CCC Inspections

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• The Christchurch City Council Consenting & Compliance Group has prepared guidelines to assist builders to be ready for residential
  inspections. The guidelines include the minimum requirements of each inspection. They are not an exhaustive list of all the
  residential inspection requirements. If any of the minimum requirements are not satisfied then the inspection will fail.
  These guidelines are based on the schedule of construction.

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following must be onsite and in good condition:

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Building Location Certificate - if required in the building consent Construction Documentation and<br>Advice Notes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted Building Work - Provide all Records of Work on regulated form 6A.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dimensions

• Check the building dimensions against the consented documents. Ensure that all boundaries are
  defined:

• Check that the building complies with the consent documents for set backs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a Building Location Certificate is required ensure that it is available for the inspector to review

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The inspector has the right to request a Building Location Certificate if not satisfied about the location<br>of the building.<br>Where dimensions differ from the consented documents, check with the Council to see if amended<br>plans will be required for the inspection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ground Conditions

• If weak or liquefiable ground or fill is identified, or it is a condition of the consent, a registered<br>geotechnical engineer must confirm that the ground conditions are suitable for the proposed building<br>work. The written confirmation from a registered geotechnical engineer must be available for the<br>inspector to review.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Surface Water

• Check that the building is not sited in a position where surface water will cause a nuisance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Minimum Floor Level

• If there is a minimum floor level restriction, a registered surveyor must inspect and confirm by a<br>Building Location Certificate that the proposed building will comply with the minimum floor level<br>restriction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maximum Building Height

• If there is a maximum building height restriction, a registered surveyor must inspect and confirm<br>by a Building Location Certificate that the proposed building will comply with the maximum height<br>restriction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition:

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted Building Work - Provide all Records of Work on regulated form 6A.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Building Location Certificate - if required in the building consent Construction Documentation and<br>Advice Notes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Slab On Ground

• This inspection must be conducted before the concrete is poured

• Damp proof membranes are in place, lapped and taped correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reinforcing is in place, steel placement is correct, all steel is tied, mesh is supported adequately on<br>chairs and shrinkage control joints are formed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30mm or specified cover is maintained from the mesh to the top of the slab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 75mm or specified cover to steel at the edge of the slab [where not in contact with ground]. Specific<br>engineered design slabs may differ.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slab thickenings and point loads are in place (and that plumbing pipes do not penetrate load<br>bearing pads without specific engineered design)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste, drain and soil pipes have not been displaced and that their dimensions and the gradient do<br>not vary from the consented requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pipe work embedded in concrete is protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the hard fill below the slab exceeds 600mm in height, the engineer is to provide a producer<br>statement construction review (compaction certificate) to verify compaction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Raft Slab

• This inspection must be conducted before the concrete is poured

• Check and determine if the raft floor includes any piles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Damp proof membranes are in place, lapped and taped correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reinforcing is in place, steel placement is correct, all steel is tied, mesh is supported in chairs and<br>shrinkage control joints are formed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct concrete cover to top of slab is maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct concrete cover to slab edge is maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slab thickenings and point loads are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste, drain and soil pipes have not been displaced and that the gradient has not been altered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All raft floors are subject to an engineer’s check. The engineer is to provide a producer statement
  construction review on completion of the work.

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition:

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted Building Work - Provide all Records of Work on regulated form 6A.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Full roof truss as-built plan / layout.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Framing

• This inspection must occur before any building wrap/paper is fixed and the roof cladding is installed.
  Unless stated otherwise all checks are to ensure that the building work complies with the building
  consent.

• That all previous site instructions have been completed/resolved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof framing is complete including member location, size, span, support, and fixing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Truss installation is as per the as-built plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fixings to the truss and frame match the as-built plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof bracing and bottom chord restraint

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gable end bracing over roof section of end walls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Purlin size and fixing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outrigger length and connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Post to beam connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Window layout and lintel sizes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Framing size, timber species, treatment and stress grade confirming compliance with NZS<br>3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bottom plate, lintel and stud to top plate fixings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bottom / top plate size and position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stud sizes and centres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Joist sizes and centres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The fixings associated with external and internal bracing elements. This includes checking bracing<br>layout, type and hold downs that are required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steel beam locations and fixings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire wall connections at bottom plate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire wall solid blocking at the roof/soffit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other specific engineered design (SED) structure and materials are in accordance with the<br>consented design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition:

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted Building Work - Provide all Records of Work on regulated form 6A.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Wrap and Cavity Battens

• This inspection must occur before any exterior cladding is fixed

• Check all previous site instructions have been completed/resolved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wrap type is as stated in the consented plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wrap is fixed as stated in the manufacturer’s installation instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Strapping is installed where required, studs over 450mm on centres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cavity battens are in place and fixed as per the manufacturer’s specifications for the type of<br>product being installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Window/door fixings and flashings are installed with the necessary detailing such as falls, up<br>stands, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sill and jamb flashings are installed to the manufacturer’s installation instructions or specific<br>design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Penetrations are fixed and sealed as per the product manufacturer’s specifications and the<br>consented design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows over 600 mm wide are supported

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Required support for control joints are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brick veneer rebate is waterproofed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cladding flashings are completed if this element is not covered by a separate 213 inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition:

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted Building Work - Provide all Records of Work on regulated form 6A.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flashings

• All previous site instructions have been completed/resolved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Installer’s name and address are recorded and are available for the inspector to enter into the<br>inspection record notes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashings are installed as detailed in the consented plans and the manufacturer’s<br>specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• End clearances comply with the minimum measurement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Window flashings are installed with the necessary detailing such as falls, up stands as stated in<br>the consented plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition:

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Wall Claddings – Brick

• This inspection must occur when the brick veneer reaches half height

• All previous site instructions have been completed/resolved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cavities are clean and free from obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brickwork dimensions are as per the consented system or in the engineer’s solution in the site<br>report (size of brick, bed, perpends, type, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brick ties are as per the design specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weep holes are installed at no more than 800mm centres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lintels and flashings are installed as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no services installed in the cavity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brick overhang does not exceed the maximum allowable tolerance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control joints for concrete bricks are installed at no more than 8.0 m centres or as specified by<br>manufacturer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Width of the cavity wall is not less than 40mm or more than 70mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition:

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior wall cladding system - Producer statement construction (PS3) - B-085 form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted Building Work - Provide all Records of Work on regulated form 6A.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Wall Claddings - Monolithic

• All previous site instructions have been completed/resolved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cladding is installed to the manufacturer’s instruction and as required in the consented<br>documentation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sheet layout and fixing of cladding is correct

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control joints are as per manufacturer’s system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overlaps/ground/roof clearances are correct

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashings around openings/penetrations are installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashings to other claddings are installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All sheet edges are primed/sealed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vermin proofing has been installed and that all penetrations have been sealed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control joints and sills have adequate slope, i.e. minimum 18 degree slope for sills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition:

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted Building Work - Provide all Records of Work on regulated form 6A.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Membrane roof and decks - Producer statement construction (PS3) - B-085 form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water reticulation - Pipework testing - B-084 form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre-Line Building

• All claddings and services must be installed and complete before this inspection can take place

• Check that all previous site instructions have been completed/resolved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Building must be weather tight, including garage door openings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No interior linings fitted in place (this is not always possible around garage door openings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check services are complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check cabling is in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Moisture content for timber framing to be in accordance with Table 4 NZS3602:2003. Note: consult manufacturers’ guidelines as these may vary.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all walls containing insulation to ensure that all insulation is as per the consented plans, is<br>fitted properly and does not encroach into the cavity wall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that metal corners are fitted to framing for tiled showers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre-Line Windows and Joinery

• All windows should carry labels verifying compliance with NZS 4211:2008

• Safety glass or restrictor stays have been fitted to windows and doors where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glazing in wet areas, overhead glazing, low windows in stairwells, barriers, areas with large sheets /<br>panes of glass has been fitted with safety glass

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety glass is etched permanently for identification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Window/door fixings are as per the specific consented design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Window/door, air seal are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All openings fitted within 760mm of the floor where there is a danger of a fall of more than 1.0m to the<br>exterior, must be protected by restrictor stays

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre-Line - Service Fit-Outs

• Electrical, security, data/communications, heating and cooling, ducting, vacuum, and plumbing fit-outs must be completed before approval to line building can be given. This is because the work involved with these trades may impact on the structural integrity or weather tightness of the building.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre-Line - Fire and Smoke

• If the building has fire or smoke resistant ratings, check all pipe and wire penetrations, roof spaces, etc.Check that adequate provision has been made (e.g. smoke seals, collars and dampers) to ensure that the required rating will perform as intended.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre-Line - Airborne and Impact Sound

• Check that the specified system such as framing and additional linings, or insulation for lining solutions, are installed as per the consented documentation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Insulation

• Check all walls containing insulation to ensure that the insulation is fitted properly and is as stated in the consented plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plumbing - Waste and Soil Pipes

• As per the consented design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In place and supported adequately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate fall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are of adequate size as specified in the consented plans, and durable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pipes have been installed by a licensed<br>plumber

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plumbing - Water Supply Pipes

• Are fitted and on pressure test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequately supported

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lagged/protected suitably from frost damage and<br>heat loss

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are of sufficient size, and have an accessible isolation valve fitted to the<br>incoming supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are durable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pipes have been installed by a licensed plumber

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shower/deck tanking membrane - Producer statement construction (PS3) - B-085 form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre-Tile Tanking - Wet Floors

• A suitable substrate is in place as per the manufacturer’s specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All substrates are clean, dry and fit for purpose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The substrate is covered adequately and the recommended thickness of film applied as per the<br>manufacturer’s specifications (such as bandaging etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The entire substrate of the wet area is covered with the tanking product specified in the building<br>consent

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the membrane is turned down into floor plumbing waste outlets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre-Tile Tanking - Wet Walls

• Substrate is clean and dry and fit for purpose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water proofing membrane extends 1.5m out from the shower and 300mm above the rose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Membrane extends to any wall or surface within 150mm of the bath

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the substrate is covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide following documentation prior to or at the time of applying for Code Compliance Certificate:

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted Building Work - Provide all Records of Work on regulated form 6A.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical and Gas (where applicable) - Energy Work Certificate of Compliance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test certificate for potable water (where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction review - Producer statement construction review (PS4) - B-088 form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Final - Overall

• Work described in the building consent has been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Painting and decorating has been completed, including floor coverings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Landscaping, paved areas and storm water control has been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conditions of the consent have been met

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Amendments have been approved and uplifted (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Final - Electrical, Oil and or Gas Systems

• Energy works certificates have been received on completion of work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bottles holding more than 9kg of gas are located outside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All gas bottles are a minimum of 1.0 m away from opening windows or drains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oil heating systems are installed as per the consented design and the manufacturer’s instructions<br>and that the installer’s documentation is completed and on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke alarms are in place and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Final - Building Interior

• Any interior changes have been addressed by minor variation or the amendment process

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main internal entrance is slip resistant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Linings in the bathrooms / ensuites have been installed as stated in the consented plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are no possible cross connections with the water supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water seal of toilets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Junction of floor and wall linings in the laundry room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sealant, where required, in kitchen area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Requirements for an air-admittance valve and ventilation to the exterior have been met

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot water cylinder is supported correctly and secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tempering valve has been fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct glazing has been used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Final - Building Exterior

• Check the elevations to ensure they match the consented plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground clearance complies with the requirements for the type of external cladding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all drainage channels are fitted correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check any retaining walls for drainage, access and safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Final - Sanitary

• Gully traps and overflow relief gullies are positioned so that surcharge cannot enter the building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plumbing fixtures are vented correctly for each type of fitting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Final - Vehicle Crossing

• Check that all work has been completed, that the crossing has been re-instated, and that there is no<br>damage to the footpath or berm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Before this inspection can take place the following documents must be on site and in good condition:

• Issued Building Consent (section 51), Advice Notes, Schedule of Inspections and Supporting<br>Documents and Specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consented/Amended Plans with the consent stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of site inspection reports conducted by an engineer, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction Statement - solid / liquid fuel heater - B-083 form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Final - Solid Fuel Heater

• This inspection must occur before the use of any heating unit

• Heater installed is as stated in the consent

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Installation is in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, the consented design, and<br>NZS2918

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seismic restraints are installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearances from combustible surfaces are correct

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke alarms are installed as per the consent

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Penetrations and flashings are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearth type (ash or insulated) measurements are correct to protect combustible surfaces below the<br>heater

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that access is provided for viewing the flue system

  Yes

  No

  N/A