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CHECKING FOR CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS
FLOOR: TIMBER FLOORINGNo cracks and warpageNo gaps in between timber stripsEvenness of surface (not more than 3mm per 1.2m)Consistent skirting thickness and no gap between wall & skirtingNo stain marks and any visible damageConsistent colour tone
FLOOR: CERAMIC TILES, MARBLE & GRANITETile size should be consistent - within ± 1% or up to 3mm.Surface are even with not more than 3mm over 1.2m and levelled to proper fallsin wet areas like kitchen and toilet.Joints are aligned and consistent with skirting and wall tiles.Consistent joint size.Chipping, cracks, mortar droppings or other stain marks should not be present.No hollow sound when tapped with a hard object.Consistent colour tone.Consistent skirting thickness and no gap between wall & skirting.Lippage between 2 tiles should not exceed 1mm.INTERNAL WALL: GENERALWalls meet at right angles (not more than 4mm over 300mm)Surface evenness (not more than 3mm over 1.2m)No stain marks and any visible damageStraightness of corners and jointsINTERNAL WALL: PLASTER FINISHNo visible crack from a distance of 1.5mSurface evenness (not more than 3mm over 1.2m)No hollow sound when tapped with a hard object.No mortar stains or paint dripsINTERNAL WALL: TILED FINISHTile joints aligned and with consistent joint sizeEvenness of surface with not more than 3mm over 1.2mTile size consistent - within ± 1% or not more than 3mmMortar stains or paint drips should not be seenNo chips, cracks and other visible damagesNo hollow sound when tapped with a hard object.Consistent colour toneConsistent and neat pointingINTERNAL WALL: PAINTINGSubstrate - see plaster finishSurfaces are evenly paintedGood opacity, no patchiness resulted from touch up worksFree from peeling, blister and chalkinessNo discolouration and fading
CEILING: SKIM COATSOverall surface should be even, gaps between light fittings and ceiling should not be seenNo spalling, leaks or stainsPaintwork with good opacity and free from defects like peeling, blister and chalkiness, etcNo visible crack from a distance of 1.5mNo visible damageCEILING: FALSE CEILINGNo stain marks and any visible damageSurface should be overall level and evenChipped surfaces or corners should not be seenAlignment/level with wallsNo visible gaps between door frame and wallFire stop provided where necessaryDoor joints and nail holes filled up, properly sanded down and with good paint finish (includes top and bottom of door leaf and consistent in colour)Consistent gap between door leaf and frame and not more than 5mmNo sags, warps on door leafEase in opening and closingLock sets with good fit and no stainsNo stain marks and any visible damageGlazing clean and evenly sealed with gasketDoor and frame corners maintained at right anglesNo sign of corrosion in ironmongery or metal frameNo missing accessoriesAlignment/level with wall openingsNo visible gap between window frame and wallNo sign of rainwater leakageConsistent gap between window leaf and frame with not more than 5mmEase of opening and closingNo mortar droppings and paint drips on frames and glazingLouvre windows with glass panels of correct lengthsGlazing clean, evenly sealed with putty or gasket for aluminium windowsNeat joint between window and wall internally and externallyNo visible damageFIXTURES e.g Wardrobe, Cabinet, Shower Screen, Vanity Top, Toilet Bowl, etc.For permanent fixtures which are not covered in the standards, the fundamentals such as evenness, straightness, no stain, verticality, functionality, consistency and no visible damage will still be the basis for assessment. (1),(2),(3),(4)
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