CPCCBC4001A Apply Building Codes and Standards Assessment

This assessment is designed to test the competence of students in the unit CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects. The assessment includes a scenario where students have to refer to the NCC/BCA to answer four questions. The questions cover topics such as assessment methods, documentation requirements, and NCC/BCA stair construction compliance.

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Introduction
This assessment has been designed to allow you to provide evidence of your
competence in the unit CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the
construction process for low rise building projects.
Note: you will need to complete additional assessments as you progress through
your course to demonstrate competence for all aspects of the unit.
In completing your final assessments, you will show evidence of your ability to:
 Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements
 Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem for
compliance with the NCC/BCA.
To assist with this assessment, refer to Appendix A, B and C for relevant excerpts
of the National Construction Code (NCC).
Read the scenario below and refer to the NCC/BCA to answer the four questions
below.
Scenario
The building construction process has commenced for David and
Tara King’s house and is progressing well. Jai, the builder for
Sullivon Constructions, meets regularly with David and Tara to
discuss ongoing building issues and to make decisions. At the last
site meeting, David and Tara mentioned that they would like Jai
to install an automated door at the rear of the house to allow
easy wheelchair access for Tara’s disabled mother.
Jai is aware that the proposed automated door, will not comply
with the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions of the NCC/BCA & that he
will have to consider a Performance or Alternative Solution, to
accommodate his clients wishes.
1. What are the four assessment methods & their reference
numbers, Jai will use to ensure an ‘alternative solution’ satisfies
the performance requirements of the NCC/BCA?
Refer to NCC/BCA V1 General Provision, Part A0 Application to aid you in your
response.
Assessment Method 1:
Jai should give evidence to support the use of materials, or form of
construction meets the design performance requirement as described in
A2.2
Assessment Method 2:
Verification Methods such as:
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(i) the Verification Methods described in the NCC; or
(ii)Other Verification Methods that are accepted by the appropriate
authority for determining compliance with the Performance standards.
Assessment Method 3:
The expert Judgement on quality standards
Assessment Method 4:
Comparison with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
2. Provide a brief explanation of all four (4) ‘assessment methods &
their reference numbers’’ as outlined in the NCC/BCA:
Assessment Method 1 & Reference Number:
A0.5a
Evidence is very important to give prove that alternative materials and door
location satisfy the provisions in the Performance Requirement or the Deemed-
To-Satisfy standards set in A2.2
Assessment Method 2 & Reference Number:
A0.5b
The methods of assessment mainly include verification methods stipulated in
the NCC or comply with the performance requirements.
Assessment Method 3 & Reference Number:
A0.5c
Experienced experts that have dealt with the relocation of disability access are
likely to be involved in carrying out this assessment.
Assessment Method 4 & Reference Number:
A0.5d
The assessment method used should be in compliance with the provisions in the
Deemed-To-Satisfy clause.
3. Give two examples of the documentation Jai would need to
provide, (in relation to the proposed automated door David and
Tara have requested), to comply with relevant NCC/BCA
requirements?
Refer to NCC/BCA V1, Contents & features introduction, Documentation of
decisions, to aid you in your response.
1. Deemed To Satisfy solution
2. Expert Judgement
4. Visit the policies section of the Sullivon Constructions website.
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Locate the ‘Quality Policy’ and identify three aspects of the project
that Jai would need to consider that could impact on the ‘alternative
solution’ (for an automated door) requested by Tara and David), e.g.
quality of materials and workmanship.
1: The proposed planning, and functionality in terms of the spaces
relationship; The proposed alternative solution should be functional and
able to satisfy the needs of the client.
2: Workmanship: The quality of the automated door in the new location
should be of high quality such that the workmanship appears uniform
3: The material quality: the material chosen should be of good quality to
achieve the desired outcome by the client, one that is seamless and
aesthetically appreciable.
5.a
What is the name & full reference number of the section in the NCC/BCA
that defines room heights in class 1 & 10 buildings?
Acceptable construction practices: ceiling heights
P3.8.2.2
5.b
Complete the NCC/BCA room heights table below, by filling in the
missing NCC/BCA data.
NCC/BCA ROOM HEIGHTS TABLE
Room
function
Minimum Room height
(mm)
Full NCC/BCA reference No.
Kitchen 2.1m P3.8.2.2b
Storeroom 2.1m P3.8.2.2d
Bathroom 2.1m P3.8.2.2d
Corridor 2.1m P3.8.2.2c
Living room 2.4m P3.8.2.2a
Bedroom 2.4m P3.8.2.2a
6. Answer (including the full NCC/BCA reference number) the follow
questions in relation to NCC/BCA stair construction compliance, in
class 1 & 10 buildings.
a) What is the maximum no of risers permitted in each flight?
P3.9.1.3a
The maximum number allowed per flight is 18 risers
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b) What is the purpose of a landing?
P3.9.1, Figure 3.9.1.1
A landing is required to halt a person’s fall.
c) What is the minimum length of a landing?
P3.9.1.3h
A landing should not be less than 750mm where a change in direction is
involved or less than 500mm from an inside edge.
d) For Stairs (other than Spiral), what is the maximum riser (R)
dimension?
Fig 3.9.1.2
The maximum riser (R) dimension should be 190mm.
e) For Stairs (other than spiral), what is the minimum going (G)
dimension?
Fig 3.9.1.2
The minimum going (G) dimension should be 240mm.
f) What is the maximum distance allowed, between openings in
barriers to prevent falls, including decorative balustrades?
P3.9.2.3c
The maximum distance allowed between openings should be constructed
such that they do not allow a 125mm sphere to pass through it.
g) What is the maximum distance allowed between the treads, in
open tread stair construction?
P3.9.1.4
The maximum distance should be such that 125mm sphere must not pass
through threads
7. Using the provided staircase perimeter drawings and formula data
given below. Draw a solution for a typical staircase and handrail.
This task is primarily assessing your knowledge of NCC/BCA
requirements, as covered in the previous questions, not your
drawing skills.
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You may choose to undertake this drawing in another document & attach it to
your submission. If so please refer to the note at the start of this event re
attachments.
You are to include all relevant dimensions as highlighted in BCA’s clauses
3.9.1 and 3.9.2. documents located under the additional resources folder in
Open Space.
Step 1:
Since the overall staircase height between floors = 3000mm and the
maximum riser is 190mm.
 3000/190 = 15.78 risers, which we need to round-up to 16 risers.
Step 2:
Divide the height between floors by 16 risers provides the riser.
 3000/16 = 187.5mm (Riser) this is good as max rise is 190
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Step 3:
Draw 8 risers to a mid-height landing and follow up with an additional 8 risers.
Following the formula: 2R (riser) +G (going) = 630
Therefore:
2 x (187.5) = 375 + G = 630
Or
375 + G = 630
 630 – 375 = 255mm (Going is 255mm)
Step 4:
On Plan & Section below, provide a scaled 1:50 freehand drawing showing the
x8 goings to the mid height landing, follow by an additional x8 goings run to
reach the 3000mm floor to ceiling height.
Re draw the Plan & Section below, scaled 1:50 freehand sketch using the instructions above.
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Items to submit as evidence for this assessment.
1. Completed answers to the seven (7) questions submitted in a Word
document, or documents
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