Building Standards; Getting It Right! WA 
Structural Support for Corner WindowThanks for the feedback. We had a meeting with the site supervisor yesterday. Updates about the construction questions have been posted on my build thread here… Water run into houseI think you'll find (from any plumber) that there is a minimum cover for water pipes, particularly the main supply run. You could run it through with a spade it seems.… Structural Engineer IssueI presume you are talking about a house slab?
Your builder subcontracts th concretor, does he not? Did he communicate to the concretor that the pour was not to be done… qebtel replied 3 September 2014 ago CC101Aug 02, 2014 7:15 pm Depth of storm water drainage pipesSorry - I assumed it was 80mm at first glance, I should measure it properly. I'm going to get plumber out to inspect it and fix it in case there are bigger issues I can't identify. DraftsmanAlways more than one way ausdesign, in QLD i estimate heaps of frames at no cost and even from sketches provided by OB's, if we win the job then the designers/detailers… Pouring concrete for footingsThe people you have engaged to do the pour are obviously incompetent.
1. they cannot seem to caculate the amount required, and
2. not withstanding that errors in volume… qebtel replied 17 January 2014 ago IP56 light switchMy boyfriend went a bit overboard...was a double shower then he fell in love with the rain shower and chucked it in the middle xxkatxx replied 31 October 2013 ago Depth of electrical cablingIt's actually only 500mm, but everyone says 600mm cause it's the old "2ft rule"...
There are certain circumstances where it can be installed less than the 500mm, but they… Soakwells in old housesHello all,
About 3 years ago we bought an established house, built early 70's so I would probably say around 40 years old. The house is in Perth and being the question is… slepax started a topic 19 November 2012 ago Leach DrainsI think that the $9012 is actually a good price through the builder considering it would include their markup. The cost for our builder for the septic system is $11,986… Electrical fixtures distance from a pool.You need to first consider whether it is safe to put lights in the garden area. You need to keep them safe from external calamities such as rain and snowfall so that they… Question relating to electrical workHello,
I have actually came across this once.. i was totally shocked to see it.. but im afraid it is legal!
It is not a practice that i would support and i frown upon… Guttering StandardsI do know that round downpipes have a larger clearance rate than the 100 x 50 which may help foc1 replied 11 June 2011 ago Gas cooktop & splashback distanceYes it would be very difficult if you have a 900mm wide but from the pics I thought it looked like a 600mm in which case a lot of new 600mm cooktops are nearly square and… Screening and balustrading building codesThe balustading height is a minimum of 1000.
The wire spacing depends upon the size, number of strands & tension
The privacy screen min. height is 1700, "with no more than… Help! Steel Mesh exposedSo it appears the builder has attempted to fix it but now there are more parts exposed and even some points sticking out completely away from the concrete. I'm going to… jbyway replied 6 February 2011 ago electric conduits in WAThey shouldn't affect structural stability, especially as they are usually vertical. If conduits aren't used, they just chase grooves into the walls for wires anyway. … Slab issues...Some more dodgy brick & slab pics in my building thread if anyone can shed some light on the newest episode...
Cheers Zarli replied 22 November 2010 ago ZarliNov 22, 2010 1:08 pm Metal roof beam problems - please comment?Thank you for your reply.
I've emailed my concerns to our CLO. They have replied saying that the brickwork should
have been taken up another 3 courses to match the height… BPuppet replied 19 November 2010 ago Internal Bricking StandardsThe load on the brickwork is vertical, which is why this isn't an issue. It is good for the plaster to have more keys into the brickwork too, so a non-issue Major Wiring ConcernsThankyou for the response, and sorry for putting it in the wrong spot, thanks for moving it mods! >.<
We just got our loan through so we're going to be getting people in… Bathroom Tiling Workmanship IssuesWe've just had our bathrooms renovated this year and have had numerous workmanship issues especially within the tiling. We've had a private inspection and have found the… mlitty66 started a topic 4 October 2010 ago Ladder Trusses/Lace TrussesHi,
I am looking to use a ladder/lace truss for the roof of my living room. The roof/ceiling will rake to the north where the main glazing will be.
Reason's I want to… 4xsama started a topic 26 September 2010 ago Educt vent/stink pipe sizeSorry, that should have been between the last and second last branch lines. A fixture is a WC, handbasin stc. Regulations fro WAContact your shire/council, they're paid to know the rules and help the public understand and use them.
Chris
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