Morayfield Building
Inspections

Frame inspection in Morayfield

The structure checked against the approved drawings and the NCC while every connection is visible.

  • Frame and trusses standing, roof on, before linings
  • 1 to 2 hours on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage3 of 7
When to bookFrame and trusses standing, roof on, before linings
Time on site1 to 2 hours on site
Inspected againstAS 1684 (timber framing), AS 4100 or NASH for steel frames, the engineer's bracing and tie-down plan, NCC Part 3.4

What is included in a Morayfield frame inspection

  • Steel or timber bearing on the slab edge
  • Wall bracing installed as per the plan
  • Double beams laminated at the ends
  • Bottom plates fixed and square
  • Tie down bolts at bearing points
  • Straps fixed to the frame members
  • Gusset plates tightened
  • Studs plumb and spaced
  • Structural timbers not split
  • Joist hangers sized for the timber
  • Waste and soil pipes in position
  • Bracing plates bolted and nailed
  • Anti-crush plates under posts
  • Timber grading checked
Why it matters here

Frame inspections on Morayfield builds

Many Morayfield homes use timber framing and steel beams, and the connections between them are where our frame findings gather. Beam supports built differently from the approved drawing. The hanger holding the timber beam is smaller than the beam itself. A floor joist with a laminated face and a thinned section that rests on a steel post. Fasten loose straps and replace missing bolts at bracing panels.

What we find at this stage in Morayfield

  • Connections not matching the approved drawings
  • Small joist hangers
  • Two face laminated beams
  • Bracing bolts not installed
  • Steel strap bracing not tensioned
Visually fine, recorded during a frame inspection in Morayfield
Window lintels are installed and appear visually fine
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our frame inspections in Morayfield

Annotated findings from Frame inspections.

Tie down rods installation, recorded during a frame inspection in Morayfield
Tie down rods were bent at their top connections, which may affect the system's load path and performance
Damaged to areas, recorded during a frame inspection in Morayfield
Visible damage has occurred in specific areas of the building
Appear fine, recorded during a frame inspection in Morayfield
The inspector noted the area appears fine and met the inspection standards
Appears fine from the ground, recorded during a frame inspection in Morayfield
The inspector cannot see damage above head height

The other stages of a Morayfield build

  1. Bored piers inspection in Morayfield1Bored piersAfter piers are formed, before concreting
  2. Slab pre-pour inspection in Morayfield2Slab pre-pourThe day before the pour, after reo is set
  3. Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection in Morayfield4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Cladding on, windows in, before plaster
  4. Fixing inspection in Morayfield5FixingJoinery and doors in, before painting
  5. Waterproofing inspection in Morayfield6WaterproofingMembrane set, before the tiler starts
  6. Pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Morayfield7Pre-handover (PCI)Pre-handover inspection checklist

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FAQ

Frame inspections in Morayfield: common questions

How long is the inspector on a Morayfield frame?

A standard inspection for a single-level home usually takes one to two hours.

What does not matching the approved drawings mean?

The actual power and data points on site do not match the approved plans. The builder can apply for an engineer's assessment that the work complies, or they can rectify the issue.

Are the joist hangers installed correctly?

The vertical support must match the size of the beam or joist it holds. If the structural elements are insufficient, the home will not handle the weight correctly.

Are there follow up inspections?

We check every exposed framing member again for secure fastening at the lock-up stage.

What do I need to provide?

Beam specifications, the bracing plan, and the structural engineering drawings.

Do you check the build against the approved plans?

We check the build against the approved plans, not just personal opinion, so any issues are clear.

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