Depending on the type of building inspection the following are checked as per:- Australian Standard AS4349.1 – 2007 Appendix C – Building Elements and Services
- Australian Standard AS1684 Timber Framed Construction
- Building Codes of Australia (BCA)
- Building Commission Guide to Standards & Tolerances
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What is inspected for at Practical Completion / Handover:- Building defects
- Damage
- Cosmetic defects
- Quality of finish
- Fixtures and fittings
- Presence of appliances
- Presence of installations
- Incomplete work
- Safety hazards
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Areas and elements inspected include:- Site
- Exterior of Building
- Roof Exterior
- Roof Space
- Interior of Building
- Subfloor Space
- Relevant Features
- Services & Installations (presence of)
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Site:- Surface water
- Stormwater pits
- Finished ground levels
- Landscaping
- Driveway
- Crossover
- Paving / pathways
- Fences
- Gates
- Retaining walls
- Termite barriers
- Termite stickers
- Building debris
- Pool fencing
- Pool gates
- Pool surrounds
- Sheds / outbuildings
| Exterior of Building:- Piers / stumps
- Brickwork
- Render finish
- Cladding
- Window sills
- Door Sills
- Mortar joints
- Lintels
- Expansion joints
- Vermin proofing
- Weep holes
- Penetrations
- Dampcourse
- Waterproofing
- Soffits
- Subfloors
- Ventilation
| Exterior of Building Cont.- Decks
- Pergolas
- Balconies
- Verandahs
- Awnings
- Landings
- Ballustrading
- Stairs
- Ramps
- Windows
- Doors
- Door locks
- External painting
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Interior of Building:- Ceilings
- Ceiling heights
- Cornice
- Walls
- Party walls
- Wall linings
- Wall Tiles
- Windows
- Window locks
- Window sills
- Window treatments
- Security/Barrier Screens
- Doors
- Door margins
- Door frames
- Door handles
- Door locks
- Door sills
| Interior of Building Cont.- Architraves
- Timber Floors
- Carpets
- Floor Tiles
- Grouting to tiles
- Skirtings
- Cabinetry
- Internal stairs
- Balustrade
- Light fittings
- Power points
- Safety glass
- Smoke detectors
- Plasterwork finish
- Paintwork finish
- Silicone sealing
| Relevant Features- Planter Boxes
- Garden edging
- Rock walls
- Steps
- Bali Huts
- Trellises
- Latticework
- Louvres
- Barbeque
- Cabinetry
- Etc.
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Roof Exterior:- Roof covering
- Ridge
- Hips
- Valleys
- Gables
- Eaves
- Barges
- Fascias
- Flashings
- Roof penetrations
- Guttering
- Debris in gutters
- Downpipes
| Roof Space:- Ceiling cavity
- Insulation (presence of)
- Sarking (presence of)
- Party Walls
- Access Panel
| Services & Installations: (presence of)- Safety switch
- Hot water unit
- Water tank
- Water pump
- Air conditioning unit
- Gas bottles
- Clothes line
- Letterbox
- T.V. Antenna
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Items Inspected in specific areas include: |
Kitchen/Meals- Bench tops
- Kitchen cupboards
- Drawers
- Pantry
- Sink
- Plumbing
- Taps
- Stove – presence of
- Cook top – presence of
- Oven- presence of
- Rangehood- presence of
- Dishwasher- presence of
- Splashback
- Silicone sealing
| Bathrooms- Bath
- Showers
- Basins
- Vanities
- Mirrors
- Shower Screens
- Toilets
- Bidet
- Floor wastes
- Exhaust fans
- Towel rails
- Taps
| Laundry- Laundry Tub
- Taps
- Waste
- Tiles – wall
- Tiles – floor
- Cabinetry
- Bench top
- Linen press
- Silicone sealing
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Garaging- Garage doors
- Finish of floor
- Cabinetry
| Bedrooms- Wardrobes
- Drawers
- Shelving
- Ceiling Fans
| Toilets- Wall tiles
- Floor tiles
- Silicone sealing
- Toilets
- Toilet door
- Toilet pan
- Flange
- Cistern
- Silicone sealing
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