P R O J E C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N

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Project Address:
Client:
Postal Address:
Phone:
These specifications form part of the Building Contract. The owner shall, therefore
ensure that that they are fully and accurately completed to suit the particular design
including any special requirements and that all copies agree in every respect.
Builder: ______________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
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These project specifications, in conjunction with the drawings form part of the Building
Contract dated:
___________ day of ___________________ 20____
Owner/s

Builder:

Witness:

Witness:

Date:

Date:

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PRELIMINARY

1.1
These are the specifications to be used in the construction of a building as shown
on dimensioned in the accompanying drawings.
1.2
These specifications specify finishes and/or materials to be used in the
construction of a building, both parties must initial amendments
1.3
All works shall comply with the Building Regulations, as legislated for and
adopted by the State Government, inclusive of any code or other document that is
adopted by or specified in the Building Regulations, and any other regulation provided,
or administered by a State or local authority having jurisdiction over the building works.
Where in addition to the works referred to in the drawings and specifications any
authority having jurisdiction over works requires additional work to enable the issue of
a building approval/permit, or directs that additional work be performed, that work,
shall be at the owners expense, in accordance with the conditions of contract.
1.4
These specifications shall be taken as being generally applicable to the
drawings and other documents forming part of the building agreement or contract
1.5

Notices. The builder shall give and receive all notices, except fencing notices.

1.6
Plant and Labour. In accordance with the contract the builder shall supply
materials tools, scaffolding, plant, and do or have done works in all trades necessary to
carry out the work indicated on the drawings and in these specifications
1.7
Materials. Unless otherwise specified, agreed to by the owner and approved of
by the builder and Local Authority, materials used in the works shall be new, of good
quality and in conformity with the drawings and these specifications. Defective
materials shall, as soon as practical, be removed from the site.
1.8
Allotment Identification. The builder shall display on site, a conspicuous
notice indicating the lot, street or identification number of the property and the name of
builder.
1.9
Temporary Water and Single phase Electric Power Supply. Where the
services are available for connection adjacent to the allotment, and unless otherwise
specified, the builder shall arrange for water and electricity necessary for the carrying
out of the building works, and shall pay all charges / costs associated with the
connection and supply thereof. Where the services are not available, and unless
otherwise specified, the owner shall arrange and pay for alternative services
(eg: generator), which are acceptable to the builder.
1.10 Dimensions.
Figured dimensions as shown on drawings shall be given
preference to scaled dimensions which should only be used where figured dimensions
are not indicated.
Unless otherwise stated:
Internal dimensions shall be taken between wall plates or brickwork as the case
may be
External dimensions shall be taken over: a
Wall plates if the external walls are of clad frame construction (eg
weatherboards, cement fibre sheet, or similar materials fixed to the supporting frame
work
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The outside face of brickwork or blockwork if the external walls are of masonry,
or masonry veneer.
Ceiling heights shall be taken between the floor level and the underside of the finished
ceiling level as specified in the Building Code of Australia.
1.11 Allotment Verification. The owner shall be responsible for the accuracy and
clear delineation of all the allotment boundaries. In addition, the owner shall supply the
builder with a current copy of the title of the allotment and if requested by the builder
the owner shall further provide a survey plan showing the correct boundaries of the
allotment and its location that can be established from a fixed reference point.
Unless otherwise shown on the drawings, the owner shall be responsible for
establishing the point from which the builder will set out the building and this set out
will be carried out by the builder using the details set out on the site plan.
1.12 Access to the site. Unless otherwise agreed, the owner will be responsible for
providing an all weather access to the building site to enable the delivery of all
equipment, materials and goods necessary for the works.
1.14 Final completion. Where such work is within the scope of the contract, the
builder will remove all builders equipment and debris from the site, check satisfactory
operation of all equipment doors, windows, locks, remove paint spots, clean windows,
sweep floors, clean all plumbing fixtures, clean cupboards, clear gutters and
downpipes, and leave the building and the site in a clean and tidy condition. The
builder will obtain and give to the owner all necessary certificates of final approval from
the various authorities.
1.15 Purchasers Variations.
Requests for any changes/variations to the
specification by the purchaser are to be made in writing and will incur a minimum
$500 administration fee payable by the purchaser. Any variations will be considered on
their merit may be authorised at the discretion of the builder.
CLIENTS PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The building will be constructed as per the Building Contract, Specifications and
Working Drawings. Please ensure you have read these documents carefully and agree
with what has been included.
As per Occupational Health & Safety Regulations 2007. Owners are NOT permitted to
enter the construction site unless they are accompanied by an authorised
representative of the Builder.
I/We _____________________________________ acknowledge and agree that these
specifications take precedence over any past conversations and quotes previously
supplied or discussed. I/We understand that we must not enter the building site unless
they are accompanied by an authorised representative of the Builder.
Signed: _________________________________ Dated: ____________________________

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Planning & External Works

Planning Permit
Building Permit Fees
Footpath/Crossing Deposit
Electricity Run In
Electrical Underground
Temporary Power by Builder
Site Cleaning/Tree removal
Excavation
Excess Soil removal to be removed from site and invoiced to client
Retaining wall
Rock removal
Excavating or digging through rock
Water Tapping (dry) and recycled water tapping
Recycled water connections to toilets and two external taps
Garden taps front and rear
Stormwater drains
Sewer drains and connections reflux valve to unit
Gas Connection
Termite Pest Control
Drainage as per drainage design including gattic drains and surface
drains includes reflux valve to sewer (risers to be left for
landscaping)

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Fo u n d a ti o n s & C o n c r e t i n g
Slab on ground: As per Soil Test & Engineers design up to P Class
Concrete to garage floor sealed with colour
Concrete to entertainment area in plain concrete
Concrete to front Porch/Veranda
Concrete driveway and path to front entry
Angle of repose
Tree root barriers

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Fr a m e C o n s t r u c t i o n
Wall Frame: Engineer Designed & Termite Treated
Ceiling Height: ????
Roof Pitch: ????
Roof Frame: Engineer Designed Trusses & Termite Treated
Lintels F17 KDHW or Equivalent
LVL Lintels & Beams

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P o r c h / Ve r a n d a A r e a
Porch/Veranda Lining: ????

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Eaves
Eaves as per plan including ????
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W a t e r P r o o fi n g
Water proof shower enclosures to Bathroom and Ensuite
Seal floor & wall junctions to Bathroom and Ensuite
Waterproof all Wet Areas as Floor & Walls as per AS3740

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Windows
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Manufacturer: ????
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
Glass: Refer to plans & Energy report
Obscure glass to ????
Window Locks ????
Flyscreens to opening windows

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Roof Cover
Roof: Concrete Roof Tiles
Manufacturer:______________________Profile: ______________________
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
Roof: Colorbond
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
Metal Fascia, Downpipes & Quad Gutters: ????
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
Bird Proofing to box gutter ends (where applicable)

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External Cladding
Brick Manufacturer: ????______________________
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
Sills: ???? Mortar colour: ???? Joints: ????
Polystyrene: ????
Thickness: ????mm with S/S angles and trims

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Energy Rating Report / Insulation

Walls: as per Energy Rating Report
Ceiling: as per Energy Rating Report
Door seals to all external hinged doors
Taping of wall wrap joints & junctions including around windows &
doors
Self sealing exhaust fans
Weather strips to all external doors
Rain Water Tank: ???? litre
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule

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Doors
Front Door: Manufacturer: ????___________________________
Style/Serial No: ????_____________________________
Door furniture: ????
Manufacturer: ????___________
Style/Serial No: ????_____________
Door furniture: ????
Manufacturer: ???? _______________________
Style/Serial No: ????______________
Includes master key for site management
Dining Room Door: ????: as per plan
Door furniture: ????.
External Garage Door: ????
Internal Doors: as listed
Manufacturer: ????
Profile: ???? Sizes: as per plan
Door Furniture: ????
Style/Serial No: ???? Colour: ????
Bedroom Robe doors: ????
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
Security Barrier doors to front door, external doors. sliding
Manufacturer: By the Window manufacturer or similar
approved_______
Style/Serial No: To suit window sections _________________________
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
Door stops Colour: White cushion

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I n fi l l s
Brickwork over windows (Galvanised brick lintels)
Garage Infill brickwork

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Shelving
Robes: as specified on plan detail
Coat & Linen: as specified on plan detail
Broom: as specified on plan detail
Pantry: as specified on plan detail

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Electrical
Downlights: Compliant to Building Code 2011:
Location: ????

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Light Switches: Manufacturer: ????

Power Points: Manufacturer: ????
Location: as specified on plan
External weatherproof power points: as specified on plan
Exhaust fans (Self sealing)
Location: as specified on plan
Safety Switches: as specified on plan
TV Points: as specified on plan
Telstra run in: as specified on plan
Smoke Alarms (hard wired): as specified on plan
Data Points
Intercom
Alarm System
Emergency Switch
TV System
Door Bell

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Heating
Ducted Gas (???? vents: ????)
Manufacturer: ????
Thermostat: ????
Location: ????

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Cooling
Split System: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Serial No: ????
Location: as specified on plan

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Internal Lining
Walls & Ceilings: 10mm Plasterboard
Wet area walls: Water Resistant Board to Australian Standard 2588
Fibre Cement Sheet to ????
Cornice to house:
Manufacturer: ????
Profile: ????
Cornice to garage:
Manufacturer: ????
Profile: ????

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Painting
Colours: Refer to Colour Schedule
Manufacturer:
External: ????
Metal (Non Colorbond): ????
Cement Sheet: ????
Render: ????
Manufacturer: ????

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Internal:
Walls: ????
Ceilings: ????
Doors: ????
Architraves, Woodwork & Skirting: ????

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Fixing Material
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Architraves:
Manufacturer: ????
Profile: ????
Skirting:
Manufacturer: ????
Profile: ????

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Plumbing

Provide a 5 year warranty on all taps

Kitchen:
Sink: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Tapware: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Laundry:
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Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Floor waste: as specified on plan
Tapware: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Bathroom & Ensuite:
Shower bases: ????
Floor wastes: ????
Toilet Suites: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Tapware Handbasin: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Tapware Shower: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Shower Rose: ????
Tapware Bath: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Spout: ????
Handbasin: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Bath: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????

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Cabinetry & Accessories

Kitchen: Colours: Refer to Colour Schedule
Finish to Bench top: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Material: ????
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Finish to Cabinet doors (excluding pantry):

Manufacturer: ????
Material: ????
Profile: ????
Finish to internal cabinetry & shelving: ????
Handles to all cabinets: ???? to Drawers, ???? to doors
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Finish: ????
Bathroom & Ensuite:
Bench top:
Manufacturer: ????
Material: ????
Cabinet doors & external panels:
Manufacturer: ????
Material: ????
Profile: ????
Internal cabinetry & shelving: ????
Handles: ???? Manufacturer: ???? Profile:
Towel Rails/Rings & WC Holders:
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Finish: ????
Laundry:
Bench top:
Manufacturer: ????
Material: ????
Cabinet doors & external panels: ????
Manufacturer: ????
External cabinetry: ???? Manufacturer: ????
Internal cabinetry & shelving: ????

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C e r a m i c Wa ll & F l o o r Ti li n g

Details: Refer to Colour Schedule.

Kitchen: as specified on plan detail
Wall: ????
Floor: ????
Bathroom: ????
Wall: ????
Floor: ????
Ensuite: as specified on plan detail
Wall: ????
Floor: ????
Laundry: as specified on plan detail
Wall: ????
Floor: ????
Additional areas Floor tiling: as specified on plan detail
Entry: ????

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Timber Flooring
Details: Refer to Colour Schedule.
Location: ????

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Manufacturer: ????
Product: ????

Stairs & Balustrade

Details: Refer to Colour Schedule.

Stair Construction: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Internal Balustrade ????
External Balustrade ????

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Shower Screens
Bathroom: Manufacturer: ????
Glass: ????
Frame: ????
Ensuite: ????
Glass: ????
Frame: ????

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Mirrors
Polished Edge:
Manufacturer: ????
Location & dimensions as specified on plan

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Appliances
Oven: ????
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Manufacturer: ????
Serial No: ???? Finish: ????
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Rangehood: ????
Manufacturer: ????
Serial No: ???? Finish: ????
Venting: ????
Dishwasher: Manufacturer: ????
Serial No: ???? Finish: ????
HWS: Solar
Manufacturer: ????
Size: ????
Panels: ????

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Carpet
Manufacturer: ????
Style/product: ????
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
Underlay: ????

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Garage Door
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Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule

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Skylight
Skylight: as detailed on plan, if applicable

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Miscellaneous Items
Temporary Fencing
Fences: as detailed on plan
Landscaping: as per detailed Landscape plan
Window Furnishing ????
Site Sheds, Site Office, Lunchroom, Site Toilets & OH&S requirements
Access hatch: to be provided per dwelling
Independent quality inspection
Clothesline
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule
Garden Shed
Manufacturer: ????
Model: ????
Colour: Refer to Colour Schedule

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This Specification Template has been provided

by Organized Builders with the clear
understanding that this document is to
provide an
indicative range of items that should be
considered within a building specification. This
template does not take into account

specialized items, other consulting,

Government or External bodies. The user
should check the relevance of this
template prior to
purchasing, signing contracts, ordering
materials or any other cost related
exercise until they have received qualified
written
advice. Organized Builders recommends
that the client is fully aware of all costs
prior to committing to any purchase &
accepts
No responsibility for financial loss that
may occur due to incorrect pricing,
specifications or unforeseen reasons
bearing financial interests.

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