Wet Area/Water Proofing Inspection Report

Information

DA/CDC/CC Number
Client / Site
Location
Conducted on
Health and Building Surveyor

1. Previous Inspections carried out

1.1. Internal sewer
1.2. Footings
1.3. Floor slab
1.4. Internal water
1.5. External sewer
1.6. Frame/Brickwork/Internal Water Services

2. Ongoing Matters for Builder/Contractor to

2.1. Restricted access
2.2. Builder's sign
2.3. Sediment and erosion controls
2.4. Rubbish control
2.5. Builder's toilet
2.6. Protection of public space by fence or hoarding
2.7. Protection and support of adjoining buildings

3. Health and Building Surveyor's Checklist

3.1. Installer Details

3.1.1. Name
3.1.2. Company
3.1.3. Qualifications (Plumber/Builder/Wet Area Qualifications)
3.1.4. On site/contacted

3.2. Building Type

3.2.1. Wall
3.2.2. Frame
3.2.3. Floor
3.2.4. Membrane Type
3.4. Check floor plan with approval
3.5. All Tap Penetrations Sealed
3.6. Is Membrane Continuous
3.7. No Air bubbles, Holes, Cracks
3.8. Are All Required areas covered
3.9. Are Cement Render Walls Complete/Flat/Even
3.10. Junction to Wall and Floor Square
3.11. Recess in wall to allow for insertion of bath rim
3.12. Concrete Floor - Has it cured for 28 days
3.13. Floor Sheets Square to walls, parallel
3.14. No but joints lipped
3.15. Enough Fixings Used (450mm centres)
3.16. Fixings Countersunk/Flush with Floor Surface
3.17. No Large Gaps between Wall/Floor
3.18. Ceiling Installed/Sanded/Level
3.19. Architraves and Door Jambs Cut so they don't penetrate tile bed
3.20. Will 40mm Water Stop provide fall of not less than 1 in 100 to drainage outlet
3.21. Will 40mm Water Stop not compromise nominal tile bed thickness of 20mm minimum thickness for bonded waterproofing systems
3.22. Any movement joints in concrete
3.23. Any cracks > 1mm to be filled
3.24. Concrete Substrate Smooth and Clean/Moisture Level Below 15%
3.25. Required Fall to Floor Waste
3.26. Step Down Areas Trimmed/Square
3.27. Is level of water stop (Assume 40mm angle) ok with FFL of adjacent room
3.28. Smooth transition between Floor Waste and Substrate
3.29. Can plumber connect bath without damage to waterproofing
3.30. Notified all trades not to walk on tile membrane/Signage
3.31. Slots in Floor waste grates to allow drainage of tile bed
3.32. Fillets/Backing Rods installed to corners, minimum 8mm vertical, 10-12mm horizontal joins, minimum 24 hours, maximum 72 hours after primer application
3.33. Ensure Wall Tiles overlap bath rim
3.34. Will 40mm Water Stop not compromise nominal tile bed thickness of 30mm minimum thickness for unbonded waterproofing systems (AS 3598.1)
3.35. For Hobless Shower, will 50mm water stop at shower screen enclosure enable water stop to protrude 10mm above FF tile level
3.36. Will 1 in 60 fall in Floor tiles in shower floor not compromise the nominal tile bed thickness of 20mm minimum for bonded waterproofing systems, or 30mm minimum for unbonded waterproofing systems.
3.37. Electrical Services Installed - Wiring to Ceiling Lights, GPO above vanity
3.38. Floor Waste/Drainage Outlets Installed
3.39. Pipework Secure
3.40. Wall tiling using Manufacture approved, Membrane compatible adhesive
3.41. Membrane extended 35mm out from internal and external corners
3.42. Sand Spread over membrane for Tile adhesion
3.43. Laundries and W.Cs Full Floor Waterproofed to 50mm above Final Tile Level, across door opening to Final Tile Level height
3.44. Wall behind vanity splashback/wall hung basin to 150mm above, except where 100mm splashback on cabinet