All registered workers who performed plumbing, gas fitting or electrical work on your new home are required to have Certificates of Completion, certifying that all works have been performed to relevant standards.
Under the Development Act, a two-part Statement of Compliance must be completed and signed by both the builder and the owner. The builder certifies that the work has been carried out to relevant standards and the owner certifies that the work performed is in accordance with the plans and specifications that the original Development Approval was issued for. The Statement of Compliance is then submitted to the local authority.
Minor defects
Most builders allow a maintenance period of 90 days, from the time of hand-over, for the owner to note any minor maintenance matters that may require attention. These maintenance items may not have been noticed at the practical completion stage or may have developed after the owner has occupied the home.
The owner should be advised of the process of dealing with these matters. It is normal for the builder not to address minor matters until after the end of the maintenance period.
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