Oncore can conduct a thorough inspection to identify which aspects of your home fail to meet the Healthy Homes Standards.
- There must be no unreasonable gaps or holes in walls, ceilings, windows, skylights, floors, and doors, as these may be responsible for causing noticeable draughts.
- Ceiling insulation must be at least 120mm thick, be in reasonable condition, and adhere to the 2008 Building Code minimum, meeting the R-value for your zone.
- Underfloor insulation must meet a minimum R-value of 1.3.
- Unused fireplaces and chimneys must be closed off.
- If your property has an enclosed subfloor, it must have a ground moisture barrier.
- There must be at least one photoelectric smoke alarm on each level of the property.
- Must have windows, doors, or a skylight, that can be fixed open and are more than 5% of the floor area.
- There must be no noticeable draughts.
- Must have an extractor fan that vents to the outside.
- An approved fixed wall heater sufficient to heat the largest living room to at least 18 degrees.
- Must have windows, doors, or a skylight, that can be fixed open, and are more than 5% of the floor area.
- There must be no noticeable draughts.
- Must have an extractor fan that vents to the outside.
- There must be no noticeable draughts.
- Must have photoelectric smoke alarms within 3m of each bedroom door.
- Must have windows, doors, or a skylight, that can be fixed open, and are more than 5% of the floor area.
- There must be no noticeable draughts.
- There must be efficient drainage for removal of water.
- Must be unblocked and in good working condition.
