Inspection stages for notification during building work
15A Inspection stages for notification during building work
For section 62(2) of the Act, the inspection stages for residential building work are those stages named and described in the table below that are relevant to the work.
|
Inspection Stage |
Description |
1. |
pre-pour |
before pouring the footings, ground floor slab or other in situ concrete building element |
2. |
frame |
before covering the framework for floors, walls, roof or other building element |
3. |
block wall |
before pouring any reinforced masonry or block walls |
4. |
fire separation |
before covering walls, floors or ceilings, for the purpose of checking that fire resistance levels comply with the Building Code (see note) |
5. |
wet area |
before covering waterproofing in wet areas |
6. |
Final |
After completing the building work but before issuing occupancy certification in relation to the work |
Note for table
A fire separation inspection may form part of an inspection of the building work carried out at one or more of the other inspection stages.
For subregulation (1), residential building work is work for or in connection with the construction of any of the following:
a Class 1a building;
a Class 2 building;
a Class 10 building.
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