Browse Forums General Discussion Re: NSW complying development technical question 3Aug 08, 2021 9:08 pm Pulse It needs to comply with the NCC, both should have picked it up and builder too. You need some advice from a lawyer if you want done redress Thanks, Pulse. Yes, that was my sense that both should have been aware and I wondered about the builder too. I think I will get some legal advice. Because the work has already commenced we've got no viable choice but to have this additional work carried out and I don't see why they should profit from their own mistakes. Re: NSW complying development technical question 4Aug 10, 2021 4:05 am Being_Ripped_Off Hi, urgently needing to know whether plans for complying development in NSW have to fully comply with the Building Code? We assume yes but our drafter provided us with plans which do not fully comply (one bedroom does not have ceilings that are at least 2.4m high over 2/3rds of the room). The drafter didn't say anything to us about this issue. The private certifier was given the plans and said it could be done as complying (he obviously didn't notice this problem from the plans) and issued the relevant permit to commence work. Part way through the work being carried out, the builder discovers the problem, tells the certifier before telling us and the certifier says the ceiling height would not comply and was never capable of complying so now we have to make changes to the roof and floor to accommodate the necessary ceiling height at a cost of nearly $16,000 plus the drafter has just invoiced us for another $300 for amending the plans to make them comply with the building code and the certifier wants us to pay a similar amount to vary the approval! Feeling ripped off here and trying to determine who is at fault for this error and what our options are Sorry to hear about the issues you are having. CDC designs definitely have to comply with the BCA. It sounds like you might be doing a new build. However with wet areas there is an exemption for lower ceiling heights if it is a renovation. We had one recently where we were renovating half a 1940's double brick cottage and doing a significant extension and we had two wet areas with ceiling heights circa 1900-2100mm that simply couldn't be raised ( as they were underneath the existing premises) and we were able to get that approved. Anyway, all the best with finding a resolution regards Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: NSW complying development technical question 5Aug 18, 2021 7:11 pm Being_Ripped_Off Hi, urgently needing to know whether plans for complying development in NSW have to fully comply with the Building Code? We assume yes but our drafter provided us with plans which do not fully comply (one bedroom does not have ceilings that are at least 2.4m high over 2/3rds of the room). The drafter didn't say anything to us about this issue. The private certifier was given the plans and said it could be done as complying (he obviously didn't notice this problem from the plans) and issued the relevant permit to commence work. Part way through the work being carried out, the builder discovers the problem, tells the certifier before telling us and the certifier says the ceiling height would not comply and was never capable of complying so now we have to make changes to the roof and floor to accommodate the necessary ceiling height at a cost of nearly $16,000 plus the drafter has just invoiced us for another $300 for amending the plans to make them comply with the building code and the certifier wants us to pay a similar amount to vary the approval! Feeling ripped off here and trying to determine who is at fault for this error and what our options are Hi being_Ripped_Off It sounds like the draftsman may have made a mistake. You might want to refer to your contract with the draftsman to see if he is liable for this issue. It certainly sounds rich for the draftsman to charge $300 for rectifying this ‘problem’. Especially in circumstances where you will suffer additional costs of nearly $16k. I empathise with your frustration. You might speak with a building consultant or other draftsman to understand what a reasonable draftsman should have done. You may reach out to Corona Projects or House Plan Drafting. Cheers John Dela Cruz Get sound legal advice. We manage Building Disputes, Construction Contracts, Security of Payment. PM for queries. https://www.contractsspecialist.com.au/articles/ Re: NSW complying development technical question 6Aug 18, 2021 8:14 pm Get legal advice but you may have recourse not only against the draftsman but also building surveyor who should not have approved it. 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 Hi All, I'm new here! I'm in a block of 4 apartments (Waverley council) and looking to change a window to a sliding door. The window faces an enclosed garden (with a… 0 5540 Hi, does anyone have a clue how the Brisbane Development website work in terms of how uptodate the dates on it are (developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au). I transfered… 0 4644 Yeah I don't know why I came to a forum. Place is full of wierdos/pedos thought internet may help but I suppose I'll try my luck with someone in person. Cheers. I tried… 0 6448 |