Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Engineering plans 2Apr 05, 2018 8:20 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Engineering plans 5Apr 06, 2018 2:47 pm Benno123 I will be using an independent building inspector during the construction of my house in WA. I have been advised, by the inspector, that he will require the engineering plans in order to do his job effectively. The more I think about it I too would also like to know what they are building and in more depth than the general plans that I have been provided with. I have contacted the builder's representative and have been told that they will not releasee the engineering plans citing intellectual property concerns. Just looking for knowledgable input before I speak to someone higher up in the business. Thanks in advance Mark If you were asking you were asking a window company for a set of engineering drawings as to how a window frame was designed to comply with a wind or fire rating they could claim IP if it had specific seals etc... I have had 3 versions sent to me from my engineer to make sure I'm happy with how it is to be done so rhere are no issues at certification. Cheers, Pummers. Re: Engineering plans 7Apr 06, 2018 9:15 pm Benno123 thanks Pummers. I'm slowly but surely educating myself on the whole building process. Assuming you've modelled the TB8, TB10, TB12, TB2 & J1 joists/LVLs there, it appears as per drawing to me. There maybe should be an additional J1 between TB10 and T12 if… 3 31824 Thanks for all replies. I just noticed now the pictures I added to post right on top of page were wrong. I attached pictures showing "current" and my "suggested" floor… 9 14644 Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6885 |