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CPCCBC4012B Read and interpret plans and specifications

Assessment Task 2: Case Studies

Part A - Change of plan

Scenario
You are working on a project for a local developer to build six apartments, with combinations of one and two bedrooms built over three levels: ground, first and second with a loft/mezzanine level design. This building form is contemporary, liked by town planners but maybe a bit ahead of its time.

After receiving town planning approval, the developer starts marketing the properties and manages to sell one off-the-plan just as construction commences. However, the purchaser insists as a condition of the sale that the construction of the stairs leading to the loft/mezzanine be changed from all timber to iron treads with wire balustrades.

Based on the scenario, set out the relevant effects that would need to be considered if the construction of this project were to change according to the purchaser's wishes.

a) Using the table below, list the relevant parts of the BCA that would change and any (AS or AS/NZS) Standards referred to if they are relevant to your class of construction and BCA construction type.
b) List one (1) "deemed to satisfy" provision affected.
c) Detail any flow on implications that might occur when the change is made (for example, consider other people working on the project and how the change might affect them).

Part B - Fire protection Scenario

You are in charge of assessing the fire protection measures for a new property at 1 Example Street, Tasmania, that is being built in an area at high risk of bushfire attack.
• Answer the questions below to determine the fire protection requirements for the property and create a checklist.
• Then, using the plans provided, complete the checklist to assess whether the proposed property complies with BCA requirements for passive and active fire protection.

a) What is the BCA Class, Type and number of storeys of the project, or all classes if multiple classes?

b) What is the total floor area of the building, including the patio? Use the space below to show your calculation.

c) List three types of plans are you using to assess the specifications of the property?

d) Summarise in your own words the Objective, Functional Statement and Performance requirements for Firefighting equipment:

Objective
Functional statement reference Requirements

e) List at least two types of active equipment and systems that might be required for this building.

f) List at least two types of passive equipment and systems that might be required for this building.

g) Consult the relevant Deemed to Satisfy provisions for your building class and note any items that you have missed in the space below. You may be able to access the relevant Australian Standards if specified. If not, you should include the spec. as a minimum, e.g. AS 2441.

h) Using the provided fire safety checklist template, carry out a fire protection compliance inspection

Assessment Task 3: Practical activity

Part A Scenario

Your client owns a block of land, approximately 312m2, in Fitzroy, Melbourne. They are looking to add value to their property portfolio and prepare for retirement by building on this land.
After some research and several feasibility studies, discussions with town planners, architects and the council (City of Yarra), the client decides on the following building form for the site:
Four, two-bedroom, two storey town houses designed to blend in with the surrounding terrace houses in adjoining streets. This type of building has a high chance of being granted a planning permit by council.
Based on the scenario and associated drawings you have been provided with, you are required to set out the relevant Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions of the BCA associated with the project.

Break into a group of around five students for this task. Discuss the questions for the first part of this task as a group, making sure you write your answers down individually in your Assessment Kit.

For questions (g) to (j) work individually on the part of the project you have been allocated in consultation with your group.

Answer the questions and follow the instructions below about the case study to complete this task.

a) What BCA Class of building is this?
b) What is the floor area of each building?
c) What BCA construction type is this building?
d) Can this project be classified as a "low rise building project" (as defined in this unit)?
e) Identify the stages of the construction process from site preparation right through to fit out. Write them in the space below.
f) According to BCA and other legislation answer the following fire protection requirements:
i. What passive and/or active fire control elements are required
ii. List the level of fire resistance required
g) In relation to your stage of the construction process as specified in the previous question, use the table below to list the relevant parts of the BCA that you would use and any AS or AS/NZS Standards if they are relevant to your class of construction and BCA construction type.
h) In relation to your stage of the construction process and using the table below, find the relevant parts of the BCA and Australian Standards and summarise the main headings under these sections.

Part B

Using the provided Consumer Affairs Victoria - Building Contract for new homes, develop a building contract for a new home project (from your workplace, if possible) including all relevant clauses, checklists, and requirements. Ensure that you:

1. Select appropriate clauses and conditions

2. Identify causes of a breach of contract

3. Specify requirements for offer and acceptance

4. Specify requirements for termination

5. Accurately calculate rise and fall amounts

6. Specify a schedule for progress payments

7. Specify requirements for extensions of time

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