GLOSSARY · ADELAIDE
AS 4349.7
Plain English
The Australian Standard for inspections conducted for reasons other than pre-purchase. Covers defect, dispute, and warranty inspections.
AS 4349.7-2013 covers inspections that don't fit the pre-purchase mould. Common use cases: defect inspections after a building dispute, warranty claims under the SA Building Indemnity scheme, second-opinion inspections.
Reports under AS 4349.7 are more targeted than AS 4349.1. The scope is defined by the client's brief, not a broad property condition assessment.
If you're in a builder dispute or making a warranty claim, AS 4349.7 reports carry weight in dispute resolution forums and SACAT tribunal proceedings.
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