MPDBC Technical Insights
A Reading Is Not a Diagnosis: What Building-Investigation Instruments Can—and Cannot—Tell Us
Building-investigation instruments provide evidence within defined limits. Their use and interpretation depend on the instrument, the material being assessed, the test method, access, environmental conditions, available records and the question under investigation.
A Water Stain Is Evidence, Not a Diagnosis
Water-entry and moisture conditions require assessment by reference to the particular building, construction details, history, available records, inspection access and investigation scope. The applicable NCC edition, Australian Standards and other requirements must be identified for the work being considered.
Major and Minor Building Defects in NSW: Why the Label Is Not the Starting Point
This article provides general information about the NSW Home Building Act 1989 framework current at the date of publication. Whether a particular condition is a statutory major defect depends on the facts, available evidence and applicable legal context.
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