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STAIRS \u2013 Structure integrity, looseness, safety issues. RAISED STRUCTURES \u2013 Balconies Verandas, Patios, Decks, Suspended Concrete floors, Balustrades \u2013 Structure, integrity, looseness, safety issues. ROOF \u2013 Tiles, shingles, slates, sheet roofing, gables, roof flashing \u2013 cracked, broken, loose, decay, rusting, nails popping. SKYLIGHTS VENTS FLUES \u2013 Flashing, damages, \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 build up. VALLEYS \u2013 Rust, mortar deterioration. GUTTERING \u2013 Rust, ponding, debris. DOWNPIPES \u2013 Rust, visible connection to storm pipe, clips. \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 FASCIA BARGES \u2013 Defects ROOF SPACE ROOF COVERING \u2013 defects. ROOF FRAMING \u2013 physical damage, deterioration, inappropriate modification. SARKING \u2013 Integrity. PARTY WALLS \u2013 Integrity. INSULATION \u2013 installed or not. SUB FLOOR SPACE TIMBER FLOOR \u2013 Supports, Floor, Ventilation, drainage, damp \u2013 eg defection of bearers or joists, cracking, spalling, rusting, termite caps, deterioration. SUSPENDED CONCRETE FLOORS \u2013 eg Deterioration. THE SITE CAR ACCOMMODATION, DETACHED LAUNDRY, ABLUTION FACILITIES AND GARDEN SHEDS \u2013 As per primary residence. RETAINING WALLS \u2013 retaining walls supporting other structures. Landscaping retaining walls more than 700 mm high. PATHS AND DRIVEWAYS \u2013 eg Subsidence, integrity trips hazards. STEPS \u2013 eg Subsidence, integrity trips hazards. FENCING \u2013 General fencing \u2013 eg Inappropriate loading. SWIMMING POOL BARRIER \u2013 Self Closing & self latching gate. HANDOVER INSPECTION AGREEMENT SCOPE OF A HANDOVER INSPECTION A HANDOVER inspection is a visual inspection of the finishes and the quality of the finishes presented by the Builder at the time of my inspection and based on certain defects within the The Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015. The Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015 is only a guide and an advisory document. It is not a regulated standard and is not part of this hierarchy. Each state and territory has an Act to regulate the contents of a domestic building contract and the responsibilities of parties. These Acts also require compliance with regulated building standards and require buildings and their materials to be fit for their intended purposes. This Guide can be used to determine whether or not an item is defective only where this cannot be done by reference to the contract documents, the relevant Australian Standards, the BCA or the relevant regulations. Where there is any contradiction or difference between the Guide and an Act, a regulation, the BCA or a building contract, all of these take precedence over the Guide. The Guide does not replace the requirements of these other documents. Any reference throughout this document to the Building Code of Australia or BCA refers to the National Construction Code Series, Volumes 1 and 2, Building Code of Australia. Some Australian Standards are referred to (whole or in part) in the BCA. The referenced parts of these Australian Standards take precedence over this Guide. Fittings, equipment and some materials used in buildings are often supported by manufacturers installation instructions. The manufacturers installation instructions take precedence over this Guide. This report contains a \u201cSchedule of Building Defects that lists the items that in the inspectors opinion do not reach an acceptable standard of quality, level of building practice, or have not been built in a proper workmanlike manner as per Section 8 of the Domestic Building Contracts Act \u2013 1995 states \u201cthe builder warrants that the work will be carried out in a proper and workmanlike manner\u2026.the builder warrants that the work will be carried out with reasonable care and skill\u2026\u201d AREAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT \u2013 Areas that are outside the scope of this inspection and not assessed are room dimensions, height limitations, boundary setbacks, title boundaries, water tightness, glazing code requirements, safety requirements, plumbing & electrical compliance and finished floor levels. We do not inspect and report on every single individual minor paint defect as paint defects may be visible during certain times of the day and not others. We do not use a torch to locate paint defects. Paint defects are only defects if visible from 1.5 meters or further. If you encounter visible paint issues before or after the inspection, liaise with the builder. Fittings/fixtures/tile types/paint colours etc are not cross referenced with what is stipulated in your domestic building contract \u2013 This is a separate inspection and you should go through this with your builder to show that what you have ordered or requested has been installed. This includes paint colour, appliances, oven, range hood, dishwasher, floor lining specs, light fittings, cabinetry colours and materials, tile types and materials and the like. Areas that were not accessible are listed in this report. No comment is made as to whether or not defects are in inaccessible areas. None of the rectification methods, procedures or products suggested within this report are to be read as an instruction to the builder, nor are they an authorisation to vary from the original contractual documentation, Engineering design, manufacturers installation instructions or any Australian Standards or the NCC. 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It typically addresses aspects such as the materials to be used, minimum height and clearance from combustible materials, and the need for regular inspection and cleaning to prevent fire hazards. By establishing clear guidelines, this clause helps ensure the safe operation of fireplaces and heating appliances, reducing the risk of fire and ensuring compliance with building codes."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}