Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB 3Jan 24, 2013 11:45 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 4:15 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 6:59 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 19Aug 01, 2017 6:36 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. Re: HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB 20Aug 01, 2017 7:01 pm oldchippy 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 Any structural alteration to your home requires building permit. Before you get it you will have to supply plans with structural assessment, you will also be removing… 2 1628 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair At a bit of a loss on this one - we're thinking the original owners never removed the protective laminate covers from their kitchen cabinets after installation and in the… 0 4612 Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best… 0 4619 |