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9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

Henley's engineer has contacted our council and our LPOD is actually only 100mm pipe, so our pipe will not be bigger than that. em. very interesting. not sure if I…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
DPC, exposed or not? any standard?

The alternative solution which Henley used is to allow DPC to setback a max of 20mm from the outer face of mortar. they have this certified but to be honest,…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

I assume your calculation is general method under AS3500?
I notice AS3500 has nominal method, under this method, they don't need to calculate all this?
but under nominal method, clause 7.3.4 DN150…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
DPC, exposed or not? any standard?

I do agree with you and I pushing hard at the moment..... even push to Victorian building manager lever ::wornout::
otherwise I will never get…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
DPC, exposed or not? any standard?

Finally get response from Henley, they use alternative solution and certified , so we can't do anything about this..........

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

Finally, Henley agree to add another two downpipes to compliant with AS3500. Well done, SaveH2O, Thanks
Henley believe our site drainage is ok and they refer to below document to support…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Roof 22.5 or 26 degrees? Colourbond

I will not pay for extra to increase to 26 degrees, for modern home, 22.5 should looks better, our estate will only allow 22.5 roof. but it depends on your…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

Thanks :D
I also request them to reply formally in writing regarding site drainage and DPC
hopefully I can get something and will post…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

I will need to ask Henley regarding this once again, and I hope they will response to me formally in writing.
What should I say to them?

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

I am still waiting for any detail from Henley regarding my roof drainage design. The construction manager just keep telling me the gutter is standard gutter, and have no idea…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

Just start this topic, so we can learn from the experts
here is response from my builder regarding downpipes (Melbourne south east)
our gutter is Quad Gutter, slotted, I think it is…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
DPC, exposed or not? any standard?

I have inspector for my stage inspection, will ask him next time

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
DPC, exposed or not? any standard?

will do

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Ghastly windows, would you have them in your home?

any standard regarding this?

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Ghastly windows, would you have them in your home?

What can be done now??Do you think builder will fix this?

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
DPC, exposed or not? any standard?

just discover our DPC is not exposed.
Not sure about BCA requirement
this is from Austral bricks:
"The DPC should be exposed out of the face of the
brickwork to prevent any moisture…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

33 sqm is from your link http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectio ... ts/136.pdf
but yes, it is just one example, so I guess I just need to ask Henley.
I…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

Henley use 8 colourbond downpipe 100mm rectangular , 4 on each side, do you think this compliant AS2200?
Looks like each downpipe is for 40 sqm area which is over the…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

Hi, SaveH2O
do you know what is the correct ground level, eg 75mm below slab edge? and the min depth of the storm water pipe? under AS or they are decided…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

I have confirmation this single pipe connnected LPOD is 100mm, I would surprise big builder would not meet AS when they designed this?
I will ask Henley about this.
I am more…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

You must got a good plumber, make sure the pit is at least 1metre away from your wall and double check your slab drainage plan
I am so sick of…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Damp proof course

Yes,you are right. Need to be expert now, such a shame that they can just get away with this, just because no one actually check their work. Need some punishment…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

Mirz, Have you confirmed this on site and checked the pipe yourself?

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

Hi, SaveH2O
I have confirmation from Henley, they should be 100mm,
I should have 100mm on both side of the house and then both pipes become one pipe at the front…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

make sure to check the storm water pipe, ours suppose to be 100mm, it is only 90mm at the moment......read this threat, 90mm won't be enough for our big house......

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Damp proof course

Thanks for this threat, Liliana, I just discover my drainage is another non compliant,
90mm instead of 100mm. stormwater pit in wrong location, also less than 1 metre from our…

9 years9 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

lucky you reminded me, our shower niche is only 220m*500mm, they just #$%^&
Ok, I just find out another issue with our stormwater pit, they should be 1 metre away from…

10 years10 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Fencing/flooring and occupancy certificate

yes, only living area. thanks for your help............

10 years10 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Fencing/flooring and occupancy certificate

yes, in Vic

10 years10 yearsfzxbeetlefzxbeetle posted:
Fencing/flooring and occupancy certificate

Hi, All
Do we need to have fencing and flooring before occupancy certificate??
Ta

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