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Being an LBP
As an LBP you:
- are listed on an online public register so consumers and potential employers can identify you as licensed
- must act competently, and should recognise when other skills are required
- are accountable to the Building Practitioners Board
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Using the LBP Logo
The Licensed Building Practitioner logo is the key element of the Licensing Scheme. The Department of Building and Housing has strict guidelines about the reproduction and use of the logo.
The display of the logo contributes to the public awareness of licensed building practitioners. It provides a quality mark, awareness, and trust through brand communication.
The Licensed Building Practitioner logo (LBP logo) may only be used once permission is gained from the Registrar. Subject to approval, the logo may only be used by:
- Individual Licensed Building Practitioners
- A body corporate identified as being associated with a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP). Licensing is for individuals—bodies corporate must not promote themselves as being licensed, but may advertise that they engage LBPs
- Training providers offering workshops or activities approved by the Registrar for the purpose of skills maintenance.
Bodies corporate may only use the LBP logo if:
- They regularly engage one or more LBPs
- The body corporate’s name appears on the LBP Register — this occurs when a LBP applicant identifies a body corporate it is associated with during the application process.
Read the Terms and conditions of logo user for Body Corporates »
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Annual relicensing
The Registrar makes contact with you about a month prior to your ID licence card expiring to ensure that you wish to remain licensed. You will be asked to:
- Confirm your details shown on the public register
- Confirm that you are still working in the industry
- Pay the annual fee and Board levy
This can be done using the LBP online system or via a form.
If you have supplied an email address the Registrar will contact you via email unless you advise otherwise. If you do not have an email address or prefer not to be contacted by email, you will be posted a form to complete and return.
You will then be issued with a new licence card valid for 12 months.
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LBP online system
You can use the online system to:
- Update your personal details eg, your addresses, email, and phone numbers
- Update your skills maintenance diary
- Relicense online, which includes automated licensing and payment by credit card.
You do not have to use the LBP online system. However, using the online system is fast, easy, and can be done at your convenience, plus there is no paperwork to mail back when relicensing.
When you first logon you need to create an igovt account, which will be your username and password. Using igovt is easy. To logon click and you will be guided through step by step.
You will need your activation code which is on your confirmation letter that came with your welcome pack or telephone us on 0800 60 60 50 if you have misplaced it.
To get started go to LBP online system »
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Skills maintenance
Being licensed means you must maintain your skills and knowledge. You need to acquire skills maintenance points and submit these to the Registrar at least every two years.
For more information go to Skills maintenance »
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Voluntary suspension of your licence
You can voluntary suspend your licence for up to two years using the voluntary suspension form.
You can also chose to revive your licence if you have voluntary suspended it using the end voluntary suspension form.
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