Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Non complying building surveyors 6Apr 05, 2010 5:03 pm Thanks all, the offending window is located in Victoria and compromises Building reg 2006 section 419 sub section seven. I've had the Building Commission and the local council around to inspect and both have agreed that it compromises the Building Reg, however both the council and the Building Commission have indicated that it's not their issue or else it is a civil case of which they are not responsible for enforcing the regulation? Seems as if the only person who has the power to do anything here is the private building surveyor who simply doesn't seem to be too worried about the whole situation. I fully agree with kek in relation to doing something for myself in order to regain my privacy, however I'm a little worried as to the total disregard the neighbour has demonstrated and I'm worried that if I let this one go what new and wonderful construction will go up now that he knows that no-one is going to enforce the regulations? All of my complaints are based upon changes to the original plan or architecture which was in contradiction to the plans submitted to council or which changed to contravene building regulations. On not one occassion did the neighbour discuss either the original renovation or ongoing changes to the plans, and unforutnately they weren't around during the construction to discuss any of the issues with. I do have to ask MBBN in relation to their comment......are you also breaking regulatons or the law in order to annoy your neighbour? Hi All, I'm new here! I'm in a block of 4 apartments (Waverley council) and looking to change a window to a sliding door. The window faces an enclosed garden (with a… 0 5554 From a pure legal perspective, if you've signed the variation, it is a very high bar to have it set aside. No-one can give you legal advice on a forum, but you would need… 3 5488 Thanks. There are plenty of builders around my suburb. I'll make sure to do some door-to-door knocking, or note their building details on the temp fence. 4 4782 |