service plans.
If your building requires a BWOF and includes an emergency power system, OMC can help. We’re IQP certified for SS14.1 and provide full inspection and certification services across the South Island.
With OMC, you can be confident your emergency power systems are both compliant and reliable.