Browse Forums Laundry 1 Sep 22, 2016 9:01 pm Would it be bad if there was no laundry sink. Just about to start a bathroom and laundry reno and I am thinking of just leaving out the sink in the laundry. I dont think I have ever used our old one. The bathroom will be off the laundry so I can use the tub to fill a bucket. Thats what I do anyway. Re: No laundry sink? 2Sep 22, 2016 10:58 pm musebaby Would it be bad if there was no laundry sink. Just about to start a bathroom and laundry reno and I am thinking of just leaving out the sink in the laundry. I dont think I have ever used our old one. The bathroom will be off the laundry so I can use the tub to fill a bucket. Thats what I do anyway. Think you need it for overflow from washing machine plus would come in handy for soaking things hand wash... Maybe a small sink for overflow/washing machine Re: No laundry sink? 3Sep 23, 2016 5:49 am Laundry tub is required as per below: NCC3.8.3.2 Required facilities (a) A Class 1 building must be provided with— Explanatory information: Additional requirements relating to facilities for people with a disability in Class 1b and Class 10a buildings are contained in Volume One of the BCA. These requirements are based on the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards (Premises Standards) which are available from the Australian Government Attorney-General's Department website at www.ag.gov.au. (v) (b) If any (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) a kitchen sink and facilities for the preparation and cooking of food; and a bath or shower; and clothes washing facilities, comprising at least one washtub and space in the same room for a washing machine; One day you will be selling, what if property inspector like me does pre-purchase inspection and reports that there is no laundry tub and the dwelling does not comply with NCC code? What will that do to your asking price? 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: No laundry sink? 4Oct 13, 2019 1:58 pm I'm looking at renovating mine too, is there any specific requirements for a laundry sink in NSW? Does it have to be a certain size, depth or shape? I was looking at a round sink 47cm in diameter and 22cm deep. is this satisfactory? Have had stone benches with undermount sink (kitchen) and drop-in (laundry) and top-mounted basin (bathrooms) for coming up 13 years and not one chip/scratch of any kind.… 2 9680 Agreed. I just found out today the certifier has not given the final sign off. 2 4096 Hey all, Hoping for some inspiration for my bathroom laundry combo. The tiles are in good condition, as is the bathtub. I’ve given it a coat of white paint and added… 0 14124 |