hitex inspection and audit trail

Hitex follow a rigorous audit process to ensure compliance is met on every completed project.

The six step process is;

1.     Timber Frame Inspection.  

The Hitex foreman or Hitex Registered Applicator will inspect the project 10-14 days out from the cladding commencement to check and discuss various items with the builder. 

For example

	OSH Safety in place
	Nogging/Internal corners and soffit
	Stop ends – leave lead, butynol 100mm past
	Scaffolding layout and timing
	Mid floor timber alignment
	Protruding beams and mounting plates
	Window flashings organised
	Windows arrive when
	Timber straightness (visual)
	etc

This ensures the builder and applicator are working in sync for the benefit of the project.

2.     Ready to Start Inspection. 

The foreman or applicator will return to site 3 days before cladding commencement to conduct a final check to ensure all is ready.

This may entail checking:-

	Slab and bottom plate alignment
	Ground lines confirmed
	Roof flashings installed
	Stop ends installed
	Scaffolding OK and complete
	Mid floor moisture content
	Window flashings on site
	Windows installed
	Soffits installed
	etc

The Hitex sheets can now be fixed with confidence.

3.      Fixing Release Certificate. 

Once the fixing of the Hitex sheets is complete, the signing off process is done involving the fixer (to indicate the fixing has been installed correctly) and the plasterer (indicating they are happy to accept the fixing).  The plastering can now commence.

4.      Final Release Certificate. 

On completion of the plastering, a final release is done confirming the work has been completed in accordance with the contract, all items have been left clean, waste is ready for removal and the work can now be handed over to the client.

5.      Hitex Works Compliance Record.

At the time of Final Release, a Works Compliance Record is completed confirming:

	the type of Hitex system used
	compliance with Hitex Trade Practice, eg:

• ground clearances

• flashings used

• penetrations

• etc

compliance with certain segments of NZ Building Code

This document can be forwarded to council as confirmation of compliance and placed on LIM Report.

6.      Warranty of Fitness. 

At this point the Hitex Audit Manager visits the site and reconfirms that the works have complied with Hitex Trade Practice requirements at the time of inspection.

The items checked include

	materials supplied
	stop ends to decks/roofs installed
	window flashings installed
	protrusions and penetrations sealed
	parapet tops installed with correct specifications

If all of the above is correct and complete then the Hitex Warranty and Hitex Maintenance Manual may be issued.

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Page last updated Tuesday, 08 March 2005