queensland fire separation regulations

Hi

Does anyone know what the queensland fire separation regulations are for existing buildings as I have as duplex which I want to strata title and are not sure if I need to build a fire wall in the roof space. I get different advice from different officers in the same council!!!!!!.

Do all the councils in queensland have the same requirements or can it vary from council to council and  where  could I get a copy of the relevant legislation as I dont fancy building the  fire wall.

thanks for your help etty

The required information is contained in the Building Code of Australia - finding the information may not be as simple as looking for 'fire separation of duplexes' as you will need to follow the process of building category, rise in storeys, form of construction etc.

There may be some state variations between requirements however these will generally be minimal (unless it is in a cyclone/bushfire/snow prone area).

Generally you will need to provide fire separation (most likely 120/120/120) which will extend from the sub-floor area through to the underside of the roof.

Copies of the code are available from the HIA, MBA, Govt Bookshop, Online, TAFE/Uni Bookshops and from specialist publishers such as Lexus Nexus (complete with update service).

To make your life simpler, it may pay to engage a building consultant to clarify the scope of works, prepare and submit plans to council, achieve the DA/CC etc.