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Expert Witness Report

Inspector and Client Details

Inspector Details
Name Phone Email Registration No.
Stephen Scott 4806524002 [email protected] 58-4218

Client Details
Name Phone Email Address
Mary T. Foster +1 (513) 953- [email protected]
2499

Details of Advice Sought

This document is being provided, due to the request of the client, to validate evidence of possible video
tampering, or possible sound editing of Video provided as well as, observation of body language of said
personnel in the video.

Important Information

Information Regarding the Scope of the Inspection and the Report

Client Agreement: This report confirms your instructions to undertake inspections and report on any
significant items at the time of the inspection. The inspection shall be undertaken within the terms of the
inspection and all statutory obligations. The following statements outline my observations and opinions in
relation to the condition of the dwelling and complex as reasonably accessed. It should be noted that this report
relates only to that which is readily viewable. No opinion or warranty is made on that which cannot be readily
seen. The following notes form an integral part of the report. If there are any items that are not clear or legible
or you do not understand, please contact my office for clarification before accepting the findings.
Purpose of Inspection: The Client has identified what is to be accomplished by the inspection by nominating
the purpose of the inspection. Any changes to the scope, purpose or acceptance criteria shall be shall be agreed
to by all parties at the appropriate time.

Scope of Inspection: The scope of the inspection covers the type, extent and boundaries of the inspection and
shall be suitable for the defined purpose of the inspection. The inspection agreement shall include the defined
purpose, scope and acceptable criteria. The inspection scope and acceptance criteria shall be defined by the
Client and agreed to by the client and inspector.

Access: The inspector shall inspect all area included in the scope of the inspection. The inspector shall not enter
or inspect areas where safe unobstructed access is not available. The extent of accessible areas, as defined by
the presence of safe and reasonable shall be determined by the inspector, based on the conditions encountered at
the time of the inspection. If in the opinion of the inspector, restrictions on access have compromised
satisfaction of the purpose of the inspection, a recommendation shall be made as to the necessity to gain access
to allow further inspection.

Limitations: Limitations that are expected to be present, or that may occur, shall be identified where possible
including deliberate concealment of defects and any other relevant factor restricting the inspection.

Extent of Reporting: The extent of reporting shall be nominated and the extent comprises the significant item/s
for the particular inspection.

Significant item: An item/s that is to be reported within the scope of the inspection, which may be a feature
that is either present or absent.

Report content:

 Inspection details
 Limitations
 Observations
 Significant items
 Conclusions

Observations and Recommendations

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Important Definitions

Important Definitions

Defect – Fault or deviation from the intended condition of a material, assembly, or component.

Major defect (xx) – The Australian Standard 4349.1 defines Major Defect as: “A defect of sufficient
magnitude where rectification has to be carried out in order to avoid unsafe conditions, loss of utility or further
deterioration of the property”. Including Structural defect. In addition, QLD Building Services Authority
defines a major defect as: Category 1 defective building work that is faulty or unsatisfactory because it does one
or more of the following: (a) adversely affects the structural performance of a building; (b) adversely affects the
health or safety of persons residing in or occupying a building; (c) adversely affects the functional use of a
building; (d) allows water penetration into a building.

Minor defect (x) – A defect other than a major defect, and includes: Appearance Defects: Where in the
inspector’s opinion the extent the decline in operational effectiveness, aesthetic appearance and general
presentation is below that of compared to the accepted standards appropriate to the building elements and
services. Serviceability Defect: Fault or deviation from the intended serviceability performance of a building
element, or where in the Inspector’s opinion the expected consequence is unknown until further information is
obtained.

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