Is Your Balustrade Compliant? Glass Balustrade Upgrades for Multi-Residential Properties in Northern Beaches, Sydney

If you’re a strata manager, building owner, or part of an owners corporation in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, now is the time to check whether your property’s balustrades meet current safety regulations.

At Plan A Builders, we specialise in glass balustrade replacements for multi-residential buildings, helping property owners upgrade outdated, damaged, or non-compliant balustrades with durable, visually appealing, and fully certified solutions.

🏢 Why Compliance Matters

Balustrades are not just a design feature—they’re a critical safety component. According to the NSW Building Code and Australian Standards (AS1170.1 and AS1288), any balustrade or barrier over 1 metre in height must meet strict load, height, and material requirements.

Common issues we see in older buildings:

• Balustrades under the minimum 1,000mm height

• Timber or steel rails that have rotted, rusted, or weakened

• Loose fixings or poorly installed glass panels

• Non-tempered glass or non-certified materials

• Horizontal rails that allow easy climbing

Failing to address these issues puts residents at risk and leaves the strata body liable for legal and insurance claims.

✅ Why Choose Glass Balustrades?

Glass balustrades are not only compliant but offer a modern, low-maintenance and highly marketable upgrade for older multi-unit properties.

Benefits of glass balustrades for multi-residential buildings:

• ✔️ Fully compliant with Australian Standards

• ✔️ Unobstructed views—ideal for Northern Beaches coastal locations

• ✔️ Durable materials suited to salt-air environments

• ✔️ Low maintenance and corrosion-resistant

• ✔️ Increases property appeal and value

At Plan A Builders, we use engineer-approved systems and quality components that are made to last—perfect for high-traffic, multi-residential buildings.

📍 Servicing the Northern Beaches

We regularly work with strata clients in:

• Narrabeen

• Dee Why

• Collaroy

• Manly

• Mona Vale

• Freshwater

• Queenscliff and surrounds

Whether your building is a three-storey walk-up or a larger residential complex, we can assess your current balustrades and provide a quote for compliant glass balustrade replacements.

🛠️ What’s Included in Our Balustrade Upgrade Service?

• On-site inspection and compliance assessment

• Engineer-certified design and materials

• Removal of existing balustrades

• Full installation of frameless or semi-frameless glass balustrades

• HBCF cover (Home Building Compensation Fund) for peace of mind

• All work completed in line with NSW legislation and strata requirements

We also assist with required documentation for council approvals, compliance reports, and insurance.

💬 Strata-Focused, Safety-Driven

We know strata. Our team is experienced in working with body corporates, strata committees, and building managers to:

• Minimise disruption to residents

• Keep projects on time and within budget

• Ensure full documentation is available for compliance and audits

🧱 Recent Project – Glass Balustrade Replacement in Narrabeen

We recently completed a full balustrade upgrade for a 6-unit complex in Mona Vale , replacing outdated brick railings with custom-made frameless glass balustrades. The result? A safer, modern, and more valuable building that’s now fully compliant with building codes.

📞 Book Your Free Compliance Check

Not sure if your balustrades are up to code? Let us help.

📲 Call Craig Chamberlin on 0429 030 851📧 Email: craig@planabuilders.com.au🌐 Visit: www.planabuilders.com.au

Plan A Builders – Licensed, insured, and experienced in safe, compliant, and stylish glass balustrade installations across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.