Building Standards; Getting It Right!
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Panel span of SIP roofWhen in doubt, always ask for confirmation from a structural engineer. Yes, you may need to pay a few hundred dollars for it but you can sleep at… Colorbond Roofing0.35mm BMT is available from Lysaght on request (see note under the Specifications tab)… neweyJul 30, 2012 8:00 am 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… BigJoAug 17, 2012 11:49 pm Slab, frame, not aligned. Is this a problem?As long as the frame is bearing 80% into the footing... i mean should have not more than 20% overhang.. the only problem could be is when installing bricks as they need to… igli_k replied 2 September 2012 ago BASIX lighting requirementsHi Woodyren,
I work for a lighting supplier and lighting consulting firm. For newly built houses nowadays, BASIX limits the amount of watts used per square metre within a… YCLam replied 3 September 2012 ago YCLamSep 03, 2012 4:03 pm Storeroom into bedroom- "habitable"!?They usually have to act on any complaint so would come out and have a look. All your neighbour would have to do is say your changed room effects her in a negative way (… 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… Granny flat under main roofHas anyone sectioned off part of a house to make a granny flat?
What is the process in making it legal? I know we need a firewall but can't get exact answers as to the… travelbug started a topic 24 September 2012 ago Parapet walls and guttering / flashingAgree with Stewie.
Box gutters are required to be designed for a 1:100 ARI as opposed to a 1:20 ARI for eaves gutters and yet many do not even cope with a 1:20 ARI.… SaveH2O replied 24 September 2012 ago 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 Cancel Section 32I'd have a quick chat to your solicitor as to where you stand.
Stewie kid81Oct 17, 2012 10:44 am 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,… Neighbours bali hut very closeAlso, it is illegal for any water from a neighbours property to enter your property. You just have to inform the Council and they will jump on the neighbour. Casa2 replied 27 October 2012 ago Casa2Oct 27, 2012 7:28 am Ceiling Insulation requirements in NSWThanks for your response.
The foil backed blanket is already in and is not a point of contention. The "ceiling: 1.45 (up)" seems to indicate additional ceiling insulation… bdd replied 27 October 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… Steel Beam ConcernsI would ask the builder for the latest copy of the structural engineering to see if that design is what the engineer approved. I can see why it has been done at the garage… 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 owner builder warranty and inspections etcWell usually the occupany inspection is all about the building code and services, they dont normally worry about worksmanship or quality (not that you would have bad… boosho replied 23 November 2012 ago Builder's Warranty claim?I had a look at the rest of the photos I took and it is near the main bathroom, but I reckon it would take alot of water to get that far and to cause such damage. bayside Building Surveyor wantedFor anyone who is interested, I ended up using KZBbuilding surveyor. He is based in 475 Main St
Mordialloc VIC. He charged much less than the other surveyor, provided… iBA replied 24 December 2012 ago washing machine and tubHi - I read this in another forum :
"Under the Building Code of Australia, Australian houses have to have room for a washing machine and a laundry sink next to it"
I've… lenarufus started a topic 25 January 2013 ago Corrosion ProtectionThanks true it may but that is not my issue entirely just the fact that whether we really need it. Why weren't we told earlier when plenty of houses are being built in the… Trees replied 17 February 2013 ago TreesFeb 17, 2013 12:09 pm 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
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