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Project Address: Client: Postal Address: Phone: These specifications form part of the Building Contract. The owner shall, therefore ensure that that they are fully and accurately completed to suit the particular design including any special requirements and that all copies agree in every respect. Builder: ______________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ These project specifications, in conjunction with the drawings form part of the Building Contract dated: ___________ day of ___________________ 20____ Owner/s
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PRELIMINARY
1.1 These are the specifications to be used in the construction of a building as shown on dimensioned in the accompanying drawings. 1.2 These specifications specify finishes and/or materials to be used in the construction of a building, both parties must initial amendments 1.3 All works shall comply with the Building Regulations, as legislated for and adopted by the State Government, inclusive of any code or other document that is adopted by or specified in the Building Regulations, and any other regulation provided, or istered by a State or local authority having jurisdiction over the building works. Where in addition to the works referred to in the drawings and specifications any authority having jurisdiction over works requires additional work to enable the issue of a building approval/permit, or directs that additional work be performed, that work, shall be at the owner’s expense, in accordance with the conditions of contract. 1.4 These specifications shall be taken as being generally applicable to the drawings and other documents forming part of the building agreement or contract 1.5
Notices. The builder shall give and receive all notices, except fencing notices.
1.6 Plant and Labour. In accordance with the contract the builder shall supply materials tools, scaffolding, plant, and do or have done works in all trades necessary to carry out the work indicated on the drawings and in these specifications 1.7 Materials. Unless otherwise specified, agreed to by the owner and approved of by the builder and Local Authority, materials used in the works shall be new, of good quality and in conformity with the drawings and these specifications. Defective materials shall, as soon as practical, be removed from the site. 1.8 Allotment Identification. The builder shall display on site, a conspicuous notice indicating the lot, street or identification number of the property and the name of builder. 1.9 Temporary Water and Single phase Electric Power Supply. Where the services are available for connection adjacent to the allotment, and unless otherwise specified, the builder shall arrange for water and electricity necessary for the carrying out of the building works, and shall pay all charges / costs associated with the connection and supply thereof. Where the services are not available, and unless otherwise specified, the owner shall arrange and pay for alternative services (eg: generator), which are acceptable to the builder. 1.10 Dimensions. Figured dimensions as shown on drawings shall be given preference to scaled dimensions which should only be used where figured dimensions are not indicated. Unless otherwise stated: Internal dimensions shall be taken between wall plates or brickwork as the case may be External dimensions shall be taken over: a Wall plates if the external walls are of clad frame construction (eg weatherboards, cement fibre sheet, or similar materials fixed to the ing frame work Initials (Client) __________
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b The outside face of brickwork or blockwork if the external walls are of masonry, or masonry veneer. Ceiling heights shall be taken between the floor level and the underside of the finished ceiling level as specified in the Building Code of Australia. 1.11 Allotment Verification. The owner shall be responsible for the accuracy and clear delineation of all the allotment boundaries. In addition, the owner shall supply the builder with a current copy of the title of the allotment and if requested by the builder the owner shall further provide a survey plan showing the correct boundaries of the allotment and its location that can be established from a fixed reference point. Unless otherwise shown on the drawings, the owner shall be responsible for establishing the point from which the builder will set out the building and this set out will be carried out by the builder using the details set out on the site plan. 1.12 Access to the site. Unless otherwise agreed, the owner will be responsible for providing an all weather access to the building site to enable the delivery of all equipment, materials and goods necessary for the works. 1.14 Final completion. Where such work is within the scope of the contract, the builder will remove all builders equipment and debris from the site, check satisfactory operation of all equipment doors, windows, locks, remove paint spots, clean windows, sweep floors, clean all plumbing fixtures, clean cupboards, clear gutters and downpipes, and leave the building and the site in a clean and tidy condition. The builder will obtain and give to the owner all necessary certificates of final approval from the various authorities. 1.15 Purchasers Variations. Requests for any changes/variations to the specification by the purchaser are to be made in writing and will incur a minimum $500 istration fee payable by the purchaser. Any variations will be considered on their merit may be authorised at the discretion of the builder. CLIENTS PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION The building will be constructed as per the Building Contract, Specifications and Working Drawings. Please ensure you have read these documents carefully and agree with what has been included. As per Occupational Health & Safety Regulations 2007. Owners are NOT permitted to enter the construction site unless they are accompanied by an authorised representative of the Builder. I/We _____________________________________ acknowledge and agree that these specifications take precedence over any past conversations and quotes previously supplied or discussed. I/We understand that we must not enter the building site unless they are accompanied by an authorised representative of the Builder. Signed: _________________________________ Dated: ____________________________
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Planning & External Works Planning Permit Building Permit Fees Footpath/Crossing Deposit Electricity Run In Electrical Underground Temporary Power by Builder Site Cleaning/Tree removal Excavation Excess Soil removal – to be removed from site and invoiced to client Retaining wall Rock removal Excavating or digging through rock Water Tapping (dry) and recycled water tapping Recycled water connections to toilets and two external taps Garden taps front and rear Stormwater drains Sewer drains and connections reflux valve to unit Gas Connection Termite Pest Control Drainage as per drainage design including gattic drains and surface drains includes reflux valve to sewer (risers to be left for landscaping)
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Fo u n d a ti o n s & C o n c r e t i n g Slab on ground: As per Soil Test & Engineers design up to P Class Concrete to garage floor sealed with colour Concrete to entertainment area in plain concrete Concrete to front Porch/Veranda Concrete driveway and path to front entry Angle of repose Tree root barriers
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Fr a m e C o n s t r u c t i o n Wall Frame: Engineer Designed & Termite Treated Ceiling Height: ???? Roof Pitch: ???? Roof Frame: Engineer Designed Trusses & Termite Treated Lintels – F17 KDHW or Equivalent LVL Lintels & Beams
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P o r c h / Ve r a n d a A r e a Porch/Veranda Lining: ????
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Eaves Eaves as per plan including ???? ???? moulding between Wall & Eave junction
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W a t e r P r o o fi n g Water proof shower enclosures to Bathroom and Ensuite Seal floor & wall junctions to Bathroom and Ensuite Waterproof all Wet Areas as Floor & Walls as per AS3740
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Windows ???? ???? windows as per plan Manufacturer: ???? Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule Glass: Refer to plans & Energy report Obscure glass to ???? Window Locks ???? Flyscreens to opening windows
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Roof Cover Roof: Concrete Roof Tiles Manufacturer:______________________Profile: ______________________ Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule Roof: Colorbond Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule Metal Fascia, Downpipes & Quad Gutters: ???? Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule Bird Proofing to box gutter ends (where applicable)
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External Cladding Brick Manufacturer: ????______________________ Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule Sills: ???? Mortar colour: ???? ts: ???? Polystyrene: ???? Thickness: ????mm with S/S angles and trims
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Energy Rating Report / Insulation Walls: as per Energy Rating Report Ceiling: as per Energy Rating Report Door seals to all external hinged doors Taping of wall wrap ts & junctions including around windows & doors Self sealing exhaust fans Weather strips to all external doors Rain Water Tank: ???? litre Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
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Doors Front Door: Manufacturer: ????___________________________ Style/Serial No: ????_____________________________ Door furniture: ???? Manufacturer: ????___________ Style/Serial No: ????_____________ Door furniture: ???? Manufacturer: ???? _______________________ Style/Serial No: ????______________ Includes master key for site management Dining Room Door: ????: as per plan Door furniture: ????. External Garage Door: ???? Internal Doors: as listed Manufacturer: ???? Profile: ???? Sizes: as per plan Door Furniture: ???? Style/Serial No: ???? Colour: ???? Bedroom Robe doors: ???? Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule Security Barrier doors to front door, external doors. sliding Manufacturer: By the Window manufacturer or similar approved_______ Style/Serial No: To suit window sections _________________________ Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule Door stops Colour: White cushion
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I n fi l l s Brickwork over windows (Galvanised brick lintels) Garage Infill brickwork
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Shelving Robes: as specified on plan detail Coat & Linen: as specified on plan detail Broom: as specified on plan detail Pantry: as specified on plan detail
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Electrical Downlights: Compliant to Building Code 2011: Location: ????
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Light Switches: Manufacturer: ???? Power Points: Manufacturer: ???? Location: as specified on plan External weatherproof power points: as specified on plan Exhaust fans (Self sealing) Location: as specified on plan Safety Switches: as specified on plan TV Points: as specified on plan Telstra run in: as specified on plan Smoke Alarms (hard wired): as specified on plan Data Points Intercom Alarm System Emergency Switch TV System Door Bell
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Heating Ducted Gas (???? vents: ????) Manufacturer: ???? Thermostat: ???? Location: ????
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Cooling Split System: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Serial No: ???? Location: as specified on plan
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Internal Lining Walls & Ceilings: 10mm Plasterboard Wet area walls: Water Resistant Board to Australian Standard 2588 Fibre Cement Sheet to ???? Cornice to house: Manufacturer: ???? Profile: ???? Cornice to garage: Manufacturer: ???? Profile: ????
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Painting Colours: Refer to Colour Schedule Manufacturer: External: ???? Metal (Non Colorbond): ???? Cement Sheet: ???? Render: ???? Manufacturer: ????
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Internal: Walls: ???? Ceilings: ???? Doors: ???? Architraves, Woodwork & Skirting: ????
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Architraves: Manufacturer: ???? Profile: ???? Skirting: Manufacturer: ???? Profile: ????
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Plumbing
Provide a 5 year warranty on all taps Kitchen: Sink: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Tapware: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Laundry: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Floor waste: as specified on plan Tapware: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Bathroom & Ensuite: Shower bases: ???? Floor wastes: ???? Toilet Suites: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Tapware Handbasin: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Tapware Shower: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Shower Rose: ???? Tapware Bath: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Spout: ???? Handbasin: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Bath: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ????
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Cabinetry & Accessories Kitchen: Colours: Refer to Colour Schedule Finish to Bench top: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Material: ???? Initials (Client) __________
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Finish to Cabinet doors (excluding pantry): Manufacturer: ???? Material: ???? Profile: ???? Finish to internal cabinetry & shelving: ???? Handles to all cabinets: ???? to Drawers, ???? to doors Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Finish: ???? Bathroom & Ensuite: Bench top: Manufacturer: ???? Material: ???? Cabinet doors & external s: Manufacturer: ???? Material: ???? Profile: ???? Internal cabinetry & shelving: ???? Handles: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Profile: Towel Rails/Rings & WC Holders: Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Finish: ???? Laundry: Bench top: Manufacturer: ???? Material: ???? Cabinet doors & external s: ???? Manufacturer: ???? External cabinetry: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Internal cabinetry & shelving: ????
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C e r a m i c Wa ll & F l o o r Ti li n g
Details: Refer to Colour Schedule. Kitchen: as specified on plan detail Wall: ???? Floor: ???? Bathroom: ???? Wall: ???? Floor: ???? Ensuite: as specified on plan detail Wall: ???? Floor: ???? Laundry: as specified on plan detail Wall: ???? Floor: ???? Additional areas Floor tiling: as specified on plan detail Entry: ????
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Timber Flooring Details: Refer to Colour Schedule. Location: ????
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Stairs & Balustrade
Details: Refer to Colour Schedule. Stair Construction: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Internal Balustrade – ???? External Balustrade – ????
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Shower Screens Bathroom: Manufacturer: ???? Glass: ???? Frame: ???? Ensuite: ???? Glass: ???? Frame: ????
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Mirrors Polished Edge: Manufacturer: ???? Location & dimensions as specified on plan
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Manufacturer: ???? Serial No: ???? Finish: ???? Cooktop???? Manufacturer???? Serial No: ???? Finish: ???? Rangehood: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Serial No: ???? Finish: ???? Venting: ???? Dishwasher: Manufacturer: ???? Serial No: ???? Finish: ???? HWS: Solar Manufacturer: ???? Size: ???? s: ????
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Carpet Manufacturer: ???? Style/product: ???? Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule Underlay: ????
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Garage Door ???? Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
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Skylight Skylight: as detailed on plan, if applicable
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Miscellaneous Items Temporary Fencing Fences: as detailed on plan Landscaping: as per detailed Landscape plan Window Furnishing – ???? Site Sheds, Site Office, Lunchroom, Site Toilets & OH&S requirements Access hatch: to be provided per dwelling Independent quality inspection Clothesline Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule Garden Shed Manufacturer: ???? Model: ???? Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
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specialized items, other consulting, Government or External bodies. The should check the relevance of this template prior to purchasing, g contracts, ordering materials or any other cost related exercise until they have received qualified written advice. Organized Builders recommends that the client is fully aware of all costs prior to committing to any purchase & accepts No responsibility for financial loss that may occur due to incorrect pricing, specifications or unforeseen reasons bearing financial interests.
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