Title Page
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Site Name
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Inspection Type
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Plot number
Pre-Plaster Inspection
External
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Perimeter check brickwork/weep vents/stepped cavity trays/ brick arches fitted
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External windows line/level, lintels level with head
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All windows and doors fitted
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Are openings boarded and watertight
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Bay window check level/weep vents in correct with lead/check any cold bridging to reveals
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Guttering has consistent fall to outlet, no snagging
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Swan neck fixed with screw and cap, down pipe 4 brackets minimum
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Bay window stones fitted
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Cables through masonry to be sleeved
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Air bricks not blocked
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Mastic under all external door cills to brickwork
Downstairs
Overall
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SVPs on test
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Are drawings in plot
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All tapes done
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Paints done
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Floors covered
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All buttress wall fixings correctly installed and tight (11 fixings, 1 per block)
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Are all cable runs at least 50mm from top and bottom of joist
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Triple header above doors
FLATS
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Is the plot a flat or maisonette?
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All fire mastic done including stacks
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Metal fixings to cables, not plastic cable ties
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Dpc to all grounds
Hall
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Front door fitted, straps 150 from top and bottom, 600 centres falling outwards
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Room stat between 900-1200mm (CAT 2)
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DPC to underside of studwork and stairs
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Handrails on, newell posts protected, stair treads protected
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Stairs fixed with correct fixings through timber packer, foamed over
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Putty pads on all back to back sockets/switches MUST BE METAL BOXES
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Triple header above all doors
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Consumer unit labelled and 1350-1450mm from floor to centre of switch
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Noggins fitted to prevent joist twist over blockwork
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Stair head height 2m
WC
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Is the toilet set 450mm from wall
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Is the future shower gully visible?
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Is the WC under the stairs?
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Is the head height 2m minimum?
Stairs
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Glue blocks on complete none missing
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25mm consistent margin to string, off blockwork, 15mm off stud work
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Is solid continuous packer installed behind string to wall
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Are all fixings through 25mm packer
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Are all fixings in?
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Nosing fitted completed
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Is stair & newell protection on?
Lounge
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Door lining complete, inc head, mastic sealed
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Formers fitted full height, mastic completely inc all straps
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Windows fitted, straps maximum 150mm from corners and 600mm centres and falling outwards.2 fixings per strap
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Window boards fitted with brackets, protected, foamed and pointed. EVEN MARGINS
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Bay window fitted (water tight)
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Window opening correctly, undamaged glazing, glass stamped
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Main window must have handle maximum 1200mm from floor (CAT 2)
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15mm expansion gap to flooring
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Joist ends fully pointed, mastic
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Check H frames, pins, and noggins to straps (3 required, excess strap bent down to joist)
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Joists level, non compressable packers if required, noggins/blockwork to prevent twist over walls
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Are all joists undamaged (plumb/spark drilling)
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Clear perimters, no damage to blockwork, fully pointed
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Studwork fixed to blockwork with screws and washers
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Boxings DPC, screwed, square
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Pipework supported at every bend, and every 600mm. Clipped correctly in joist void
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Felt wrap all copper, and through all penetrations
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Plastic pipes identified with foil tape, long pipes clipped back to wall
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Gas pipe identified with yellow tape
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Gas pipe fully pointed
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Nail plates to all pipe/cable penetrations
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Electric first fix complete, 2 fixings per box, gromits in, taped
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Maximum 2 cables per clip, clipped every course, straight
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Check correct amount of sockets
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Solid, angle cut noggin for lights
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Minimum 50mm between sockets
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No Cut blocks under lintels and lintels fully bedded
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Are extractor penetrations foamed
Study
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Is there a study?
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Door lining complete, inc head, mastic sealed
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Formers fitted full height, mastic completely inc all straps
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Windows fitted, straps maximum 150mm from corners and 600mm centres and falling outwards.2 fixings per strap
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Window boards fitted with brackets, protected, foamed and pointed. EVEN MARGINS
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Window opening correctly, undamaged glazing, glass stamped
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15mm expansion gap to flooring
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Joist ends fully pointed, mastic
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Check H frames, pins, and noggins to straps (3 required, excess strap bent down to joist)
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Joists level, non compressable packers if required, noggins/blockwork to prevent twist over walls
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Are all joists undamaged (plumb/spark drilling)
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Clear perimters, no damage to blockwork, fully pointed
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Studwork fixed to blockwork with screws and washers, DPC under all GF studwork
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Pipework supported at every bend, and every 600mm. Clipped correctly in joist void
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Felt wrap all copper, and through all penetrations
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Plastic pipes identified with foil tape, long pipes clipped back to wall
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Gas pipe identified with yellow tape
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Gas pipe fully pointed
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Nail plates to all pipe/cable penetrations
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Electric first fix complete, 2 fixings per box, gromits in, taped
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Maximum 2 cables per clip, clipped every course, straight
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Check correct amount of sockets (8 outlets, 4 doubles) at least 2 outlets near TV aerial point
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Solid, angle cut noggin for lights
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Minimum 50mm between sockets
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No Cut blocks under lintels
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Are extractor penetrations foamed
Kitchen/Utility
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Door lining complete, inc head, mastic sealed
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Formers fitted full height, mastic completely inc all straps
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Windows fitted, straps maximum 150mm from corners and 600mm centres and falling outwards.2 fixings per strap
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Window opening correctly, undamaged glazing, glass stamped
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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15mm expansion gap to flooring
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Joist ends fully pointed, mastic
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Check H frames, pins, and noggins to straps (3 required, excess strap bent down to joist)
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Joists level, non compressable packers if required, noggins/blockwork to prevent twist over walls
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Are all joists undamaged (plumb/spark drilling)
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Clear perimters, no damage to blockwork, fully pointed
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Studwork fixed to blockwork with screws and washers
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Boxings DPC, screwed, square
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Water pipe full insulated
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Is extractor penetration foamed
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Pipework supported at every bend, and every 600mm. Clipped correctly in joist void
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Felt wrap all copper, and through all penetrations
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Plastic pipes identified with foil tape, long pipes clipped back to wall
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Gas pipe identified with yellow tape
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Gas pipe fully pointed
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Nail plates to all pipe/cable penetrations
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Electric first fix complete, 2 fixings per box, gromits in, taped
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Maximum 2 cables per clip, clipped every course, straight
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Check correct amount of sockets
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Solid, angle cut noggin for lights
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Minimum 50mm between sockets
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No Cut blocks under lintels and lintels fully bedded
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Slip plane (double damp) under 2.4m+ lintels
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Back door fitted with 5 straps each (75mm from the bottom, 150mm from top) side, 2 screws in each strap, strap leaning outwards
Upstairs
Bed 1
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Door lining complete, inc head, mastic sealed
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Formers fitted full height, mastic completely inc all straps
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Windows fitted, straps maximum 150mm from corners and 600mm centres and falling outwards.2 fixings per strap
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Window boards fitted with brackets, protected, foamed and pointed. EVEN MARGINS
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Window opening correctly, undamaged glazing, glass stamped
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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Room stat between 900-1200mm (CAT 2)
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15mm expansion gap to flooring
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Clear perimters, no damage to blockwork, fully pointed
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All buttress walls correctly installed and tight fixings, 11 fixings
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Studwork fixed to blockwork with screws and washers
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Boxings DPC, screwed, square
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Pipework supported at every bend, and every 600mm. Clipped correctly in joist void
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Felt wrap all copper, and through all penetrations
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Plastic pipes identified with foil tape, long pipes clipped back to wall
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Nail plates to all pipe/cable penetrations
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Maximum 2 cables per clip, clipped every course, straight
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Electric first fix complete, 2 fixings per box, gromits in, taped
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Solid, angle cut noggin for lights
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Check correct amount of sockets (6 outlets, 3 doubles)
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Minimum 50mm between sockets
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No Cut blocks under lintels and lintels fully bedded
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Wall plate straps, maximum 2m centres
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Wall plate fully bedded, half lapped, span 3 trusses
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Check window cill heights (less than 800mm needs guard)
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Dormers boxed correctly
Ensuite
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Is there an en-suite to Bed 1?
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Extractor switch centre above door
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Rad ply fitted, level
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Window fitted correctly, correct glass etc
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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Shower protection fitted
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Ply upstand to shower
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Shaver socket not on same wall as sink (to allow for future mirror)
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Extractor pattress fitted
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Is extractor penetration foamed
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Is extractor in correct location (not above bath)
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Vent ducts connected with jubilee clip, vent tiles correct place
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Durgo fitted if not connected to vent
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400mm centres to studwork
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Boxing screwed to blockwork
Bed 2
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Door lining complete, inc head, mastic sealed
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Formers fitted full height, mastic completely inc all straps
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Windows fitted, straps maximum 150mm from corners and 600mm centres and falling outwards.2 fixings per strap
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Window boards fitted with brackets, protected, foamed and pointed. EVEN MARGINS
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Window opening correctly, undamaged glazing, glass stamped
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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Check window cill heights (less than 800mm needs guard)
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15mm expansion gap to flooring
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Clear perimters, no damage to blockwork, fully pointed
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All buttress walls correctly installed and tight fixings, 11 fixings
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Studwork fixed to blockwork with screws and washers
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Boxings DPC, screwed, square
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Pipework supported at every bend, and every 600mm. Clipped correctly in joist void
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Felt wrap all copper, and through all penetrations
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Plastic pipes identified with foil tape, long pipes clipped back to wall
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Nail plates to all pipe/cable penetrations
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Maximum 2 cables per clip, clipped every course, straight
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Electric first fix complete, 2 fixings per box, gromits in, taped
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Solid, angle cut noggin for lights
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Check correct amount of sockets (4 outlets, 2 doubles)
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Minimum 50mm between sockets
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Wall plate straps, maximum 2m centres
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Wall plate fully bedded, half lapped, span 3 trusses
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No Cut blocks under lintels and lintels fully bedded
Ensuite 2
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Is there an en-suite to Bed 2?
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Extractor switch centre above door
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Rad ply fitted, level
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Window fitted correctly, correct glass etc
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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Shower protection fitted
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Ply upstand to shower
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Shaver socket not on same wall as sink (to allow for future mirror)
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Extractor pattress fitted
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Is extractor penetration foamed
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Is extractor in correct location (not above bath)
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Vent ducts connected with jubilee clip, vent tiles correct place
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Durgo fitted if not connected to vent
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400mm centres to studwork
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Boxing screwed to blockwork
Bed 3
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Is there a Bed 3?
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Door lining complete, inc head, mastic sealed
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Formers fitted full height, mastic completely inc all straps
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Windows fitted, straps maximum 150mm from corners and 600mm centres and falling outwards.2 fixings per strap
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Window boards fitted with brackets, protected, foamed and pointed. EVEN MARGINS
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Window opening correctly, undamaged glazing, glass stamped
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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Check window cill heights (less than 800mm needs guard)
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15mm expansion gap to flooring
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Clear perimters, no damage to blockwork, fully pointed
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All buttress walls correctly installed and tight fixings, 11 fixings
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Studwork fixed to blockwork with screws and washers
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Boxings DPC, screwed, square
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Pipework supported at every bend, and every 600mm. Clipped correctly in joist void
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Felt wrap all copper, and through all penetrations
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Plastic pipes identified with foil tape, long pipes clipped back to wall
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Nail plates to all pipe/cable penetrations
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Maximum 2 cables per clip, clipped every course, straight
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Electric first fix complete, 2 fixings per box, gromits in, taped
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Solid, angle cut noggin for lights
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Check correct amount of sockets (4 outlets, 2 doubles)
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Minimum 50mm between sockets
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No Cut blocks under lintels and lintels fully bedded
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Wall plate straps, maximum 2m centres
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Wall plate fully bedded, half lapped, span 3 trusses
Bathroom
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Extractor switch centre above door
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Rad ply fitted, level
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Window fitted correctly, correct glass etc
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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Bath ply fitted, all pipe ends protected
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Are walls covered with 18mm ply as per drawing (CAT 2)
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Shower protection fitted
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Ply upstand to shower
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Shaver socket not on same wall as sink (to allow for mirror)
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Extractor pattress fitted
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Is extractor protection foamed
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Is extractor in correct location (not above bath)
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Vent ducts connected with jubilee clip, vent tiles correct place
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Durgo fitted if not connected to vent
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400mm centres to studwork
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Boxing screwed to blockwork
Bed 4
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Is there a Bed 4?
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Door lining complete, inc head, mastic sealed
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Formers fitted full height, mastic completely inc all straps
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Windows fitted, straps maximum 150mm from corners and 600mm centres and falling outwards.2 fixings per strap
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Window boards fitted with brackets, protected, foamed and pointed. EVEN MARGINS
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Window opening correctly, undamaged glazing, glass stamped
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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Check window cill heights (less than 800mm needs guard)
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15mm expansion gap to flooring
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Clear perimters, no damage to blockwork, fully pointed
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All buttress walls correctly installed and tight fixings, 11 fixings
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Studwork fixed to blockwork with screws and washers
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Boxings DPC, screwed, square
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Pipework supported at every bend, and every 600mm. Clipped correctly in joist void
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Felt wrap all copper, and through all penetrations
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Plastic pipes identified with foil tape, long pipes clipped back to wall
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Nail plates to all pipe/cable penetrations
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Maximum 2 cables per clip, clipped every course, straight
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Electric first fix complete, 2 fixings per box, gromits in, taped
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Solid, angle cut noggin for lights
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Check correct amount of sockets (4 outlets, 2 doubles)
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Minimum 50mm between sockets
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No Cut blocks under lintels and lintels fully bedded
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Wall plate straps, maximum 2m centres
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Wall plate fully bedded, half lapped, span 3 trusses
Bed 5
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Is there a bed 5?
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Door lining complete, inc head, mastic sealed
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Formers fitted full height, mastic completely inc all straps
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Windows fitted, straps maximum 150mm from corners and 600mm centres and falling outwards.2 fixings per strap
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Window boards fitted with brackets, protected, foamed and pointed. EVEN MARGINS
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Window opening correctly, undamaged glazing, glass stamped
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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Check window cill heights (less than 800mm needs guard)
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15mm expansion gap to flooring
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Clear perimters, no damage to blockwork, fully pointed
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All buttress walls correctly installed and tight fixings, 11 fixings
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Studwork fixed to blockwork with screws and washers
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Boxings DPC, screwed, square
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Pipework supported at every bend, and every 600mm. Clipped correctly in joist void
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Felt wrap all copper, and through all penetrations
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Plastic pipes identified with foil tape, long pipes clipped back to wall
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Nail plates to all pipe/cable penetrations
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Maximum 2 cables per clip, clipped every course, straight
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Electric first fix complete, 2 fixings per box, gromits in, taped
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Solid, angle cut noggin for lights
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Check correct amount of sockets (4 outlets, 2 doubles)
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Minimum 50mm between sockets
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No Cut blocks under lintels and lintels fully bedded
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Wall plate straps, maximum 2m centres
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Wall plate fully bedded, half lapped, span 3 trusses
Loft/Roof
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Wall plate fully bedded, half lapped, span 3 trusses
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Wall plate straps, maximum 2m centres, 4 fixings, plugged and screwed
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Loft hatch (minimum 600mm), clearly marked
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Wind bracing over 3 trusses and double nailed
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Truss restraint straps built into gable and pointed
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Bracing cut tight to gables
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Insulated end truss to wall
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Eaves insulation complete. None missing
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Party walls/spandrels have fire stop insulation
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No holes in blockwork check around any ladders and corners
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No loose timbers
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No Damage to felt
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Insulated duct all the way to vent, no elephants trunk on extractors
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All vents connected to tile vents and jubilee clipped
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No damage to spandrels
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No damage to trusses
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Diminishing truss support, angle cut, minimum 300mm long
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Eaves tray 300mm above top of joist
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Diagonal bracing touching wall plate
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No rips/tears to felt?
Attic trusses
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Dormers boxed correctly
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Joists level, non compressable packers if required, noggins/blockwork to prevent twist over walls (solid bridging)
Top floor wet room
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Is there a top floor wet room?
Bathroom
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Extractor switch centre above door
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Rad ply fitted, level
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Window fitted correctly, correct glass etc
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Window handle between 700-1400mm (CAT 2)
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Bath ply fitted, all pipe ends protected
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Are walls covered with 18mm ply as per drawing (CAT 2)
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Shower protection fitted
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Ply upstand to shower
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Shaver socket not on same wall as sink (to allow for mirror)
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Extractor pattress fitted
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Is extractor protection foamed
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Is extractor in correct location (not above bath)
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Vent ducts connected with jubilee clip, vent tiles correct place
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Durgo fitted if not connected to vent
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400mm centres to studwork
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SVP fixed once per floor to blockwork & insulated
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Boxing screwed to blockwork