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Greenfield Housing Code
The Greenfield Housing Code becomes mandatory from 6 July 2021. From this date, all complying development in greenfield areas will be assessed against the…
NSW Planning Portal to become mandatory, along with usage fees
A reminder that applications for a Construction Certificate (CC), Complying Development Certificate (CDC) and Occupation Certificate (OC) must be lodged on the NSW Planning Portal…
Bribie Pool Safety Fence
A reminder regarding the pool fence shown here is a non-compliant pool fence. The QBCC has recently advised that these panels do not comply…
Queensland Development Code – MP4.1 Sustainable Buildings Amendments Effective 01 March 2021
The following changes will be made to Queensland Development Code MP4.1. These were deferred from 02 November 2020 to provide sufficient time for the industry….
New Swimming Pool Backwash Requirements in Logan City Council
Logan City Council have recently changed their requirements for pool backwash. It is a now a requirement that any swimming pool which uses an aggregate…
Moreton Bay Regional Council delays
Moreton Bay Regional Council delays Applications lodged to Moreton Bay Regional Council for plumbing approvals, relaxations and driveways are experiencing delays. Council advised the backlog…
Moreton Bay Regional Council – Secondary Dwelling Review
The Moreton Bay Council have issued the attached advice in respect of Secondary Dwellings. To comply with the Secondary Dwelling definition there must be a…
Masonry articulation joints
Masonry articulation joints The requirements for masonry articulation joints are contained in the 2019 National Construction Code (NCC). Where articulation is beside a window, it…
Balustrading
In Queensland, there are strict requirements for the design and construction of balustrades and railings. Where a balustrade contains a glazed element, you may need:…
