PCI

Yesterday was the PCI walkthrough. We were prepared and brought our independent inspection report along with us but we totally forgot to bring light bulbs and mobile phone chargers. So we were unable to test out all the individual light points and power sockets. Just have to take the SS word for it that it's all working. Anyway, apart from the minor paint, brickwork that needed touch ups and repairs the only major issue we encountered was the mixer tap in the main bathroom.

Main Bathroom

It appears to have been installed too low. The mixer handle cannot be pulled out to turn on the water without first twisting it to either side. Obviously, the same also applies when you're trying to turn the water off. The same bath in the ensuite did not have this problem, the mixer and sprout was installed 5-10cm higher (imagine the row of tiles that's been cut is 5-10cm taller).

SS stated that this was the standard height and the bath here must be taller than the one in the ensuite. I went back to check all the plans, contracts and tender and no where does it mention the height of the mixer to be installed nor the height of the bath. Only the shower head and the mixer to the vanity are mentioned. Apparently the top of the bath is based on the height of the window and the top of the tiles to the bath is 50cm from floor level. The mixer then gets installed based on a standard offset from the top of the tiles. So this is probably why the gap is smaller here compared to the ensuite. The bottom of the window is further off the ground. A silly way do have it all calculated and totally prone to issues.

No sure what can be done at this stage and if they are willing to reinstall the mixer taps or not. I assume moving it up is a lot of work. The tiles need to be redone and I'm not sure what is involved with the walls and water proofing or the holes in the old position. I did suggest to rotate the mixer (180 degrees, so it points upward will make it look weird, but perhaps only 45 or 90 degrees will do).

Cedar board

At least Rawson replaced the pine board out the front facade that was painted black. The carpenters actually tried to pull out the old pine board and slot the new cedar board in. Until he realised it's a structural beam so he just boarded the cedar if front of the pine (but it did get replaced because it's now blue).

There is also an issue with the preparation of the final progress payment. Rawson expects the cheque to be given at handover but the bank will not release the funds until the proper documentations are supplied. Things like Occupancy Certificate (we're getting an interim occupancy certificate since the driveway is being done after handover) and Currency Certificate for the building insurance etc. These are all part of the handover package. As you can see one relies on the other so it's a catch 22. In the end, I'm guessing Rawson will have to cave in to the bank if they want to get paid.