Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Is this a manhole access point? 2Sep 02, 2014 8:22 am Could be a manhole but my guess is for the aircon air return. http://camdenbuild.blogspot.com.au/ by invite only please pm me Re: Is this a manhole access point? 4Sep 02, 2014 8:46 am Could be aircon. Which room is it L. If you're worried I'd just ask the guys. Re: Is this a manhole access point? 5Sep 02, 2014 8:57 am Hi Saint Mike, It's in the front corridor. The reason I'm curious is that the builder rang me during the build when they were at the plaster stage and asked me if he could put in a manhole in the garage at our added expense. The implication was that we didn't have one and would need one so I'm surprised to see this boxed off hole in the joists now. Re: Is this a manhole access point? 6Sep 02, 2014 10:24 am It's too big for a standard man hole. My guess would be AC return or provision for attic ladder. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Is this a manhole access point? 8Sep 02, 2014 4:16 pm Not normally. Did your plans show anything? Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Is this a manhole access point? 9Sep 02, 2014 5:21 pm No, the plans showed nothing. The roof truss design wasn't submitted for the building permit. The plans just say roof truss design by others or something to that effect but there was no mention of an attic ladder in the specs nor air-con. Re: Is this a manhole access point? 10Sep 02, 2014 5:47 pm Liliana No, the plans showed nothing. The roof truss design wasn't submitted for the building permit. The plans just say roof truss design by others or something to that effect but there was no mention of an attic ladder in the specs nor air-con. Might have been a mistake ... The builder might have been trying it on ... Still - you know its there - the attic ladder is a great storage idea. Re: Is this a manhole access point? 11Sep 02, 2014 6:04 pm Saint Mike Still - you know its there - the attic ladder is a great storage idea. Only my understanding is that we would have needed rafters rather than trusses in the roof space for any kind of storage. I don't think trusses are made for any extra load. Also we only have a 22 degree pitch roof so not really heaps of room. Re: Is this a manhole access point? 12Sep 03, 2014 9:12 am Liliana Hi Saint Mike, It's in the front corridor. The reason I'm curious is that the builder rang me during the build when they were at the plaster stage and asked me if he could put in a manhole in the garage at our added expense. The implication was that we didn't have one and would need one so I'm surprised to see this boxed off hole in the joists now. Why would it be an added expense for you? We had the same situation during our build, no manhole on plans / need a manhole. Our SS simply asked "where do you want it". We put it in the garage at no additional expense to us. Re: Is this a manhole access point? 13Sep 03, 2014 9:26 am Because you didn't have a "quality" Master Builder who varied the specs to suit his pocket without our consent but still charged us for anything he thought he could add to get a bit more money. Re: Is this a manhole access point? 16Sep 12, 2014 12:48 am Totally lost to the fact that manholes now are becoming a non standard feature. Antenna Direct Perth www.antennadirect.com.au 0423919037 Get your home NBN Ready Smart Wiring and Structured Cabling in Perth Antenna Installations | TV Wall Mounting | Data Cabling HD Security Camera Systems / CCTV You might be able to apply to divert the sewer at your expense. In NSW you would contact a Water services co-ordinator and they would give you advice as to whether or not… 1 16146 For reference, this is the Austlii reference. My take on this is, that they would be breaking the law denying access to a homeowner in Victoria, or their agent from having… 1 9093 |