Appendix B - Code Compliance · MCU16/0117

Residential Uses Code



design and layout ensures efficient access and                                                             O8 – Complies
egress for emergency vehicles.                                                                             Emergency services can efficiently access the site
                                                                                                           from the Opal Street frontage.

Basement drainage
O9 Buildings and access works are designed and       S9.1 Enclosed car parking and manoeuvring areas       S9.1– Not Applicable
sited to protect persons and property in the event   are constructed at a level that permits the parking   No basements are proposed.
of a flood and power failure.                        area to drain from the site by gravity means,
                                                     without the need for mechanical pumping.



Separation of incompatible uses
O10 Development is designed to minimise noise        S10.1 Bedroom windows are at least 3m away            S10.1 – Complies
carrying between dwelling units or accommodation     from shared driveways or car parking areas of         Windows to habitable rooms will be well separated
units by locating noise sensitive spaces such as     adjacent dwelling units or accommodation units.
                                                                                                           from the internal driveway or adjoining carparking
bedrooms away from noise generating areas of
the development, such as carparking areas or                                                               areas.
mechanic plant and equipment or recreational
facilities.

Mechanical plant & equipment
O11 Mechanical plant and equipment associated        S11.1 Mechanical plant and equipment, including       S11.1 – Complies
with Residential Uses are designed and located       pool and spa pumps, pool heaters, air-conditioning    Any mechanical plant and equipment will be
so as not have an adverse impact on the visual       units and refrigeration units are—                    appropriately screened and incorporated into the
amenity of the site or surrounding areas.                a) where located at ground level, screened
                                                                                                           building design.
                                                             by fencing 1.5m in height or dense
                                                             vegetation of at least 1.5m in width
                                                             incorporating grouped trees and shrubs
                                                             with maximum separation distance of 1m
                                                             measured from the centre of the plant; and

                                                         b) for Multiple housing Type 2, 3 & 4 are
                                                            visually integrated into the line and plane
                                                            of the building and roof design and do not