Hi Daniel, I've also wrestled with this issue and recorded my thoughts in Certis Learning Video #35. Copied below is a link to the You Tube page. The short answer is that i think it's OK to apply the logic in the pool fence standard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5FhbemsRGM ...
Hi Marty. I had a similar situation as yours. First find out what is the BAL. In my situation the BAL was 12.5 and We had a Bush Fire report from the Bush Fire consultant which stated that the existing old part of the building has to be complied to BAL ...
Marty If I put on my other hat as a Rural Fire Fighter from your description of the location of the building it is certainly at risk of bushfire. Accordingly you should make every effort to get it to comply. The owners obviously expect to live there for ...
Hi all This discussion has triggered a debate in my office as well. We don't disagree that the requirement should only apply within the same fire compartment from a practical point of view but can't seem to find the words to support this interpretation ...
Hi John Given the fluctuations in council fees across South-East Qld it's obvious that 'fair and reasonable' is only relative to those individuals responsible for setting the fee. You'll probably find that the Council you are dealing with actually has ...
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