The Block 2024 is in full swing and while drama is truly front and centre of the season, there are some golden rules the Blockheads have to follow.
There are building regulations the contestants must abide by, but there are also some lesser-known by-laws that must be adhered to – and we’ve compiled them here all in one place!
The rules of The Block
1. No help from any outside designer
Simply put, all designs including styling must come from the Blockheads themselves.
2. Contestants must do their own painting
Much to the horror of the contestants, they must do all of their own painting.
3. All trades must be paid the award rate
Duh! They’re not working for free!
4. All trades must be inducted
According to Safe Work Australia, “Any person who is to carry out construction work must complete general construction induction training to receive a general construction induction training card, commonly referred to as the ‘White Card’.”
In an interview with Domain, former foreman Keith Schleiger revealed that safety is paramount on The Block.
“We’ve got a very good record on The Block and we want to maintain it, so we’re very militant with our safety procedures,” he told the outlet.
5. No more than 50 per cent discount on any trade goods
It may be a TV show, but the Blockheads still have a budget.
The Block 2022 winners, Omar and Oz, learned a tough lesson when they scored a sweet deal on a baby grand piano and ended up paying the price.
6. No working ahead
After #CheatingGate2021, host Scotty Cam revealed the full schedule ahead of time to avoid any ahem, dodgy behaviour.
7. No power tools after tools down
This rule is another way to keep an even playing field among the Blockheads.
8. No power tools on Sunday or public holidays and no noisy building work after hours
Nobody likes to hear a power tool on a Sunday and all public holidays must be adhered to.
As for the “no noisy building work after hours”? The same rule applies. Phillip Island is a residential area.
9. Contestants must hire their own trades
This is to keep to the authenticity of the series. We’re really renovating here people!
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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