QLD Building Certification Archives
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…
Brisbane City Council Updates Standard Drawings for Vehicle Crossover Driveways
Brisbane City Council has issued updated standard drawings for single residential vehicle crossover driveways. The changes require a minimum two metre clearance from the driveway…
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…
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…
