Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB 3Jan 24, 2013 10:45 am The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB 8Jan 26, 2013 3:15 pm 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 Re: HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB 13Mar 20, 2013 5:59 am 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 Re: HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB 20Aug 01, 2017 6:01 pm ![]() Well lucky you up there in Sydney James. Down here in good old Vic you need a permit to take a siht Anything structural, and I mean anything even like installing a window 300mm wider will require a permit,therefore a drawing,and probably engineer comp's because your having to put in a longer lintel. Most of the time this costs more than the supply &install of the window,but us registered builders have to comply because imagine the embarrassment,if when completed, the building owner asked the question,"should you have got a permit for what you've done" You can't lie and say no. We are supposed to know. Imagine what this could lead to- The client could refuse to pay You could be reported to the BPB and fined and have your licence suspended. It is a real pain in the arse. Why we as carpenters and builders cannot complete works as licenced builders be like plumbers and electricians and offer compliance certificates,because it is not hard to look up span tables of beams, as electricians know what size power cable to use,and plumbers know how long a sewer line can run before being vented is beyond me. Generally you need a permit for everything up here to, but some internal works are ok, hence my comment see a council duty planner as you never know, can even vary from council to council in the same state! Aggree about the span tables, could save a client $800 - $1500 just there... Regards James Mason www.renovationjunkies.com.au just ask a carpenter/ builder, if they are unsure they will get the engineer to advise. 1 13690 Andrea You are welcome. I know we over engineer our slabs, as we have to give a 6 year structural warranty so we think its prudent to spend a little extra up front, for… 13 19093 ![]() 0 11037 |