QLD Dwelling Construction Archives
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…
Changes to Brisbane Siting Variations on 1 July 2022
Brisbane City Council have advised that Fast Track Assessment will cease on 1 July 2022 and be replaced by the standard referral process. The…
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…
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….
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…
Balustrading
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:…
Sound insulation between dwellings
Sound insulation is required between Class 1 buildings where separating walls are of discontinuous construction. The National Construction Code (NCC) requires a minimum 20mm…
