Building Defect Reports Sample 1

8/16/2019 Building Defect Reports Sample 1

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Item Defect Details Photographic Details

340. Location: L6 Corridor

Finding: Incomplete paint finish to skirting

Recommendations: Complete painting works to skirting in corridor

341. Location: L6 water meter cupboard

Finding: Damaged plaster board

Recommendations: Patch, sand and paint area of damage and makegood


Finding: Incomplete painting, remove wires to gauges

Recommendations:

Finish painting walls and remove unused wires


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343. Location: L6 refuse room

Finding: Screw hole in door frame

Recommendations: Fill and sand hole in door frame, paint doorframe


Finding: Damaged plasterboard

Recommendations: Fill, sand and paint damaged plasterboard andmake good


Finding: Unsatisfactory wall finish

Recommendations:

Patch, fill, sand and paint wall and make good


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Finding: Plastic still left on pipes from painters

Recommendations: Remove plastic


Finding: Incomplete painting

Recommendations: Finish painting walls

348. Location: L6 corridor

Finding: Apartment signage to door is falling off

Recommendations:

Re‐stick signage to apartment door


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Finding: Unfinished painting around water metersignage

Recommendations: Paint wall around water meter signage





Finding: Unused wires left on gauges

Recommendations:

Remove unused wires


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Recommendations: Remove unused wires

354. Location: L6 Services cupboard

Finding: Missing caulking along plaster and door frame

Recommendations:

Caulk along plaster edge and door frame


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355. Location: L7 Corridor

Finding: Damaged skirting beside passenger lifts

Recommendations: Remove damaged skirting and replace

356. Location: L7 Electrical room

Finding: Generally dirty

Recommendations: Builders clean required


Finding: Excess plasterboard stuck to wall aroundpenetrations

Recommendations: Remove excess plasterboard, patch and fill allholes as required


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361. Location: L7 electrical room

Finding: Painting to door incomplete, spacers left in atdoor frame, caulking incomplete

Recommendations: Paint door, remove spacers and caulk edges ofdoor frame


Finding: Builders marking visible on floor




Recommendations:

Remove unused wires


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Recommendations: Patch, fill, sand and paint wall and make good


Finding: Unsealed penetration

Recommendations: Correctly seal penetrations in concrete slab inline with building code for fire preventionthrough floors


Finding: Grey paint left on door

Recommendations:

Builders clean required


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Finding: Protective sticker on door hardware

Recommendations: Remove sticker from door hardware


Finding: Concrete splatter and generally dirty



Finding: Unused wires left on gauges and roomgenerally dirty

Recommendations: Remove unused wires and builders cleanrequired


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Finding: Unused wires left on gauges and roomgenerally dirty

Recommendations: Remove unused wires and builders cleanrequired


Finding: Unused cables hanging from gauges and roomgenerally dirty

Recommendations: Remove unused cables and builders cleanrequired


Finding: Unused cables hanging from gauges

Recommendations:

Remove unused cables


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Finding: Concrete splatter on wall


377. Location: L7 services cupboard

Finding: Adhesive stuck on wall

Recommendations: Remove excess adhesive and clean as required


Finding: Building materials stored and generally dirty

Recommendations:

Dispose of building materials appropriately andbuilders clean required


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Finding: Building materials stored and generally dirty

Recommendations: Dispose of building materials appropriately andbuilders clean required


Finding: 1 x unsealed penetration



Finding: Steel stud fixed to door frame and missingcaulking to edge of door frame to wall

Recommendations: Remove steel stud, and caulk along edge ofdoor frame


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Finding: Uneven floor level

Recommendations: Fill and make level with rest of electrical roomfloor


Finding: Carpet tiles falling too short at threshold

Recommendations: Install new carpet tiles at the correct size toensure no gaps at threshold


Finding: Paint on door frame

Recommendations:



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Finding: Building materials on floor




Recommendations: Remove unused cables



Recommendations:

Remove unused cables


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Finding: Unused cables hanging from gauges andgenerally dirty






Finding: Overspray evident on floor

Recommendations:



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Finding: Generally dirty


395. Location: L8 lobby

Finding: Signage is bent

Recommendations: Replace with new sign



Recommendations:



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Finding: 2 x unsealed penetrations






Finding: Concrete floor is dirty and contains high spotsin various locations

Recommendations: Grind floor and remove concrete splatter


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Finding: Unsatisfactory paint finish to lobby corridorceiling

Recommendations: Apply another coat of paint to lobby ceiling


Finding: Damaged plasterboard wall behind level 9signage

Recommendations: Remove signage, make good plater wall and re‐ apply signage


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Finding: Hole in plasterboard wall

Recommendations: Patch, sand and paint plasterboard wall andmake good


Finding: Cupboard generally dirty

Recommendations:



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Finding: Rough plaster finish above water meter signage

Recommendations: Make good plaster board wall behind signage





Finding: Sticky tape left behind on all hinges

Recommendations:

Remove sticky tape from all hinges


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Finding: Unsatisfactory paint finish and generally dirty

Recommendations: Re‐paint walls and builders clean required


Finding: Unsatisfactory paint finish around EWIS speaker

Recommendations:

Patch, sand and re‐paint around EWIS speakerand make good


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Recommendations: Remove sticky tape from all hinges


Finding: Missing caulking between plasterboard anddoor frame

Recommendations: Caulk between plasterboard and door frame



Recommendations: Remove sticky tape from all hinges


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Finding: Uneven floor level

Recommendations: Fill and make level with rest of electrical roomfloor


Finding: Building materials left in room

Recommendations: Dispose of building materials appropriately andarea requires builders clean



Recommendations:

Correctly seal penetrations in concrete slab inline with building code for fire preventionthrough floors


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Finding: Room generally dirty







Recommendations:



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Finding: Unsatisfactory paint finish to wall

Recommendations: Patch, sand and re‐paint wall and make good

426. Location: L10 corridor near passenger lifts

Finding: Incomplete paint finish to skirtings

Recommendations:

Finish painting skirting


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Finding: Paint patches to ceiling

Recommendations: Apply another coat of paint to lobby ceiling






Recommendations:

Remove sticky tape from all hinges


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Finding: 2 x screws missing from hinge

Recommendations:

Install 2 x new screws into hinge


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Finding: Unsatisfactory sealing of penetration

Recommendations: Remove material inside penetration and re‐seal with an appropriate sealant to prevent firethrough concrete slab





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Finding: Building materials stored inside cupboard



Finding: Tape on hinges

Recommendations: Remove tape from hinges


Finding: Door hardware left on ground

Recommendations:

Install door hardware or remove. Builders cleanrequired


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Finding: Area generally dirty




Recommendations: Patch, fill and paint wall and make good incorner


Finding: Unsealed penetrations visible

Recommendations:



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Finding: Painting incomplete

Recommendations: Finish off painting to wall


Finding: No trim on carpet tile threshold

Recommendations:

Install trim to edge of carpet tiles into electricalroom


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Finding: Unable to close door as striker plate is blocked

Recommendations: Un block/remove debris from striker plate






Recommendations:

Remove material inside penetration and re‐seal with an appropriate sealant to prevent firethrough concrete slab


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Finding: 2 x screws missing from hinge

Recommendations: Install 2 x new screws into hinge








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Finding: Unused cables hanging from gauges andgenerally dirty. Unsatisfactory penetrationsealant

Recommendations: Remove unused cables and builders cleanrequired. Remove material inside penetrationand re‐seal with an appropriate sealant toprevent fire through concrete slab


Finding: Gas shut off valve grille is not sitting correctly

Recommendations: Re‐fix grille into place



Recommendations:

Remove material inside penetration and re‐seal with an appropriate sealant to prevent firethrough concrete slab


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Finding: Caulking missing to edges of door frames

Recommendations: Caulk edges of door frames


Finding: Unsatisfactory paint finish to services cupboarddoor frames

Recommendations: Re‐paint door frames to services cupboard


Finding: Paint on sign

Recommendations:



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Finding: Builders materials stored on ground

Recommendations: Dispose of hard waste appropriately



Recommendations: Patch, fill and paint wall and make good


Finding: Concrete splatter to wall

Recommendations:



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Finding: 3 x conduits protruding through concrete floorslab

Recommendations: Cut back conduit and apply an appropriatesealant in void


Finding: NBN wiring not secure

Recommendations: Securely fix conduit containing NBN





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467. Location: L12 refuse

Finding: Damaged plasterboard wall behind sign

Recommendations: Patch and paint and make good plasterboardwall


Finding: Electrical conduit protruding from concrete slab

Recommendations:

Terminate electrical conduit and fill hole asrequired


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Finding: Unused brackets still on slab soffit

Recommendations: Remove unused bracket and fill hole





Finding: Unsatisfactory plasterboard finish aboveskirting

Recommendations: Patch, sand and paint wall above skirting andmake good


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Finding: Red paint found on wall

Recommendations: Re‐paint back wall








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Finding: Redundant PVC pipework

Recommendations: Investigate redundant PVC pipework andremove


Finding: Two screws missing from door hinge

Recommendations: Install 2 new screws into hinge





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Finding: Redundant PVC pipework, incompletepaintwork

Recommendations: Investigate redundant PVC pipework andremove. Finish painting wall





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Finding: Caulking missing to edges of door frames

Recommendations:

Caulk edges of door frames


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Finding: Redundant bracket

Recommendations: Remove unused bracket


Finding: Emergency evacuation plan is incorrect

Recommendations: Re‐print emergency evacuation plan to showcorrect orientation


Finding: No seal under plant room door

Recommendations:

Install weather seal to underside of plant roomdoor


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Finding: Unused bracket on door frame at floor level

Recommendations: Remove unused bracket

488. Location: L13 roof

Finding: Unsatisfactory discharge of pipe from roofplumbing

Recommendations: Extend pipework to discharge away fromdoorway


Finding: Missing hold down bolts to hot water unitstructure

Recommendations: Install bolts in holes provided


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Finding: Threads have not been cut off to be flush withnut

Recommendations: Trim down all threads








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Finding: Building materials stored on roof

Recommendations: Remove all builders materials and clean area

497. Location: East side external canopy

Finding: Gutters blocked

Recommendations: Remove all foliage and debris from gutters



Recommendations:

Remove all foliage and debris from gutters


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Finding: Pathway along east elevation is generally dirty



Finding: Water pooling on roof

Recommendations:

Re‐level area to correct falls


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Finding: Balustrade missing

Recommendations: Investigate if balustrade is required in this area


Finding: Window seals are dirty and deteriorating

Recommendations: Replace window seals


Finding: Window seals are dirty and deteriorating

Recommendations:

Replace window seals


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Finding: High spots on ground surrounding floor waste

Recommendations: Re‐align falls so that water can flow easily intofloor waste


Finding: Water pooling in corner



Finding: Markings on external cladding

Recommendations:



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Finding: Aluminium capping is coming away fromstructure

Recommendations: Re‐fix aluminium so as to not allow wateringress


Finding: Zoomed out photo of location of blockedgutters






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Finding: Water pooling in corner



Finding: Water pooling in corner and capping missing


516. Location: L13 roof, top floor external windows

Finding: Large gaps between window sections

Recommendations:

Investigate if within tolerance


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Finding: Capping piece of parapet to roof level

Recommendations: Caulk to underside of capping



Recommendations: Investigate if within tolerance



Recommendations:

Investigate if within tolerance


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520. Location: South east side external canopy




Finding: No waterproofing membrane present

Recommendations: Investigate construction drawings to determineif this is required



Recommendations:

Investigate construction drawings to determineif this is required


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Finding: Edges of zincalume decking roof are not sealed

Recommendations: Seal edges /caulk from concrete to roofstructure


Finding: End capping of roof coming away fromzincalume

Recommendations: Re‐fix capping piece so as to avoid wateringress through exposed edges


Finding: Long threads protruding from cladding supportstructure

Recommendations: Trim down all threads appropriately


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528. Location: Fire stairs

Finding: Light not working

Recommendations:

Replace globe


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529. Location: L8 fire stairs

Finding: Sign is not sitting flush

Recommendations: Re‐stick signage to ensure it is flush with wall

530. Location: Street level external paving

Finding: Caulking missing to window frames

Recommendations: Install caulking as required


Finding: Areas of paving uneven and dropping in someareas

Recommendations: Ensure all paving is at the same level


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Finding: Cracked pavers

Recommendations: Replace as required





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535. Location: Street level east side

Finding: Bent metal screen



Finding: Cracked pavers


537. Location: Street level

Finding: Generally dirty in service cupboards

Recommendations:



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538. Location: Street level – north side

Finding: Generally dirty in service cupboards, concretesplatter evident on door frames


539. Location: Street level – north side


Recommendations: Apply appropriate sealant at penetrationlocations


Finding: Generally dirty in service cupboards

Recommendations:



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541. Location: Street level – north side service cupboards

Finding: Unfinished painting

Recommendations: Finish off painting to bare material

542. Location: North side windows

Finding: Still dirty and paint splatter evident


543. Location: North side windows

Finding: Still dirty and paint splatter evident

Recommendations:



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544. Location: West elevation

Finding: Timber screens not fixed securely

Recommendations: Investigate fixing details and rectify accordingly

545. Location: West side stairs at street level

Finding: Missing stair nosing

Recommendations: Install new stair nosing

546. Location: Underside of walkway at ground floor betweenbuilding

Finding: Rough finish to cladding

Recommendations: Re‐paint and make good cladding to undersideof walkway roof


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Finding: Missing caulking between pavers and windowframes

Recommendations: Install appropriate caulking between paversand window frame








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550. Location: South side of building

Finding: Un painted concrete

Recommendations: Apply appropriate paint finish to bare concrete

551. Location: Street level – West side near train station

Finding: Large gaps visible between 2 adjoining buildingmaterials

Recommendations: Install appropriate caulking to gaps


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Part 2: Thermal Leak Detection


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1/67 Roscon Property Services Pty. Ltd. ACN 108 876 697 ABN 66 433 979 405 Australia House 150 Sydney Road Coburg (Vic) 3058 I Level 50, 120 Collins Street Melbourne (Vic) 3000 24/7: 1800 767 266 T: (03) 9385 0040 F: (03) 9386 8199 E: [email protected]

Ar1 Max 18.0

Min 16.7

Average 17.6

Emissivity 0.86 Refl. temp. 20 °C

Measurements °C 13/10/2014 9:54:10 PM °C 18.9

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Measurements °C 13/10/2014 11:18:40 PM °C


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Part 3: Videos Videos


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Part 4 : Marked up Plan of Defect Locations


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Part 5: Terms and Conditions The following information is very important and forms an integral part of this report.

Before you decide to purchase this property you should read and understand the following important information. Itwill help explain what is involved in a Standard Property Inspection, the difficulties faced by an inspector and why it isnot possible to guarantee that a property is free of defects, latent or otherwise. This information forms an integral partof the report. The general adequacy of site drainage is not included in the Standard Property Inspection Report.Comments on surface water drainage are limited as where there has been either little or no rainfall for a period of time,surface water drainage may appear to be adequate but then during periods of heavy rain, may be found to beinadequate. Any comments made in this section are relevant only in light of the conditions present at the time ofinspection. It is recommended that a Smoke Test be obtained to determine any illegal connections, blocked or brokendrains.

1. This is a Visual Inspection only and in Accordance with AS4349.1

This visual inspection is limited to those areas and sections of the property fully accessible and visible to the Inspector at thetime and on the date of Inspection. The inspection DID NOT include breaking apart, dismantling, removing or movingobjects including, but not limited to, foliage, mouldings, roof insulation/sarking membrane , floor or wall coverings,sidings, ceilings, floors, furnishings, appliances or personal possessions. The Inspector CANNOT see inside walls,between floors, inside skillion roofing, inside the eaves, behind stored goods in cupboards, or other areas that areconcealed or obstructed. The inspector DID NOT dig, gouge, force or perform any invasive procedures. In an occupiedproperty it must be understood that furnishings or household items may conceal defects which may only be revealedwhen the items are removed. No detailed inspection is inferred to external areas over 3.6 metres above the naturalground level.

2. Scope of Report The Standard Property Report is not intended as a certificate of compliance of the property within the requirements ofany Act, regulation, ordinance or by ‐law, or, as a warranty or an insurance policy against problems developing with thebuilding in the future.

3. Limitations Nothing contained in the Report implies that any inaccessible or partly inaccessible area(s) or section(s) of the property beinginspected by the Inspector on the date of the inspection were free from defects latent or otherwise.

No responsibility can be accepted for defects which are latent or otherwise not reasonably detected on a visual inspectionwithout interference with or removal of any of the structure including fixtures or fittings within the building.

This Standard Property Report does not contain any assessment or opinion in relation to any item, which is the subject of aSpecial Purpose Property Report (as defined in AS4349.1), or any matter where the inspection or assessment of which is

solely regulated by Statute. Special Purpose Property Reports include comment on the following: Common property areas,environmental concerns such as sunlight, privacy, streetscape and views. Proximity of property to flight paths, railways andbusy traffic or other neighbourhood issues. Noise levels, health and safety issues including the presence of asbestos or lead.Heritage concerns. Security or fire protection. Analysis of site drainage apart from surface water drainage. Swimming poolsand spas. Detection and identification of illegal and unauthorised building and plumbing work. Durability of exposedfinishes.

4. Important Information Any person who relies upon the contents of this Report does so acknowledging that the above clauses, definitions anddisclaimers that follow define the Scope and Limitations of the inspection and form an integral part of the report.


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5. Disclaimer of Liability No liability shall be accepted on account of failure of the Report to notify any problems in any area(s) or section(s) of thesubject property physically inaccessible for inspection, or to which access for Inspection is denied by or to the Inspector(including but not limited to any area(s) or section(s) so specified by the Report.

6. Disclaimer of Liability to Third Parties This report is made solely for the use and benefit of the Client named on the front of this report. No liability orresponsibility whatsoever, in contract or tort, is accepted to any third party who may rely on the Report wholly or in part.Any third party acting or relying on this Report, in whole or in part does so at their own risk.

7. Report Definition This report is limited to a visual inspection of areas where reasonable access is available at the time of inspection. Itdoes not purport to be geological as to foundation integrity or soil conditions, engineering as to structural, nor does it cover the

condition of electrical, plumbing, gas or motorised appliances. It is strongly recommended that an appropriatelyqualified contractor check these services prior to purchase.

As the date if this report we have identified the items as listed herein, we do not accept any responsibility for itemswhich may be damaged after the inspection has been completed.

As a matter of course, and in the interests of safety, all prospective purchasers should have an electrical report carriedout by a suitably qualified contractor. This report is limited to (unless otherwise noted) the main structure on the siteand any other building, structure or outbuilding specifically named within the report.

This Report attempts to assist in judging a building according to its age and level of maintenance and in providingrelative comparisons. This inspection and report is not to be considered all ‐encompassing dealing with a building fromevery aspect. Rather it should be seen as a reasonable attempt to identify any significant defects visible at the time ofthe inspection. It is unrealistic to expect comment on minor defects or imperfections in the Standard Property Report. Ifthis is required, a Special Purpose Property Report is recommended.

Whilst buildings may have many pleasing features there are few without defects and many are due naturally to agedeterioration. Subject to the level of maintenance on the building it is common for the number of faults to haveincreased with age.

All items that are considered to be concealed or latent defects are excluded.

Shower Recesses: Tests may be made on shower recesses to detect leaks (if water is connected). The tests may notreveal leaks or show incorrect waterproofing if silicone liquid or masonry sealant has been applied prior to theinspection. Such application is a temporary waterproofing measure and may last for some months before breakingdown. The tests on shower recesses are limited to running water within the recesses and visually checking for leaks. As showersare only checked for a short period of time, prolonged use may reveal leaks that were not detected at the time of inspection.

If there is no evidence of a current leak during inspection that does not necessarily mean that the shower does not leak. Glass Caution: Glazing in older houses (built before 1978) may not necessarily comply with current glass safety standardsAS1288. In the interests of safety, glass panes in doors and windows especially in trafficable areas should be replacedwith safety glass or have shatterproof film installed unless they already comply with the current standard.

Stairs & Balustrades: Specifications have been laid down by the Australian Building Code ‐ Section 3.9 covering stairs,landings and balustrades to ensure the safety of all occupants and visitors in a building. Many balustrades and stairsbuilt before 1996 may not comply with the current standard. You must upgrade all such items to the current standardto improve safety.

Swimming Pools: If a swimming pool is present it should be the subject of a Special Purpose Property Report. A detailedinspection on the status or serviceability of any swimming pool or associated pool equipment has not been carried outand is not within the scope of this report. Additionally, to adequately inspect a swimming pool, the water must be

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This report does not identify timber ‐destroying pests. A timber pest inspection report should be obtained from a qualified timber pest inspector.

If any cost of work estimates is given, these are merely opinions and should be taken as a general guide only. In the

building industry, experience has shown that prices vary considerably and you must obtain independent quotations onany significant notable item from several contractors prior to purchase.

The operation of fireplaces, chimneys, alarm systems, intercom systems, electrical and mechanical appliances, airconditioning systems, smoke detectors and residual current devices have not been tested and are the subject of aSpecial Purpose Property Report. Should you require an inspection to be carried out on any item not specificallycovered by this report, please request a Special Purpose Property Report on the specific item required.

No report is made on the presence, operation, installation or cabling of any free to air or pay television system.

8. Lighting Installations It should be noted that this inspection was done during daylight hours and therefore the adequacy of lighting indarkness could not be directly assessed.

9. Electrical Installations We have carried out a thorough visual inspection of the common property and assets visible from the commonproperty areas. If there were any visible electrical installation issues they have been included in this section of the report.We have not carried out a thorough inspection of electrical installation and the main switchboard, as we are notqualified to do so, please ensure that a suitably qualified electrical contractor carries out a thorough visual inspection atleast every 2 years, this inspection can be incorporated with the testing of the Residual Current Device if CommunityCircuits are present.

10. Plumbing, Gutters & Downpipes and Roofs We have carried out a thorough visual inspection of the common property and assets visible from the commonproperty areas. If there were any visible plumbing, gutters and downpipes or roof issues they have been included in thissection of the report. We have not carried out a thorough inspection of the plumbing, gutters and downpipes and roof, aswe are not qualified to do so, please ensure that a suitably qualified plumbing contractor (who is qualified to undertake roofinspections) carries out a thorough regular inspection. We will recommend a qualified plumber to inspect if an issue isfound.

11. Lifts Please ensure that if lifts are in the building(s) that regular maintenance programs are in place. This report does notcover lifts.

12. Painting Painting surfaces not exposed to the elements/corrosion should be included in the next painting cycle. Painting foraesthetic purposes is not included in this report.

13. Air Conditioning Only a general external inspection of air conditioning units is carried out where installed, therefore please ensure that ifthe Owners Corporation has air conditioner(s) in the building(s) they have regular maintenance programs in place. Thisreport does not cover air conditioning units and air condition cooling towers.

14. Glass This report only addresses glass requiring obvious replacement. It does not cover the Building Code,Australian Standard and safety requirements of glass installed in the common property.


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15. Plant and Equipment Please ensure that if the Owners Corporation has plant and equipment in the building(s) that regular maintenanceprograms are in place for each piece of plant and equipment. This report does not cover plant and equipment.

16. Balcony Balustrades Wherever balcony balustrades are installed, please be advised that a comprehensive inspection of balcony railings wasnot carried out as part of this report. Also this report is only a visual inspection of areas accessible from the commonproperty; therefore all balcony balustrades are not viewed. If there are any visible signs of corrosion on the balustradeincluding fixings and/or if the balustrades are over 10 years old a detailed inspection and testing of balustrades shouldbe undertaken.

17. Pest Reports If there are any visible signs of termite damage it is included in this report. We have not carried out a pest inspection of

the site; as we are not qualified to do so, please ensure that a suitably qualified pest inspection contractor carries outthorough regular inspections.

18. Fire Fighting Equipment and Statutory Requirements It has been assumed that any building needing fire fighting equipment to meet legislative requirements such as theBuilding Code of Australia 1996 did meet those requirements at the time of construction. We have not examined thefire safety requirements for the building and make no comment as to the adequacy of the measures found in thecomplex. We have not and do not assess the condition of any fire fighting equipment within the complex. If the BodiesCorporate wishes to ascertain its position with respect to fire safety compliance it may carry out its own assessment.These guidelines should be placed on the Owners Corporation notice board. We have visually inspected the fire fightingequipment but have not carried out any testing and therefore cannot determine if the equipment has been tampered

with or will be effective in case of fire. Rooms below ground level: If there are any rooms under the house or below ground level (whether they be habitableor non ‐habitable rooms), these may be subject to dampness and water penetration. Drains are not always installedcorrectly or could be blocked. It is common to have damp problems and water entry into these types of rooms,especially during periods of heavy rainfall and this may not be evident upon initial inspection. These rooms may nothave council approval. The purchaser should make their own enquiries with the Council to ascertain if approval wasgiven. Where the property is covered by an Owners Corporation (Strata Title), we strongly recommend that an OwnersCorporation search be conducted to ascertain the financial position, the level of maintenance and any other relevantinformation available through the conduct of such an inspection.

19. Services Important Notes: In regard to plumbing or electrical, it should be noted that we are not plumbers or electricians andany comment made is not that of a qualified plumber or electrician. We recommend that a qualified contractor be engagedto make comment.

Roscon Property Services Offices 150 Sydney Road Coburg VIC 3058 I Level 50, 120 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000Tel 1800 767 266 I Email [email protected] Web roscon.com.au



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