SCOPE:

• To fit a new, or relocate an existing Water Closet Pan and connect to the existing waste water disposal system.

PRELIMINARY AND GENERAL

• The Housing Modification Schedules shall be read in conjunction with sketches/drawings and summary sheet provided by the Specialised Housing Assessor and 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 water closet is to be installed or relocated in the location shown on the proposed sketch plan and summary sheet. Any variation is to be approved by the Specialised Housing Assessor and Enable New Zealand
• A building consent is required for a new installation, or relocating the existing water closet pan. The Contractor shall arrange to obtain all necessary consents from the local 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
• Damage resulting from failure to protect adequately will be made good at the Contractor's expense
• The installation of the water closet pan and associated work is to be carried out by skilled tradespeople using best trade practice and materials.

PLUMBING and DRAINLAYING

• All Plumbing and Drainage shall be carried out by a suitably qualified person approved under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 1976

Relocate existing

• Disconnect and remove the existing water closet pan, cistern and associated pipework. Fit in new position. Extend cold water supply, soil line and fit venting as necessary to reconnect pan in the new position.

New

• Supply and install water closet pan, cistern and seat. Extend existing cold water supply and connect to cistern
• Make a connection into the existing sewer line or exposed soil line, extend graded pipe and connect to the new pan, complete with anti siphon venting as required.

COMPLETION

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

NOT INCLUDED

Ministry of Health funding will not cover the following:

• Additional work requested by the property owner and/or client
• Refurbishment of the whole area and/or room
• Installation of new water supply and waste water disposal system
• Repairs and Maintenance
• Upgrading plumbing system
• Replacing rotten material.