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The 12A and BWOF Process

Learn how to set up and generate annual certifications for New Zealand standards (BWOF and 12A).

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Initial Setup

  1. Enable ESMs module in Extensions to define and list your 12A's.

  2. Enable Signoffs module (optional) if using Contractor Signoffs with ESMs.

  3. Configure user details via Users > View > Update (Preferences):

    • IQP Registration Number (if applicable)

    • Title

    • Signature

  4. Submit template customizations through the template process if needed.


Generating a 12A/BWOF

  1. Add applicable 12A's (ESMs) to the required properties.

  2. Create a routine to generate tasks when 12A/BWOF is due.

  3. Generate the task.

  4. Complete associated items from the task's work tab.

  5. Preview the 12A/BWOF report.

  6. Dispatch report to client.


BWOF Data Mapping

Building Information

Field

Source

Expiry Date

Task due date

Street Address

Property > Location > Display Address

Property > Update > Property Details:

Field

Source

Legal Description

Legal Description field

Building Name

Building Name field (defaults to property name if blank)

Location within site

Location of Building field

Level/Unit Number

Level/Unit No. field

Occupancy Limit

Occupancy Limit field

Compliance Schedule No

Compliance Schedule No. field

Lawful Use

Lawful Use field

Purpose Group & Risk Group

Purpose Group and Risk Group fields

Year First Constructed

Year Constructed field

Intended Life

Intended Life field

Fire Hazard Category

Fire Hazard Category field

Owner and Agent Details

Owner (Property > Contacts > Owner Role):

  • Owner/Contact Person: Uses Organisation (or Name if Organisation is blank). Contact Person uses Name (or "As above" if blank).

  • Mailing Address: Address field

  • Email & Phone: Email and Mobile fields

BWOF Agent (Property > Contacts > BWOF Agent Role):

  • Agent: Organisation field

  • Mailing Address: Address field (or Company Profile Contact Address if no BWOF Agent)

  • Registered Office & Website: Control Panel > Company Profile (Contact Address and Contact Website)

  • Contact & Email: Name, Mobile, and Email fields (or Company Profile details if no BWOF Agent)

Building Specified System(s)

  • Lists 12A's from Property > ESM tab

  • Status shows tick or cross for compliance

Compliance Summary Text

  • Local Government Area: Property > Property Details > Local Government Area

  • Compliance Schedule Location: Property > Property Details > Compliance Schedule Location (displays "on the premises" if blank)

  • Compliance Period: Task > Update > 12A/BWOF Compliance Period (defaults to 12 months)

Signatory Details

Field

Source

Signature

Report author's signature (Users > Preferences)

Name

Author's name, title, and company organisation (Control Panel > Company Profile)

Date

Date report was generated


12A Data Mapping

Building Information

Property > Location:

  • Street Address: Display Address

Property > Update > Property Details:

Field

Source

Legal Description

Legal Description field

Building Name

Building Name field (defaults to property name if blank)

Location within site/block

Location of Building field

Level/Unit Number

Level/Unit No. field

Owner Details

Property > Contacts > Owner Role:

  • Name of Owner: Organisation (or Name if Organisation is blank)

  • Contact Person: Name (or "As above" if blank)

  • Mailing Address: Address field

Compliance Summary

  • Compliance Period: Task > Update > 12A/BWOF Compliance Period (defaults to 12 months)

Specified Systems

Field

Source

Feature

Specified Systems (ESMs) listed on task (grouped by assigned IQP)

Service Provider

Contractor assigned to that Specified System

IQP Details

Name, IQP Registration Number, Signature of assigned IQP, and date ESMs were marked as PASS


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