Patio & Shed Kits WA
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Engineering Information Checklist
Use this guide for your first talk with a qualified expert. Ask what structural details they may need. This is not an official document list or an engineering or approval decision. Supplier details may not be included or accepted.
Scope and next step
This resource is a general planning guide, not a required document list, project check, application service, or permit, exemption or compliance decision. What you need depends on your project, property and type of application. Check with your local council, permit authority or a qualified professional.
BA1/BA2 application guide: patiokitswa.com.au/wa-shire-approval-centre#ba1-ba2
Site and location questions
- What property and location information does the expert need?
- Who should establish any wind classification relevant to the design?
- What terrain or exposure information should a qualified expert assess?
- Should bushfire conditions be discussed with the council or a qualified expert?
- What slope, ground or soil information is appropriate for this site?
Proposal questions
- Which proposed dimensions should be discussed?
- How should an attached or freestanding arrangement be explained?
- Would roof profile or pitch affect the expert's assessment?
- Which footing and site constraints need expert consideration?
- Could fixtures or other loads affect the design assessment?
What will the expert provide?
- Which documents or advice will the expert provide?
- How will relevant site assumptions and limitations be recorded?
- How will site-specific footing or connection advice be communicated?
General discussion only
You can share plans, sketches or photos for a general product and planning discussion. We do not decide permits or exemptions. We cannot say which documents an authority will accept, manage an application, check a project or confirm compliance.
Discuss the product and project details on 1800 942 932 or share material atpatiokitswa.com.au/upload-plans