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Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP's)

The LBP scheme is one of the changes in the Building Act 2004 to encourage better building design and construction.

From 1 March 2012 critical building work that is known as Restricted Building Work, must be done by an LBP (Licensed Building Practitioner).

Consumer   Get Licensed
  • What are LBPs
  • Why use an LBP
  • How to find an LBP
  • What should I know before engaging an LBP
  • What if my LBP gets it wrong
 
  • Why get licensed
  • Restricted Building Work
  • What are the licenses
  • How do I apply
  • How do I get an application pack
  • How will I be assessed
  • Appeals
Already Licensed   About the scheme.
  • Being an LBP
  • Using the LBP Logo
  • Annual relicensing
  • LBP online system
  • Skills maintenance
  • Voluntary suspension of your licence
 
  • Licensed Building Practitioner Rules
  • Building Categories
  • Building Practitioners Board
  • Complaints
  • Appeals process
  • Appeals heard to date