QLD Building Certification Archives

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…

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….

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 Applications lodged to Moreton Bay Regional Council for plumbing approvals, relaxations and driveways are experiencing delays.  Council advised the backlog…

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 The requirements for masonry articulation joints are contained in the 2019 National Construction Code (NCC). Where articulation is beside a window, it…

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:…

Where the edge of a pool is trafficable and more than 1m above the ground level beneath, the pool fencing also acts as a balustrade…

Sound insulation is required between Class 1 buildings where separating walls are of discontinuous construction.   The National Construction Code (NCC) requires a minimum 20mm…