Deck regulations in S.E. Melbourne?

[Waldo]

G'day,

I'm soon to start work on my verandah (deck).

Without going into the specifics of the build, what are the building regulations in the Yarra Ranges? I'm not getting a permitt of any such because I think it's bs, a waste of time, money, too many hurdels to jump over and too much red tape, and I can't see justificastion of suplying fees associated with draftsman etc. (yeah, I expect to get :burnt: for this, but so :shrug:) and my my neighbours have no objections to it.

I've had a look at the council website and as can be expected it gives no information, to stop the likes of me I suppose.

Height of the verandah will be about 2' - 3' in parts roofed in laserlight. Approx. 5m x 3m

One thing I'm interested to know is the general rules of distance from fence lines.

Flame me, help me. :shrug:

Thanks for looking. :2tsup:

[TermiMonster]

Legally, you need a hand rail over 1m in ht. (I'm pretty sure that's right, but don't blame me if it's wrong:wink:).
there's one bit of info:p If the deck is over 1m from the ground level, that is.
TM

[Waldo]

G'day TermiMonster,

Yep, it'll have a rail :2tsup: Just forgot to mention that bit.

[joe greiner]

Probably similar regulations in Oz, or advisable anyway: Handrail spacing should be small enough to prevent toddler passage; max 4" (100mm) between verticals or parts in interior region, max 2" (50mm) from deck to bottom rail, if used. Special situation at stairs: max 6" (150mm) round opening in the triangle formed by tread, riser, and bottom rail. Use of bottom rail makes it easier to sweep off tree debris; DAMHIKT.

Joe

[Sir Stinkalot]

First of all I agree that Shire of Yarra Ranges is difficult to deal with.

As for the deck the following information can be found by navigating their site:

For setbacks overlooking etc try http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/planningschemes/yarraranges/home.html and check clause 54.

You will also need to be careful with fire ratings if it is close to the boundary.

[Waldo]

G'day Sir Stinkalot,

Where abouts on that lik do I find clause 54?

(just found it, now trying to work out how clause 54 applies :? )