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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Point taken. I will reach out to builder and let you know how it pans out...:confused::confused::confused:
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Perp, if the builder contract has put in a variation for $115. Then its his mistake right ?. Why should i step for this mistake ?. So the Fixed Contract is no more fixed is it ?. if its A builder mistake then should he be responsible ?.
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Builder has put in Lesser Glass instead of Recommended. Monday Morning. I using the same thread instead of posting a new one since this issue is also related to the same noise report issue. I'm looking for advise on what to do next for the below issue. Quick history: Since the house was...
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Scott, What is a reasonable time frame that a certifier would allow to get a fill OC ?.Can i install this just before the resale and get the full OC , let says a time frame of 5 yrs. ?
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Apologies,Let me ask the question again. From the DA consent letter: 6. Acoustic Requirements The recommendations of the Acoustic Assessment and Report prepared by Noise and Sound Services, referenced as nssxxx19 - xxx, dated April 2014 and submitted as part of the Development...
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Thanks Perp, Splits are much more cheaper( 1500-2000/per system) install and run than ducted ( 8000-1000 for 15KW ). But the bank doesn't value as addition to home value for split . But surprisingly they take ducted to be value Add .:confused: Considering the Occupation certificate , Does the...
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Ventilation Specific ventilation requirements are outside of our scope of expertise; however an acoustically insulated building must be kept virtually air tight to exclude external noise. Therefore mechanical ventilation or air-conditioning is needed to provide fresh air to control odours...
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Sorry for the typo in the post. Basically i want to know if Council based on noise report recommendation, can force you to have a Ducted aircon ?. Have anyone heard of this ?. I'm doing the basic stuff such as thicker plasterboard & Thicker Glazing window.
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Hi All. I got the DA approval from Baulkham Council. Since this Block is backing on to Main road . I was asked to submit a Road noise report which recommendation as below. From the DA consent letter: 6. Acoustic Requirements The recommendations of the Acoustic Assessment and Report...
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