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the number and position of power points, including height above the floor, in all rooms

that weather protected power points and light switches have been fitted where specified and areinstalled in wet areas

that all power points are located safe distances from plumbing fittings

that power points, switches and other fittings are sealed and secured to the wall

that light fittings and fans are secured to the ceiling

if fittings are not set out to the adaptable housing requirements, confirm that cabling allows for futureworks to upgrade the installation to meet this standard

all power points are correctly wired and tested.

that all light switches, fittings and bulbs / tubes / lamps are working.

gas bottles are secure and are located safely

gas bottles are accessible for filling or replacing

gas appliances are secured to the wall or floor and are stable

appliances are located in a well ventilated area

a compliance plate or compliance certificate has been provided by the gas fitter

the system for leaks, after all appliances and bottles have been installed and are working

all gas system fittings are secure

the operation of all gas appliances all OK.

A1.4 Power points, lights and other fittings

A2.1 Gas Safety

the shower area slab set downs allow for minimum floor grades before concrete is poured, or

the shower area sub-floor framing is set down or graded to allow for minimum floor grades beforefloor sheet material is fixed.

all shower area floors are graded to a floor drain by rolling a golf ball on the floor (no mess) ortipping a 10 litre bucket of water over the floor (more mess)

every shower area floor drain can remove at least one full 10 litre bucket of water

the levels of the shower area floor drains are not lower than the surrounding ground

any shower area dry floor waste outlets are above ground level and are not blocked

all shower area drains can be accessed for maintenance and there is an inspection opening to theexternal drainage line.

all shower area drains, including in-ground drainage to ensure that they are working

the shower area overflow system, by simulating a blockage and ensuring waste water flows out ofthe house and does not flow into living rooms, corridors or bedrooms

all shower area waste water traps for grout, mortar or builders' waste that may have been washeddown the drain, set hard and will be a major cause of future blockage.

there is a clear space that is at least a 900mm wide and 700mm deep for the washing machine withdedicated taps and specific waste water outlet, which could be a bypass on the tub

at least one 70 litre tub is installed with dedicated taps, spout and drainage, and that it is secured toand well sealed to the bench top and the wall

the laundry area has been waterproofed, the floors and walls are lined with a water-resistantmaterial and the builder has provided a warranty

the laundry floor is graded to drain to a floor drain or external point and water will not flow back intothe house

there is a power point provided for a washing machine in a safe position above taps and away fromthe laundry tub and positioned to ensure electrical leads will not run under or over taps or near tothe laundry tub

there is a high shelf (min. 1500mm) or lockable cupboard for laundry and cleaning products

laundry benches, cupboards, soap holders, towel rails, additional power points and any other itemsthat have been specified or shown on the drawings have been provided.

B1.6 Wet area floor drainage (bathroom, shower, toilet and laundry)

B2.1 Laundry design

the clothes linehas been designed, located and installed where specified

the clothes line is securely fixed into the ground or to a wall

the paths to and around the clothes line are accessible

the clothes lines are tensioned.

a dual flush toilet cistern has been provided and that the cistern and toilet pan are compatible

the size of the toilet area and access to the area are adequate

natural light and ventilation is provided to the toilet area without compromising privacy

a toilet cistern stop valve is installed to allow mainteance of the cistern

a toilet roll holder is securely attached to, or recessed into, the wall and there is high storage forspare toilet rolls

a hand basin is provided in or nearby the toilet area

privacy is possible with a door and snib or privacy lock

provision has been made in the wall structure of the toilet area for future fitting of grab rails.

the toilet pan and cistern are secure and function

toilet water supply stop valve is fitted and functions

the toilet drainage pipes are stable and drain away from the house, and have been tested beforebackfilling

inspection openings and vents for the toilet comply with local regulations.

the composting toilet and cubicle are built as specified

the composting toilet has been installed to the manufacturer's requirements and a certificate hasbeen provided

there is access to the composting chamber for maintenance

it is not possible for stormwater to enter the composting toilet pit or container

the composting toilet pan and lid are stable and secure

the composting toilet roll holder and shelf are securely attached to the wall

there is a hand washing point nearby the composting toilet

the composting toilet installations are accessible for people with disabilities.

B2.2 Drying clothes and bedding

B3.1 Flush toilets

B3.5 Dry toilets

the materials used for making kitchen cupboards and shelves are as specified

all kitchen cupboards and shelves are securely fixed to the walls, particularly cupboards that areabove the floor

kitchen food storage cupboards are screened and ventilated and built according to the drawings

kitchen floor and wall junctions are sealed to prevent access by vermin and insects

there is a working lock on the kitchen pantry door

in the kitchen there is a well ventilated space at least 800mm wide, with a well located power point,for the fridge.

the edges of the house and all essential parts of the yard are included on a site plan, in detaileddesign documents and specifications

all essential parts of the yard have been located and built to specification. Check the location of thefollowing (if available) septic tank, water meter, isolation valve, rubbish store, yard taps, vehicleaccess and methods to restrict vehicular access, planting, and outside food preparation areas.

the yard has been graded to drain stormwater away from living areas

fences and gates are installed and secure.

wall to floor junctions are sealed

weather strips are fitted on external doors

areas around doorways and windows are sealed as specified

yard taps and irrigation systems are installed, secured and working

the yard has been landscaped and planted as specified in the contract, and the plants are alive andwell protected to ensure they become established

fencing, if specified, is installed and secure and all gates work

rainwater tanks, if specified, are secure and downpipes are connected to the tanks and if the wateris to be used for drinking, a first flush device has been fitted

the yard's surface has been shaped and graded to direct water to garden areas and preventerosion.

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B4.2 Food storage

B5.2 Developing the edges of the house and the yard

B7.1 Reducing the health impacts of dust