Compliance schedules and WOFs
A compliance schedule is a document issued for a public and commercial building if it contains any specified systems. These systems ensure a building is safe and healthy for people to be in.
Some examples of specified systems are:
- Automatic fire sprinkler systems
- Automatic or manual emergency warning systems for fires (or other dangers)
- Electromagnetic or automatic doors or windows
- Emergency lighting systems
- Escape route pressurisation systems
- Riser mains for use by fire services
- Automatic back-flow preventers connected to a potable water supply
- Lifts, escalators, travelators or other system for moving people or goods within buildings
- Mechanical ventilation or air-conditioning systems
- Systems that assist people with visual or hearing disabilities
- Smoke control systems.
A single household requires a compliance schedule if it contains a cable car or is serviced by a cable car.
The compliance schedule states what systems are present and includes the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures needed to keep them in good working order. The schedule must be kept onsite and made available to council officers, independently qualified persons, licensed building practitioners and authorised agents.
If you do not have a compliance schedule, or if your building warrant of fitness has expired, you may be prosecuted.
Find out more
How do I get a compliance schedule?
How do I amend my compliance schedule?
What is a compliance schedule statement?
What is a building warrant of fitness?
Who can inspect and monitor my premises?
What happens next?
How do I get a compliance schedule?
For new buildings, a compliance schedule is issued with a code compliance certificate.
If you are upgrading the building or systems, are making a change of use or doing alterations that may also require a building consent, you will need to apply for an amendment to the existing compliance schedule.
If you are unsure if you require one, please contact us for advice. You can also download an application form in the See Also box on this page.
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How do I amend my compliance schedule?
Providing you are the owner, you can apply for an amendment at any time. Complete and return the application form in the See Also box on this page.
A recommendation for an amendment by an independently qualified person or licensed building practitioner can also be submitted with the building warrant of fitness. You may also require a building consent.
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What is a compliance schedule statement?
Where a compliance schedule has been issued for the first time, a compliance schedule statement is issued by the council. This is a temporary public notification of compliance with the schedule requirements. This is replaced in 12 months and every 12 months after that by the building warrant of fitness. The owner must display this document in a public area within the building.
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What is a building warrant of fitness?
A building warrant of fitness is a building owner’s signed statement that the requirements of the compliance schedule have been fully met. It certifies that the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures in the schedule have been fully complied with during the previous 12 months.
A copy of the building warrant of fitness must be displayed within the public area of the building.
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Who can inspect and monitor my premises?
An independently qualified person or a licensed building practitioner can inspect and monitor your premises.
A register of independently qualified people is maintained by the council. For information on registered independently qualified people, please contact us.
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What happens next?
Make sure you ask your independently qualified person or licensed building practitioner to provide you with instructions on the reporting procedures for the next 12 months required for each system and feature.
Remember, you are required by law to have annual written reports relating to the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures of the compliance schedule signed by each person who has carried out those procedures. Reports are to be kept with the schedule for two years and be accessible when inspections are carried out.
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