Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Feb 18, 2023 4:33 pm We are building a house with a pool and nearing completion after 15 months. Our pool is also part of the same house contract and we only have a concrete shell at the moment. Our builder has said we’ll have practical completion of house next week and the remaining pool work will be done later. Will this be considered to be practically completed even though pool work which is part of contract won’t be completed? I believe builder can get occupancy certificate as the house will be completed Re: Practical completion of house with a pool 2Jan 30, 2024 12:40 pm onni.palaste We are building a house with a pool and nearing completion after 15 months. Our pool is also part of the same house contract and we only have a concrete shell at the moment. Our builder has said we’ll have practical completion of house next week and the remaining pool work will be done later. Will this be considered to be practically completed even though pool work which is part of contract won’t be completed? I believe builder can get occupancy certificate as the house will be completed In NSW, unless you have a very generous certifier, the pool will need to be 100% completed for OC. Not sure how it works in other states Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Practical completion of house with a pool 4Feb 05, 2024 6:04 pm Practical Completion is when the terms and requirements of the contract are met with only minor errors and omissions outstanding. If the builder included the build of the pool within the contract with the dwelling then PC is when the pool is complete as well! We are Expert Consultant's, and we are here to help. The HIA contract, in the term & conditions section states that "Commencment" is deemed when the drainage is started or the piers are dug or the slab is formed up (incase… 2 6231 Like I said the Occupancy Certificate is not the tollgate that marks the completion of the house. The contract defines… 7 10792 Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11900 |