W6107 de f15.pdf - form 15 frame design · OPW16/0220

2. The structural elements have been drawn to approximate scales but sizing should not be
done by scaling off the structural drawings, the architectural drawing should be consulted for
this purpose – the structural design is my interpretation of the architectural drawings.

3. These drawings do not contain details of damp proofing, moisture barriers or termite
protection. These details should be incorporated into the structure to the relevant, current
Australian Standards, Local Authority requirements and Building Code of Australia.

4 All tradesmen should be appropriately qualified and their workmanship shall comply with
the relevant, current Australian Standards, Local Authority requirements and the Building
Code of Australia.

STEELWORK

1. Unless noted otherwise, steelwork including steel beams, steel brackets, rods, bolts, nuts,
washers, screws, nails etc shall be hot-dip galvanized or coated with an approved hot-applied
zinc-alume treatment.

2. All site welding and/or damage to the protective coating shall be cleaned back and re-coated
with an approved protection system. A protective system or remedial work shall be first
approved by the engineer before commencing.

3. In exposed areas or where specified on the drawings metal fixings shall be stainless steel
grade 304.

TIMBER SPECIFICATION

All timber and connections must comply with Residential Timber Framed Construction Code
AS1684.2 requirements and relevant proprietary timber manuals.

Note: Where fixings are not shown nominal fixings as per AS1684.2 table 9.4 (Nominal
Fixings for Timber Members) are recommended.

All exposed timbers must be CCA treated or paint protected. All bracing walls must be
anchored to upper roof/floor and to lower floor diaphragms with an appropriate anchoring
system as recommended per the AS1684.2 manual.

Custom made laminated beams must be installed as per manufacturer ’s specifications.

FOOTINGS               Refer to footings and retaining wall design where
                       appropriate - separate notes attached.

WATERPROOFING. Waterproofing shall be as per Building Code of Australia.

TERMITE CONTROL. Termite control as per AS3660.1 – Protection of Buildings from
Subterranean Termites.



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