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We wish to advise that we are currently waiting on all Councils to finalise their fees for the 2015-2016 financial year. It is anticipated that…

We are advised that Ipswich City Council no longer requires invert levels to be shown on plumbing applications. This will speed up the approval process…

Clause 3.7.2.3(a)(i) of the Building Code of Australia (Volume 2) requires smoke alarms to be installed between each part of the dwelling containing bedrooms and…

Changes to the BCA start on 1 May 2015. There are no significant changes to deemed to satisfy provisions which will impact domestic work. Provisions…

The 2014 Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme includes a new secondary dwelling definition allowing for a gross floor area of up to 60 m2, which replaces…

The Sunshine Coast Council advise flood information certificates now include projected effects of climate change at 2100. As a result prescribed finished floor levels may…

Introduction of the new Planning Scheme has been delayed and is not expected to be approved soon, due to the recent State election. The Council…

Further Advice regarding likely delays with Ipswich plumbing applications Further to our previous advice, Ipswich City Council now advise that levels from the “as constructed”…

Ipswich City Council requires ground and invert levels to be shown in plumbing applications. This is a requirement of the Plumbing Regulations, though this information…