Seven downlights, one roof space
The largest single cluster of one finding in this network.
In short: Insulation packed against seven fittings in a single Leppington home.
What we found
Seven separate downlights in one Leppington house at practical completion, each with insulation hard against the fitting.
Why it happens
Insulation is laid from above and the fittings installed from below, on different days by different trades. Neither sees the other's result.
Why it matters
A fitting that requires air around it and does not get it runs hotter than it was designed to. That is a fire risk, above a ceiling you cannot see through.
Why seven is the point
One is an oversight. Seven is a process that had nobody checking it, which is exactly what an independent inspection is for.
How it is reported
As a safety item, listed separately from the finish list, because the urgency is different.
Written by the Owner Inspections team from inspections carried out in Leppington. Licensed building practitioners, NSW Fair Trading licence 366177C.
