Great question that has interesting considerations. The BCA defines 'external wall' for the purposes of Vol 2 simply as; "an outer wall of a building that is not a separating wall." The BCA contains no definition for the term 'wall' but Black's Law ...
Shame the engagement form for waterproofing doesn't provide options for why more inspections for waterproofing are not the solution. Where the inspectors are coming from, what training will they get and additional liability exposure will they have for ...
Hi All, I am seeking consensus from building surveyors on separating walls in Type C Class 3 buildings and whether or not you require them to commence from ground level in a subfloor situation. Here are some relevant issues as I see it: In specification ...
This is for a building development approval issued in Qld. We were wondering if there is a process whereby a certifier can lapse an approval before the stated lapsing date. The context is that we have formally disengaged as certifiers by issuing a ...
Hey Jeremy, I'll be interested to hear what everyone else says. But from our experience there is a reasonable expectation a building surveyor would be able to rely on the certification by manufacturer and structural engineers. I have never had an issue ...
