Browse Forums General Discussion Re: certification needed to replace balcony handrails + awni 2Jan 07, 2011 10:54 am I would say that as they are a replacement, definitely not. But you must comply with the standards today when you replace. Ed "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: certification needed to replace balcony handrails + awni 3Nov 04, 2019 4:54 am The NCC does not require guttering, only the performance provision that storm water doesn't cause a nuisance to neighbouring properties. The 3 Part National Construction Code can be downloaded free of charge, drainage can be found in Part 2 under 3.1.3. You must however always check for State variations in the NCC appendix and local council NCC overrides. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: certification needed to replace balcony handrails + awni 4Nov 04, 2019 7:59 am hollie1978 .... I rang the BCC and they said that a building certifier would be able to tell us but I thought I'd ask here first! Here's the catch they will need to visit and measure the height and LOL, "Kick the wheels" that's going to cost you If you believe it's a structural Issue you will need an engineer OT, Commercial and Industrial application ie. rails/balustrades must be designed and certified by engineers Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: certification needed to replace balcony handrails + awni 5Nov 04, 2019 10:19 am Balcony handrails and stair balustrading are a safety issue as is a roofed structure. You may get some free advice from your councils building surveyor if you ask nicely. also as ECOECO says, a renewal may require compliance with the current standards. 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 I've just built 3 stairs off a landing out the back and been told by the private certifier I need hand rails sorry tried to attach a pic but couldn't mine don't have sides… 5 5934 For your reference Performance Labels: Window assemblies in housing, except timber windows, must be labelled so the label can be seen when it is in situ. For timber… 6 10523 4 15023 |