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24th July 2007, 01:28 PM #1
Deck regulations in S.E. Melbourne?
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 getfor this, but so
) 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.
Thanks for looking.
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24th July 2007, 08:09 PM #2
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
).
there's one bit of infoIf the deck is over 1m from the ground level, that is.
TMLast edited by TermiMonster; 24th July 2007 at 08:32 PM. Reason: remove ambiguity.
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24th July 2007, 10:57 PM #3
G'day TermiMonster,
Yep, it'll have a railJust forgot to mention that bit.
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24th July 2007, 11:09 PM #4
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.
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24th July 2007, 11:19 PM #5
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/planningsc...nges/home.html and check clause 54.
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25th July 2007, 12:06 AM #6
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)
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