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Implied warranties 

See warranties.

Independent qualified persons (IQPs) 

A person (or firm) approved by a territorial authority as qualified to inspect, maintain and report on certain specified systems. ‘Independent’ means that the person has no financial interest in the building. Read more in our information for building owners, managers and developers or our information for building officials relating to compliance schedules and building warrants of fitness. See also our FAQs for Independent Qualified Persons [PDF 766 KB, 10 pages]

Insanitary buildings

In terms of the Building Act 2004 (section 123), a building is insanitary if it is offensive or likely to be injurious to health because of its situation, construction, state of disrepair (including dampness), or lack of drinkable water or sanitary facilities. For more information see the Ministry’s policy guidance on the enforcement of the Building Act provisions on insanitary buildings. See also dangerous buildings.

Inspection  

1. Section 90 of the Building Act 2004 provides for inspections of building work by an authorised agent of a building consent authority (BCA) to ensure the work complies with the building consent. A code compliance certificate (CCC) is issued after the final inspection of the finished building project confirming that the BCA is satisfied the completed project has been carried out in accordance with the building consent. For further information see Building consents and inspections process.
   
2. Section 222 of the Building Act 2004 provides for inspections of land, buildings and building work by an authorised officer of a territorial authority. These inspections could be carried out to determine whether building work is being carried out without, or in accordance with, a building consent, whether a notice to fix has been complied with, and to ensure the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures stated in a building compliance schedule are being complied with.
   
3. For inspections before buying a house, see property inspection.

Insulation

A material that resists the transfer of heat, rated in terms of resistance to heat flow called R-value. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness. Compliance Documents relating to insulation include Clauses E3 Internal Moisture and H1 Energy Efficiency. For further information about types of insulation, visit ConsumerBuild . See also the BRANZ Ltd website for the House Insulation Guide (2nd edition 2005) and other information about insulation.

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