AS 4349.0-2007

Inspection of buildings General requirements

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1 - AS 4349.0-2007 INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.3.1 Access hole (cover)
7 - 1.3.2 Accessible area
7 - 1.3.3 Associated works
8 - 1.3.4 Client
8 - 1.3.5 Defect
8 - 1.3.6 Inspection
8 - 1.3.7 Inspector
8 - 1.3.8 Limitation
8 - 1.3.9 Major defect
8 - 1.3.10 Minor defect
8 - 1.3.11 Purpose of inspection
8 - 1.3.12 Scope of inspection
8 - 1.3.13 Significant item
8 - 1.3.14 Subfloor space
8 - 1.3.15 Roof space
8 - 1.3.16 Site
9 - SECTION 2 INSPECTION AGREEMENT
9 - 2.1 GENERAL
9 - 2.2 PURPOSE OF INSPECTION
9 - 2.3 SCOPE OF INSPECTION
9 - 2.3.1 General
10 - 2.3.2 Inspection process
10 - 2.3.3 Limitations
11 - 2.3.4 Extent of reporting
11 - 2.4 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
12 - SECTION 3 INSPECTION
12 - 3.1 GENERAL
12 - 3.2 ACCESS
12 - 3.2.1 Areas of inspection
12 - 3.2.2 Denial of entry
12 - 3.3 INSPECTION RECORDS
14 - SECTION 4 REPORT
14 - 4.1 GENERAL
14 - 4.2 REPORT CONTENT
15 - 4.3 CONDITIONS

Abstract

Set out requirements for the inspections of buildings and associated works by a suitably qualified inspector regarding particular technical aspects of the property, including minimum requirements to facilitate inspections and reports that are satisfactory to both the client and inspector.

Scope

This Standard sets out the minimum requirements for inspection of and preparation of inspection reports on buildings and associated works by a suitably qualified inspector in order to provide advice regarding particular technical aspects of the property.
NOTES:
1 Pre-purchase inspection of residential buildings is covered by AS 4349.1.
2 Timber pest inspection is covered by AS 4349.3.
3 This Standard may not incorporate the requirements of State and Territory legislation. It remains the obligation of the inspector to comply with any statutory requirements.
4 This Standard may be applicable for inspections of residential buildings carried out for purposes other than pre-purchase inspection. This Standard does not include compliance with building regulations or assessment of a building under construction.