Browse Forums Building A New House Re: structural defect, help!! 2Nov 22, 2011 8:21 am Metricon Riva 33 - http://herlihy-riva.blogspot.com Site start 15/03/2010 - Handover 23/12/2010 9 months and 8 days (284 calendar days) from site start to handover Re: structural defect, help!! 7Nov 23, 2011 3:32 pm zeitgeber, It is such a learning process for me. I rang the consumer affair, they pointed me to the "Domestic building contract Act" section 26. Their understanding is the builder should pass on all relevant reports and documents. I got off the phone, download the file and read that section myself. Here it is. Quote: Builder must supply copies of relevant reports etc. (1) A builder must give to a building owner a copy of any report, notice, order or other document that the builder is given in relation to the building work being carried out by the builder for the building owner by any public statutory authority, provider of services such as gas, electricity, telephone, water and sewerage or person registered under the Building Act 1993, and must do so as soon as practicable after receiving the report, notice, order or document. Penalty: 20 penalty units. Subsection (1) does not apply if the builder knows that the building owner already has a copy of the report, notice, order or document. I will send that to the builder and see how they react. The building surveyor wouldn't give out the report directly to me. They suggested me to get it from the builder. I won't argue that. When I indicated that the surveyor might have missed a major problem during frame inspection, they were kind enough to ask me to send them an email detailing my concerns and also asked for a copy of the independent report. At least they are informed of the situation now. In the meantime, big M has contacted the engineering company for review. After a week's stress, I finally learned how to get on top of the issues. I also wish I have had read the engineering plan in the beginning and had checked the obvious myself where I can. It is always better if the problem is found and dealt with as early as possible. jmcbd Its the flashing and is normal. Some builders cover them up others just leave them handing. You can cover it up with an aluminium bracket or ask the builder. 7 11248 you need to understand the breakdown of warranties. 90 warranty is considered as minor defects rectification period where as the longer ones are more major/structural… 1 5351 Building Standards; Getting It Right! There doesn't look to be any rebate in the slab to prevent water from scooting under the window. AS4654 is the Australian standard to look at/refer to. They have… 1 10168 |