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  • Site Location (Site name and address)

  • Unit Number or Shared Facility

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  • A. Santa Maria

  • This report has been created in accordance with the Housing NSW Asset Performance Standards for Existing Dwellings Version 6.2i

AIR CONDITIONER

  • Does this space have an Air Conditioner?

  • Meets the standard:
    SAFETY = No hazards, meets relevant Australian Standards

    FUNCTION = Functioning correctly, soundly fixed and no loose components

    APPEARANCE = No rust stains, Baked enamel smooth, Some discolouration tolerated, but not stark and uneven

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BASIN

  • Does this space have a basin?

  • Meets the standard:
    SAFETY = No hazards

    FUNCTION = Securely fixed in position, No cracking in bowl allowing water leakage, Plumbing pipework functioning, Cleanable, Glazing intact, Any cabinet doors/drawers work

    APPEARANCE = No rust stains, Glaze smooth, Some discolouration tolerated, But not stark and uneven

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BATH

  • Does this space have a Bath?

  • Meets the standard:
    SAFETY = No hazards

    FUNCTION = Securely fixed in position and sealed at wall/floor to prevent water ingress, No cracking allowing water leakage, Plumbing pipework functioning, no leakage

    APPEARANCE = No rust stains, Glaze smooth, Some discolouration tolerated, But not stark and uneven

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BATHROOM ACCESSORIES

  • Does this space have a bathroom accessories (eg: Soap holder, mirror, wall cabinet, towel rail, toilet roll holder, hand rails)?

  • Meets the standard:
    SAFETY = No hazards

    FUNCTION = Securely fixed in position, No cracking in bowl allowing water leakage, Plumbing pipework functioning, Cleanable, Glazing intact, Any cabinet doors/drawers work

    APPEARANCE = No rust stains, Glaze smooth, Some discolouration tolerated, But not stark and uneven

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  • Is there a Mirror?

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  • Is there a Wall Cabinet?

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  • Is there a Towel Rail?

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  • Is there a Toilet Roll Holder?

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  • Is there Hand/Grab Rails?

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CAR PARKING

  • Does this space have a Car Park?

  • Meets the standard:
    SAFETY = Free of major cracks and holes, with no risk to pedestrians or vehicles

    FUNCTION = Car parking is free from major defects

    APPEARANCE = Car parking has intact finishes and spaces are clearly marked

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CARPORT

  • Does this space have a Carport?

  • Meets the standard
    SAFETY = No hazards

    FUNCTION = Carport is structurally sound, protecting vehicles from weather

    APPEARANCE = Free from major surface defects, with finishes intact

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CLOTHESLINE

  • Does this space have a Clothesline?

  • SAFETY = No hazards

    FUNCTION = Paraline is in good condition and can be locked in position. All lines are securely fixed.

    APPEARANCE = Clothes hoist is in good condition with all finishes intact, even though the drying line is clearly old

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DRIVEWAY

  • Does this space have a Driveway?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Even surfaces, good vision.

    FUNCTION = Capable of taking weight of car without obvious deflection even without misaligned levels, No holes or serious separation of slabs.

    APPEARANCE = Surface free of holes and large cracks, Slip resistant, No holes or cracks, surface slightly discoloured.

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DRYER

  • Does this space have a Dryer?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Safety switches work, Electric cord and plug in good condition.

    FUNCTION = Dryer is in working condition, Dryer is stable, and securely fixed.

    APPEARANCE = Surface is suitably clean, minor surface damage acceptable, Dryer is undamaged with all finishes intact.

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EAVES

  • Does this space have a Eaves?

  • SAFETY = No hazards

    FUNCTION = No hanging fascia or missing soffit, No sagging or bulging, Eaves in place and in good condition.

    APPEARANCE = Surface is suitably clean and free from holes, other than minor indentations, Finishes intact, Eaves in place and in good condition with minor surface damage.

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EXHAUST FANS

  • Does this space have a Exhaust Fan?

  • SAFETY = No hazards

    FUNCTION = Operates, Removes air from room, Fan is functioning smoothly with no apparent rattling or vibration.

    APPEARANCE = Reasonably clean, Finishes generally smooth, Fan is in good condition and suitably clean.

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EXIT LIGHTS

  • Does this space have Exit Lights?

  • SAFETY = Lights are permanently lit (maintained), View of light is unobstructed, Exit light is visible in the dark.

    FUNCTION = Lights rigidly attached to ceiling, No components loose or missing, and light is intact.

    APPEARANCE = Minor blemishes on painted finishes, Clean finish to sign face, Finishes generally intact.

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FENCING

  • Does this space have Fencing?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Meets relevant Australian Standard, Structurally sound, no sharp edges.

    FUNCTION = Mainly straight and sound, Posts/masonry upright Rails true and straight, No gap greater than 100mm, Timber paling fence is upright and stable, with no gaps or missing palings.

    APPEARANCE = Surface is clean and free from holes, other than minor indentations, Some loose palings or dented panels accepted, Paling fence is undamaged, surface is clean and intact.

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FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

  • Does this space have Fire Protection Equipment (Fire Indicator Panel, Sprinkler, Fire Hose Reel, Fire Extinguisher)?

  • SAFETY = Passes regular test, No visible damage, Maintenance record tag attached, Location signage clearly displayed, Seals have not been broken.

    FUNCTION = All the constituent parts are present and operating, Securely fixed.

    APPEARANCE = Surface have slight blemishes but otherwise intact.

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  • Are there Fire Sprinklers?

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FLOORS & COVERINGS

  • Does this space have a Floor/Floor Covering?

  • SAFETY = No trip hazards

    FUNCTION = Free from major sagging, tilting or bulging, Minor Cracking acceptable, No visible structural damage, minor damage to finishes.

    APPEARANCE = Surface is clean and free from holes, other than minor indentations, Floor covering has a full coverage, with minor discolouration and scuff marks allowed, Skirting securely fixed, No missing tiles, No tears in carpet or vinyl, No lifting edges in carpet or vinyl.

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GATES

  • Does this space have a Gate?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Gates are required to provide a reasonable level of security, Able to be securely closed, Child proof locks where appropriate, No gap greater than 100mm.

    APPEARANCE = Surface is intact and reasonable clean and free from holes or pitting.

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GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES

  • Does this space have Gutters & Downpipes?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Gutters and downpipes are to shed water effectively from the building, be structurally sound and fixed securely, No holes or missing sections, No leakage over doorways.

    APPEARANCE = Securely fixed and connected, No sagging, Finishes mostly intact.

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HEATERS

  • Does this space have a Heater?

  • SAFETY = No fuel leakage, No danger signs such as gas smells or arcing electricity.

    FUNCTION = Heater is working properly, Heater is securely fixed and intact.

    APPEARANCE = Surface is suitably clean, Minor surface damage acceptable.

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HOT WATER SYSTEM

  • Does this space have a Hot Water System?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Securely fixed in position, No cracking in bowl allowing water leakage, Plumbing pipework functioning. Any cabinet doors/drawers work.

    APPEARANCE = No rust stains, minor blemishes acceptable, Finishes secure and intact.

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INTERCOM

  • Does this space have a Intercom?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, not functioning poses a safety risk.

    FUNCTION = Provides security by allowing two way communication and opening of front door, Intercom is operating, Structurally intact and secured.

    APPEARANCE = No rust stains, some discolouration tolerated but not stark and uneven.

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KITCHEN CUPBOARDS

  • Does this space have Kitchen Cupboard?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Kitchen cupboards provide stable hygienic food preparation surfaces and utensil storage areas, Cupboards are vermin proof and operable, Drawers sound and slide smoothly without jamming, Bench tops are securely fitted, with laminate not lifting, Doors open and close.

    APPEARANCE = No rust stains, Glaze smooth, some discolouration tolerated but not stark and uneven.

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LANDSCAPE

  • Does this space have area(s) that are Landscaped?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Landscaped area is to be safe and healthy.

    FUNCTION = Landscape elements to be in working order and designed to enhance personal security, No noxious weeds or plants, including privet, External common area furniture (seating, lighting, structures) secure and safe, No vermin.

    APPEARANCE = Landscaped area to be well maintained, with landscape works in place including edging, external common area furniture, lighting and drainage, Area is well maintained, Overgrown lawn is acceptable where not combined with rubbish/materials.

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LAUNDRY TUB

  • Does this space have a Laundry Tub?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = To be structurally secure and intact, waterproof and operational, Securely fixed in position and sealed to prevent water ingress to cupboards, Plumping pipe work functioning, Metal cabinet structurally capable of holding full tub, For timber cabinet, refer to standard for kitchen cupboards.

    APPEARANCE = To be free from major defects with finishes intact and suitably clean, Metal cabinet free of rust, stains and chips

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LETTERBOXES

  • Does this space have a Letterbox?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Securely fixed in position and lockable, Weatherproof, Visible and accessible from the street, Recognisable as belonging to a specific dwelling, Non-combustible, Able to accommodate standard postage items.

    APPEARANCE = Letterboxes are to have finishes intact, Some minor blemishes in finish acceptable but not any that compromise protection of the underlying material or disfigure the address..

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LIFTS

  • Does this space have a Lift?

  • SAFETY = Ensures the safe operation of the lift and, where people may be trapped in a lift, communication and evacuation can be executed satisfactorily, Safety systems in good working order, Emergency bell is working, Emergency phone is working, Regular specialist maintenance certified.

    FUNCTION = Provides barrier free access at all times to different levels within a building, In good working order, Doors open and close securely and evenly, Buttons and lights working

    APPEARANCE = Finishes generally intact with no surfaces peeling or severely cracked.

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LIGHT POINTS

  • Does this space have Light Points (fixed light source and its switching)?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Light points are operable, function safely and are securely fixed, No loose wiring, Securely fixed in position, Switch on and off .

    APPEARANCE = Finishes are generally intact.

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LIGHTING (EXTERNAL)

  • Does this space have External Lighting?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Stable.

    FUNCTION = Lights are not broken, Not to be obstructed, Generally sound and securely fixed, External lighting is functional and provides an adequate level of illumination to doorways, paths and car parking areas.

    APPEARANCE = External lighting finishes are generally sound.

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LINEN CUPBOARD

  • Does this space have a Linen Cupboard?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Doors operable, Door handles securely fastened, Linen cupboard shelves secure, No access for vermin.

    APPEARANCE = To provide clean and dry storage space, and have finishes generally intact, Some scratching and discolouration acceptable.

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NUMBERING

  • Does this space have Numbering (room/unit number etc)?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Clear numbering for each dwelling that allows easy identification, Street numbering is clearly visible, Securely fixed in position.

    APPEARANCE = Minor surface imperfections acceptable, Numbering is adequately finished to protect from elements.

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PATHS

  • Does this space have Paths?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Safe for walking and wheelchairs, No dangerous holes or uplifts, No risk to pedestrians.

    FUNCTION = Provides access via reasonable grades and with adequate foot traction, Intact structurally.

    APPEARANCE = Finish intact edges discernible, Minor surface imperfections acceptable, Some discolouration of stencilled concrete acceptable.

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PORCHES, VERANDAHS, & BALCONIES

  • Does this space have Porches, Verandahs, or Balconies?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, To prevent people, particularly children, falling from a porch, verandah or balcony, Balustrade is non-climbable, Railings are securely fixed in position and intact, No gap greater than 100mm.

    FUNCTION = No rotted, corroded, damaged or missing components, All components structurally sound and intact, No large cracks, Drains away from doorway (does not pond water), Non-slip surface.

    APPEARANCE = Minor surface imperfections acceptable, Applied surface finishes are in place across the whole of the surface.

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POWER POINTS

  • Does this space have Power Points?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, No loose or exposed wiring, Securely fixed in position.

    FUNCTION = Power point is securely fixed and operates, Switches on and off, Provides power.

    APPEARANCE = Surface free of defects, Finishes suitably clean.

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RAMPS

  • Does this space have a Ramp?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Ramp structurally sound and intact with non-slip surface, Minute surface cracking acceptable, Non-slip surface, Finishes intact.

    APPEARANCE = Ramp with finishes intact, No dirt or spills creating high contrast stains.

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SCREEN DOORS

  • Does this space have a Screen Door?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = To be structurally sound, secured well, and intact, Lockable and operates freely.

    APPEARANCE = Finishes to be generally intact, fine fly screen mesh to be intact, Minor dents and scratches to frame acceptable.

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SECURITY GRILLES

  • Does this space have Security Grilles?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Can be released from the inside of the dwelling without a key and allow for emergency exit in case of fire.

    FUNCTION = Structurally sound, Grills are operable and lockable.

    APPEARANCE = Finishes suitably clean and intact.

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SHOWERS

  • Does this space have a Shower?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Screens free from major cracks.

    FUNCTION = Shower functions adequately, is structurally sound with all mechanical and drainage devices working, and is waterproof, Screens firmly fixed, Shower curtain rail firmly fixed in position, Shower rose securely fixed and operable, Any sliding or swing screen panels operate as designed and do not fall off tracks or swing across other fixtures.

    APPEARANCE = Finishes are generally intact, Surfaces suitably clean, Floor and wall tiles can be partially crazed, some imperfections on surface, Grouting can be discoloured.

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SMOKE ALARM

  • Does this space have a Smoke Alarm?

  • SAFETY = Power indicator light on, Red light flashing intermittently.

    FUNCTION = Functions, Firmly fixed in position.

    APPEARANCE = Smoke alarm finishes intact.

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STAIRS/STEPS

  • Does this space have Stairs/Steps?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = To be structurally sound, Balustrades are to be securely fixed in position and intact
    No gap grater than 100mm, Steps are structurally sound and stable, Non-slip surface.

    APPEARANCE = Applied surface finishes are in place across the whole of the surface.

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STOVES

  • Does this space have a Stove (cooktop or oven)?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Stove must be securely fixed to rear wall or floor to prevent falling.

    FUNCTION = Functioning, securely fixed and structurally intact, All heating elements/burners are seated properly and operating, All switches and controls intact, Door hinges firmly fixed, doors operate with ease, Oven door seals when closed.

    APPEARANCE = Finishes intact and structurally sound, no burn marks, stove top not pitted (or glass not cracked), no corrosion on elements, controls intact, Instrument labels are readable and not worn off. Minor surface marks acceptable.

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TAPS

  • Does this space have a Tap?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Securely fixed in position, Operate freely and do not leak.

    APPEARANCE = Finishes to taps are in good condition, Minor surface damage acceptable.

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TOILETS

  • Does this space have a Toilet?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Toilets are structurally sound, secured and functioning, Operate freely and do not leak.

    APPEARANCE = Toilet surfaces clean and in good condition.

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WALLS

  • Does this space have Walls?

  • SAFETY = Walls can be required to provide fire separation when acting as a party wall in accordance with the Building Code of Australia.

    FUNCTION = Walls are to be structurally sound and weatherproof, External walls are weatherproof, All walls are true, straight, and vertical, Free from major sagging, bulging, Free from large holes, large cracks and gaps, Cornices, skirtings, mouldings and architraves securely fixed and free from damage.

    APPEARANCE = Walls are required to be free from major defects with finishes suitably clean, No peeling paint, wallpaper or missing tiles.

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WASHING MACHINES

  • Does this space have a Washing Machine?

  • SAFETY = No hazards, Electrical cords not frayed and motor operation is smoke free.

    FUNCTION = Washing Machine in good working condition, No leaking or dripping from the machine or connections.

    APPEARANCE = Any finishes intact, Minor surface damage acceptable.

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WINDOWS

  • Does this space have Windows?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Provides a reasonable level of security and protection from weather and to be operational, securely in position. Have operable window locks and latches, Windows can be opened and closed, Any grilles operable from inside in an emergency.

    APPEARANCE = Windows are required to have no significant distortion and have finishes intact, Slight weathering acceptable, Minor cracking of glass acceptable, Very minor surface scratching and indentations.

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WINDOW FLYSCREENS

  • Does this space have Window Flyscreens?

  • SAFETY = No hazards.

    FUNCTION = Flyscreens to be capable of excluding insects from a dwelling and not prevent the operation of the window set. Allow access to window, Screens intact with no holes or tears, Some scratching or denting to frames but generally sound.

    APPEARANCE = Flyscreen has no holes or tears, and is clean.

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