Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Apr 28, 2009 3:21 pm Location Gosford NSW. I consider myself to be a confident owner builder and comply to the code whenever possible. As I am now in a new area I am a little unsure of a few things. Do I need a permit to build a timber deck less than one meter from the ground? and do I need a permit to repair an existing pergola roof? Re: Do I ned a permit or not?? 2Apr 28, 2009 7:27 pm Repair the roof I would say no but more than likely you will need a permit for the deck - ring the council Re: Do I ned a permit or not?? 3May 05, 2009 10:44 pm Hey, With the new SEPP Housing Code you can build a deck up to 20sqm without a DA, but anything bigger than that you need a DA. To repair an existing pergola roof, most of the time you can do it without council noticing...as long as you dont change it. Re: Do I ned a permit or not?? 5Nov 16, 2010 4:01 pm You also should check the value of work as that will also be a factor. Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (overly) confident on the building and construction details, but really struggling to find… 0 8415 You wont need a permit to put in non loading partition but you will need a licensed plumber and a licensed electrician 1 6641 I don’t think so as the floor area over 300 square meters then it is class 3…. 12 17934 |