Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Feb 26, 2009 7:10 pm Hi All
I hope the nature of this query doesn't offend anyone's sensitivities....... We are currently paying $166 per month for the site loo ...it is pretty gross (to me anyway as I am extremely fussy about hygene) and most of our tradies don't use it anymore (we are past lock up).... The closest toilet facilities would be the coffee shop or the playground (both approx 4/5 min walk away) And I guess there are also 2 other construction sites on our street at the moment (less than 1 min walk) with site loos if someone is absolutely desperate!! What do you think ?? - is it ok to remove the yucky loo or should we leave it there for those daring enough to use it?? I am a little worried that some tradies may take to weeing in the back yard !! Ruth -Bought house in Melbourne inner burbs, knocked it down & now...we are owner builders! Completed OB project and moved in to our new home with our new baby in May 2009! Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 2Feb 26, 2009 7:20 pm I'm not an owner-builder but I would be leaving it there until all the tradies are finished. I would think that it would just be courteous to have some sort of facilities for them (and possibly stop them from using your new loo when the plumbing is all finished and connected ) Some things are worth waiting for. Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 3Feb 26, 2009 8:19 pm (Am not owner builder either but) I would leave it there till your own toilets are working. It might be illegal not to? I think ours was left till about that stage.
Bet you can't wait to take a proper pic of your facade without it in the way hey! "Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions." β Elizabeth Gilbert Living in our new house. Currently scaping the land. Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 4Feb 26, 2009 8:44 pm sorry ruth we dont have a site loo its 2 mins down the road at the park as far as i know its not illegal but i tell my tradies before they take on the job Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 5Feb 26, 2009 11:18 pm We are in WA and to have a loo on site is compulsory. we were told that if health and safety people find out we don't have one on our site, we will be in deep trouble. Our plan is to keep it there until the house is almost done (after lock up and before we move in). I think we will just have to let the carpet and tile people use ours...
Nina "The fearless are merely fearless. People who act in spite of their fear are truly brave" - James A. LaFond-Lewis Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 6Feb 27, 2009 10:54 am Hi Ruth,
we had a similiar problem . Once we got to lock up, my DH bought a toilet from bunnings (around $90.00) and installed it to the plumbing in our ensuite. (dont ask me how? ) Along with a bucket for flushing, we used this toilet for about 4-5 months until the plumbers returned to do the final fit for the toilet. the bunnings toilet is now on our rubbish pile awaiting a trip to the skip. money saved was around $650.00 Every bit helps! we had to seal the other toilet provisional plumbing up with duct tape because we had a bit of a smell coming from the pipework Jo owner/builder rowville Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 8Mar 01, 2009 12:30 pm Minx Actually it is illegal not to have a loo on site. It is also illegal not to have fencing around the perimeter either. Might want to check that with your council? As part of my asset protection permit from the council, having a temp fence and site toilet are 2 of the 13 conditions of the permit. Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 9Mar 03, 2009 7:31 pm Quote: Once we got to lock up, my DH bought a toilet from bunnings (around $90.00) and installed it to the plumbing in our ensuite. (dont ask me how? ) We also have just connected a cheap toilet to the internal plumbing but I'm sure we can flush ours. We plan on ditching it later. We saved heaps from the beginning by using a camping toilet in our shed - not for everyone as you have to empty it yourself (well hubby did - completely gross). erindale03.blogspot.com Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 10May 05, 2009 2:31 pm What's everyone in SA doing (owner builders preferrably) Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 11May 05, 2009 5:52 pm its never been an issue for us our building inspector has never brought it up but we arent using tradies apart from the electrician and plumber who can both shoot home if needed and we never needed a fence but then again if anyone gets hurt we can be sued although highly unlikely where we live as the town kids know to keep out or deal with hubby ( and his a giant lol ) stay safe happy building Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 12May 05, 2009 7:27 pm I've knocked together (with help of the neighbour, a semi-retired chippy) a site loo connected to the inspection sewer hole, and with a black poly hose to the site tap. It's much nicer than those chemical dunnies and much easier to maintain. Tradies have actualy complimented me on it: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I'll keep it until the last tradie leaves the site and then flog it. Chris My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my son flies in a jetliner, his son will ride a camel.Saudi saying Re: Site Loo - when should I take it away? 13May 05, 2009 7:50 pm kristofw I've knocked together (with help of the neighbour, a semi-retired chippy) a site loo connected to the inspection sewer hole, and with a black poly hose to the site tap. It's much nicer than those chemical dunnies and much easier to maintain. Tradies have actualy complimented me on it: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I'll keep it until the last tradie leaves the site and then flog it. Chris WOW That looks great! good job!! I've got a challenge here. Background is the builder has cut too deep for the slab and the slab is now below the very substantial retaining wall. It's failed occupancy… 0 18634 AS4654.2-2012 External Membranes it is "Informative" but if you get water ingress your insurance assessor will go to this straight away and if not achieved, they will deny… 9 2320 Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 21011 |