Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 03, 2015 5:02 pm I have the following requirement in my contract. I need a interpretation of the statements: Contract requirement The minimum height of slab above finished construction level shall be 300 mm or greater as required by council. Council requirement The floor level of all habitable rooms shall be a minimum of 300 mm above finished ground level when measured 1 meter clear of external walls. I got the handover more than 2 months ago and my house is low (less than 230 mm in the rear) - and builder is not meeting this requirement he says that he will meet this requirement just around one meter of the house, the rest you have to do from landscaper. I also have this in the contract: The site shall be grade and drained so that storm water will be directed away from building platform. Good drainage must be maintained throughout construction as well as after completion. Please could you help. What do I need to do? isn't a garage level with the rest of the house a given? pretty sure they 'came around' long time ago. if you have a flat block, the garage is usually level with the rest… 1 17525 My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council. I know in general the following setbacks would apply ground floor side setback =… 0 6908 Hi, only for walking. It is a narrow 1.5m paved area next to house. 2 5417 |