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…

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,…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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

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?

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…

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…

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

will do

any standard regarding this?

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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......

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…

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…

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

yes, in Vic

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