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Dwelling Final Inspection Checklist

by Riley Farrell, from the Community

This renewed dwelling final inspection checklist helps certifiers, builders, and local government officers confirm a new or renovated residence is ready for final approval. It covers compliance with approved plans and development consent, BASIX measures, and Building Code of Australia requirements. Sections include general compliance, indoor safety and finishes, outdoor site works and drainage, fire separation and bushfire protection, termite notices, stormwater and guttering, and subfloor ventilation. It also prompts verification of required certificates such as waterproofing, glazing, smoke alarms, and termite treatment, and records the inspection outcome and any follow up actions.

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