Balcony failures continue to be a major source of defects in multi-residential buildings, with drainage issues often at the core. As regulatory scrutiny increases and expectations around durability rise, getting balcony design right has never been more critical.

This session takes a close look at the common pitfalls associated with balcony drainage systems, from inadequate falls to poor detailing at thresholds and junctions. It also explores how upcoming NCC 2025 updates are likely to reshape compliance requirements and design approaches.

Through practical examples, attendees will gain insight into how to specify and coordinate drainage solutions that perform reliably over time. The session emphasises the importance of early-stage design decisions and the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in avoiding costly remediation.

Beyond compliance, the discussion also considers user experience—ensuring balconies remain functional, safe and comfortable spaces for occupants.

If balconies are part of your project scope—and they almost always are—this is one of those sessions that can save headaches down the track. Join on 19 May 2026, 1:30–2:30pm AEST and take away 1 formal CPD point.

Balcony Drainage Systems in Multi-Residential Design’ is presented by Stormtech Architectural Drains and is just one of 17 online, free and live-presented CPD Live sessions taking place from 19–22 May 2026.

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