Handover / PCI (Practical Completion) Inspections

CONCRETE SLABS

Cracking (acceptable)

Stairs

Level

Finish

BRICKWORK

Window and door frames installed plumb and square.

Window and door frames are in the correct location within reason as per plans.

Weep holes installed.

Room dimensions and openings are of similar size to approved plans.

Workmanship facebrick.

Wall heights

Insulation.

Other timber/steel frame and/or composite wall system (Masterwall).

ROOF FRAME

Holding down straps and tie down points fixed to roof frame.

Ceiling Joists, Ceiling Joist Trimmers and Hangers

Counter/strutting beams.

Timber/Metal roof battens

Ridge, Rafters, Under-purlins and Struts and Neck and Collar ties

Trusses: Plumb, Speed Brace, Ribbon plate and tie downs.

Eaves: Trimmers, Lining and Fascia.

Gables: Trimmers, Lining, Barge and Scribe Fillet.

Alfresco/Veranda beams.

Alfresco/Veranda ceiling linings.

ROOF EXTERIOR

Tiles: installation, fixing-centres

Adequate use of pointing - hip and ridge tiles.

Roof Sheeting: fixing, including ridges and hips.

Penetrations.

Gutters joins, clips.

Downpipes location, joins, spacing and clips.

Windows

Labelling and safety markings

Restricted opening two story.

FIRE / SAFETY

Location and number of Smoke Alarms and RCD’s

Fire Separation: Separating walls underside of roof covering.

WALL AND FLOOR TILING

Wet area and external balcony waterproofing:

Floor wall junctions

Penetrations in shower

Bath to wall

Floor wastes

Workmanship, corner joints and adhesion

Falls to floor waste.

PLUMBING / ELECTRICAL

Hot and cold tap operation.

Drains clearing as expected.

Operation of plumbing fixtures. i.e. toilet.

Shower screens and mirrors: Workmanship, fixings.

Light points. Power points.

Kitchen Appliances basic functions.

Air Conditioning: Cold and Hot operation.

Exhaust fans and Rangehood ducted to outside air.

CEILING, WALLS AND STAIRS

Stairs: riser and going dimensions.

Balustrade: structure and handrails. Height and spacing.

Insulation: Sarking and ceiling insulation.

Internal plaster: Set - hardness, curing and workmanship.

External render/acrylic: Ground level finish and workmanship.

Ceilings and wall plasterboard linings: Fixings, back blocking, workmanship and cornices.

PAINTING

Internal walls

Ceilings

Doors - top and bottom edges

Door frames

Window frames

Skirting

Architraves

External walls

Eaves fascia gutter and downpipes.

CABINETS AND FIXING CARPENTRY

Cabinets: Workmanship

Cabinets: Fixings, Install level and plumb.

Cabinets: Penetration sealing. Bench top sealing.

Cabinets: Rangehood distance from hotplate.

Fixing carpentry: Internal and external doors: gaps/alignment. Door furniture.

Fixing carpentry: Skirting and architraves.

EXTERIOR

Paving: Concrete/brick - workmanship, edge restraint, steps and falls.

Patio/pergola - other exterior structures. Workmanship.

Fences and gates: Workmanship.

Garage door: Operation.

Stormwater drainage: connection to downpipes.

Retaining walls.

Termite durable notice: Installation of notice.

INTERIOR AREAS

Floors, walls and ceilings

Metal and/or timber windows

Doors and frames

Moisture testing to moisture susceptible areas if required

KITCHEN

Bench top

Cupboards

Sink/taps

Splash backs

Appliances

BATHROOM, WC AND ENSUITE

Taps

Toilet

Tiles

Bath and shower

Vanity

Washbasin

Ventilation

Mirrors

LAUNDRY

Taps

Tubs

Cabinet

Tiles

Ventilation

STAIRS

Balustrade

Handrails

ELECTRICAL

Power points

Light points

Smoke Alarm(s)

RCD's

EXTERIOR AREAS

Exterior Areas

Balconies : Tiling and balustrades

THE SITE

Carports / Car Parking area

Store room