Applying Building Codes for Construction of Low Rise Buildings

This homework assignment explores the application of building codes in low-rise construction. The solution addresses the requirements for emergency lighting in various scenarios, including fire-isolated passageways, public access areas in Class 6 or 9B buildings, and buildings with floor areas exceeding 300 m2, referencing the Building Codes of Australia (BCA). It also examines the sections of the BCA that must be checked when complying with Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions, emphasizing parametric considerations of materials, design factors, and construction methods. Finally, the assignment details the required Fire Resistance Levels (FRLs) for Class 6, Type C buildings, and suggests suitable materials that meet these criteria, providing a comprehensive understanding of building code compliance in low-rise construction, supported by relevant references.

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Is it a requirement to install emergency lighting in the following (explain your answers):
Every fire-isolated passageway?
It is essential also to install the emergency lighting in all the fire-isolated passageway in the
building. However, they must be having an overall length of at least 6m in line with the entrance.
The consideration must be taken in line the class 2, 3building as well as the class 4 in the long
run.
Rooms where there is public access in Class 6 or 9B
It is fundamental to have the lighting system for the emergency services in line with public
access in due course. The correlation mainly outlined as per the design considerations in the
building codes of Australia.
The building, which has a floor area over 300 m2?
According to the Building Codes of the Australian standards, it is not only essential but also
essential to install the emergency lights in the floors raised at a tune of more than 300m2. In
essence, there are two standards which outline the regulations regarding the norm. The norm
incorporates the sole occupancy and the multiple users. The installation for the sole occupancy
described in class 5, 6 and 9 whereas in the storey building classifications the set regulations
mainly stipulated as per the class 6 and 9b of the building codes of Australia (Shou, Wang,
Wang, and Chong 2015 p.291).
2. Which sections of the BCA need to be checked where a building solution is proposed to
comply with the Deemed to Satisfy provisions? Explain why.

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The sections of the BCA which one must check is the parametric considerations regarding the
materials, the design factors, components as well as the construction methods. This is important
because the sections often regarded as the deemed aspects in line with the overall set criteria in
the performance requirements. The elements, therefore, must be verified via the application of
the relevant criteria performance and evaluation regarding both the expert judgment and the
suitability evidence (Heidrich, Sanjayan, Berndt, Foster and Sagoe-Crentsil 2015 p.4).
3. List the required FRLs of building elements for Class 6, Type C buildings and specify
suitable materials that satisfy those criteria
According to Nemire, Johnson and Vidal ( 2016) FRLs refers to the overall fire resistance levels
in the overall structure, and this is mainly performance based on the building and construction
codes of Australia as outlined in class 6. The criteria primarily aimed at protecting the fabric
from the instances of fire breakouts. The three listed and essential elements in the process which
one must consider when tackling the norm regarding the FRLs mainly include
i. Structural adequacy
ii. Integrity
iii. Insulation
The type c building as well as the specify suitability in line with the material considerations
mostly appraised as indicated in the diagram below

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Figure illustrating the elements of the FRLs (Heo, Han and Kim 2015 p.3377)
The above figure outlines the satisfactory approach for handling the fire resistance levels in the
building as well as makeable procedure in line with the suitable materials in line with building
codes of Australia (BCA).

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References
Shou, W., Wang, J., Wang, X. and Chong, H.Y., 2015. A comparative review of building
information modelling implementation in building and infrastructure industries. Archives of
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Nemire, K., Johnson, D.A. and Vidal, K., 2016. The science behind codes and standards for safe
walkways: changes in level, stairways, stair handrails and slip resistance. Applied
ergonomics, 52, pp.309-316.
Heo, Y.S., Han, C.G. and Kim, K.M., 2015. Combined fiber technique for spalling protection of
concrete column, slab and beam in fire. Materials and Structures, 48(10), pp.3377-3390.
Heidrich, C., Sanjayan, J., Berndt, M.L., Foster, S. and Sagoe-Crentsil, K., 2015. Pathways and
barriers for acceptance and usage of geopolymer concrete in mainstream
construction. Proceedings of the 2015 World of Coal Ash (WOCA), Nashville, TN, USA, pp.4-8.
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