Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Slab design - garage lower than ground level 6Sep 13, 2018 7:01 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Slab design - garage lower than ground level 11Sep 14, 2018 8:41 am The issue is that the slab level of garage is lower than surrounding ground level and that there may be a risk of flooding. A competent designer will set levels to either avoid that scenario or if it cannot be then ground levels be modified to be lower or if that is not practical to provide for effective drainage. I all cases there must be compliance with NCC. One of the things I check for in pre contract review is house levels in relation to ground and drainage. Many times I have advised the client to go back to the builder for review of design levels. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog I am looking to design an entry door to a lower ground basement that has 2200mm between the external entry height to FFL of the ground floor. This door will provide an… 0 11383 Hi there, We’ve recently had plans approved to add a 1st storey addition to our existing house for a growing family in Sydney. With the current cost of building… 0 4306 Hi guys, I want to do some floor levelling before laying the planks and am considering doing it with self-levelling or yellow tongue PB board. I am wondering which one… 0 6556 |