“Many thanks for the assistance you have provided over the past several months with regard to our building project.
Your expertise in identifying defects and determining methods of rectification was invaluable. Your interest and attentiveness gave me a definite sense of security, and made me confident that the eventual outcome would be most successful.
Our project is now complete and Im sure that your input made the whole thing a rewarding experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending your service to anyone considering building or renovating.”
Helen Phung – Hawthorn
Health & Safety Inspections
Contract Check are equipped to carry out Essential Services Inspections on property.
Recent legislation requires that building owners prepare an annual essential services report on the buildings safety systems.
Owners are responsible for ensuring that any essential safety equipment, safety fittings or safety measures are maintained and fulfilling their purpose. The fines for non compliance are hefty and very often works are required to ensure systems are maintained and operating as they were designed.
An essential service defined under the Building Regulations 1994 include the following safety measures:
- Fire Detectors and Alarm System
- Fire Hydrants
- Fire Isolated Stairs
- Fire Rated Materials
- Fire Windows
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Passage Ramps
- Paths of Travel to Exits
- Smoke Alarms
- Smoke Control Systems
- Sprinkler Systems
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Exit Doors
- Early Warning Systems
- Emergency Lifts and Lighting
- Emergency Lighting
- Emergency Power Supply
- Emergency Warning Systems
- Exit Signs
- Fire Control Centres
- Fire Curtains and Doors
- Fire Extinguishers
Our building inspectors have many years experience as building defects inspectors and licensed commercial builders. We keep abreast of the requirements of the act and can prepare concise reports for building owners. Our reports identify areas that need attention.
