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Safe and Sanitary Reports
NOTE: This service is currently only available in Tauranga/BOP. See services available in: Howick (Auckland East) or Hamilton/Waikato.
Third Party Reports
Safe and Sanitary reports, Certificate of Acceptance reports and Inspection and reporting on unconsented works for insurance or mortgage purposes.
For unauthorised work completed after the 1992 Building Act, we can complete reports ensuring compliance with relevant clauses in the NZ Building Code at the time of construction. These can be lodged with the council with a Certificate of Acceptance application for review and acceptance. This can be a very detailed investigation and often requires invasive investigation to view areas of the structure that may be relevant to the required standards.
For unauthorised work completed before 1992, a Safe and Sanitary Report may be required which can be lodged with the council for review and acceptance.
For non-permitted building work (work completed before the 1st July 1992) a Safe and Sanitary report, also known as a third-party report is required. The council will then decide if they will accept the works and add them to the property file.
Examples of this may include:
- Homes that were altered during construction and differ from the plans on the council file.
- Alterations or additions to the property that required a permit and do not have one
- New or altered plumbing fittings in different locations to the original
What is involved in a Safe and Sanitary Report?
What the full inspection could include
One of our inspectors will visit the site for an initial assessment to determine if a Safe and Sanitary report / third-party report is appropriate. If appropriate then a full inspection will be undertaken, this may include:
– Recording details, relevant images and taking measurements.
– Testing of plumbing (additional specialist service may be required for some testing).
– Testing electrical (additional specialist service may be required for some testing).
The Safe and Sanitary Report needs to prove that:
– The work was constructed before the 1st of July 1992.
– The work is considered safe and fit for purpose.
– The structure is sanitary – not likely to be a health risk.
– The structure is not subject to dampness.
– The structure has adequate drinkable water and sanitary facilities (for intended use).
Our Report
Our report will include detailed written and photographic evidence to support this. We will draft a floor plan for the areas of concern if this is required. The report can then be lodged with the council, they decide if the details will be added to the property file they hold.
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All prices include GST. The cost of any Third Party Reports, including a Safe and Sanitary Report, are carried out on a quotation basis depending on the specific situation for the property. We currently only provide Third Party Reports in Tauranga/BOP.