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THE
SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION, EXCLUSIONS and CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The
reports do not purport to cover: compliance and or provision of any
Building Act, Code, regulation or by-laws. The reports do not cover
whether the ground below, upon which the inspected structure has been
built, is subject to subsidence, land-slip, earthquake, tidal inundation
or flooding. The reports do not include any termite detection or damage
unless blatantly obvious. We do not test or look at every component
for termite induced damage. However, if during the inspection, surface
termite damage to the BASIC-PRIMARY (load bearing) COMPONENTS are visible,
this will be noted in the “Structural Assessment Matrix”.
We do not provide costing for rectification or repair work. The inspection
is solely visual and is limited to accessible surface inspections only,
which includes testing for dampness. Our inspections are unbiased and
completely independent of Vendor and Real Estate Agents. A
representative sample of surrounding structural components are viewed
in areas that are inaccessible at the time of the inspection. No destructive
testing, dismantling or removal of coverings of building surfaces or
components is performed. Areas not accessible will be noted and are
judged on performance to date for age only. The aim of these inspections
is to put a home buyer in a better position to make a buying decision.
Not all improvements will be identified during this inspection. Unexpected
repairs should still be anticipated. The inspection should not be considered
as a guarantee or warranty of any kind. Out-buildings, pergolas, porches, areas above 3.6m in height, separate carports, underground sewers or septic, are not covered by this report unless specifically requested in writing and would therefore be the subject of separate report. The
purpose of these reports are to identify structural issues of concern
in the building only, in so far as a licensed builder or a person with
extensive building experience can reasonably identify those defects
or faults. Again, note that the report is the result of a visual examination
only. Should
you wish to have a structural certification required by a council or
shire, then a Practicing Structural Engineer would need to be engaged
by our office. If you have any questions or concerns with any of the contents within this disclaimer, please forward to: Building
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