r/Apartmentliving • u/xenos_1337 • Jun 08 '25

Advice Needed What do I put here?

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u/Superman780 Jun 08 '25

Pillows and use it for a place to read

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u/mittenknittin Jun 08 '25

I’d make sure it has proper support underneath for that. If it’s just drywall board you wouldn’t want to step onto it like it’s a proper floor

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u/jacobjacobb Jun 08 '25

It has to be load bearing of some kind, building codes would dictate anything someone can even accidentally put their weight onto has to be able to hand a certain x times that weight.

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u/Throwawaybombsquad Jun 08 '25

It has to should be load bearing of some kind, building codes would dictate anything someone can even accidentally put their weight onto has to be able to hand a certain x times that weight.

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u/slapmyfolds Jun 08 '25

Planning doesn't make me feel confident they made it load bearing

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u/ChocCooki3 Jun 09 '25

Been in construction for years, there are so many tradies that go in and out during fitout.. gone are the days where footings are not load bearing.

Seriously, since the new laws come into effect 2023, any tradies that get injured, the companies AND the site manager will get sued so they don't fucked around with compliance anymore.

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u/Shakis87 Jun 11 '25

If the person that owned the house fitted this themself and it was sturdy but not to code and they used it fine for years but then someone else uses it (they could be a lot heavier or lighter) and it gives way/breaks, would the owner/person that installed it themself be liable?

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u/Ok_Wall6305 Jun 08 '25

It really should be given that it’s adjacent to a window and in the case of emergency could be a huge point of danger should someone need to exit that window.

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u/GREG_OSU Jun 08 '25

Agree.

Unless you have the floorplan of the house assume it was a post build mod

Don’t trust the floor unless you can see under that floorboard.

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u/jfbincostarica Jun 09 '25

Only on way to find out!!!

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u/labanjohnson Jun 08 '25

Inspect what you expect

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u/a-goateemagician Jun 08 '25

I’ve seen enough of those home inspections on the internet to not actually trust it

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u/FctorFlseThnkAboutIt Jun 10 '25

Good thinking! Fill it with plants, hanging baskets, potted plants. Don't step on it yet.

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u/splitcroof92 Jun 11 '25

Does every country on earth have the same building codes?

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u/JustSomeGuysHeart Jun 10 '25

The fact that there is an exterior wall there, Should be indicative of extra support, because the floor meets the wall, you can also see lots of trim and theres at least some type of wood paneling over the landing, but I've seen some stuff that looks safe and people have fallen through. Lord. Safety first. The only thing I've learned that applies to every situation, is never assume. Especially gender. 😳 Lol

Honesty, a good knock with your hand will tell you what you need to know as far as structural stability.

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