Building Regulations Assignment

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Building Regulations Assignment

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RUNNING HEAD: BUILDING REGULATIONS REPORTSERVICES AND EQUIPMENT5.1 Firefighting equipment Volume 1, Section E, Part E1, Subsection E1.3, Clause (a), Sub-clause (i) and Clause (b) Sub-clause (i and ii): a fire hydrant system complying with AS2419 must be provided as the building’s area exceeds 500m2. Volume 1, Section E, Part E1, Subsection E1.6, Clause (a) and (b): fire extinguishers must beprovided in the building in compliance with AS2444 sections 1 to 4. The fire extinguishers must be ABE type, be provided to only serve the floor they are in and at least be 2.5kg in size.Hose reels are not required in residential class buildings and the provision of a sprinkler system is dependent on the effective height of the structure. As this building’s effective height is less than 25m, it does not apply.5.2 Smoke hazard managementVolume 1, Section E, Part E2, Subsection E2.3, Table (E2.2a): the basement will is not included during calculation of rise in storeys but it must be in compliance to the measures applicable to a class 2 building only as it is less than 2000m2. Therefore, the building must beprovided with a system of smoke detection and alarm that is automatic.Volume 1, Section E, Part E2, Specification E2.2a, Clauses (1 to 4); the detection and alarm system must be provided for the basement and they must be compliant to AS1670 and AS3786 respectively.5.3 Lift installationsVolume 1, Section E, Part E3, Subsection E3.1; Table 3.6a and 3.6b: the type of lift system provided in this building is a passenger lift owing to the fact that is has an occupancy of morethan 5 (from visual observation). As it is a class 2 building with an effective height of 24.8m (i.e. less than 25m), one lift shaft is sufficient as long as it is a passenger lift. The distance between the lift shaft and the nearest point of egress is also less than 12.2m which is the maximum distance provided for this. No information about the lift’s interior or electric system is given hence it is not possible to provide a detailed analysis of the compliance. This lift system also complies with table 3.6b in terms of the dimensions required for accessibility.1

RUNNING HEAD: BUILDING REGULATIONS REPORT5.4 Emergency lighting, exit signs and warning systemsVolume 1, Section E, Part E4, Subsection E4.2, Clauses (a) and (d): for the basement level 1 car park, an emergency system of lighting must be provided at the stairway in compliance with AS2293.1.Volume 1, Section E, Part E4, Subsection E4.3, Clauses (a), Sub-clause (i) and Subsection E4.8, Clauses (a): an exit sign is required at the door of the staircase as it serves as a required exit and is enclosed. This exit sign must be in compliance with AS2293.Volume 1, Section E, Part E4, Subsection E4.6: direction signs may be required as the floor area of the basement is wide and basement occupants who are large distances away may require direction in case of an emergency. However, this is subject to the client and architect’s opinion.2

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