What QALA Checks

A.1 Readable Plan

Verifies a valid, readable PDF plan is uploaded

A.3 Scale Bar

Validates scale bar presence and measurement accuracy

A.5 Project Name

Confirms project identification is present

A.7 Revision / Date

Checks revision history with dates

A.2 North Arrow

ML-detects the north arrow and cross-references its orientation against the property's cadastre boundary to verify true north. Generates a compass card showing detected angle, deviation, and status

A.4 Title Block

Checks for complete title block with required fields

A.6 Drawing Title

Validates drawing title is specified

B.1 Sheet Number

Checks for proper sheet numbering format

B.3 Legend

Detects legend and validates completeness

B.2 Consultant / Author

Verifies consultant information is present

B.4 Spelling & Grammar Check

Spell-checks all plan text while intelligently filtering botanical Latin names, technical abbreviations, and industry terms. Highlights errors on an annotated PDF overlay

C.1 Planting Schedule

Detects and parses the plant schedule from vector text, OCR tables, or embedded raster images via AI vision

C.3 Planting Callout Cross-Reference

Reconciles callout quantities against the plant schedule using fuzzy matching across multiple detection pipelines. Handles OCR errors, split codes, and near-miss variants

C.5 Planting Composition

Classifies each species as state-endemic, native Australian, or exotic and generates a branded donut chart showing the planting composition breakdown

C.2 Plant Symbols

Checks plant symbols match schedule entries

C.4 Plant Species Compliance

Validates every plant species against the Australian Plant Census (APC/ALA) and state prohibited species lists (WA, NSW, VIC, QLD). Verifies botanical name accuracy and flags unrecognised species

C.6 Planting Notes

Confirms planting specifications are included

D.1 Surface Finishes

Identifies 22+ surface types and maps each to its location context on the plan (e.g. exposed aggregate at driveway). Flags surfaces without clear location references

D.3 Edge Restraints

Identifies 9 edge restraint types and checks specification completeness including material, dimensions, and fixing methods

D.5 Wall Heights

Extracts wall heights including TOW/BOW level calculations and flags walls exceeding state-specific engineering certification thresholds per AS 4678

D.7 Furniture / Fixtures

Identifies furniture and fixtures across 14 categories, flagging major items (pool, BBQ, pergola) that lack material or dimension specifications

D.2 Hardscape/Material Schedule

Checks for material schedules via formal tables, legends, or inline specs, and cross-references with detected surface finishes from D.1

D.4 Wall Types

Identifies wall types from 10 recognised categories, classifies each as existing or proposed, and filters non-wall structures

D.6 Construction Notes

Audits construction notes across 6 categories and cross-references with detected plan elements — flags missing structural certification, DBYD, drainage, and paving specs

D.8 Dimension Accuracy

Cross-checks dimensions against stated scale

E.1 Spot Levels

Validates level annotations are present

E.3 Drainage Notes

Confirms drainage documentation

E.2 Finished Floor Levels

Checks FFL/RL references

E.4 Drainage Infrastructure

Checks for drainage elements specification

F.1 Pool Fencing Note

Validates pool safety compliance notes

F.3 Ramps / Steps

Validates level change documentation

F.5 Safety Notes

Validates general safety documentation

F.2 Access Paths

Checks accessible path documentation

F.4 Handrails

Checks handrail requirements

G.1 Water-Wise Planting

Assesses waterwise compliance at the species level — classifies each plant genus as native, drought-tolerant, or high-water-use and calculates the overall waterwise percentage

G.3 Soil Intelligence

Geocodes the site address, retrieves soil data from the ASRIS national database, and cross-references detected soil notes against site-specific conditions. Flags missing amendments for reactive clays, saline soils, and acidic substrates

G.5 Tree Protection Notes

Checks tree protection documentation

G.2 Irrigation Notes

Validates irrigation system documentation

G.4 Mulch Specification

Validates mulch depth and type

G.6 Sustainability Notes

Validates sustainability considerations

H.1 Deep Soil Area

Validates deep soil area against state-specific requirements (WA R-Codes/SPP 7.3, NSW SEPP 65, VIC BADS) with automatic R-Code detection

H.3 Tree / Parking Provisions

Checks carpark shade tree ratios and shade percentage requirements per state planning codes

H.2 Canopy Coverage

Validates canopy coverage against state and R-Code-specific targets, checking percentages and maturity timeframe references