Fire safety defects
Smoke alarm coverage, hardwiring, separation walls, exit paths.
946 observations across 944 reports
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Fire safety defect entries
18 substantive · by observations- Critical CuratedUntested Smoke Alarms
946 obs · 944 reports
- CriticalMissing Smoke Alarm in Granny Flat
8 obs · 8 reports
- CriticalInsufficient Insulation Spacing to Downlights
7 obs · 7 reports
- HighCracked Window Pane in Front Entry Door
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowDamaged Tile to Fire Base Area
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateFire Door Closure Mechanism Malfunction
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateAged Fireplace with Missing Component
1 obs · 1 reports
- CriticalFire, Smoke, and Water Damage to Cabinetry and Composite Materials
1 obs · 1 reports
- HighPoorly Footed Wood Burner and Flue
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModerateSmoke Alarms Require Certification/Assessment by Qualified Electrician
1 obs · 1 reports
- Moderate CuratedSmoke Alarm Installed Within 3m of Cooking Appliance
0 obs · 0 reports
- High CuratedBattery-Only Smoke Alarms in Pre-2014 Dwellings
0 obs · 0 reports
- High CuratedRecessed Downlight in Contact With Ceiling Insulation
0 obs · 0 reports
- Critical CuratedHeater or Flue Installed Too Close to Combustible Framing
0 obs · 0 reports
- Moderate CuratedIonisation-Type Smoke Alarm Still Installed
0 obs · 0 reports
- High CuratedMissing Fire Separation Between Attached Garage and Dwelling
0 obs · 0 reports
- Critical CuratedConstruction Does Not Meet Assessed Bushfire Attack Level
0 obs · 0 reports
- High CuratedNon-Interconnected Smoke Alarms in Multi-Storey Dwellings
0 obs · 0 reports
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Load-bearing failure, slab heave, framing defects, lintel cracking.
1,474 defects
Rising damp, condensation, leaks, water ingress through envelope.
665 defects
Active colonies, conducive conditions, prior damage, treatment gaps.
472 defects
Switchboard non-compliance, RCD gaps, ageing wiring, exposed cabling.
644 defects
Pipe leaks, fixture failure, hot-water defects, drainage backflow.
821 defects
End-of-life tiles, flashing failure, gutter capacity, sarking absence.
605 defects
Stormwater discharge towards building, soakwell capacity, surface fall.
405 defects
Suspected ACM in eaves, fences, internal sheeting, vinyl backings.
57 defects
Reactive clays, footing inadequacy, retaining wall failure, subsidence.
99 defects
BCA / NCC departures, balustrade height, glazing, pool fencing.
642 defects
Paint, render, tiling, hardware, joinery, cosmetic surface defects.
4,691 defects
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