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CPCCBC4001A Assessment 3: Apply Building Codes And Standards Assignment
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Apply building codes and standards to the construction process (CPCCBC4001A)
Added on 2020-02-19
CPCCBC4001A Assessment 3: Apply Building Codes And Standards Assignment
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process (CPCCBC4001A)
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RUNNING HEAD: ASSESSMENT 3QUESTION 1: PROJECT 1:In the following question, the building under compliance review is a class 1 building as it is a residential unit. In order to test the compliance of this building, the BCA volume two should be used. This is the BCA volume that covers residential and inhabitable structures e.g. garages and sheds. The compliance assessment below covers the sections fire safety, health and amenity, and safe movement and access. In this case, compliance is either “yes”, “no” or “RFI” meaning request for information.Table 1: Project One Compliance ReportPart No.SectionCommentsRelevant AU Std./ CodeCompliance AchievedFIRE SAFETY3.7.1.3External wallsThe building is required to have a fire resisting external wall as specified in 3.7.1.5 if it is less than 900mm form the allotment boundary or 1.8m from an adjacent building. AS 4072.1RFI 3.7.1.7Allowable encroachmentsNo encroachment is allowed within 900mm of the allotted boundary or 1.8m of any other building within the same allotment unless it is among those specified in part b (i-vi). AS 4072.1RFI 3.7.1.8Fire hazard propertiesThe materials used in a class 1 building should have the required fire hazard properties complying with AS 4254 for ductwork and a flammability index of 5 or less for sarking type materials.AS 4072.1RFI 3.7.2.2Requirement for smoke alarmsA smoke alarm should be installed in this building in compliance to 3.7.2.3AS 1670Yes3.7.4.0Bushfire areasA building in a bushfire-prone area should be constructed in accordance toAS 3959 AS 3959YesHEALTH AND AMENITY3.8.1.2Wet areasWet areas in buildings should have elements complying to Table 3.8.11 and AS 3740.AS 3740Yes3.8.2.2Room heightAll rooms should have minimum heights as specified in figure 3.8.2.1BCA Vol. 2RFI3.8.3.2Required facilitiesAll class 1 buildings should have all the facilities listed between (i-v)BCA Vol. 2Yes3.8.3.3Construction of sanitary compartmentsAll enclosed sanitary compartments in a class 1 building should have doors that open outwards or slides or is removable.BCA Vol. 2Yes3.8.4.2Natural lightNatural light should be provided to all habitable rooms of a class 1 building by windows, roof lights or a combination of both.AS/NZS 1680.0Yes3.8.4.3Artificial lightIf natural light is not available to bathrooms, sanitary compartments, laundry areas and airlocks, artificial light should be provided in accordance with AS/NZS 1680.0.AS/NZS 1680.0Yes3.8.5.2Ventilation requirementsAll habitable rooms, laundry rooms, shower rooms, bathrooms and frequently occupied areas should be provided with natural ventilation by means of openings which can be opened in accordance to figure 3.8.5.1AS 1668YesSAFE MOVEMENT AND ACCESS3.9.1.2Stairway constructionA staircase in a Class 1 building must comply with AS/NZS 1170.1 in terms of load bearing and have a number of raisers that is not more than 18or less than 2.AS/NZS 1170.1Yes3.9.1.4Slip resistanceAll treads must have a surface and nosing with slip resistant treatment in accordance with AS 4586.AS 4586Yes3.9.2.2Barriers to prevent fallsFor the building in Project 1, a continuous barrier should be provided for the staircase in order to prevent a fall.AS/NZS 1170Yes3.9.2.3Construction of barriersAll barriers and balustrades are to be constructed with the minimum member dimensions in compliance with figures 3.9.2.1-3AS/NZS 1170Yes1
RUNNING HEAD: ASSESSMENT 3QUESTION 2: PROJECT 2:The building described in Project 2 specification documents is a low rise building consisting of shops on the ground floor and residential units above. The residential units above are big enough to accommodate whole families and therefore should be constructed in compliance with the provisions for maximum safety and ease of access. In the table below, the building is described categorically and technically.Table 2: Building PropertiesClassificationClass 4 typeNumber of storeys containedRFIRise in storeysRFIType of construction requiredAEffective heightRFIIn the table below, the Deemed-to-satisfy clauses where compliance measures for this building can be found have been identified. Table 3: Sections and Clauses for DTSSectionPart/ClauseDescription of partCFIRE RESISTANCECC1.1Type of construction requiredCC2.7Separation by firewallCC3.5Doorways in the firewallACCESS AND EGRESSDD1.4Exit travel distancesDD1.14Measurement of distanceDD1.3Where fire isolated ramps are requiredDD2.10Pedestrian rampsDD2.23Signs on doorsDD3.5Accessible car parkingDD3.1General building access requirementsDD3.2Access to buildingsDD3.3Parts of a building to be accessibleSERVICES AND EQUIPMENTEE1.3Fire hydrantsEE1.4Fire hose reelsEE1.5SprinklersEE1.6Portable fire extinguishersEE4.2Emergency lighting requirementsEE4.5Exit signsHEALTH AND AMENITYFF4.2Methods and extents of natural lightFF4.4Artificial lightingFF4.5Ventilation of roomsFF5.4Sound insulation rating of floorsFF5.5Sound insulation rating of walls2
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