Building a new home is an exciting project to undertake, but one that comes with significant responsibilities, especially where the structural integrity is concerned. This initial scrutiny plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, legality, and longevity of new homes. By integrating stringent building frame inspections at various stages of the home construction process, builders can mitigate risks and lay the foundation for a structurally sound and compliant home.
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What does a building frame inspection entail?
A building frame inspection assesses the skeleton of the home’s structure and ensures that the frame complies with stringent Australian building standards and that the materials and workmanship are up to standard. Typically, this inspection covers flashings, levels, mortar joints, door frames, window frames, wall ties, bracing, anchors, mechanical fasteners, frame compliance and slab cracking.
This type of inspection is segmented into various phases: pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction. Each stage addresses different aspects of the building process. The pre-construction inspection evaluates plans and materials before work begins. During construction, inspectors review the ongoing work at various stages to ensure adherence to the approved plans and building codes. The final, post-construction inspection ensures that the completed structure meets all safety and quality standards before occupancy.
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The importance of building frame inspections
Structural integrity
The primary goal of a building frame inspection is to verify the structural integrity of a home. This ensures that the building can withstand the physical forces and loads it will encounter during its lifespan, such as wind, weight, and seismic activity.
Compliance with local building codes and regulations
Building frame inspections ensure that the construction adheres to local and national building codes and regulations, which are designed to provide baseline safety and efficiency standards for buildings. These codes cover everything from material specifications to design and environmental considerations. A frame inspection is to be completed in accordance with AS1684.2-2021.
Preventive measure
A frame inspection during different stages of construction can identify and rectify issues before they escalate into larger problems. This proactive approach saves time and money by avoiding the need for extensive corrections after the building process has been completed.
When and how to schedule a building frame inspection
The frame must be inspected before the installation of a roof cover to ensure all areas can be accessed and verified per approved plans.
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