Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Mar 28, 2018 9:02 pm Hi StructuralBIMGuy I was advised these roof beam connections are acceptable and compliant for N4 wind loadings on my new home? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ you assistance is appreciated caz Re: Builder & Inspector says this is compliant? 2Mar 29, 2018 7:34 am KnK The fixings in the last image is non compliant for N4 wind loadings Please check your Engineering drawings for the correct N4 wind & manufacturers fixing details If you don't have them I will provide them to you leave a PM Steps 1.Advise the builder/contractor to provide the correct details & to fix up their mistakes before the next stage is completed ie. Gyprocking 2. If the builder ignores your request, then there is not much you can do in the interim ,I recommend you whip down to the hardware store buy and add the additional brackets and fix them yourself for around $10 , if you are able too? 3. Lodge a complaint with your local Local Council Building Surveyor , State and Federal members, Building commission.etc. 4.Shame them & deduct the $10 from their next payment Failing to fix/upgrade the fixings will void your storm insurance cover OT By lodging a complaint it may help to rectify this problem .... General Inspection Report One: A general inspection into metal roof construction in Western Australia Followup Here Documentation for timber framed roof Construction "An appropriately qualified person such as a structural engineer with suitable knowledge and experience in roof design should be consulted for specific queries." Quote Thanks for posting the photos you have asked the right person Should you not have the details here is what I recommend. Also the AEC BIM model is available for viewing on your mobile device hth Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2264 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi, yes, we have the report. The builder has rectified the items on the report and we’re moving forward with the build. Thanks for reaching out 2 2201 If you already have a contract, is the inspection cost stated in there? If not they would be forced to issue you a variation which you could of course object to. 12 25863 |