Who can carry out the required maintenance work?

• The details of the relevant frequency of testing and inspection of each type of feature or measure are specified in the Director of Building Control's Specified List (PDF, 21 pages).
• The type of maintenance required will depend on the results of inspection and the complexity of the feature or measure included in a building. 
• There is no direct licensing of persons who perform the regular inspection and maintenance work Building Act 2000. The level of skills of the persons performing checking of the essential maintenance features will depend on the complexity of each type of feature. 
• For some types of simple safety features an employee could undergo some basic training or induction to understand what they are checking and why this work is being performed. 
• If however the testing and maintenance of a safety feature involves electrical, mechanical, fire protection or other technical skills then a contractor who possesses specialist skills must perform the maintenance.

1. Contents
2. What are essential safety and health features and measures?
3. What types of buildings do these laws apply to?
4. How do I comply with the law?
5. Can an occupier be responsible for the maintenance?
6. Who determines the maintenance requirements?
7. Who can carry out the required maintenance work?
8. What safety and health records need to be kept?
9. What other duties do owners or others have under the Act in relation to maintenance?
10. What happens if an owner or occupier does not comply?
11. More information