CPCCBC4007A: Practical Assessment - Building Site Condition Report

This practical assessment, CPCCBC4007A, focuses on the initial stages of a construction project. It begins with a condition report, including a site sketch, analysis of existing conditions (vegetation, soil, and slope), and identification of potential service removal needs. The report also addresses legal boundary issues and neighboring properties, emphasizing the need for protection during construction. The assessment continues with a sample email to a neighbor, informing them of the upcoming construction, potential impacts, and protective measures. Finally, it examines site access requirements, including entry and exit considerations for vehicles and equipment, identifying potential difficulties such as drainage channels and the need for temporary fencing and traffic control. The report adheres to Australian standards and regulations, including WHS and AS1725.

CPCCBC4007A: Practical Assessment
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Assessment 1 - Sketch and the Report
Introduction
A condition report refers to the report that provides information on the existing
conditions of the site before any construction works like building begin. Investigation of the site
is required on the site before providing the report on its condition (Buildright, 2018).
This paper provides a condition report on a block of land with an area of about 720 m2
and located along the Hemmings Street in Dandenong West, Australia. This block of land is
bordered by neighboring plots on its three sides and an access road one of its side as shown in
the sketch of the block. This report provides the information on the investigation of the site
which focus on a number of factors such as the current existing site conditions, services in the
site that may require removal, boundary legal problems and various neighboring features.
Figure 1: Plan of the Block with Boundary Conditions
Existing Condition of the Site
This block of land is characterized by a number of mature short trees, shrubs and grasses
in the considerable parts of the land. This kind of vegetation can be cleared by normal machines
therefore special equipment may not be needed for the site clearance. There is are also a
considerable amount of small rocks materials in the soil. The soil of this block is red soil with
significant amount of gravels. The slope of the land is relatively sloping to the east with respect
to north point of compass direction. Also, there are some indications of sweep erosions on the
part of the land that is not covered by the vegetation. Generally, this block will require a lot of
activities during site clearance including cutting of trees and leveling the ground.

Figure 2: Existing Conditions of the Block
Existing Services Requiring Removal
The services that may be considered for removal from the land before construction
include the supply lines of water, gas, sewerage lines, telecommunication lines and electricity.
Lines and pipes for fuel, chemicals and refrigerants should also be checked if there is any
existing in the site. The observation and inspection of this site does not reveal any form of
existing services that need removal or relocation before the beginning of construction. However,
only the main sewer line is available for connection but cannot affect the construction.
According WHS Regulations construction works may be considered high risk when it is
near or on pressurized gas, chemical or fuel pipes and energized electric installations (WHS,
2015).
Legal boundary Problems
The neighbouring plots have installed block and masonry fences. According to the
assessments by the surveyor on site and information sought from the neighbours, all boundaries
are correctly set therefore there is no boundary dispute. However, there will be need to allow for
3 meters for the access road for future expansion and observation.
Features of Neighboring Properties
Property belonging to the neighbors need to be protected from damage during
constructions especially the ones near fences. The investigation of land show that the
neighbouring houses are very close to the fence and therefore will need protection during
constructions. The protections include the buildings being free from damage and dust.
In this case, overhead protection should be provided during constructions by erection of a

B class loading to shield the neighbouring buildings against falling materials. Scaffoldings
cladded with clothes and chain wires will be needed for high falling materials and trapping of
dust.
Assessment 2- Email
Dear Sir/Madam
RE: NOTIFICATION ON THE PROPERTY PROTECTION WORKS
This to notify you that constructions are set to begin in the neighbouring plot no L14
based on the section 84 of the Buiding Act 1993.Ivestigations have been done on the site and a
site condition report prepared. According to the condition report, the boundaries were found to be
adequately set and there were no received boundary disputes or complains. However, the
condition report points out that your house is close to the construction site and will be affected by
the construction activities of over four meters from the ground.
I would like to assure you that adequate measures will be put in place to ensure
protection of your property. For instance, overhead protections will be provided through
scaffoldings cladded with clothes and chain wires will be needed for high falling materials and
trapping of dust.
I request your agreement to the protection works and your co-operation with the
construction team and useful information will be highly appreciated during the commencement
of the construction works.
Jonhstone.

Assessment 3- Site Access Difficulties
The site access requirements involves both entry and exit of the site by trucks, vehicles
and other equipment like the forklifts and excavators (Buildright, 2018). Adequate space is
always needed when the use of lifting equipment is required. Cranes will also be needed in the
site especially for high level constructions and their heights and lengths must be taken into
account.
Looking at the land block, the site can be accessed from one side only from the access
road on the 14 Hemmings Street. There is adequate space for the establishment of entry and exit
gates for the trucks and vehicles. Also, the site is wide enough to enable turning of trucks in the
site during construction to the exit points. Considering other services like parking spaces, the site
is very wide in comparison with the building structure, therefore a parking space can be
established at appropriate entry points.
However, it can be observed that the road has kerbs and open drainage channel that do
not allow the free entry into the site. Therefore will be need for excavations and filling of the
road side to allow for movement of trucks and heavy machines. This will lead to the destruction
of kerbs and the existing drainage of the road spanning over the full length of the land along the
road. This therefore creates the need for traffic controls during the excavation works. Impassible
barricades and appropriate signage will be employed for the control traffic (AS1725, 2015).
Figure 3: Drainage Channel at the Access of the Block
Finally, bearing in mind that the site is located along the road there is need for the

establishment of temporary fencing for security purposes. According to the established
Australian standards AS1725, a temporary fencing of two meters high should be established to
keep the public and pedestrians away (AS1725, 2015).
References
Buildright. (2018).Prepare condition report. Retrieved from
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/dlsweb/Toolbox/buildright/content/bcgbc4007a/

01_prep_condition_report/topic_index.htm
Buildright. (2018). Site access. Retrieved from
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/dlsweb/Toolbox/buildright/content/bcgbc4007a/
01_prep_condition_report/01_site_acc/page_001.htm
WHS. (2015). Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011.Retrieved from
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2011L02664
AS 1725. (2015). AS 1725.1-2010 Chain Link Fabric Fencing Security Fences and Gates -
General Requirements. Retrieved from
https://www.scribd.com/document/95097164/As-1725-1-2010-Chain-Link-Fabric-
Fencing-Security-Fences-and-Gates-General-Requirements