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Brisbane City Council | Flood Prone Land
The Brisbane City Council recently introduced minor changes to City Plan 2014. Despite these being referred to as minor amendments by Council, the changes included…
Double clipping in shaft fire separating walls
The QBCC has been conducting random audits of fire separating walls and has discovered a common non-compliance with their installation in many various projects. It…
Increased pressure rating thresholds for windows within 1200 mm of a building corner
The 2015 edition of the BCA Volume 2 calls up a revised edition of AS 2047 Windows in buildings – Selection and installation. The new…
Erosion and Sediment Fines Increase
The Housing Industry Association reports that fines under the Queensland Environmental Protection Act (1994) have increased from $2277 to $8538. The Housing Industry Association is…
Building Code Amendments
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…
Frame Inspections
Our inspectors are reporting that an increasing number of houses are being wrapped in reflective foil prior to the frame inspection. Please ensure the inspection…
Sunshine Coast Flood Information
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…
Logan City Council – Merchant Service Fee
Professional Certification Group wishes to advise you that as of 1st October 2014, Logan City Council will be charging a Merchant Service Fee of 0.5%…
Amendments to Ipswich City Council Planning Scheme – Auxiliary Unit and Dual Occupancies
Ipswich City Council has proposed amendments to their Planning Scheme to change the Auxiliary Unit and Dual Occupancy definitions. The proposed amendment will: Reduce the…
