Building Standards; Getting It Right! VIC 
We have a Bonaire central gas heating unit in our ceiling space. It had a plastic pipe that went through the tiles and was capped on top. It looks a lot like a stink… independent surveyorThanks for the clarification b-e re councils using outsourced inspectors.
Now to find a Quality Control expert, at reasonable rates. Most of his/her time will be… tezzab replied 27 February 2013 ago Flooring at different levelsHi again - well we have had some success (although none of it has happened yet so can't comment on the actual finished product!) We have been speaking with the builder,… Cancel Section 32I'd have a quick chat to your solicitor as to where you stand.
Stewie powder room ventilation issue?I think it would come under the BCA for utility rooms ( bathrooms, sanitary compartments etc ) and I quote...
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Performance Requirement… EmeryBB replied 26 September 2012 ago A plumber notched out my ceiling joist!!!I would put the chances of the gas flame getting near the range hood at around zero!
I would however think that gas or electric it is possible for saucepan's to catch… neweyJul 30, 2012 8:00 am BCA vs Australian Standard
I agree with the sentiment expressed by Stewie D who posted...
"I always assumed the BCA was the highest level of compliance and the… ceiling joist not straight?Out of my head i think the rules are its only defect if truss is out of plumb more then 50mm, but no regulations for ceiling joists, so you cant really complain. veseli replied 10 June 2012 ago Cross nailing of roof trusses?Yes they should be and depending on where you are ( wind loadings ) and what the structural engineer comes up with, probably tie-downs every second one as well.
Stewie Brick work under window sillsI'd be annoyed about it tbh. I don't think it would've been that much more effort to put it in the middle or two smaller ones on each end. If it was even required in the… Workmanship in building contractHi all
The most important piece of legislation that controls building workmanship standards in Victoria is Domestic Contracts Building Act 1995- section 8 -implied… Seeking building code for a deck....stoped by bunnings today to pick up this book but sold out and he said he wasnt sure they would still stock it. ..might have to buy it on line AE86 replied 21 February 2012 ago Slab height incorrectI have longed a conciliation application with BACV (Building Commission) and a meeting with the building commission inspector, conciliator and… catjim replied 13 August 2011 ago a question about O/A Plates height.Thanks Peter, measured it this arvo, it's around 2520 from floor to truss, so I guess my garage will have a finished ceiling height of 2.5m. A question about the storm water pipesIf I can ask different storm water question. Our builder didn't calculate the fall to the kerb Chanel and wants $8k to build an underground water tank in the from of the… Steveo replied 20 July 2011 ago Is such brick support acceptable?alexch
i presume the angles will be covered over with sand at a later stage??
some appropriate paint treatment over the dynabolts and angles would be handy to eliminate… Clearance standards under floor??Hi Tjilpi - I could have just said here, but I just PM'd you to say thank you so much, but that won't be necessary just yet. Thanks again.
Today, DP pulled off all the… Does this need to be fixed, and if so, how?Should be meeting the SS later this week to walk through the house anyways, so I'll definitely bring that up and see his opinion on it.
@Malcolm, good idea, I shall… irkj replied 25 May 2011 ago Shadow Clad ProbsWe built a little while ago with M and have had a continuing problem the shadow clad on the upper level of our house. It seems to continually buckle outwards at the top… aazman started a topic 25 May 2011 ago Quality of painted wallsThank Sarah, that isn't something I'd even thought I could do! It's been 2.5 weeks now and not only have we not heard anything, our SS is actually not taking or returning… What can you suggest?We had a overhang of 25mm on one wall and our independent inspector noted:
"...requiring to be supported using a rectification design supplied by the appointed structural… irkj replied 3 May 2011 ago Bring a difficult neighbour to courtIt seems as though all you need to do is prove that their actions have caused damage/cost to you. What I don't understand is: why would they allow themselves to be taken… Casa2Mar 28, 2011 8:00 pm
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. hoping urs is not a permanent damage.
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