Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building a deck in Geelong- Building Permits 4Sep 03, 2012 7:20 am ELL I believe any deck over 20m2 needs a building permit in Vic. As mentioned above it could be worth a call to the local council or private building surveying company. I have found as long as you are polite they seem to be very helpful. 250mm is not much height for a deck so just make sure there is plenty of ventilation and the timber you use has the appropriate level of treatment, so that it doesn't rot/ decay. Depends on the council. Brimbank dont need one if its not attached to the house or <500mm from the ground, and 1mt from the boundary. I want to build a decking to the drawn shape outlined in black. The problem is how close can I build to the gas hot water unit? Will I be able to build around it and be… 0 20226 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Thanks. I was thinking of using either Extreme Joist or LOWDECK timbers for joists. Any idea what sets them apart and which… 2 12885 I've just built 3 stairs off a landing out the back and been told by the private certifier I need hand rails sorry tried to attach a pic but couldn't mine don't have sides… 5 5710 |