Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Anyone built in the FLAME ZONE??!! 75May 19, 2016 5:09 pm Happy retiree There seems to be an inconsistency or logic in NSW too . We paid an expensive consultant to have a fire report done, he concluded we were only flame zone on one side. But the RFS only approved our DA with the entire house classed as flame zone, totally ignoring the expert's report. We have tried to get this revisited, but the RFS are standing their ground, and council says RFS have final say. What avenues of appeal are there? Anyone been through this? Hello happy retirees! The final decision comes down to your certifier. If you haven't got one yet, look around for those who have dealt with bushfire prone areas before. While the RFS can provide their interpretation of the risk, the certifier is the one giving you the Occupational Certificate giving you the right to live there [and pass the required checks etc]. Hope that helps. Simon Hi All It has been a few weeks since my last update. The build has been progressing well. No major issues to report. The scaffolding was dropped today, gyprock will be… 96 356976 Yes it had a house on it. But Melbourne water only wanted something the original size of the existing house. We managed to fit a 45sq house on. 10 33666 First time building 2 storey home, is under construction (in Framing stage) in NSW. I have 3 toilets and need bidet spray in… 0 16852 |