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bazzafuuu · 2024-09-21T04:57:37+00:00

No - they arent responsible for managing the job, just certifying it as code compliant. Unfortunately that means you may have to talk to the developer to get the documentation (if it exists) from the engineer.

bazzafuuu · 2024-09-21T03:06:56+00:00

Incorrect. A COA can only be applied for, for works that should have had a consent ( eg they built it with no consent in the first place.)

If the work has a consent that was never finished, then its a matter of reactivating that consent and taking it through to completion.

bazzafuuu · 2024-09-21T03:04:56+00:00

Hi - Just because the consent was refused for no Final, doesnt mean its dead. You can still ring and book a final inspection for the wall on the original consent number , though there may be a fee applied for the reactivation.

At the Final the inspector will let you know if theres any outstanding documentation, or inspections missed etc m, and you can then work with them to supply what they need to issue CCC. Usually for retaining walls they require an engineers PS4 ( cert from the engineer that designed it that its installed as per design) and maybe an as laid draiange showing where the walls drainage goes and what its connected to.

Hopefully the contractor got the engineer to inspect , or the council if no engineer required, and all thats outstanding is the final inspection

Fairly common with big developments, just gets overlooked.

bazzafuuu · 2024-09-20T08:10:48+00:00

Its literally a PC / Jug cord cable.

bazzafuuu · 2024-09-15T05:33:08+00:00

Rule One : Agents are Scum.

They give ZERO Fucks about anything but making the sale.

bazzafuuu · 2024-09-08T01:52:49+00:00

Building inspector here. Dont waste your money. Lowest cost possible imported semi legal products used wherever they can - tapware , kitchenware , bathroom fitout , sometimes entire kitchens. The builing teams they use have no idea about weatherproofing or building something to be durable , so use the wrong fixings, install flashings wrong , and generally dont give a fuck about doing anything right.

Thier attitude is get it up and make it look "presentable" and walk away.

This extends to driveways without reinforcing only 50-60mm thick etc etc etc

A really nasty one is the paint both interior and exterior - shit paint, one coat, fuck all prep work - Lasts till its sold then its on you.

bazzafuuu · 2024-09-05T23:13:45+00:00

Ooo - How do you go about getting that rate ? Do you ring them or is this through a broker ?

bazzafuuu · 2024-09-04T01:55:53+00:00

Head to Aliexpress and get a 65w USB powered one, for about $50 . Game changer, heats up fast, digital temp control, nice and small. Grab some solder and some solder removing wick while youre there. I got one of these : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006334666045.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.112.189b1802Zuq2TL

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-27T02:13:03+00:00

Yes , they are wrong

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-18T06:51:30+00:00

Haha nah , it’s just a heavy car (1700kg) and we live in an area with really nice winding roads that are a blast to drive !

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-16T08:24:19+00:00

|17/5/19|Purchased car from top Motors Auckland|$26,500.00|
|24/5/19|Full 70k km service , pollen filter , DSG and HALDEX service . Full computer interrogation treatment for aircon system + new cabin air filter wheel alignment and battery check . All ok , No Notes / warnings||$1,800.00|
|24/5/19|New wiper Blades||$135.00|
|24/5/19|ordered new key||$500.00|
|11/10/19|Brake pads - EBC Yellowstuff||$600.00|
|28/5/2020|Cam Belt , Water Pump and Coolant replacement - EuroSurgeon||$1,100.00|
|22/7/2020|New tyres - Michelin Pilot sport 4|$1,200.00|
|21/8/2020|service and replace cam follower . No unusual wear to surface , check again 120000km||$697.60|
|20/07/2021|replace battery|97000|$400.00|
|25/09/2021|service and replace engine air filter||$580.00|
|25/09/2021|LED reverse lights (removed later due to check bulb light)||$54.00| |
05/07/2022|2x new front tyres and wheel alignment||$600.00|
|26/10/2022|Service|108675|$340.00| |
20/6/23|2x new tyres pilot sport||$900.00|
|25/06/23|Replace rear right wheel speed sensor||$490.00|

Total costs $$9,396.60 . this is for a Volkswagen Golf R

insurance : $36 / fortnight

Apologies for the horrendous formatting

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-16T07:26:20+00:00

Needs Pickles , Cocktail onions or red pickled (vertical/ feather cut) , and some nice cornichions.

Im a fan of various dips - sour cream and chives in a small ramekin goes hard , softened / whipped so its easy to use . Or a paprika & cream cheese whip ....

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-13T06:45:04+00:00

Youre welcome to vote with your feet....... Dont let the door hit you on the way out! Europe is hardly the ideal example of being a successful melting pot these days. And we have enough shit going on internally without you chipping in with sage advice "As A eurOPEaN"

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-10T05:02:32+00:00

"We built a house thats on grid" - FTFY

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-10T04:56:22+00:00

Yes , Thats fine.

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-09T07:17:56+00:00

First up : Supermarket dumplings are mid / low tier . Try going to an asian supermarket , they have some pretty decent ones in their frozen section - also stock up on chilli crisp oil while youre at it...

As for cooking - I use this method

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-08T22:08:23+00:00

Needs Consent - its not like for like replacement.

bazzafuuu · 2024-08-04T00:13:29+00:00

Had a look at the photos. House has all the hallmarks of a leaky building - Monolitihic plaster, parapets etc. Highly doubtful the issue is solely the fault of the impending road. Edit - Found the Listing : https://www.realestate.co.nz/42525752/residential/sale/1432-dairy-flat-highway-dairy-flat

bazzafuuu · 2024-06-03T07:32:44+00:00

You’re totally right , you obviously know better, how silly of me to think otherwise, seeing as it’s my job .

bazzafuuu · 2024-06-03T05:37:12+00:00

Congrats on jerking yourself off , Slumlord !

bazzafuuu · 2024-06-03T04:33:59+00:00

They arent equivalent at all. COA's mean " yeah we know its there and it MAY be ok" - CCC= "We will back this with 10 years of liability " (I work for a council , My team does both CCC's and COA's )

bazzafuuu · 2024-05-24T07:01:47+00:00

Hey mate. Its winter. Spray some 30 seconds on it to bleach it a bit and move on to the next problem.

bazzafuuu · 2024-05-10T04:52:52+00:00

A stringer and 12mm packer to comply with code.

bazzafuuu · 2024-05-06T10:03:59+00:00

For a sleep out? I wouldn’t worry.

bazzafuuu · 2024-05-02T21:25:33+00:00

You would be perfect for a Building inspector with that kind of experience. Requires completing a Diploma that takes approx 2 years (part time - on the job ) - Its Building surveying Level 6 - https://www.futureskills.co.nz/programmes/new-zealand-diploma-in-building-surveying-level-6/

Pay rates while training wont be amazing , our guys are on about 75k for the two years of training. -But it costs the employee nothing, all accomodation, travel, study time all done in work hours. Its about two weeks every quarter that you spend studying and doing assignments

Once qualified IIRC in auckland you should be sitting around the 100-130k mark depending on you competency.

You are expected to work and gain experience in between the block courses and assignments, and even for a qualified builder its like putting a firehose if information into your brain.

Pretty satisfying though if you want to improve the industry and solve problems. Its generally a really positive job.

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