Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 3Aug 03, 2011 8:32 am Thanks for pointing me to this thread Trish. I have read the thread about stairs but wondered if anyone had any information about the standard for stairs in non habitable rooms which I understand to be different from habitable rooms. Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 4Aug 04, 2011 8:54 am Stairs for non habitable rooms can be designed either in accordance with the BCA or AS1657 (which I don't have a copy of). For rooms used 'on a regular basis or daily basis' you should refer to the BCA requirements. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 5Aug 22, 2011 11:35 am ausdesign Stairs for non habitable rooms can be designed either in accordance with the BCA or AS1657 (which I don't have a copy of). For rooms used 'on a regular basis or daily basis' you should refer to the BCA requirements. Please Note: AS 1657 should only really be used for.....platforms, stairways, walkways which provide safe access to and safe working at places normally used by operating, inspection, maintenance, and service personnell. I would not be referring to these standards for a residential situation. Stick with the BCA for your situation. Is there a seperate set of regulations for boats / house boats??? Careful Now! Pat. Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 6Sep 08, 2011 7:30 pm I believe the BCA states in clause 3.9.1.2 (b) stairs serving only non-habitable rooms, such as attics, storerooms and the like that are not used on a regular or daily basis can use AS 1657. As you are using the space as a kitchen/ play area this is considered a habitable area and you need to refer to the BCA rather than AS1657 for your stair construction requirements. Don't get confused by assuming the kitchen is a non-habitable room just because the ceiling can be 2.1m (the same as a non-habitable room). Something else to consider is a kitchen in what was a class 10a building can potentially be seen as converting into a granny flat which may require approval, I would recommend calling your local Council before putting a new kitchen in a class 10a building. Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 7Sep 20, 2011 11:17 pm TMO, refer to this previous thread http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=49335 From a pure legal perspective, if you've signed the variation, it is a very high bar to have it set aside. No-one can give you legal advice on a forum, but you would need… 3 5519 Thanks. There are plenty of builders around my suburb. I'll make sure to do some door-to-door knocking, or note their building details on the temp fence. 4 4980 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Long story short, a toilet room is going to back onto our main bedroom and I want to make it close to soundproof. Im going to build two frames (pretty much a room within a… 0 10942 |