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1 Website: Inspector's Inspector: Peter Hopfinger Building Surveyor & Timber Pest Inspector Registration Number: 2194 Mob: Summary Client(s): Property address: 123 Sample Street Page 1 of 3

2 SUMMARY This report published on Tuesday, November 07, :50:56 PM WDT This report is the exclusive property of this inspection company and the client(s) listed in the report title. Use of this report by any unauthorized persons is prohibited. Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types: Structural defect Comment Yokine WA 6060 Inspection date: Section Nr. 7.6 of the Standard REIWA Contract: Further deterioration of the building structure or unsafe conditions Comment Roof Space/ Structure 1 Structural defect - This roof frame does not comply with the current Australian Standard AS The roof rafters birdsmouth cuts to avoid movement of those rafters and should rest on a wall top timber plate. There is also one cut ceiling joist. The cut is more a 1/3 and therefore considered as a structural defect. Balcony 5 Structural defect - Flexible sealants to junctions should be replaced applied. High level of moisture was found below the floor tiles. Moisture Level: 142 Digits How to read this moisture meter (digits)? - 40 digits = dry digits = damp +80 digits = wet Flexible or waterproof sealants to junctions are defective if they are not installed when required by the Building Code of Australia and AS Ceramic tiles Guide to the installation of ceramic tiles, or in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer Surface water seeps through these joints/ gaps/ and is trapped between waterproofing membrane and cement bed. Sand cement bed absorbs water which builds up under the tiles causing: * Calcification to grout joints as seen in those photographs Page 2 of 3

3 SUMMARY * Possible damage to the membrane and subfloor * Possible tile lifting * Standing water Page 3 of 3

4 Website: Inspector's Inspector: Peter Hopfinger Building Surveyor & Timber Pest Inspector Registration Number: 2194 Mob: This report published on Tuesday, November 07, :50:56 PM WDT This report is the exclusive property of this inspection company and the client(s) listed in the report title. Use of this report by any unauthorized persons is prohibited. Other information: If you have any questions about the report, please feel free to contact us. Client(s): Property address: 123 Sample Street Yokine WA 6060 Inspection date: How to Read this Report This report is organized by the property's functional areas. Within each functional area, descriptive information is listed first and is shown in bold type. Items of concern follow descriptive information. Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types: Structural defect Section Nr. 7.6 of the Standard REIWA Contract: Further deterioration of the building structure or unsafe conditions Comment Comment Roof Space/ Structure 1) Structural defect - This roof frame does not comply with the current Australian Standard AS Page 1 of 14

5 The roof rafters birdsmouth cuts to avoid movement of those rafters and should rest on a wall top timber plate. There is also one cut ceiling joist. The cut is more a 1/3 and therefore considered as a structural defect. Photo 1-1 Photo 1-2 Photo 1-3 Photo 1-4 Window-door frames 2) - Some window-door frames are scratched and dented and will require rectification to archive an acceptable finish. The door frame leading to the rear area of the house has no strip/ seal as required. The weep holes of some window frames are blocked with render and this should be rectified. Page 2 of 14

6 Photo 2-1 Photo 2-2 Photo 2-3 Photo 2-4 Photo 2-5 Photo 2-6 Page 3 of 14

7 Photo 2-7 Photo 2-8 Photo 2-9 Photo 2-10 Photo 2-11 Page 4 of 14

8 Tiling 3) Comment - There are voids and holes in the finished tiling work of one of the toilets Photo 3-1 Photo 3-2 Mixer Taps 4) - The mixer taps in the property do not have isolation valves and this is required under the manufactures recommendation. For more information please visit: Photo 4-1 Photo 4-2 Balcony 5) Structural defect - Flexible sealants to junctions should be replaced applied. High level of moisture was found below the floor tiles. Moisture Level: 142 Digits How to read this moisture meter (digits)? - 40 digits = dry digits = damp +80 digits = wet Flexible or waterproof sealants to junctions are defective if they are not installed when required by the Building Code of Australia and AS Page 5 of 14

9 Ceramic tiles Guide to the installation of ceramic tiles, or in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer Surface water seeps through these joints/ gaps/ and is trapped between waterproofing membrane and cement bed. Sand cement bed absorbs water which builds up under the tiles causing: * Calcification to grout joints as seen in those photographs * Possible damage to the membrane and subfloor * Possible tile lifting * Standing water Photo 5-1 Photo 5-2 Photo 5-3 Photo 5-4 Page 6 of 14

10 Photo 5-5 Photo 5-6 External Powerpoint 6) - The Australian Standards AS/NZS 3000:2007 states that every exterior power pint must be installed at least 300 mm above ground. However the following was found: Two exterior power points have less than 300mm ground clearance. Photo 6-1 Rust and Corrosion 7) Comment - The base of the cladding in the front area has evidence of corrosion. This corrosion suggests that the welded connections have not received adequate corrosion protection in accordance with AS/NZS 2312 prior to being installed. There is also some evidence of minor rust on the balustrade of the balcony. The rust/corrosion should be treated to avoid further rusting. Page 7 of 14

11 Photo 7-1 Photo 7-2 Photo 7-3 Photo 7-4 Photo 7-5 Photo 7-6 Page 8 of 14

12 Drainage in Bathroom 8) - The drainage in this bathroom seems poorly sealed Photo 8-1 Photo 8-2 Exterior 9) - Render finish is damaged and not smooth in some areas and require rectification. Photo 9-1 Photo 9-2 Page 9 of 14

13 Photo 9-3 Photo 9-4 Interior Finish 10) - Finish of the cladding to this window is not level and timber door frame not acceptable and require rectification Photo 10-1 Photo 10-2 Page 10 of 14

14 Photo 10-3 Photo 10-4 Photo 10-5 Photo ) - The covering of the ceiling fan is not flush with he ceiling Page 11 of 14

15 Photo 11-1 Photo 11-2 Photo ) - There are still some nails to the concrete floor visible. Page 12 of 14

16 Photo 12-1 Photo 12-2 This report provides a professional opinion and is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate. It is however based on one relatively short inspection only and we do not warrant that there are no other defects present. This Report only covers or deals with any evidence of: Structural Damage; Conditions Conducive to Structural Damage; any Major Defect in the condition of Secondary Elements and Finishing Elements; Minor Defects; and any Serious Safety Hazard observed by the Inspector at the time of inspection. The inspection is limited to the Readily Accessible Areas of the Building & Site and is based on a visual examination of surface work, and the carrying out of Tests. The client acknowledges that significant risk may exist in areas not covered by this report and is advised to seek further inspections and information to asses such risks from appropriately licensed and qualified specialists. If the Client has any doubt about the purpose, scope and acceptance criteria on which the Report was based please discuss your concerns with the Inspector on receipt of the Report. Any person who relies upon the contents of this report does so acknowledging that the clauses, which define the Scope and Limitations of the inspection and report, form an integral part of the report. GENERAL LIMITATION This report is not an all encompassing report dealing with the building from every aspect. It is a reasonable attempt to identify any obvious defects apparent at the time of the inspection. ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE EXCLUSION This report is not a Certificate of Compliance with the requirements of any Act, Regulation, Ordinance or By-law. LIMITATIONS ON THE PROCESS OF INSPECTION THIS IS A VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY limited to those areas and sections of the property fully accessible and visible to the Inspector on the date Inspection. The inspection DID NOT include breaking apart, dismantling, removing or moving objects including, but not limited to, foliage, mouldings, roof insulation/ sisalation, floor or wall coverings, sidings, ceilings, floors, furnishings, appliances or personal possessions. The inspector CANNOT see inside walls, between floors, inside skillion roofing, behind stored goods in cupboards and other areas that are concealed or obstructed. The inspector DID NOT dig, gouge, force or perform any other invasive procedures. Visible timbers CANNOT be destructively probed or hit without the written permission of the property owner. Accordingly this Report is not a guarantee that defects and/or damage does not exist in any inaccessible or partly inaccessible areas or sections of the property. (NB Such matters may upon request be covered under the terms of a Special-purpose Property Report.) OTHER SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS This Report does not and cannot make comment upon: * defects that may have been concealed; * latent defects; * the assessment or detection of defects (including rising damp and leaks) which may be subject to the prevailing weather conditions; * appliances including but not limited to: water heaters, space heating, air conditioning, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, range hoods, cook tops, ovens, refrigeration, video or audio installations, intercoms, vacuum systems, lifts, garbage systems, dumb waiters, water feature appliances and antennas. * gas-fittings; * common property areas; * environmental concerns; * the proximity of the property to flight paths, railways, or busy traffic; noise levels; * health and safety issues; * heritage concerns; * security concerns; Page 13 of 14

17 * fire protection; * site drainage (apart from surface water drainage); * swimming pools and spas (non-structural) detection and identification of illegal building work; * detection and identification of illegal plumbing work; * adequacy of design of any building element; * water supply plumbing (apart form obvious defects to visible components) ; * sewerage and waste water plumbing (apart from obvious defects to visible components); * durability of exposed finishes; * neighbourhood problems; * document analysis; * electrical installation; * any matters that are solely regulated by statute; * any area(s) or item(s) that could not be inspected by the consultant; DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES: We will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense, whatsoever, suffered or incurred by any Person other than You in connection with the use of the Inspection Report provided pursuant to the agreement by that Person for any purpose or in any way, including the use of this report for any purpose connected with the sale, purchase, or use of the Property or the giving of security over the Property, to the extent permissible by law. The only Person to whom We may be liable and to whom losses arising in contract or tort sustained may be payable by Us is the Client named on the face page of this Report Please feel free to contact the inspector who carried out this inspection. Often it is difficult to fully explain situations, problems, access difficulties or timber pest activity and/or damage in a manner that is readily understandable by the reader. Should you have any difficulty in understanding anything contained within this report then you should immediately contact the inspector and have the matter explained to you. If you have any questions at all or require any clarification then contact the inspector prior to acting on this report. Thank you again Page 14 of 14