Building Standards; Getting It Right! AU 
Waterproof shockDid the person doing the inspections pick up the problem? I'm wondering whats the usual next step when that happens, like when they tell you this is what we found? Don't… Concrete stumps how many?In no cases is an extension to a dwelling exempt from a building permit under shedule 8. Only free-standing… Dropped Edge BeamI believe there are four courses. I've attached a picture.
So my aim is to extend the driveway in red the full width (left wall + garage) to the same level as the garage… Articulation Joint on BricksI just came across this link and have an interrelated issue...
We have had damage due flooding, our insurers asked us not to reinstate capping which we had lifted to… 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 Universal Beam SpanI am hoping to get some help with a universal beam span question and this forum certainly looks like the right place.
My question is will a 250ub37.3 beam be suitable to… Rayatswan started a topic 7 November 2013 ago Hi Nick
You're right. With the slope you have there I wouldn't be too worried about drainage. It's the flat sites that make life difficult.
Low maintenance plants/shrubs… Occupancy permitThanks guys...I can't ring the surveyor because I'm building through a volume builder and they are sure to kick up a stink because they won't be getting my money !
Well I… Crazyk replied 25 November 2013 ago FTTH OTN locationMy response to something a subbie working on one of my jobs back when I was in the building game was that his next cheque might not be "true and accurate" either so put… a question about noggins..sheer laziness. If a noggin is too short takes but a few seconds to cut a new one.
Where is the pride in ones work these days? maximum fall without needing a stepLooking at your pic. there should be no need for the fencing as you are allowed 1000mm from the concrete level to ground level without fall protection. There will be a… Certificating Electrical WorkI think your cousin should be able to do it but also not 100% sure.
If you ever need any professional work done in Victoria you can also contact our electrical… Laundry tub pipe in wrong spot in slab?Good outcome. My builder looked at me like I was mad when I asked for certificates and an independent inspection. Seems there are some reasonable people in the trade after all. Althom replied 3 January 2014 ago Self-healing concrete'Self healing' works to seal cracks which occur shortly after construction where not much further cracking occurs. With clay soils further movement can occur.
The other… 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 Complaints procedure - QLDHi again Lex,
I think the 3.3K statement is just a general note.
In short the QBCC laws in QLD state that all building work over the value of 3.3K must have a proper… 33amc replied 21 January 2014 ago 33amcJan 21, 2014 10:46 pm Concrete Slab bulging at the bottomIt looks like the form work board didn't go down to ground level and the concrete bulged out. Not a great job but won't affect the strength and… 33amc replied 24 January 2014 ago 33amcJan 24, 2014 10:50 pm Volume builder vs Private builderAlso don't worry too much about the little issues, but be confident to raise the important issues with your builder. There have been one or two issues where my builder has… maximus replied 21 February 2014 ago Help!For piece of mind I would ask the SS why is that the case and word such that you are trying to broaden you understanding. I ask tons of questions from my building company… Concrete Slab + Retaining WallI'm not sure slightly sure is good enough.
If it was me I would be moving the retaining wall 3-500mm inside the boundary, especially with the detail you show. Rain during build.Well thats more like it, but at a guess, Id say you wouldnt really want it exposed for more than a few lengthy downpours, right? Its well and good to say… Modifying carport = BCA complicationsI could be wrong but I think the OP is basically taking off the flat roof , repitching it to the same slope as the house then re -roofing it with terracotta tiles like… 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… soil bearing capacityI would not proceed with out a soil test and the test should go below the final depth of the piers.
In fact how did the engineer determine that depth with out a soil… 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. Joists questionGetting the engineer out is the best bet for sure. We can only tell so much from the photos. A bit more investigation on site from the engineer would give you a complete… Smoke detectors, which should you get ?I don't know what kind we're getting but we're getting them connected to our home alarm system which I'm really happy about. I always have paranoid fears when on holidays… EmyN replied 26 May 2014 ago EmyNMay 26, 2014 11:04 pm U BeamNo, 5m is very small span, if its required then it will be in your plans. But it could depend of the dead and live loads that beam will support,… Design of retaining wall - civil engineer?Ummm from memory DEQ gave me the form I needed to get the council approval but I just passed that form on to my builder who submitted everything together for approval. So… EmyN replied 27 June 2014 ago EmyNJun 27, 2014 10:46 am
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