CPCCBC5001A Apply Building Codes and Standards to the Construction Process for Medium Rise Building Projects

This assessment requires access and understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) for medium rise construction, both Volume 1 and Volume 2. A current set of Architecture and Engineering Drawings and the following Australian Standards: AS 3660.1 Termite Management, AS 4773.1 Masonry in Small Buildings, AS 3700 Masonry Structures. The assessment consists of 18 questions based on a scenario of a construction project and the compliance of the building codes and standards. The questions cover topics such as building classes, mandatory provisions, performance solutions, fire protection, concrete footing details, staircases, masonry structures, termite management, and more.

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Student name: Jigar Bhagavandas Patel
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Assessment: 32662/01

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Introduction
Instructions
For this assessment you will need to access and show your understanding of:
 the National Construction Code (NCC) for medium rise construction, both
Volume 1 and Volume 2.
 a current set of Architecture and Engineering Drawings
 the following Australian Standards:
o AS 3660.1 Termite Management
o AS 4773.1 Masonry in Small Buildings
o AS 3700 Masonry Structures.
Read the instructions and complete your answers for the following 18 questions.
Scenario
Sullivan Constructions has taken on the Greenwich Road boarding house
construction project, and Joe has been informed he will be the site manager for
the project. Joe is new to the company and wants to make a good impression. His
first step is to obtain a current set of drawings before he starts the project. He
wants to check various area’s for compliance to the NCC and Australian
Standards and familiarise himself with other aspects of the codes. Look over and
follow the next series of questions that simulates Joe’s inquiry into the Greenwich
Road boarding house.
Question 1
(Complete the blank sections in the following statement 'single words, not
numerals') Volume two of the NCC deals with building class’s Class 1 and Class
10a.
Answer: yes
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Question 2
(Select the correct answer from the list below) What parts of the Building Code of
Australia are mandatory?
A. Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
B. Performance Requirements
C. The documents Objectives
Answer B
Question 3
To answer the following you may wish to access the NCC, Volume 2, Section 1, Part
1.0.
(Complete the blank sections in the following statement using 'single words') If
you were to submit a different proposal, slightly outside the deemed-to-satisfy
provisions, this would be classed as a Performance solution in a building
design.
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Question 4
To answer the following you may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, Section 2, Part
2.3.
(Complete the blank sections in the following statement using 'single words') In
the drawing above from the NCC: A Class 10 and class 1 building are shown on
the same allotment. In respect of "protection from the spread of fire" A class 1
building must be protected from the spread of fire from:
(i) Another building other than an associated Class 10 building; and
(ii) The allotment boundary, other than a boundary adjoining a Road or
public space
Source: NCC Volume 2, Section 2, Part 2.3, Figure 2.3.1
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Question 5
To answer the following you may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, section 3, Part
3.7.
(Select the correct answer from the list below) If a class 10a building is closer than 1.8m as
shown in the attached sketch from the NCC, what minimum fire-resistance level (FRL) is
required?
Source: NCC Volume 2, section 3, Part 3.7, Figure 3.7.1.5
1. 90 / 60 / 90
2. 90 / 90 / 90
3. 60 / 60 / 60
Answer 3
Question 6
For the following question refer to Greenwich Road Structural Plan Sample 2, and you
may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, Section 3, acceptable construction, Part
3.2.3.2.
(Complete the missing numbers from this statement, NO decimal point, whole numbers
only) The drawing shows concrete footing details with trench mesh, what does the NCC say
the minimum lap for join, in trench mesh is 500 mm as stated in sections table stating
"minimum splice"
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Question 7
For the following answer refer to Greenwich Road Structural Plan Sample 2, and you
may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, Section 3, acceptable construction, Part
3.2.5.3 (a).
(Complete the missing numbers from this statement) The drawing shows concrete footings,
investigate in the NCC the minimum footing size for a full masonry brick wall, let’s say the
site is class A. Therefore, you will find the footing size will be 300 mm x 300 mm
Question 8
For the following answer refer to Greenwich Road Architectural Plan Sample 2, and
you may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, Section 3, acceptable construction, Part
3.9.1.5
(Complete the missing numbers from this statement, no decimal point, whole numbers only)
The drawings show an internal timber stair case, first floor plan, adjacent to unit 12. Clarify in
the NCC that the minimum length of a landing found in the standard is stated as 750 mm to
establish if this staircase complies?
Question 9
For the following answer refer to Greenwich Road Architectural Plan Sample 2, and
you may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, Section 3, acceptable construction, Part
3.9.2.4
(Select the correct answer from the list below) In the same stairwell adjacent to unit 12, is
there a requirement to provide a mop stick rail against the wall as well as the handrail shown
in the middle of the stairwell?
1. Yes
2. No
Answer 2
Question 10
For the following answer refer to Greenwich Road Architectural Plan Sample 2, and
you may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, Section 3, acceptable construction, Part
3.9.2.3
(Complete the missing numbers from this statement). This drawing (CC02) doesn't show an
elevation of the handrail itself, just a plan view. Although you can access other drawing
elevations in your complete set. Nevertheless, it won't state the following, so clarify in the
NCC what the maximum size between balusters can be. You will find it states that it will not
allow a 125 mm sphere to pass through them, as seen in figure's in that section.
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Question 11
For the following answer refer to Greenwich Road Architectural Plan Sample 3, & you
may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, Section 3, acceptable construction, part 3.9.
An explanatory picture is also provided below.
(Complete the missing number and word from the statement below) The internal stair shown
has a rise of flight of 3.0m, and the other calculations you would typically do as a building
contractor or supervisor are shown in the explanatory sketch.
The NCC also stipulates that any stair flight must also comply to what is known as an easy-
going calculation, the math’s for which is shown on the attached sketch as well. View all this
information first. Now with the figures given in the attached sketch, complete the calculation
for this stair's compliance, then fill in the blank answers below:
I calculated for this staircase an easy-going dimension of __ _506__ mm, and I now know
that __ yes__ (type yes or no here) this does comply.
Greenwich Road Sample Plan Set, Elevations, Drawing CC06
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Question 12
You may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, Section 3, acceptable construction, part
3.9.
(Complete the missing number from this statement) The NCC states that there is to be a
maximum of 18 risers in a single flight of stairs. Also, in the NCC part 3.9, you will find
stipulations regarding landings and winders. It states the maximum number of winders in lieu
of a quarter space landing is 3.
Question 13
For the following answer refer to Greenwich Road Architectural Plan Sample 2, and
you may wish to access the NCC Volume 2, Section 3, acceptable construction, Part
3.9.
(Select the correct answer from the list below) In respect of the staircase shown on the lower
floor plan, you will see a quarter turn stair adjacent to unit 14, with a doorway from outside
leading into its entrance. In respect of the NCC maximum number of riders in a single flight,
does the first flight of this stair comply?
1. Yes
2. No
Answer Yes
Question 14
For the following answer refer to Greenwich Road Architectural Plan Sample 2,
and the following part of Australian Standard - AS 3700 Masonry structures.
(Complete the missing number from this statement) The drawings show the external walls of
the building as cavity brickwork. According to 'part' AS3700 (provided), in section 4.8.3.1 it
states that expansion joints shall be placed in unreinforced clay masonry walls at the
following locations: (b) Where the height of a wall changes abruptly by more than __ _20_ %
of its lesser height.
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Image Source: Part Greenwich Road set Architectural Plan Sample 2
Question 15
To complete the following question, refer to the provided part of Australian Standard -
AS 3700 Masonry structures.
Interestingly, Standards and The NCC often refer to other standards. (Complete the missing
number from this statement) The standard (part AS 3700) states: Articulation joints shall be
incorporated in all masonry walls that are supported on slabs and footings designed in
accordance with AS __ _4455.1_ __ __ for articulated masonry, except in the following...
and then gives a list of exceptions
Question 16
To complete the following question, refer to the provided part of Australian Standard -
AS 3700 Masonry structures.
(Complete the missing number from this statement; this will have a decimal point for
example 2.3) The attached picture, is an extract from the standard, look at the standard and
compare this image. The missing number in the table is __ __ 6.0__ M
Image source: As 3700.1, Table 4.3
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Question 17
To complete the following question, refer to the provided part of Australian Standard -
- AS 3660.1 Termite Management:
(Select the correct answer from the list below, to complete the extract from the standard)
Under the heading Interface between new and existing work, the standard (part AS 3660.1)
states “Building owners should be aware that this Standard may not provide adequate
solutions for ground floor level ______ 1_____ that are connected to an existing building" ...
1. extensions or renovation
2. bathrooms or kitchens
Answer___1____
Question 18
For the following answer refer to Greenwich Road Architectural Plan Sample 4,
and the provided part of Australian Standard AS 4773.1 – Masonry in Small Buildings
Design.
(Complete the missing number from this statement) If you access the drawing to reference
particular window numbers, use the part of AS 4773.1 provided to access the relative table
and answer the following question. Window W13 has an opening size of less than 1.0m,
therefore the minimum bearing for the lintel for this opening would be __ __ 10__ mm, where
as the window W14 has an opening greater than 1.0m, therefore the minimum bearing for
the lintel for this opening would be __5 __ __ mm
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Question 19
You may wish to access the NCC Volume 1, Section A, part A3 Classification of
Buildings.
Joe wants to check the classification of the building he is about to construct.
Match the following building classes with their descriptions to help Joe
Enter the letter a, b, or c indicating the response which best matches each item
on the left.
Possible responses:
Class1a e a. An assembly building
Class 1b h b. A structure being a fence, mast, antenna, retaining or
free-standing wall, swimming pool or similar
Class 2 f c. A residential building, other than a Class 1 or 2 building,
which is a common place of long term or transient living
Class 3 c d. A building which is for storage or display of goods or
produce for sale by wholesale
Class 4 n e. A single dwelling, or one or more attached dwellings
Class 5 k f. A building containing two or more sole-occupancy units
each being a separate dwelling
class 6 l g. A laboratory, or a building in which a handicraft or
process for the production
Class 7a m h. A boarding house, guest house, hostel with a total area
of all floors not exceeding 300m2
Class 7b d i. A non-habitable building or structure including a private
garage
Class 8 g j. A health care building
Class 9a j k. An office building used for professional or commercial
purposes, excluding buildings of Class 6, 7, 8 or 9.
Class 9b a l. A shop or other building for the sale of goods by retail
Class 9c o m. A building which is a car park.
Class 10a i n. A dwelling in a building that is Class 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 if it is
the only dwelling in the building
Class 10b b o. An aged care building
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Question 20
For the following question refer to Greenwich Road Architectural Plan Sample 4, and
you may wish to access the NCC Volume 1, Section C, Part C3 Protection of openings.
(Complete the missing numbers in relation to time in the space provided, whole
numbers) Joe has seen on the first floor, that D57 near unit 11 is deemed as a
fire rated door in the plans schedule. However, he heard talk that the client may
want to change this to a sliding door? He had done a project with one before, and
he knew there were specific electromagnetic devices that needed to be
incorporated, but he couldn’t remember what the timings were for such a
device?
Research the NCC, when you do you will find that when the device is deactivated
the door must be fully closed in not less than 20 seconds, and not more than 30
seconds after release.
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