Regulation/Standards 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…
NSW Planning Portal Fees
HIA has issued advice regarding new fees for using the NSW Planning Portal. For more information, please see the link below. https://hia.com.au/regional-news/nsw/introduction-of-fees-for-nsw-planning-portal
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…
Greenfield Housing Code
The Greenfield Housing Code becomes mandatory from 6 July 2021. From this date, all complying development in greenfield areas will be assessed against 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…
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:…
