Non-Invasive Inspection
nounnon-in·va·sive in·spec·tionpronounced non-in-VAY-siv in-SPEK-shun
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Non-Invasive Inspection mean?
An inspection method where the inspector visually examines accessible areas without opening walls, removing linings, lifting carpet, moving furniture, or carrying out any destructive testing. Standard pre-purchase inspections under AS 4349.1 are non-invasive.
How the noun Non-Invasive Inspection is used
The building inspector explained that it was a non-invasive inspection, so she could only report on what was visible without moving furniture or cutting into walls.
Synonyms
visual inspection
Related words
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MLA citation: "Non-Invasive Inspection." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/non-invasive-inspection. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Non-Invasive Inspection." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/non-invasive-inspection.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Non-Invasive Inspection. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/non-invasive-inspection