Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Feb 18, 2007 7:38 pm Hi
Have been in touch with the local council and they require a permit for a deck over 10 m sq. However the deck I have planned is about 15m sq but is only 150mm off the ground. If I were to make the same thing out of concrete I would not have to get a permit. So when does a slightly raised platform become a deck so that if it comes to it I can argue the point with the council? thanks Re: When does a deck become a deck? 2Feb 19, 2007 6:43 am I don't know where in the Vic. Building regs it defines 'a deck' & I doubt it does but I would say once you introduce structural items [ bearers, joists etc ] that could fail creating a hazard to the public that a deck becomes a deck.
In the same vein where you construct a raised concrete area that requires additional structural members for support a 'wide path' would become a deck. Possibly as important is not the 'getting around' of the requirement but what the status of your legal [ household public liability ] cover would be. As an aside, if you are in a designated termite area remember that the 'deck' must meet the termite protection requirements & not breach any existing protection in place. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: When does a deck become a deck? 3Feb 19, 2007 10:52 am rognik Hi Have been in touch with the local council and they require a permit for a deck over 10 m sq. I would doublecheck this as I am sure the laws were changed regarding what needed council approval and what didnt. The changes were designed to cut downthe red tape and streamline some processes. My understanding was that there is a formula to be used regarding size (something about a percentage in size of the total house, or something like that. thay said, There is also the kingston council website which says if it is not attached to the house. Perhaps a call to a private building permit provider will help, tell them you are shopping around and have a couple of questions?? I think it also changes according to the weather, and the color of the Premier's ties. Adrian B I've just built 3 stairs off a landing out the back and been told by the private certifier I need hand rails sorry tried to attach a pic but couldn't mine don't have sides… 5 5722 So I'm just reading up on this ecosystem of lights. I'm planning on putting deck lights along the outside edge of a large deck. Will need about 3 packs (18 lights) plus… 0 23025 Hi, does anyone have any experience with using Trex rain escape or EPDM rubber to waterproof a deck so you have dry space underneath. Popular in the US and realize that… 0 3451 |