Salvatore Mamone

I have made all the inquiries that I believe are desirable and appropriate and that no matters of significance which I regard as relevant have to my knowledge been withheld from the Tribunal.

Salvatore Mamone

Cracking in brickwork In accordance with AS2870 - Residential slabs and footings - Construction, Appendix C1: Classification of damage with reference to walls, evident cracking will be classified within the following categories.

Crack Category 0 (width less than 0.1mm):Hairline cracks which do not need repair.

Crack Category 1 (width less than 1mm): Fine cracks which do not need repair.

Crack Category 2 (width less than 5mm):Noticeable cracks which can be readily filled.

Crack Category 3 (width between 5mm and 15mm):Cracks are repairable. Weather tightness may be impaired and repairs may require the replacement of small sections of wall.

Crack Category 4 (width greater than 15mm):Extensive repairs required to walls and possibly to adjacent window and door frames, lintels, beams and service pipes.

Inspect Direct Pty Ltd Terms & Conditions:

The Report has been prepared by the registered inspector (named within), with reasonable care, subject however as follows;

1. This Report is not a Guarantee but is provided in accordance with the relevant State Act.

2. The Report is based on the condition of the property and the prevailing structural, soil and weather conditions at the time of the inspection.

3. Except where specifically stated otherwise, the Report is based on a visual inspection of such parts of the premises as the Report states the inspector has been able to have reasonable access to without the removal of any furniture, fittings – be they fixed or other wise – cladding, or lining materials, plants or soil. The Report will not disclose latent defects or defects which may be apparent in weather conditions which differ from those at the time of the inspection.

4. The Report will not disclose defects which have not yet arisen. Changes in usage can cause defects and any abuse of the premises is likely to do so.

5. The Report may not cover defects of a minor nature, such as hair-line plaster cracks, jamming doors, windows or catches and similar minor faults.

6. This Report has been prepared on the basis of and subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Contract.

7. If parts of the property have been noted as being inaccessible during the inspection, it is important that you contact the inspector and arrange for a second inspection when access to restricted areas has been made available.

8. Serious Defect – A defect which seriously affects the structural integrity of the property or requires the substantial replacement of plumbing or electrical services. In the case of cracking, a serious structural defect denotes severe cracking as defined by Category 4, Appendix C –Australian Standard AS 2870-1996

9. Reasonably Accessible – Reasonably accessible areas are those which can be accessed by a 3.6 metre ladder or those which have at least 600mm unimpeded vertical and horizontal clearance without the removal of any fixed or unfixed furniture, fittings, stored items, cladding or lining materials, plants or soil. Workplace Health and Safety access conditions apply subject to relevant State and Territory regulations.

Roof access – reasonable roof access is dependent on unimpeded vertical & horizontal clearance, man hole height above floor level, man hole location, installation of walking platform, material stored within the roof, potential health hazards, potential safety issues.