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1. Explain what performance requirements are, and name three that apply to building and construction works.

2. What is the definition of a low-rise building or construction?

3. What are the Class numbers for buildings and constructions, as given by the BCA, and which apply to low-rise buildings?

4. What are the Types of construction, as described under the BCA?

5. What are the three routes to fulfilling performance requirements?

6. Explain what deemed-to-satisfy provisions are.

7. Where can you find information on the Australian standards as applicable to the BCA?

8. How can you gain access to the Australian standards mentioned in the BCA?

9. With reference to questions 7 and 8, access the BCA volumes 1 and 2, choose one volume and identify one aspect of construction contained within the volume and list the mentioned standard(s) associated with it.

10. Which classifications (according to the BCA) should the following buildings/constructions be given:

11. When does a multiple classification apply to a building or construction?

12. Under the BCA, why is it necessary to classify buildings and constructions?

13. Where can you find information on BCA performance requirements and criteria to ensure you use compliant construction methods?

14. When will you need to use an alternative solution to meet BCA performance requirements?

15. List five or more communication skills that you can use when discussing design and construction problems.

16. What is the hierarchy for achieving BCA performance requirements?

17. How can you identify performance-based solutions that meet BCA requirements?

18. Name four pieces of documentation that you may need to submit for BCA assessment of requirements to determine performance-based solutions.

19. List the assessment methods of the BCA and state which methods can be used for DTS solutions and which for performance solutions.

20. Why do you need to analyse the assessment methods in order to apply these to building solutions?

21. List five different types of documentation that you may need to handle when involved in building works.

22. How can you ensure documentation is completed in accordance with BCA requirements?

23. What are passive fire controls?

24. What are active fire controls?

25. How can you ensure fire controls are applied to BCA and legislative requirements?

26. List four factors that are involved in determining the fire resistance in low-rise buildings.

27. How can you determine the level of fire resistance of materials for the build?

28. For compliance with fire protection requirements, list the checks that can be involved.

29. How can you ensure that residential buildings comply with building requirements in bushfire prone areas?

30. Describe the Objective for providing light within a building.

31. In a building, external walls and any openings must comply with the fire separation requirements when constructed close to allotment boundaries. Highlight the following on the diagram below.