What are the inspections carried out by local authorities while construction?
The main advantage, from my point of view, is that it may so happen that we may want to demolish a wall in the house for what so ever reason, but we can't dismantle or harm the slab since its a structural member. The second reason is that a slab may run continuously throughout the structure; hence wRead more
The main advantage, from my point of view, is that it may so happen that we may want to demolish a wall in the house for what so ever reason, but we can’t dismantle or harm the slab since its a structural member.
The second reason is that a slab may run continuously throughout the structure; hence we can lay straight cables throughout the structure and provide connection where ever required, but in case of walls, we may not find this convenient.
Also, if the walls are periphery or exterior walls, which may be directly exposed to rains, then it may cause Earthing issues.
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The inspections carried out by local authorities while construction are as follows :- Quality and progress :- 1. Condition surveys of neighbouring structures prior to commencement of the works. 2. Regular valuation inspections to assess progress of the works in order to value interim payments. 3. InRead more
The inspections carried out by local authorities while construction are as follows :-
Quality and progress :-
1. Condition surveys of neighbouring structures prior to commencement of the works.
2. Regular valuation inspections to assess progress of the works in order to value interim payments.
3. Inspecting mock ups and samples and witnessing tests.
4. Witnessing commissioning.
5.Inspection prior to certification of practical completion.
6. Inspection after handover of the site to the client on certification of practical completion.
7. Inspection at the end of the defects liability period to prepare a schedule of defects.
8. Inspection on completion of the rectification of defects set out on the schedule of defects.
Health and safety :-
1. Prevention of falls and personal fall protection systems.
2. Work at height.
3. Work platforms such as scaffold and mobile platforms.
4. Ladders and stepladders.
5. Personal protection equipment, including head protection.
6. Plant, vehicles and other equipment.
7. Storage.
8. Electrical systems.
9. Asbestos risk.
10. Provision of welfare facilities such as toilets and handwashing facilities.
11. Site conditions and order.
12. Avoidance of obstructions.
13. Management of respiratory risks.
14. Structural stability.
15. Prevention of unauthorised access to the site.
Building control :-
1. Excavations, before filling.
See less2. Foundations before covering up.
3. Damp proof course.
4. New drains before covering up.
5. Ground beams and steelwork.
6. Insulation.
7. Roof construction.
8. Completion.