Building Standards; Getting It Right! AU 
Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of… Piers\Footing poured at same time as slab?
1.) Edge and slab piers up to 0.4 m in depth may be poured integral with main slab.
2.) Edge and slab piers between 0.4 m and 1.0 m may be poured integral with main
slab… Rainwater tanks in BAL FZdoesnt matter what the charged system pipes are if they fill into the top of the tank
the outlet pipe must be metal
and i would assume if you are filling into the bottom… Queensland ceiling heights - help!We bought a house in 2015 advertised as a 7/2/2, 4br up, 3br down (7br), and to date, it’s a great house. However, we’ve just had it valued and it’s come in as a… Hello,
After opinions... builder is in disagreement with our building inspector on this.
Windows in our new build to the meals area have been listed as a defect as… Roof Downpipe connections to drainageIt's all good. You can get both wye piece and the coupling with or without thread. The cost difference is negligible and means the plumber only has to carry the single… Ardo replied 22 September ago ArdoSep 22, 2023 11:19 am PulseAug 01, 2023 4:54 pm Finishing standards - advice needed
Don't think they are designed for double brick.
WA has a particular way of building and unfortunately that's the way a large amount of sills are finished. Hi All,
We have a fall from road to garage front. But we cannot put a drain/grate because no discharge point put by the builder.
Now they complain not enough space for… AseDEMay 03, 2023 3:18 pm PulseMar 10, 2023 2:57 pm Rising Storm Water Pit
Hi, yes you are right.
I checked and is not a overflow is just a inspection pit to where my neighbour has his LPD for the stormwater.
Regards, House build over old underground poolAnother issue with piers through the fill is that you would require a dedicated piling rig which may have issues setting up on a pool full of rubbish-it can be done but… Water Connection Dual Occupancy Sub division
The water authority is like any other business.. Changes and variations cost buyers extra.
Building inspectors here (WA) are at the bottom of the pecking order very limited power Side SetbacksHi all, wondering if anybody knows the rational behind being allowed to build on the side boundary, 200mm off and then a jump to 1/1.2mtr for a single story.
I know… Frame sitting off slab
Good points that logically cannot be argued against but the BCA was changed a couple of years ago to delete manufacturer's recommendations. Not sure whether the very good… SaveH2O replied 20 December 2022 ago PulseDec 17, 2022 3:26 pm downpipe and plumbing
It looks to be a 100mm x 75mm downpipe connecting to a 100mm x 80mm x 100mm DP adaptor transferring water through some other fittings to a 90mm stormwater pipe.
Why… SaveH2O replied 2 December 2022 ago Water sitting against concrete slab
Download the AS2870 which clearly states water ca nkt pond ne t a slab, ground must be sloldd away from slab 50mm over 1 metre around your slab. Water and waffle slabs… Hi guys, just wondering if this is what normal brickwork looks like? I'm on H2 soil and think this looks a bit… Cost of lifting house/re-stumpingI agree that the lifting of the house itself will be quite cheap, but to this you still have to add various certifications and services of engineers, and then the amount… Restrictive Covenant from 1939Hi there, did you end up getting any information on this post? I'd love to know how you went? Did you get it removed or just ignore it? MelBrSep 19, 2022 1:03 pm
Here's one way of supporting the ridge beam and decreasing it size?
Try sizing the timbers using the correct tables
Finally, better presentations earn brownie points in… How to maximise r30 zone?A window less than 1 square meter is a minor opening. And so is a window with a sill height above 1650 regardless of the room it serves. Bimbob replied 4 September 2022 ago NCC Volume 2 Rule 3.1.2.3
I Think what you are proposing is better than the standards as long as the plumbing is done by a professional and can cope with a heavy downfall. Just sloping the… Am I liable for retaining wall repair ..?
Thankyou for your input and the pdf link.
Hmm had no idea at the time applying for the approval would make me liable for the contractors work - should have got the… Stairs without landing
Yes, unusual and probably undesirable but there are a few constraints in play. Thinking through the options its probably best I make some other concessions to get a… InsulationI had sound proofing insulation installed between bedroom and lounge room above. There is a noticeable appreciable difference between transferred ambient sound, but only… TommyW replied 28 June 2022 ago Structural issuesHey cookie318 Welcome to the forum
You have posted limited photos but the brickwork looks OK at a glance
Also, it's not possible to check the mortar mix, brick ties,… Landings at Top of StairsHi All
Thoughts on repositioning a bathroom doorway closer to an existing landing at the top of our internal stairs.
Unsure if this will still be compliant to the BCC…
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