Height and projections Of Building

Question 1

From what point is measured the height of a building

Answer 1

From the mean street lvl to the mean lvl of the roof of the highest usable floor space. Always from the lowest street mean lvl.

Question 2

Storey height

Answer 2

2.5 m from the floor to the ceiling or 2.3 m from the floor to beam soffit.
For a slopping ceiling: in no case smaller than 2 m.

Question 3

Distance between balconies

Answer 3

Min clear height of 1 storey

Question 4

Architectural projections

Answer 4

2.5 m above the footpath and max length of 500 mm

Question 5

Pipes and gutters

Answer 5

Min 2.5 m height and 300 mm max

Question 6

Max projection of a canopy

Answer 6

1/10 of the street width or 3 m. And no canopy around 4.5 m of the centre line of the street.

Question 7

Window or opening height

Answer 7

Min of 2.5 metres from the ground