Building a new deck under 1m in height? Below you will find the requirements and the type of consultants you will need.
Deck Under 1m High Requirements
Planning Approval:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Building Approval:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Plumbing Approval:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Building Designer:
May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
OR Architect:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Engineer:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Building Surveyors:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Builder:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Land Surveyor:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Building Inspector:Highly recommended when purchasing an established home or property
Bushfire Assessor:May be required. Designer / Architect to verify
Landscape Designer:Optional
Conditional Project Notes:Decks under 1m generally do not require a handrail or balustrade and can be built exempt of a building permit, but are still required to be constructed in accordance with the Building Code of Australia.