Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: a question about O/A Plates height. 2Aug 02, 2011 10:56 pm Hi, I believe the garage floor has a slope to drain the water to the outside. I would suggest to ask your builder where the O/A height is supposed to be measured. “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end” http://www.buildinganewhome.com.au Re: a question about O/A Plates height. 3Aug 05, 2011 11:24 am No it means that the pitching point for rafters or trusses is at that height. With a typical 'stick' type construction with ceiling joists at 450 centres your finished ceiling height would be 2506. With a truss roof set up with trusses typically at 900 centres there would be a ceiling batten fixed to the bottom chord giving a finished ceiling height of around 2460 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: a question about O/A Plates height. 4Aug 06, 2011 12:43 am Thanks Peter, measured it this arvo, it's around 2520 from floor to truss, so I guess my garage will have a finished ceiling height of 2.5m. Built: Modified H3nl3y S0h0 Q1 in Melbourne :- Never again Unless the room is for storage then it's non compliant BCA V2 2019 S3 P3.8 You have 2 options 1. The builder deconstructs the section and rebuilds as per plan /… 7 10665 ok thanks - yes was wondering if that should have been listed as Option Three! 2 7732 I'll look into different shower heads and ask the plumber about some engineering and see what he says. Thanks 2 9551 |