This information sheet has been prepared to provide details on wire balustrades and how to build them in accordance with the BCA.
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This information sheet provides a summary of the recent release by the Federal government of a RIS to introduce mandatory disclosure for all new homes
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From 2011, there will be a new National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board which incorporate BCA 2011 Volumes 1 and 2, along with a new Plumbing Code of Australia.
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Performing excavation work? Did you know that it is now a legal requirement in NSW to call Dial Before You Dig prior to commencing these works? For more information about these changes to law and your obligations read more here.
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All Australian states require all electrical work to be preformed by a licensed electrician and to comply with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules. This includes removing and re-installing a socket outlet. However, all states offer restricted licence classes to trades other than electricians
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In December 2008, the NSW Government, as part of its ongoing planning reforms, released State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (the Code). The Code outlines how residential developments, including detached single and two storey dwellings, renovations and additions to existing dwellings and other ancillary developments, on lots 450m2 and greater, can be approved as complying development by council or an accredited (private) certifier in a little as 10 days.
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The NSW Government has released a new State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) which will allow single and two storey houses, alterations and additions and a range of other building work to be approved as complying development. New rules have also been included for minor building work to be exempt development.
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In NSW, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EP&A Act) is the principal law overseeing the assessment and determination of development proposals. There are three main types of development in NSW for residential buildings.
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The next set of changes from the major NSW planning reform package commenced on 1 September 2008. These affect the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Regulation and the Strata Titles Act.
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The Environmental Planning and Assessment (EP&A) Amendment Act 2008 and the Building Professionals (BP) Amendment Act 2008 passed through Parliament on 25 June 2008. Changes to the two principal Acts will commence in stages over the next 12 months with a number commencing on 1 August 2008.
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The NSW Government’s major raft of planning reforms were passed by Parliament on 18th June 2008. The Environmental Planning & Assessment Amendment Act 2008 will introduce changes to all major aspects of the legislation, including plan making, development assessment, development contributions and building certification. Accompanying changes to the Building Professional Act and strata legislation, were also endorsed.
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A BASIX certificate is required for all alterations and additions to existing houses, valued at $50,000 or more requiring council approval. Each design will need unique options based on the type of renovation or alterations.
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