Exploring The Connection Between Flood Potential, Renovations & Building Regulations
Did you know that the flood potential of your property can stipulate building regulations?
Flood Check Property Reports
As we are entering flood and storm season, this is a factor to consider. Flood Check Property Reports are run on all properties to determine the potential for flooding and issues associated such as overland flow, tidal inundation and storm tides. This report takes into account historic flood events relative to your area and establishes the percentage risk for a flood to inundate your home.
This is important for any new works as it determines if flood risk needs to be considered during the design stage of your renovation or new home build. In particular this helps establish the legal minimum habitable floor height for your property and stipulates building regulations for your home.
Minimum Habitable Floor Height
The results of this assessment impact the building requirements, precautions and certifications required for the renovation and this mandatory assessment must be conducted by a certified professional to align with building approvals.
Home Compliance
Collaborative work from designers, engineers and building approvals, will help ensure your home complies with regulations and is more future proof to flooding.
This is just another factor that Oztown Constructions can help you facilitate when renovating your home.
Flood Check
f you would like to assess or generate a report for yourself you can visit your local council website. For the Moreton Bay Regional Council area, visit the link below and enter your address to assess your property.
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Property-Ownership/Flooding/Flood-Check