BCGBC4007A Plan building or construction work

Prepare condition report

Condition report details 

Activity
Questions
These questions relate to items that should be included in the condition report.
1.     	Should a plan of the site including site dimensions be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. A site plan drawn to scale must be included in the condition report.

2.     	Should the site address be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. The site address must be included in the condition report.

3.     	Should aspect to north be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. Aspect to north is important and must be included in the condition report.

4.     	Should site levels or contours be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. Site levels or contours must be included in the condition report.

5.     	Should photos the site be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. Photos of the site are very useful records and must be included in the condition report.

6.     	Should photos of any boundary pegs be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. Photos of any boundary pegs (if they are present) are required in the condition report.

7.     	Should a full floor plan for the neighbouring houses be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is no. A full floor plan for the neighbouring houses is not required in the condition report but walls and windows within three metres should be plotted on the drawing. 

8.     	Should kerb-n-channel, condition and defects noted be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. This information must be included in the condition report and will assist in challenging any claims for damage.

9.     	Should details of the neighbours' buildings and setbacks be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. Neighbours' buildings and setback distances must be included in the condition report.

10.     	Should the detail and plot of the neighbouring roof line be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is no. The neighbouring roof line is not required in the condition report.

11.     	Should details of the neighbours' windows be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. Neighbours' windows are necessary information in the condition report.

12.     	Should details of the neighbours' doors be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is no. The position of the neighbours' doors is not required in the condition report.

13.     	Should the distance between the front of the proposed dwelling and the house across the street be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is no. This distance is not required in the condition report.

14.     	Should fence location, condition and height be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. This information must be included in the condition report and will assist in challenging any claims for damage.

15.     	Should site vegetation such as trees and large shrubs be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. Significant site vegetation is necessary information and must be included in the condition report.

16.     	Should nature strips and their condition be noted in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. The condition of nature strips is necessary information in the condition report.

17.     	Should crossover location, condition and defects be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. This information will assist in challenging any claims for damage. The crossover may also need to be removed and relocated.

18.     	Should water, sewer and stormwater connection points be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. This must be included in the condition report.

19.     	Should gas and electricity connection points be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. These must be included in the condition report.

20.     	Should the telecommunications connection point be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. This must be included in the condition report.

21.     	Should the location of any pits be illustrated on the site plan? 
The correct answer is yes. The location of any pits should be illustrated on the site plan and included in the condition report.

22.     	Should the location of the nearest bus stop be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is no. The location of the nearest bus stop is not required in the condition report.

23.     	Should Dial Before You Dig information (phone 1100) be included in the condition report?
The correct answer is yes. Dial Before You Dig information is required in the condition report.
Depending on local conditions, there may be other requirements for inclusion in a condition report. You may wish to discuss this with your trainer.

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