CPCCBC5001B Learners Guide

Diploma in Building and Construction (Management) (Management) CPC50308

CPCCBC5001B Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIT ............................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. .. 4 BUILDING CODES ................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... .................................................. 5 COUNCIL REGULATIONS .................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................... ...................................... 5 SOME USEFUL WEBSITES ........................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................ 5 BASIX .................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................... ................ 5 NABERS ................................................................ ...................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................... ............. 6 BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA ............................................................................................................ .............................................................................................................. .. 6 Role of the Building Code of Australia ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ 6 Key strategies ...................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................... ................ 6 Breaches and sanctions............................................... sanctions.................................................................................................................. ........................................................................ ..... 8 ACCESS AND INTERPRET RELEVANT CODE AND STANDARD REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 8 Identify relevant Performance Requirements. ................................................................................... ................................................................................... 8 Using the system ..................................................................... ................................................................................................................................. ............................................................ 8 Alternative solutions ...................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................... ..... 8 Administration of the system within each state .................................................................... ................................................................................. ............. 9 Assessing compliance with the BCA ............................................................. .................................................................................................... ....................................... 9 Assessment Methods (A0.9) ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... 9 Relevant Performance P erformance Requirements (A0.10) .................................................................................. .................................................................................. 10 Analysing the building codes ............................................................ ............................................................................................................ ................................................ 10 Australian standards ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... 10 CLASSIFY BUILDINGS. ............................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................ 11 Summary of o f building classifications ............................................................. .................................................................................................. ..................................... 11 BCA requirements fo r multiple classifications are identified and i nterpreted................................. 12 ANALYSE AND APPLY A RANGE OF SOLUTIONS TO A CONSTRUCTION PROBLEM FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE BCA. ................................................................ ...................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................... 12 Verification Method ...................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................... .................................... 13 Expert Judgement. ............................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................ 13 Deemed-to-Satisfy. ................................................................. ........................................................................................................................... .......................................................... 13 Alternative solutions to a design or construction problem that will comply with BCA requirements are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures. ...................... 14 Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in acco rdance with BCA requirements. ............................................................. ................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................... 15 APPLY FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS................................................................... ........................................................................................... ......................... 20 Passive and Active Fires 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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Fire Resistance ......................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................. ......................... 21 Codes applicable ........................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................... 21 Building requirements ........................................................... ...................................................................................................................... ........................................................... 24 Complying with BCA Codes for fire with existing buildings .............................................................. 24 Alternative Solutions ..................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... .................................... 25 General Deemed-to-satisfy Requirements ....................................................................................... 25 Deemed-to-satisfy Requirements Fire Resistance Levels ................................................................. ................................................................. 26 Deemed-to-satisfy Requirements Early Fire Hazard Properties ....................................................... ....................................................... 28 Deemed to Satisfy Requirement for fo r Sarking..................................................................................... 28 Deemed to Satisfy Requirement for fo r Sealing Penetrations ............................................................... ............................................................... 28 Deemed to Satisfy Requirement for fo r Construction Joints .............................................................. ................................................................. ... 29 ATTACHMENTS...................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Common abbreviations .......................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ............................................... 34 Performance criteria ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. 37 REFERENCES .................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................39

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTIO N TO THE UNIT This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the construction processes of med ium rise buildings. To successfully comply with relevant standards and codes in large constructions requires a thorough knowledge of the purpose of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) coupled with the ability to interpret specific standards in relation to the design and specifications of building projects. To successfully interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards requires that you are able to: Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements. Classify buildings Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem for compliance with the BCA. Apply fire protection requirements. Implement strategy to manage compliance with BCA for medium rise buildings.   

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This unit of competency overlaps somewhat with CPCBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects. The competency elements and performance criteria for this unit of competency are listed in Annex A of this document. A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to: coordinate professional input to evaluate structural integrity of large and complex buildings clearly analyse structural impact of design decisions comply with OHS and organisational quality procedures and processes apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes apply design principles relating to performance identify typical faults and problems and the action required to rectify such faults. 

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Resource implications for assessment include: documentation, including design brief drawings, specifications, codes, design concepts, construction schedules and other necessary supporting documents research resources, including timber product information and samples access to relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including the BCA relevant computer software package and suitable hardware.     


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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE BUILDING CODES The National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry (National Code) and Australian Government Implementation Guidelines for the National Code (Guidelines) apply to: construction activity - building, demolition, landscaping, maintenance, civil engineering, process engineering, mine structures and heavy engineering building refurbishments - fit outs, installation of security systems, fire protection systems, air conditioning systems, computer and communication cabling material suppliers - suppliers who manufacture and/or supply construction components integral to a project. 

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COUNCIL REGULATIONS Within all constructions, each council will have certain regulations which apply to that particular area for building. The BCA codes will apply for the area according to such factors as loads or other factors (eg saline/snow/wind). Each construction manager must review the council regulations before beginning construction and work with the council and local engineers for that area.

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Property Council of Australia www.propertyoz.com.au Australian Institute of Project Management www.aipm.com.au Australian Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators. http://www.iama.org.au/ Chartered Institute of Building www.ciob.org.au/ Australian Institute of Building www.aib.org.au/ Australian Institute of Architects www.architecture.com.au/ NABERS www.nabers.com.au/ Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/

BASIX BASIX, the Building Sustainability Index, was introduced to ensure certain residential buildings are designed to use less potable water and be responsible for fewer greenhouse gas emissions by setting energy and water reduction targets for houses and units. If a BASIX certificate is required, the designer/architect enters data relating to the house or unit design such as location, size, building materials, etc. into the BASIX web based tool. BASIX. analyses this data and determines how it scores against the Energy and Water targets. The design must pass specific targets before a BASIX certificate can be printed. This certificate lists all the commitments that have been agreed to. A certifying authority (PCA) checks these Document name: CPCCBC5001B Learners Guide Version: 1.0 Next review date: 31-07-2014 Document location: NovaCore CMS\DMS\NNCMS\DMS\NN- Assessing\1.05 AQF Level 5\CPC50308 Diploma of Building and construction ( Management) ( v 8.0 ) \ Registered Training Organisation 51681 | CRICOS Provider Code 02898C

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE commitments at various stages of construction. The BASIX certificate must be attached to the development application before it can be processed

NABERS NABERS is a performance-based rating system for existing buildings. NABERS rates a building on the basis of its measured operational impacts on the environment, and provides a simple indication of how well you are managing these environmental impacts compared with your peers and neighbours. It is a national initiative by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water. CPCCBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projets

BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA Role of the Building Code of Australia The Building Code of Australia (BCA) states on its website t hat it is a “uniform set of technical technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings throughout Australia. The goal of the BCA is to achieve the minimum necessary standards that are nationally consistent to ensure health, safety (including structural safety and safety from fire), amenity and sustainability objectives are met. The use of the code is a minimum standard for construction which: Makes certain that the general population is aware of the required technical aspects of building safety and operation, ie; it operates as a central source of information on required items to be included in construction, ensuring that occupants are able to use the buildings for their intended purposes. Provides a minimum standard against which consumers may be assured of building quality and performance, thereby supporting the provision of a minimum standard to lower costs in building and construction between owners and builders, and first and subsequent owners. 

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In 2009, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) released draft amendments to the Building Code of Australia (BCA). As a result, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) requested that the ACBC also increase energy efficiency provisions in the 2010 edition of the BCA. This is in direct response to “reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions” and the “National Strategy on Energy Efficiency” set by Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) in 2009. More information on this energy efficiency can be obtained from the Property Council of Australia (PCA).

Key strategies Key strategies relating to the building industry included: The development of a nationally consistent assessment and rating framework to improve the energy efficiency standards, including measures such as measurement


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based tools (NABERS 1) for existing buildings with predictive tools used for rating new buildings2. Increased strictness of energy efficiency provisions for all commercial buildings. Building owners and developers’ mandatory disclosure of commercial buildings’ energy efficiency. Voluntary standards for maintenance of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning be introduced where mandatory standards are not in place. Achieving energy efficiency in the residential building sector by upgrading the minimum energy standard to 6 stars or equivalent by 20 11 Phasing in mandatory disclosure of residential building energy, greenhouse and water performance at the time of sale or lease.

Proposed energy efficiency amendments and new provisions include: “Residential buildings’ energy efficiency subject to Nationwide House and Energy Rating (NatHERS) 4 “star” ratings rather than detailed, prescriptive “deemed-tosatisfy” provisions. Building services (such as a heating system) for a confined space must obtain energy from a renewable source or has a low GHG intensity; The definition of “conditioned space” is broadened to capture indirect airconditioning, where conditioned air is sourced from another space (such as a stairwell); Air-conditioning and ventilation requirements for buildings are made mor e stringent’ Extending hot water supply provisions to swimming pools and spas (the 2009 BCA covers only hot water pipes) to require that the GHG intensity of the energy source for heating of pools and spas be reduced. It includes a proposal that electricity or gas not power outdoor pools; Inserting requirements for lighting in residences. (There are currently no restrictions on lighting in residential buildings); Decreasing lighting allowances for buildings which were already subject to allowances (such as health-care buildings, cafés, shops, restaurants, schools and laboratories); Inserting a new thermal calculation method which is in line with developments in house energy rating software; Inserting a definition for “renewable energy certificate” (REC) to describe an established way to quantify solar water heater and heat- pump water heaters’ performance. The draft BCA also says RECs issued by the Commonwealth Government are suitable evidence of compliance” 5 

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Environment, Climate Change and Water http://www.nabers.com.au/enquiry.aspx?site http://www.nabers.com.au/enquiry.aspx?site=1 =1 further information at the Green Building Association of Australia (GBCA) http://www.gbca.org.au/ 3 Reference www.abcb.gov.au 4 Reference www. nathers.gov.au 5 Reference Building Codes of Australia www.abcb.gov.au 2 See


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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Breaches and sanctions A sanction may be imposed when a business is found to have breached the National Code. These range from: 

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a formal warning; to preclusion from tendering for Australian Government construction projects for a fixed period.

C5001Aly building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building project

ACCESS AND INTERPRET RELEVANT CODE AND STANDARD REQUIREMENTS Identify relevant Performance Requirements. The BCA is published in two volumes: Volume One pertains primarily to Class 2 to 9 buildings Volume Two pertains primarily to Class 1 and 10 buildings (houses, sheds, carports, etc) Medium-rise falls within the BCA classes: Class 1 and 10 Class 2 and 3 to a maximum of three storeys Classes 4 to 9 to a maximum of three storeys, not including Type A construction. 

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Therefore information pertaining to the performance requirements for medium rise buildings from the BCA must be reviewed in both volumes.

Using the system Construction managers must choose the means by which the building proposal will achieve compliance with the BCA, by either: a) a “Deemed-to-Satisfy” solution; or b) an Alternative Solution; (the building proponent must ensure that an Assessment Method is chosen which satisfactorily satisfactorily indicates that the Alternative Solution will meet the Performance Requirements in the BCA.)or c) a mixture of Deemed-to-Satisfy Dee med-to-Satisfy and Alternative Solutions. Alternative solutions At times building projects may need alternative solutions to a construction problem. Whilst they need to comply with BCA requirements, they will also need to be in keeping within the policies and procedures and standard specifications of the organisation you are working within. These variations to the BCA requirements need to be then recorded officially and approved by an assessment group. Designers and consultants may be used to assist with satisfying this “deemed to satisfy” performance criteria through variations to the code.


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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE This particularly applies to the fire rating codes or products where a different product may be used however it still satisfies the performance rating and has a functional need. Knowing when the guidelines apply is a critical component of compliance. The BCA states that “site management may ask subcontractors to provide a Declaration of Compliance statement for their records. This will confirm that the subcontractor is aware of its commitment to comply with the National Code and Guidelines” 6.

Administration of the system within each state Building regulatory legislation is required in each State and Territory in order for the BCA to be in compliance. It expects the BCA to fulfil any technical requirements which have to be satisfied in order to gain approval of a building proposal. “Each State's and Territory's building regulatory legislation consists of an Act of Parliament and subordinate legislation which empowers the regulation of certain aspects of the building process, and contains the administrative provisions necessary to give effect to the legislation. Administrative-type matters typically covered in the enabling or subordinate legislation include: 

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Plan submission and approval procedures. Issue of building permits. Inspections during and after construction. Provision of evidentiary certificates. Issue of certificates of occupancy or compliance. Accreditation or approval of materials or components. Review and enforcement of standards. Fees and charges.” 7

Assessing compliance with the BCA BCA Clause A0.9 describes the various methods that can be used to assess whether a Building Solution complies with the Performance Requirements. The method to be used will depend on the issue being considered. For example; performance requirement FP 2.4.4. suggests: A habitable room must be provided with windows so that natural light, when available, provides a level of luminance appropriate to the function or use of that part of the building. The performance requirement does not set a minimum distance from windows to an allotment boundary in this case as this is found elsewhere in the BCA. 

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Assessment Methods (A0.9) The following Assessment Assessment Methods, or any combination of them, can be used to determine that a Building Solution complies with the Performance Requirements: a) Evidence to support that the use of a material, form of construction or design meets Requirement or a Deemed-to-Satisfy Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision as described in A2.2. a Performance Requirement b) Verification Methods such as— a. the Verification Methods in the BCA; or Document name: CPCCBC5001B Learners Guide Version: 1.0 Next review date: 31-07-2014 Document location: NovaCore CMS\DMS\NNCMS\DMS\NN- Assessing\1.05 AQF Level 5\CPC50308 Diploma of Building and construction ( Management) ( v 8.0 ) \ Registered Training Organisation 51681 | CRICOS Provider Code 02898C

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE b. such other Verification Methods as the appropriate authority accepts for determining compliance with the Performance Requirements Requirements. c) Comparison with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions. d) Expert Judgment .

Relevant Performance Requirements (A0.10) In order to comply with the provisions of A1.5 (to comply with Sections A to J inclusive) the following method must be used to determine the Performance Requirement Requirement or Performance Requirements relevant to the Alternative Solution Solution: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision of each Section or Part that is to be a) Identify the relevant Deemed-to-Satisfy the subject of the Alternative Solution Solution. Requirements from the same Sections or Parts that are b) Identify the Performance Requirements Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions. directly relevant to the identified Deemed-to-Satisfy Requirements from other Sections and Parts that are relevant c) Identify Performance Requirements Solution proposed or that are affected by the to any aspects of the Alternative Solution application of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions, that are the subject of the Alternative Solution Solution. CPCCBC500A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects

Analysing the building codes Each of the codes needs to be reviewed and analysed in accordance with the needs of the individual building. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has prepared a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) for the purpose of informing stakeholders and other interested parties regarding the proposal to include requirements for builders and project managers. These need to be studied and can be downloaded from their website. 8 You will need to become familiar with each of these codes as they will vary according to the project you are working on at any one time. Australian standards The Australian Standards are published documents which set out specifications and procedures to make sure of the quality and consistency of products in Australian society. They are issued issued by Standards Standards Australia. AS/NZS 1170 AS 4100:19984100:1998- Steel Structures OHS regulations AS1170:2002- Structural Design As the BCA is referenced for building requirements and adherence to the codes, so must the Australian Standards which are also associated with the codes as outlined above. 

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Building Codes of Australia www.abcb.gov.au

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE CLASSIFY BUILDINGS. Nature of a building according to use and arrangement is determined and BCA criteria to determine the defined classification are applied. 9A Building is defined in many aspects as: The act of constructing, erecting, or establishing. The art of constructing edifices, or the practice of civil architecture. That which is built; a fabric or edifice constructed, as a house, a church, castle, arena/ stadium, etc The act of constructing or building something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats" 

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To differentiate buildings in the usage of this article from other buildings and other structures that are not intended for continuous human occupancy, the latter are called non-building structures or simply structures. Structural height in technical usage is the height to the highest architectural detail on building from street-level. Depending on how they are classified, spires and masts may or may not be included in this height. Spires and masts used as antennas are not generally included. _________________ _________________________ ________________ _______________ _______________ ________ 8 Reference http://www.abcb.gov.au/ http://www.abcb.gov.au/index.cfm?object index.cfm?objectid=8A81ACD0-2945 id=8A81ACD0-2945-11DE-9515001B2FB900A -11DE-9515001B2FB900AA A

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Summary of building classifications The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has summarised the BCAC codes as outlined below: Class 1 A single dwelling being a detached house, or one or more attached dwellings, each being a building, separated by a fire-resisting wall, including a row house, terrace house, town house or villa unit. A boarding house, guest house, hostel or the like with a total area of all floors not exceeding 300m2, and where not more than 12 reside, and is not located above or below another dwelling or another Class of building other than a private garage. Class 2 A building containing 2 or more sole-occupancy units each being a separate dwelling. Class 3 A residential building, other than a Class 1 or 2 building, which is a common place of long term or transient living for a number of unrelated persons. Example: boardinghouse, hostel, backpackers accommodation or residential part of a hotel, motel, school or detention centre. Class 4 A dwelling in a building that is Class 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 if it is the only dwelling in the building. Class 5 An office building used for professional or commercial purposes, excluding buildings of Class 6, 7, 8 or 9. Class 6 

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A shop or other building for the sale of goods by retail or the supply of services direct to the public. Example: café, restaurant, kiosk, hairdressers, showroom or service station.

Class 7 A building which is a car park. A building which is for storage or display of goods or produce for sale by wholesale. Class 8 A laboratory, or a building in which a handicraft or process for the production, assembling, altering, repairing, packing, finishing, finishing, or cleaning of goods or produce is carried on for trade, sale or gain. A building of a public nature. Class 9 A health care building, including those parts of the building set aside as a laboratory. An assembly building, including a trade workshop, laboratory or the like, in a primary or secondary school, but excluding any other parts of the building that are of another class. An aged care building. Class 10 A non-habitable building or structure; ie; a private garage, carport, shed or the like. A structure being a fence, mast, antenna, retaining or free standing wall, swimming pool or the like. Note The classification of buildings and the type of construction can vary. Concessions can be provided that change the type of construction. The concessions can relate to the design of the building, its size, and the number of escapes. Medium-rise falls within the BCA classes: Class 1 and 10 Class 2 and 3 to a maximum of three storeys Classes 4 to 9 to a maximum of three storeys, not including Type A construction. 

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BCA requirements for multiple classifications are identified and interpreted. In a building of multiple classifications, the classification of the top storey is to determine the type of construction required throughout the entire building. Also the maximum floor areas and volumes allowed within the building is stipulated in BCA Table C2.2 and is dependent on the required type of construction and classification of the building. Identification of requirements for the building must be reviewed within the BCA codes for all areas and interpreted. These requirements must be include in all project documentation and signed off as being compliant with the BCA Codes. CPCCBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects

ANALYSE AND APPLY A RANGE OF SOLUTIONS TO A CONSTRUCTION PROBLEM FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE BCA. Range of criteria that will ensure construction methods comply with the performance requirements of the BCA is determined. Document name: CPCCBC5001B Learners Guide Version: 1.0 Next review date: 31-07-2014 Document location: NovaCore CMS\DMS\NNCMS\DMS\NN- Assessing\1.05 AQF Level 5\CPC50308 Diploma of Building and construction ( Management) ( v 8.0 ) \ Registered Training Organisation 51681 | CRICOS Provider Code 02898C

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE The ABCB suggest that there are several ways of ens uring that the “building solution” complies with BCA requirements including: BCA Code A2.2. “A report from a Registered Testing Testing Authority. A current Certificate of Accreditation or Certificate of Conformity. A certificate from a professional engineer. A current certificate issued by a product certification body that has been accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ). Any other form of documentary evidence that adequately demonstrates suitability for use.(Source: ABCBA) 

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This provision allows the following evidence (in some cases subject to conditions) to be submitted in support of a proposal that a material, form of construction or design meets a Performance Requirement or a Deemed-to-Satisfy Deemed -to-Satisfy Provision:

Verification Method Calculations - using analytical methods or mathematical models; and/or Tests - using a technical operation either on-site or in a laboratory to directly measure one or more performance criteria of a given solution.”

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“In keeping with the flexibility provided in the performance-based BCA, designers are not restricted to using a listed Verification Method. Any other method may be used if the approval authority is satisfied that it establishes compliance with the BCA. However, in making a decision, an approval authority may have regard to the relevant Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions or Verification Methods provided for in the BCA.”10

Expert Judgement. Where physical criteria are unable to be tested or modelled by calculation, the opinion of a technical expert may be accepted. Deemed-to-Satisfy. Performance based regulations do not dictate how to achieve required results Any acceptable proposal can be approved BCA provides standard solutions that may be used – these are optional These standard solutions are called Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Deemed to Satisfy is a comparison made between the Deemed -to-Satisfy solution and the proposed building solution. If it can be demonstrated to the approval authority that the Building Solution complies in an equivalent or superior way to a D eemed-to-Satisfy Provision, then it will be deemed to meet the relevant Performance Requirement. 

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE In order to comply with the provisions of A1.5 (to comply with Sections A to J inclusive) the following method must be used to determine the Performance Requirement Requirement or Performance Requirements relevant to the Alternative Solution Solution: a) Identify the relevant Deemed-to-Satisfy Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision of each Section or Part that is to be Solution. the subject of the Alternative Solution b) Identify the Performance Requirements from the same Sections or Parts that are Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions. directly relevant to the identified Deemed-to-Satisfy Requirements from other Sections and Parts that are relevant c) Identify Performance Requirements Solution proposed or that are affected by the to any aspects of the Alternative Solution application of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions that are the subject of the Alternative Solution Solution. Once the architect has approval for all plans and drawings and the Quantity Surveyor has completed the Bills of Quantities and the tender process has been completed for suitable contractors, then the Onsite operations will begin. The site is officially handed over to the contractor who will begin construction related operations and begin to comply with all legislative requirements and legal constraints in relation to the project. The contractor should be informed of any rights of way, reservation orders, protection requirements and environmental issues or codes which must be complied with before construction can begin onsite. Interim certificates are issued then at regular intervals during the contract period based on the quantity surveyor’s assessments of the work completed. These will then form the basis of payment to contractors. The contracted manager has the duty of ensuring that supervision of all activities involved onsite. The site administrator will check that all documents are complying with the codes and legislation and samples may be taken of various materials for the architect. (For example a slumps test). The contractor may be required to hand over part of the building and adequate notice will need to be given. The building documentation will need to be updated with any changes and a partial Certificate of completion given.

Alternative solutions to a design or construction problem that will comply with BCA requirements are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures. In order to comply with the provisions of A1.5 (to comply with Sections A to J inclusive) the following method must be used to determine the Performance Requirements Requirements relevant to the Alternative Solution: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision of each Section or Part that is to be a) Identify the relevant Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution. the subject of the Alternative Solution b) Identify the Performance Requirements from the same Sections or Parts that are Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions. directly relevant to the identified Deemed-to-Satisfy Document name: CPCCBC5001B Learners Guide Version: 1.0 Next review date: 31-07-2014 Document location: NovaCore CMS\DMS\NNCMS\DMS\NN- Assessing\1.05 AQF Level 5\CPC50308 Diploma of Building and construction ( Management) ( v 8.0 ) \ Registered Training Organisation 51681 | CRICOS Provider Code 02898C

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Requirements from other Sections and Parts that are relevant c) Identify Performance Requirements to any aspects of the Alternative Solution Solution proposed or that are affected by the application of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions that are the subject of the Alternative Solution Solution.

Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with BCA requirements. Any changes to BCA requirements or alternative solutions must be documented according to the agreed criteria under a Declaration of Compliance. The criteria must be matched to the solution and the alternative comparison in accordance with the guidelines set out by BCA. 11These documents contain model tender clauses and contract provisions for drafting contracts relating to projects either directly or indirectly funded by the Australian Government and may be adopted on privately funded projects by head contractors. The Code Monitoring Group (CMG) is an interagency body responsible for considering issues arising under the Code and Guidelines . There are two ways that Performance Requirements Requirements express what they want; that is by using either: 

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QUALITATIVE terms or QUANTITATIVE terms

The majority of Performance Requirements are expressed in qualitative terms. This means that requirements are described using words. An example would be Performance Requirement FP1.2. Most Performance Requirements cover a range of buildings, a range of building characteristics characteristics and a range of occupant characteristics and need to be sufficiently broad to allow a range of Alternative Solutions to be assessed against their content. Therefore, it is generally impracticable to instil quantified criteria that are sufficiently broad to cover all reasonable design options. In such instances, it is best to not include any data and allow individual certifiers to adjudicate on Alternative Solutions that address the specific characteristics of a specific building.

Additionally, incorporating quantified values within Performance Requirements means all Alternative Solutions must at least comply with those values, which, as outlined above, may not be suitable for all projects. While various methods may be used to achieve compliance, the specified value remains a mandatory criterion.

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tender documentation, contract clauses and a ‘Declaration of Compliance’ template are available on the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) website: www.deewr.gov.au/building.


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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Therefore, in order to provide some level of quantification of required outcomes a number of Verification Methods, have been developed for use as a means of assessing Building Solutions; however these are not mandatory and Alternative Solutions can still be directly evaluated against Performance Requirements Requirements when necessary. (Source www.deewr.gov.au/building) CPCCBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects

Key Messages 1. Compliance with BCA Performance Requirements is mandatory. 2. Performance-based regulations simply tell us the results we must achieve. 3. Benefits of performance-based codes are; 4. improve cost-effectiveness 5. improve constructability 6. incorporate innovation Requirements are written in either qualitative or quantitative terms 7. Performance Requirements

8. Use of term “to the degree necessary” means it may not be necessary to do 9. anything specific in order to comply 10. Use of term “appropriate to” means that you must at least address the points 11. listed when proposing an Alternative Solution Solution


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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Assessment methods referenced in the BCA to determine whether a building solution complies with performance requirements or DTS provision of the BCA are analysed and

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A Building Solution will comply with the BCA if it satisfies the Performance Requirements.. Requirements

A0.5 Meeting the Performance Requirements Compliance with the Performance Requirements can only be achieved by— Deemed-to-Satisfy sfy Provisions; or a) complying with the Deemed-to-Sati Solution which— b) formulating an Alternative Solution 

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c) a combination of (a) and (b) (b).. A0.8 Alternative Solutions Solution must be assessed according to one or more of the a) An Alternative Solution Assessment Methods. Solution will only comply with the BCA if the Assessment Methods b) An Alternative Solution Requirements ts have been used to determine compliance with the Performance Requiremen satisfied. Solution must be c) The Performance Requirements relevant to an Alternative Solution determined in accordance with A0.10 A0.10.. BCA Code A0.9 suggests the following Assessment Methods CPCCBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects

The following Assessment Methods, or any combination of them, can be used to determine that a Building Solution complies with the Performance Requirements: a) Evidence to support that the use of a material, form of construction or design meets a Performance Requirement or a Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision as described in A2.2. b) Verification Methods such as — I. the Verification Methods in the BCA; or II. such other Verification Methods as the appropriate authority accepts for determining compliance with the Performance Requirements. c) Comparison with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions. Document name: CPCCBC5001B Learners Guide Version: 1.0 Next review date: 31-07-2014 Document location: NovaCore CMS\DMS\NNCMS\DMS\NN- Assessing\1.05 AQF Level 5\CPC50308 Diploma of Building and construction ( Management) ( v 8.0 ) \ Registered Training Organisation 51681 | CRICOS Provider Code 02898C

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Performance requirements include: those contained within other legislation applicable to a specific project performance requirements of the BCA determined to be relevant to a specific project performance-based contractual requirements that must be fulfilled by any party. 

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Building Solution means a solution which complies with the Performance Requirements and is—

(a) an Alternative Solution; or (b) a solution which complies with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions; or (c) a combination of (a) and (b). A0.10 Relevant Performance Requirements In order to comply with the provisions of A1.5 (to comply with Sections A to J inclusive) the following method must be used to determine the Performance Requirement or Performance Requirements relevant to the Alternative Solution: Solution: Deemed-to-Satisfy fy Provision of each Section or Part that is to be the (a) Identify the relevant Deemed-to-Satis Solution. subject of the Alternative Solution

(b) Identify the Performance Requirements from the same Sections or Parts that are relevant Deemed-to-Satisfy y Provisions. to the identified Deemed-to-Satisf Requirements ts from other Sections and Parts that are relevant to (c) Identify Performance Requiremen Solution proposed or that are affected any aspects of the Alternative Solution

Where a Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision references a document, rule, specification or provision, that adoption does not include a provision — (a) specifying or defining the respective rights, responsibilities or obligations as between themselves of any manufacturer, supplier or purchaser; or (b) specifying the responsibilities of any trades person or other building operative, architect, engineer, authority, or other person or body; or (c) requiring the submission for approval of any material, building component, form or method of construction, to any person, authority or body other than a person or body empowered under State or Territory legislation to give that approval; or (d) specifying that a material, building component, form or method of construction must be submitted to any person, authority or body for expression of opinion; or


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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE (e) permitting a departure from the code, rule, specification or provision at the sole discretion of the manufacturer or purchaser, or by arrangement or agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser CPCCBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects

A1.4 Differences between referenced documents and the BCA The BCA overrules in any difference arising between it and any Standard, rule, specification or provision in a document listed in Specification A1.3. A1.3. to the construction process for medium rise building projects

APPLY FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. REQUIREMENTS. Passive and active fire control elements required by the BCA and other legislation are identified and BCA requirements with respect to passive and active fire protection to medium rise buildings are identified and applied.

Passive and Active Fires The risk of fire approach is used in the Fire Growth, Fire Brigade Intervention and Human Response models12. The fire growth is based on the fuel load, rate of flame spread and ventilation conditions in the burn room. Important parameters produced are the predicted species, concentrations, exhaust flow rates and temperatures, and smoke layer height. Fire protection systems are then applied in respect to BCA requirements and utilised in respect to all classes and types of buildings as: 

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12 BRADFORD INSULTATION FIRE REQUIREMENTS – BCA. WEBSITE ACCESSED 16.9.10 HTTP://WWW.BRADFORDINSULA HTTP://WWW.BRADFORDINSULATION.COM.AU/REG TION.COM.AU/REGULATIONS/BCAF ULATIONS/BCAFIRE.ASPX IRE.ASPX

Level of fire resistance required for the construction of various medium rise buildings is determined.

Activity – Assessment Assessment Methods 1. Carry out an inspection of one of the buildings within your work environment. Identify the building and the building classification. 2. Check the building for compliance with passive and active fire protection and assess it against a checklist (either one your work utilises or one you have created which complies with the BCA requirements).

Level of fire resistance required for the construction of various medium rise buildings is determined and check of existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements is carried out in accordance with BCA requirements. requirements.

Fire Resistance The Fire Code Reform Research Program in 1994 was the catalyst to then support the Australian Building Codes Board to ensure that all buildings have forms of fire resistant materials utilised within their construction in order that loss of life is diminished. Codes applicable CO113 - The Objective of this Section is to — a) safeguard people from illness or injury due to a fire in a building; and b) safeguard occupants from illness or injury while evacuating a building during a fire; and c) facilitate the activities of emergency services personnel; and d) avoid the spread of fire between buildings; and e) protect other property from physical damage caused by structural failure of a building as a result of fire.

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Fire resistance is now required for the construction of all classes of buildings. It is unfortunate that a number of fire tragedies have led to this code being required, including the Victorian Fires in recent years. ABCB suggest that in extreme weather conditions, a fire front can approach, in two to three minutes. Temperatures can escalate rapidly to 1200°C. The effect of these extreme temperatures on a roof and, equally important, the underlying support structure have been unknown until fairly recently. Tests now clearly indicate that even after the fire front has passed, combustibles like timber framing contain residual heat which can continue to grow. In turn, even after considerable time, ignition can then occur within roof spaces and wall cavities, with unsuspected and frequently tragic results. 14Each class of building now has a requirement for fire resistance. Bradford Insulation 15suggest improvements to fire safety as well as “Alternative Solutions” for the “Deemed to Satisfy” requirements.

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Class 5 buildings are typically buildings used for commercial or professional services such as offices. For a more complete definition refer to Clause A3.2 of the Building Code of Australia. Bradford Insulation 16 suggests the following information in relation to fire resistance and BCA codes: Fire safety in a building can be improved by: Preventing the spread of fire from f rom the compartment of origin to other parts of the building. 

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In a Class 5 building the objective is to limit the size of any fire in the building by limiting the floor area and volume of the fire compartment, and to limit fire spread between different building classifications or uses. The purpose of this objective is to minimise the potential fire size as well as to ensure en sure that occupants have sufficient time to evacuate a building in an emergency. Different office tenancies within the building do not necessarily need to have fire separation between them. To achieve this objective elements of construction are required to achieve a certain fire resistance level and a critical aspect of construction is to ensure that construction joints and penetrations for services are adequately sealed.

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This objective is achieved by ensuring materials satisfy required early fire hazard indices, or are non-combustible. This is of critical importance in a fire isolated stairway or passageway, which are relied upon in an emergency by occupants seeking egress from the building as well as for fire brigade intervention.

Building requirements To minimise the spread of fire, fire growth as well as safety of occupants and emergency personnel in the event of a fire a building must be constructed so as to satisfy the requirements of: 

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Alternative Solutions If any of the above requirements cannot be met either because of innovative development or there is a particular construction construction issue, the building would not comply the Deemed-to Satisfy Requirements of the Building Code of Australia and consequently a Construction Certificate or an Occupation Certificate will not be able to be issued. To overcome this situation the an Alternative Solution may be able to be prepared in accordance with Clause A0.8, A0.9, & A0.10 of the BCA, demonstrating that the method of construction will satisfy the Performance Requirements of Section C: 

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Providing evidence that the form of construction satisfies the BCA; Using a Verification Method as set out in the BCA such as CV1 & CV2 to avoid spread of fire between buildings; Comparison with the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions Expert judgement

General Deemed-to-satisfy Requirements To satisfy the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions of the BCA with respect to insulation or sarking, the designer must ascertain: 

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It is critical to understand that no single product can be used in all situations. Each product has its own performance characteristics in fire situation. Clause A2.2 of the BCA provides the methodology for determining the suitability of a particular material or form of construction. Specification A2.3 of the BCA sets out the procedures for determining the FRL of building elements and Specification A 2.4 of the BCA sets out the procedures for establishing a materials fire hazard properties. Therefore to demonstrate that a product such as insulation or sarking is suitable to be used in a building it would have to have been tested by a registered testing authority and have some form of certification or accreditation, otherwise the installer will not be able to demonstrate that the product satisfies the requirements of the BCA. Consequently the designer must fam iliarise themselves with the manufacture’s specification to ensure that the product will perform as it was tested to ensure that the work will satisfy the requirements of the BCA.


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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Deemed-to-satisfy Requirements Fire Resistance Levels The type of fire-resisting construction that a building requires is primarily dependant on risk levels associated with the building’s classification (use) and the height (rise in storeys). There are three levels or ‘types’ of fire -resisting construction being Type A construction which is the most fire-resistant, Type B which is an intermediate level of fire-resistant construction and Type C which is the least fire-resistant of the Types of construction. To determine the type of construction required for your building, see the table on the following page. It is important to note that different office tenancies within the building do not necessarily require fire separation between them as the above floor areas and volumes can often accommodate numerous tenancies within the one fire compartment. There are further requirements and concessions under Section C and Specification C1.1 of the BCA that must also be considered to determine the final type of fireresisting construction required for your building. Once the final type of fire-resisting construction has been determined, then the fire resistance levels or “FRLs” of the various building elements of your building can be determined using Specification C1.1 of the BCA and the Tables contained therein. This Specification also contains certain limitations on building elements requiring them to be either concrete or masonry, non-combustible or contain certain risk fire hazard properties. Please refer to Specification C1.1 for further information. CPCCBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building

The Fire Resistance Level (FRL) relates to the period in minutes that a system will resist the effects of fire with respect to the following criteria; Structural adequacy – where the system will still maintain its design load Integrity – where the system will not allow fire f ire to pass Insulation – where the system insulates against heat passing through the total configuration. 

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE Deemed-to-satisfy Requirements Early Fire Hazard Properties It is important that the spread of fire and the development of smoke be limited during a fire until building occupants have had time to evacuate. Floor materials and floor coverings, and wall and ceiling linings must comply with Specification C1.10a. Refer to specification C1.10a for further detail outlining the fire hazard properties required for various lining materials as well as the testing that is required to support the use of a lining material. All other materials used in a building must comply with Specification C1.10. In a Class 5 building a material or composite form of construction must satisfy Specification C1.10, ie have a Spread-of-Flame Index not greater than 9; and Smoke-Developed Index not more than 8 if the Spread-of-Flame Index is more than 5. An example of composite construction would be plasterboard walls with insulation between wall sheets. Otherwise the material will have to be completely covered on all faces by concrete or masonry not less than 50 mm thick. The fire hazard properties of duct work must comply with the fire hazard properties required by AS 4254 such as Clause 2.7 which in general states that insulation used for ducts liners must have a smoke developed index of not greater than 3 and spread of Flame index of 0 (refer to standard for complete details). CPCCBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building

Deemed to Satisfy Requirement for Sarking Clause C1.10 of the BCA states that the fire hazard properties of any material must comply with Specification C1.10 or Specification C1.10a of the BCA. Specification C1.10 Clause 2 (a) states that a sarking-type of material must have a Flammability Index that does not exceed 5. However in a Fire isolated exit a sarking type material must have a Flammability Index that does not exceed 0. Deemed to Satisfy Requirement for Sealing Penetrations For a building to properly function services are often required to penetrate elements of construction required to have a fire resistant level (FRL). To prevent the spread of fire via the services, these penetrations must be capable of maintaining the require FRL with respect to integrity and insulation. Specification C 3.15 of the BCA states that a material used for fire sealing service penetrations must be either: 

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Deemed to Satisfy Requirement for Construction Joints To avoid the spread of fire between fire compartments or to another building, construction joints between building elements are normally packed with fire retardant material with respect to of integrity and insulation. Clause C3.16 of the BCA does not require structural adequacy criteria to be achieved for construction joints. For example the BCA requires that a wall required to have a fire resistance level that wall must extend to the underside of the floor above or a ceiling with a resistance to the incipient spread of fire for at least 60 minutes or the underside of the roof. In each e ach of these situations there will be a construction joint creating a gap between the top of the wall and the underside of the floor, ceiling or roof. This gap must be sealed to prevent the spread spre ad of fire by using a material that has maintains its integrity as well as insulation prosperities in a fire scenario. To ensure that the product used to seal these gaps it must have been tested and either a certificate of accreditation or a certificate of conformity. Clause C3.15 (a) of the BCA permits the use of tested systems. The appropriate authority can allow any complying tested service penetration without the need to refer to a test report, provided it is satisfied that “an adequate level of performance is maintained”. A number of proprietary products are suitable for sealing construction joints, if they have been previously tested in accordance with AS 1530.4 to demonstrate they have achieved the required fire-resistance level (FRL). (Source: Courtesy Bradford Insulation) 17 (Bradford

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE ATTACHMENTS Definitions Source: Courtesy Bradford Insulation Certificate of Accreditation Accreditation : A Certificate of Accreditation is issued by a State or Territory accreditation authority and is evidence that a building material, method of construction or design (subject to any specified conditions or limitations) is accepted within that State or Territory as complying with the BCA. Certificates of Accreditation are no longer issued by the ABCB. Certificates issued by the ABCB under the previous scheme are no longer valid. Certificate of Conformity Conformity: A Certificate of Conformity issued under the ABCB scheme is evidence that a building material, method of construction or design (subject to any specified conditions or limitations) is accepted within all States and Territories as complying with the BCA. 1530 .1 will determine if a material is Combustible: A test done in accordance with AS 1530.1 combustible. If materials used in an assembly contain combustible components, then the assembly is combustible.

Fire-resisting : Applies to fire-resisting f ire-resisting building elements, including structural members and nonloadbearing components, such as cladding, doors, windows and the like. Flammability Flammability Index: A test performed in accordance with AS 1530.2 will determine the flammability index of a material. Habitable room means a room used for normal domestic activities, and — (a) Includes a bedroom, living room, lounge room, music room, television room, kitchen, dining room, sewing room, study, playroom, family room and sunroom; but (b) Excludes a bathroom, laundry, water closet, pantry, walk-in wardrobe, corridor, hallway, lobby, photographic darkroom, clothes-drying room, and other spaces of a specialised nature occupied neither frequently nor for extended periods Insulation: Insulation is the third criterion used when specifying an FRL. Integrity: Integrity is the second criterion used when specifying an FRL. See example under “insulation” definition. The test under AS 1530.4 considers that a building element has failed the integrity criterion when either the element collapses, or the element develops cracks, fissures or other openings through which flames or hot gases can pass. CPCCBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building

Non Combustible: Clause C1.12 of the BCA lists materials deemed to be non -combustible. These materials may be used wherever a material is required to be non-combustible. In some instances the material may contain combustible components. The materials listed are not intended to apply to fire place hearths. The following materials, though combustible or Document name: CPCCBC5001B Learners Guide Version: 1.0 Next review date: 31-07-2014 Document location: NovaCore CMS\DMS\NNCMS\DMS\NN- Assessing\1.05 AQF Level 5\CPC50308 Diploma of Building and construction ( Management) ( v 8.0 ) \ Registered Training Organisation 51681 | CRICOS Provider Code 02898C

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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE containing combustible fibres, may be used wherever a non-combustible material is required: Plasterboard. Perforated gypsum lath with a normal paper finish. Fibrous-plaster sheet. Fibre-reinforced cement sheeting. Pre-finished metal sheeting having a combustible surface finish not exceeding 1 mm thickness and where the Spread-of-Flame Index of the product is not greater than 0 . 

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Spread-of-Flame Index: A test in accordance with AS/NZS 1530.3 determines the Spread -ofFlame Index of a material. The index is based on a logarithmic scale of 0 to 10. A lower index number indicates better performance. Standard Fire Test : AS 1530.4 contains details of the Standard Fire Test. The test is used to determine the FRL of a building element. The results are recorded in order as: structural adequacy, integrity and insulation. Structural Adequacy: In relation to an FRL, means the ability to maintain stability and adequate loadbearing capacity as determined by AS1530.4. Verification Method means a test, inspection, calculation or other method that determines whether a Building Solution complies with the relevant Performance Requirements


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CPCCBC5001B LEARNER’S GUIDE ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements.

1.1. Relevant performance requirements from the BCA that apply to individual projects (classified as medium rise) are identified. 1.2. Requirements of relevant BCA deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions are determined. 1.3. Requirements of relevant Australian standards referenced in the BCA are accessed and interpreted appropriately.

2. Classify buildings.

2.1. Nature of building is determined according to use and arrangement. 2.2. BCA criteria to determine the defined classification are applied.

3. Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem to ensure compliance with the BCA.

3.1. Range of criteria that will ensure that construction methods comply with BCA performance requirements is determined. 3.2. Alternative solutions to a design or construction BCA-compliance problem are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures. 3.3. Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with BCA requirements and organisational quality procedures and processes. Assessment methods methods referenced in the BCA to 3.4. Assessment determine whether a building solution complies with performance requirements requirements or DTS provision of the BCA are analysed and applied. 3.5. Relevant documentation is identified and completed in accordance with BCA requirements.

4. Apply fire protection requirements.

4.1. Passive and active fire control elements required by the BCA and other legislation are identified. 4.2. Level of fire resistance required for the construction of various medium rise buildings is determined. 4.3. BCA requirements with respect to passive and active fire protection to medium rise buildings are identified and applied. 4.4. Check of existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements is carried out in accordance with BCA requirements.

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