Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 27, 2010 6:15 pm Building The Amberlea 44 Fusion Home http://www.amberleadream.blogspot.com Land settled May 10!! Building commenced 30 Jun 10. Re: Building requirements - DO WINDOWS NEED TO ABLE TO OPEN 3May 28, 2010 11:31 am Building The Amberlea 44 Fusion Home http://www.amberleadream.blogspot.com Land settled May 10!! Building commenced 30 Jun 10. Re: Building requirements - DO WINDOWS NEED TO ABLE TO OPEN 6May 31, 2010 12:44 pm My apologies. I was totally unaware that it had to be natural ventilation to the adjoining room. I think i'll shut my mouth. I always thought mechanical ventilation was sufficient. That said, I haven't ever seen one with only an exhaust fan. "I never learned a thing until I finished school" - Unknown "You can get anything accomplished, If you don't mind who gets the credit" - Ned Hay Re: Building requirements - DO WINDOWS NEED TO ABLE TO OPEN 7May 31, 2010 1:06 pm I'm not sure what your facade looks like, but could you ask them to change at least one of the windows to an awning window? It's probably best to speak to someone sooner rather than later. Personally, I wouldn't like to have a fixed window in a bedroom. It's always good to give a room a good airing out, not to mention a bit of a breeze on those hot summer nights. Oceanic with Nautilus upgrades. Handover 8 September 2010 Re: Building requirements - DO WINDOWS NEED TO ABLE TO OPEN 8May 31, 2010 1:36 pm kid81 My apologies. I was totally unaware that it had to be natural ventilation to the adjoining room. I think i'll shut my mouth. I always thought mechanical ventilation was sufficient. That said, I haven't ever seen one with only an exhaust fan. I think you are correct for commercial buildings... "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Building requirements - DO WINDOWS NEED TO ABLE TO OPEN 9May 31, 2010 1:40 pm Thank you for these useful information. Thank goodness, the builder didnt go according to my specs as per the display home so it ends up that I will actually have massive windows! Yes, I do agree that natural light is always good in a toilet/ Bathroom!! Building The Amberlea 44 Fusion Home http://www.amberleadream.blogspot.com Land settled May 10!! Building commenced 30 Jun 10. This was on google. Development controls 2.3.1 Front setback D1 New buildings within residential areas shall adhere to a front building line, which is 5.5-6m to the… 1 2712 I'm wondering if anyone knows what the requirements are of a builder to be eligible to hold Domestic Building Insurance for proposed works. https://www.dbi.vmia.vic.gov.au… 0 2586 Cupcake.girl This really depends on your local council. Each one has different definitions and ways to calculate contributions. This is called a contribution… 1 2970 |