SCOPE: 

• To remove internal timber wall to achieve open area.

PRELIMINARY and GENERAL:

• The Housing Modification Schedules shall be read in conjunction with sketches/drawings and summary schedule sheet provided by the Specialised Housing Assessor and the Agreement for Contractor Services
• Where a site visit has not been undertaken to ascertain the conditions, levels, boundary positions, access etc. no variations will be given by reason of ignorance of the site or existing site conditions
• The wall to be removed is in the location shown on the proposed sketch plan. Any variations are to be approved by the Specialised Housing Assessor and Enable New Zealand
• A building consent is required for the removal of the wall. The Contractor shall arrange to obtain all necessary consents from the Territorial Authority
• All work must comply with the Building Act, relevant clauses of the NZ Building Code and product manufacturer specifications
• The Contractor shall provide necessary protection to the client and other person/s from holes, unsafe building, falling and other hazards
• The wall shall be removed and made safe by skilled tradespeople using best trade practice and materials
• Damage resulting from failure to protect adequately will be made good at the Contractor's expense.

CARPENTRY

• Protect all parts of the existing building not to be demolished. Demolition work shall be carried out in a manner that will create as little as possible disruption to the client's use of the building
• Provide structural support to existing building as necessary during demolition. Support is to remain in place until new work is strong enough to support the existing structure
• Support ceiling on both sides of the wall to be removed
• Remove skirtings, scotias (cornices), any doors, frame and architraves as required
• Remove framing and linings as required to accommodate the required opening
• Install lintel (as required) to support load from above opening. Lintel size to be determined from relevant table in NZS 3604. (Code of practice for light timber framed buildings not requiring specific design)
• Trim around the opening to provide a neat and tidy finish matching the existing as close as possible.

PAINTING

• Paint trim and finishing timbers to match existing. Apply one sealer undercoat and two top coats
• Make good the affected wall and floor area where the wall has been removed. This involves tidying up the paint/wallpaper and flooring to match existing as close as possible.
  

ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE

• The Contractor shall supply and install approved smoke detectors as required to comply with the Building Code
• The smoke detector is to be battery powered and fitted with a hush facility with a minimum duration of 60 seconds
• The smoke detector(s) shall be located on escape routes on each level of the dwelling. On levels containing sleeping spaces a smoke detector is required within 3 metres of the bedroom door.

COMPLETION

• Clean down all work and leave in a tidy condition ready for use.

NOT INCLUDED