Apply building codes and standards to construction process

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Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building: Assessment

Question 1 - Project 1

This question relates to Project 1. You will need the Project 1 documentation and access to the relevant volume of the Building Code of Australia.

You are required to undertake a BCA compliance check for the dwelling in Project 1.

Present it in a format which is easy to follow and understand.

When you are checking compliance against a document such as a Standard or the Building Code of Australia, it is useful to present your information in a table. This makes it easy for you, or anyone who picks up your document, to follow your assessment. An example of the headings you may want to use is shown below.

BCA Section and Part

BCA Performance requirements

Proposed Project

Complies Y/N

As a minimum, you are required to check BCA compliance of Project 1 against the following areas: •

Fire safety

Fire separation
Smoke alarms

Health and amenity

Room heights
Facilities
Light to study and Bedroom 3
Ventilation to ensuite and Bedroom 4

Safe movement and access

Stair construction
Balustrades

Ensure you include what Class of Building Project 1 is and what volume of the BCA you have used to check compliance. Also include a list of Australian Standards that would be applicable to Project 1.

Question 2 - Project 2

This question relates to Project 2. You will need the Project 2 documentation and access to the relevant volume of the Building Code of Australia.

Firstly, consider the project and complete the following table with regards to the BCA.

Classification
Number of storeys contained
Rise in storeys
Type of construction required
Effective height

Now, for the following areas, provide the Sections and Clauses of the BCA where you would locate the Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) Provisions.

Fire Resistance

Type of construction
Separation by fire walls
Doorways in fire walls

Access and Egress

Exit travel distances
Measurement of distances
Fire isolated stairs or ramps
Pedestrian ramps
Signs on doors
Car parking
General building access requirements
Access to buildings
Parts of buildings to be accessible

Services and Equipment

Fire hydrants
Hose reels
Sprinklers
Portable fire extinguishers
Emergency lighting requirements
Exit signs

Health and Amenity

Methods and extent of natural light
Artificial light
Ventilation of rooms
Sound insulation rating of floors
Sound insulation rating of walls
Sound insulation rating of services

Ensure you present the information in a way that is easy to follow. A table may be helpful here.

Question 3 - Project 3

This question relates to Project 3. You will need the Project 3 documentation and access to the relevant volume of the Building Code of Australia.

Firstly, consider the project and classify the building under the Building Code of Australia.

Now, assess what the building would require, or need to be designed to include, to comply with the following aspects of the Building Code of Australia.

Once again, it is useful presenting this information in a table format. You may wish to use the following headings:

BCA Section and Clause

BCA performance requirements

Proposed project requirements

Access and Egress

Exit travel distances
Fire isolated stairs or ramps
Pedestrian ramps
Signs on doors
Car parking
General building access requirements
Access to buildings
Parts of buildings to be accessible

Services and Equipment

Fire hydrants
Hose reels
Sprinklers
Portable fire extinguishers
Emergency lighting requirements
Exit signs

Attachment:- Assignment Projects.rar

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2/9/2018 1:01:40 AM

Make any assumptions you need to, but be sure to include them as part of your assessment. Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building. Checklist - I have: answered all questions in the space provided and clearly identified my answers.

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