Building inspection report - 233 Kyona Road East Moree

-   External wall/internal load bearing wall top plate to bearer - fix the top plate to alternate
    studs with 2/75mm No 14 Type 17 screws, and provide a 30 x 0.8 GI strap fixing the bottom
    of alternate studs to the bearer with either 2/75mm No14 Type 17 screws or a minimum of
    4/2.8mm nails each leg.
-   Bearer to stump – provide 2/M12 bolts through timber bearer to top of a new stump head.
-   Rafter to hip/ridge board – wrap 30 x 0.8 GI strap with 4.2.8mm nails each leg, over the top
    of each rafter and passing under the hip/ridge board. All support member to ridge and hip
    members to be strapped to internal/external walls with 30 x 0.8 GI strap with 4/2.8mm nails
    each leg.
-   Collar tie to rafter – fix with minimum 1/M10 bolt.
-   Roof batten to rafter – fix with minimum 1/75mm No 14 Type 17 screw, 50mm penetration
    to rafter.
-   Strutting beam to any other member – fix with minimum of 2 framing anchors with
    4/2.8mm nails each leg.

Note: All connections are to be in conformance with AS1684.2 requirements. It is the
builder/removalists responsibility to ensure that the existing building infrastructure is in sound
condition and any timber deemed unsatisfactory be replaced in accordance with the minimum
requirement outlined above, or as specified in AS1684.2 and sound building practice.



Summary:

Based on the inspection carried out, it is my professional opinion that the building is in a sound
condition, suitable for removal and re-establishment at the proposed new site with an estimated
maximum wind classification of N3 and in accordance with AS 1170.2.

Generally however, the following comments are noted:

-the main structural members such as bearers/joists, wall and roof framing all appear to be in a
sound condition and are adequately sized for the spans with the following
exceptions/comments.

    - engineer designed footings to be provided in the final location as detailed on Anstey Design
    drawing number 21052

    -the existing stumps as shown on Plans to Inspire Building Design drawing number 00208-20
    are very closely spaced with a total of 142 stumps. It is recommended that steel beams be
    added to reinforce the existing timber bearers and significantly reduce the number of
    stumps. Refer drawing number 21052.

    -when replacing the roof, assess the condition of the existing battens and consider
    replacement with 40mm metal top hat battens

    - tie down requirements as noted above.

-the building currently has a large pigeon population and needs to be fumigated and deep
cleaned.

-the interior linings are in fair condition and will generally require clean down & painting, with
localised repair or replacement of damaged plaster linings.