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NCC 2022 Shower Floor Grading Requirements
NCC 2022, effective from May 2023, revised shower floor grading to be minimum 1:80 to maximum 1:50. This applies to all States and is irrespective
January 30, 2024
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Brisbane City Council – Changes to Siting Variations
Brisbane City Council has now published further information about changes to siting variations which can be found at: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/do-i-need-approval/types-of-approval/building-near-the-boundary
June 27, 2022
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Brisbane Siting Relaxation Fees
From 1 July 2022, the Council fee for a siting relaxation will increase from $610 to $640. The current $610 fee applies irrespective of the
June 17, 2022
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Changes to AS/NZS 3500
Builders should be aware that major changes to AS/NZS 3500 will commence on 1 September 2022. These include changes to elevated drainage pipework junctions
June 17, 2022
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New Building Certificates
The government updated building forms from 1 September 2021 as part of the new Building Regulation 2021. The following forms should now be used by
September 9, 2021
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Brisbane City Council Offers Discounts for Virtual Plumbing Inspection Fees
Brisbane City Council is offering 50% discount on plumbing inspection fees for some new dwellings where their inspections are conducted virtually. The discount applies to
July 19, 2021
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Brisbane City Council Changes Definition of Flood Level
The Brisbane City Council changed its flood level definition on 28 May 2021. The definition now references the 1% probability of flood instead of the
June 8, 2021
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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
February 15, 2021
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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
February 8, 2021
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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
November 9, 2020