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Party wall detail in Schofields NSW

Where two dwellings share a wall, that wall does several jobs a normal wall does not. It separates fire. It carries a damp proof course that has to run continuously so moisture cannot cross between properties. And every service that penetrates it breaches the separation it provides, which only a rated sealant reinstates. On Schofields lock-up inspections we recorded damp proof course detail twice and fire rated sealant once, and by the time the linings are on none of it can be checked by anyone.

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FAQ

Party wall detail in Schofields NSW: common questions

How would I know if it was done wrong?

You would not, after lining. That is the honest answer, and it is the reason the lock-up stage is worth booking on attached housing even if you skip it on a house.

Is this the builder's responsibility or the body corporate's?

During construction it is the builder's. Afterwards, a party wall is typically common property, which changes who you approach.

Does it affect insurance or approval?

Fire separation is a Code requirement tied to the occupation certificate. It is not a discretionary detail.

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