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Transport Noise Corridors
Recent changes have resulted in Transport Noise Corridors becoming less onerous. Some land designated as requiring mandatory acoustic attenuation required has been changed to voluntary…
Brisbane City Council Relaxation Application Assessments
Brisbane City Council Relaxation Application assessments are currently running behind schedule. The Council Fast-Track process, which usually takes 2 weeks (10 business days) for a…
Moreton Bay Regional Council | Draft Planning Scheme
Moreton Bay Regional Council has recently been granted approval by the State Government to have their draft planning scheme re-released for public consultation from 1…
Council Fees 2015-2016
We wish to advise that we are currently waiting on all Councils to finalise their fees for the 2015-2016 financial year. It is anticipated that…
Increased pressure rating thresholds for windows within 1200 mm of a building corner
The 2015 edition of the BCA Volume 2 calls up a revised edition of AS 2047 Windows in buildings – Selection and installation. The new…
Erosion and Sediment Fines Increase
The Housing Industry Association reports that fines under the Queensland Environmental Protection Act (1994) have increased from $2277 to $8538. The Housing Industry Association is…
Invert levels no longer required for Ipswich plumbing applications
We are advised that Ipswich City Council no longer requires invert levels to be shown on plumbing applications. This will speed up the approval process…
QBCC advice regarding the location of smoke alarms
Clause 3.7.2.3(a)(i) of the Building Code of Australia (Volume 2) requires smoke alarms to be installed between each part of the dwelling containing bedrooms and…
Building Code Amendments
Changes to the BCA start on 1 May 2015. There are no significant changes to deemed to satisfy provisions which will impact domestic work. Provisions…
