What are the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and the Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme?
15 May, 2024
Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme
The Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme requires owners of private buildings that are 30 years old or above (except residential buildings not higher than three storeys) to appoint a registered inspector to inspect the common parts, external walls and projecting objects of the building or Signboards are subject to prescribed inspections every 10 years and are responsible for supervising prescribed repair works deemed necessary after inspection.
The inspection scope includes the building’s: External components and other solid components; structural members; fire safety components; Drainage system; Identify unauthorized building works located in the common parts of the building, outside the building outside the common parts (such as facades, rooftops or podiums, courtyards or slopes adjacent to the building), or on any street facing or adjacent to the building.
Mandatory window inspection scheme
The Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme requires owners of private buildings that are 10 years old or above (except residential buildings not higher than three storeys) to appoint a qualified person to conduct prescribed inspections of all windows in the building every five years. , and after inspection, be responsible for supervising the prescribed repair works that need to be carried out.
[Guidelines for post-renovation building inspection] Water pipe renovation project acceptance checklist item by item!
1 May, 2024
1) Acceptance of plumbing projects water
• If the renovation project involves the construction of new water pipes throughout the house, the water pressure will need to be measured during the building inspection, and the pipes will also be checked to see if they are blocked.
• If the renovation project involves the construction of new water pipes throughout the house, check whether the entire section of water pipes is built starting from the first gate instead of reusing the old pipes. Go to water
• The water outlet pipe must have sufficient inclination (at least 1:100) to check whether the water outlet is smooth.
• Note that all water pipes must have independent air isolation, but avoid double air isolation to avoid problems with water drainage.
• Note that the two drain pipes cannot be facing each other when connecting to the main pipe.
• Note that the turn when going to the water pipe cannot be less than 90 degrees (no cone angle). Sanitary ware installation
• After installing the sanitary ware, check whether the voids have been sealed with glass glue or putty at all possible leakage locations
• Note that the air pipe cannot be closed when installing the toilet to avoid siphoning.
• If pendants have been installed on decorative tiles, pay attention to whether the tile surface is cracked.
[Building Inspection Guide after Decoration] The mud and water project acceptance checklist is item-by-item!
25 April, 2024
Acceptance of mud and water projects slanting water
• All drain locations such as tanks, floors, etc. must have a slope of at least 1:100 to reduce water accumulation.
• Pay attention to whether the floor is smooth and conformable, and the interface with the skirting and wall is beautiful and straight. water proof
• The waterproof position of the bathroom needs to be 1800mm high, while the four sides of the bathroom need to be 300mm high.
• A water test is required to check all waterproof locations. After the test, you also need to pay attention to whether there are signs of leakage near the water test area. View waterproofing projects Facing brick paving
• Check the quality of the tiles and pay attention to whether there are any problems such as uneven size, bending, color difference, or chipping.
• Pay attention to whether there are hollows or hollows in each brick. Hollows should not exceed 10% of the area.
• The sweeping material must be even and full.
• There should be no more than 1mm height difference between bricks.
• A minimum gap of 1.5mm must be reserved between bricks for expansion joints. Pay attention to whether the cuts are straight.
[Guidelines for post-renovation building inspection] Electrical engineering acceptance checklist item by item!
12 March, 2024
Electric power project acceptance Wires and switches
• Check that all electrical switches in the house are energized
• Check that the wires are properly protected and that the pipes are not damaged
• The power supply range of each circuit breaker must be clearly marked in the electrical box.
• All new electrical potentials must use new wires and ensure that there are no gaps in the pipes to prevent moisture from entering (otherwise, there is a chance that the electrical box will catch fire)
• Bathroom circuits must go through water valves Electrical appliances
• Check the operation of all electrical appliances in the house, including instructions and remote controls.
• Confirm that the power consumption of the electrical appliance matches the potential. Generally, the ground is 250mm (medium) and the light switch is 1350mm (medium)
. • High-power electrical appliances such as induction cookers and ovens need to be equipped with safety measures to avoid direct power supply.
[Guide to building inspection after renovation] Painting project acceptance checklist item by item!
22 February, 2024
Acceptance of paint project Wall painting project
• Check whether the paint is smooth, even and powder-free; there should be no water stains, tears or cracks on the painted walls.
• If the wall and ceiling are of different colors, pay attention to whether the clamp is straight. wallpaper mounting
• Wallpaper should not have air bubbles on the surface.
• All wallpaper must be aligned and smooth.