Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: BUIL6438C

Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

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School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5415 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Atila Akdeniz

Course Coordinator, Teacher

Ph:  +613 9925 0265

Email:  atila.akdeniz@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email

Nominal Hours: 22

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to National Construction Code (NCC) Class 2 to 9 Type C building projects. This includes knowledge of the structure of the NCC, as well as the ability to access relevant information from the code as applicable to various building projects.

It applies to builders, site managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and standards related to Class 2 to 9 Type C construction projects.




National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

Element:

1. Classify buildings

Performance Criteria:


1.1

Determine nature of building, its use and arrangement from construction plans and specifications.

1.2

Access, read and interpret relevant Australian Standards for commercial building and construction projects.

1.3

Define classification of building from NCC.

1.4

Identify and interpret multiple classifications from NCC.

Element:

2. Determine construction compliance requirements from NCC

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Identify NCC Performance Requirements relevant to Class 2 to 9 Type C building projects.

2.2

Determine range of criteria to ensure that construction methods comply with NCC Performance Requirements.

2.3

Identify and document non-conforming construction methods with NCC Performance Requirements.

2.4

Propose and discuss Performance Solution with design and building and construction professionals.

2.5

Analyse and apply Assessment Methods to determine compliance with Performance Solution or Deem-to-Satisfy Solution.

2.6

Meet the evidence of suitability requirements for building materials and products stated in the NCC.

2.7

Complete relevant documentation to meet NCC requirements.

Element:

3. Determine fire protection requirements

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Identify NCC and other legislative requirements for passive and active fire control elements in buildings.

3.2

Determine level of fire resistance required for the construction of various buildings.

3.3

Check existing building for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements.


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

You will learn the following:

1. Classify buildings

2 Determine construction compliance requirements from NCC.

3 Determine fire protection requirements.

The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.

You will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Teaching Schedule

Week

Session

Content

1

1

Session 1 : Introduction to the Course - Type B and Type C buildings different fire resistance, What does the NCC cover e.g Section A B C D E F & J , ABCB, A Performance based code, Why it is Building Law in Victoria, the NCC in the building industry.

 

2

Session 2: The classification of buildings. The classes and the reasons for it. Multiple classifications. In-class exercise. AT2 (Assessment Task 2 - Classification of Buildings Assignment) available to students & fully explained.

 

3

Session 3: NCC Volume 1 Section A Governing Requirements, content arrangement and use. A short in-class exercise. Consider discussion/other method

 

4

Session 4: Material, product, plumbing product, form of construction or design is fit for purpose, Evidence of suitability in accordance with A5.2. Constructed or installed in an appropriate manner. Non-conforming & non-complying products.

 

 

 

2

1

Session 1: Steps to Obtain an FRL

 

2

Session 2: Fire Source Features (FSF)

 

3

Session 3: FSF continued and Compartmentation

 

4

Session 4: Protection of Openings

 

 

 

3

1

Session 1: Fire Doors, Fire Shutters and Fire Windows

 

2

Session 2: Fire protection of Service openings

 

3

Session 3: Assessment Task 3 Activity 1 Induction questions.

 

4

Session 4: Fire Resisting Construction of a Class 2 Building

4

1

Session 1: Explanation of the Apartments West and East. Drawings. Materials. Form of construction. Use of the Compliance Check Template. AT3 (Assessment Task 3) Activity 1

Report 1 to be done.

 

2

Session 2; Class 2 concession. Timber framing allowed. Class 2 building Timber Framed Fire Resisting details

 

3

Session 3: AT3 Activity 2 Reports (2a, 2b & 2c). NCC Section C Fire Resistance

 

4

Session 4: AT3 Activity 2 Reports (2a, 2b & 2c). NCC Section C Fire Resistance continued

 



5

1

Session 1: AT1 (Assessment Task 1) Session content of Week 1 assessed.

 

2

Session 2: D1.4 Travel Distances. D1.5 Distance between alternative exits.

 

3

Session 3: AT3 Activity 3 Report 3a

 

4

Session 4: D2.1 to D2.13 Goings and risers

 



6

1

Session 3: Dimension of Exits and Fire Isolated Stairs

 

2

Session 2: D2.14 Landings to D2.24 Protection of openable windows

 

3

Session 3: AT3 Activity 3 Report 3b

 

4

Session 4: Access for people with a disability. AT3 Activity 3 Report 3c.

 



7

1

Session 1: Part E1 Fire Fighting Equipment

 

2

Session 2: Part E2 Smoke control

 

3

Session 3: Part E4 Emergency Lighting, Exit signs and Warning systems

 

4

Session 4: Activity 4 Reports 4a, b & c.

 



8

1

Session1: Part F1 Damp and weatherproofing

 

2

Session 2: FV1 Weatherproofing External Walls AT3 Activity 5 Report 5a. Includes

Performance Solution in Part C of the template

 

3

Session 3: Part F3 Room heights. Part F4 Light and ventilation

 

4

Session 4: Part F2 Sanitary facilities

 



9

1

Session 1: Activity 5 Reports 5b, 5c and 5d

 

2

Session 2: Part F5 Sound transmission and insulation

 

3

Session 3: Activity 5 Report 5e

 

4

Session 4: Tutorial - Assessment issues, for example Assessments not done due to late

enrolments.

 



10

1

Session 1: Section C C1.11 Lightweight construction

 

2

Session 2: BCA Vol 1 Section C Parts C1.1 to C1.12

 

3

Session 3: Section C Specification C1.1 Clauses 2.2 to 2.7

 

4

Session 4: BCA Vol 1 Section C Parts C2.5 to C2.14

 



11

1

Session 1: Section C C1.12 Fire Hazard Properties

 

2

Session 2: G1.1 Swimming pools. G1.2 Refrigerated chambers, strong-rooms and vaults.

G1.3 Outdoor play spaces. G2 Boilers, pressure vessels, heating appliances, fireplaces, chimneys and flues. Note atriums & Alpine areas placed in here.

 

3

Session 3: BCA Vol 1 Section B STRUCTURE

 

4

Session 4: - AS 4100 and Identifying Steel compliant to BCA Vol 1 Deemed to Satisfy

Requirements

 



12

1

Session 1: AT4 Activity 1 Reports 1a (foundation issue) and 1b (structural) steel issue)

 

2

Session 2: Australian Standard Contents. AS 1657 content and as a sample Standard

 

3

Session 3: Section H Theatres, Public Transport Buildings & Farm Buildings

 

4

Session 4: Essential Safety Measures           4053 used for KE Gov Bldg Legislation

 



13

1

Session 1: Developing Performance Solutions.

 

2

Session 2: Acceptance of Design and Construction (Note some was done in week 1

Session 4)          revisit here in more detail)

 

3

Session 3: AT4 Activity 2 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c. Compliance Template Part C used for

Factory 2 West wall Fire Resistance compliance

 

4

Session 4: AS 3700 Masonry Structures. Introduction and Durability.............................................. note masonry fire

resistance put in here

 



14

1

Session 1: AS 3660.1 Termite Management New Building Work

 

2

Session 2: AS 3600 Reinforced Concrete Durability and Fire Resistance

 

3

Session 3: Fire Protected Timber. Timber FRL by oversizing. AS 1720.4,

 

4

Session 4: AT4 Activity 3 Reports 3a, 3b and 3c. Travel distance check workings and

drawings to be Compliance Template Part B

 



15

1

Session 1: AS 1288 Glass in Buildings. Revision of NCC Section E and F

 

2

Session 2: AS 2047 Windows and Glazed Doors in External Walls. 2

 

3

Session 3: AT4 Activity 4 Reports 4a, 4b and 4c Fire Hydrant Performance Solution in Part

C of compliance template

 

4

Session 4: AT4 Activity 5 Reports 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d and 5e.

 



16

1

Session 1: AT4 Activity 5 Reports 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d and 5e continued

 

2

Session 2: Section J lesson

 

3

Session 3: AT5 Activity 1 Knowledge Test

 

4

Session 4: AT5 Activity 2 Knowledge Quiz NCC Section J for students 4053 course only.

17 &

18

1, 2, 3 & 4

Tutorials/further assessment if required


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS. 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1 (Open Book Test – Task 1)

Assessment Quiz to be completed by the student and achieve a satisfactory (S) grade.

Assessment 2 (Classify Buildings, Assessment -Task 2)
Assessment activities are to be completed by the student and achieve a satisfactory (S) grade.

Assessment 3 (Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 2 building, Assessment -Task 3)
Assessment activities are to be completed by the student and achieve a satisfactory (S) grade.

Assessment 4 (Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 2 building, Assessment -Task 4)
Assessment activities are to be completed by the student and achieve a satisfactory (S) grade.

Assessment 5 (Open Book Test – Task 5)

Assessment Quiz to be completed by the student and achieve a satisfactory (S) grade


Assessment Matrix

Element

Performance criteria

Assessment Task 1: Open Book Test 

Assessment Task 2:  Classify Buildings Assignment

Assessment Task 3: Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 2 building

Assessment Task 4: Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 8 building

Assessment Task 5: Open Book Test


1. Classify buildings

1.1 Determine nature of building, its use and arrangement from construction plans and specifications.

Q1 – 3.

Part 1, 2



 

1.2 Access, read and interpret relevant Australian Standards for commercial building and construction projects.

Q5, 12, 13

 

All Reports

All reports

CA1: Q17-19, 23

1.3 Define classification of building from NCC.

Q1 – 3, Q20

Parts 1-3

 

 


1.4 Identify and interpret multiple classifications from NCC. 


Q1 – 3.

Part 4

 

 



2 Determine construction compliance requirements from NCC.

2.1 Identify NCC Performance Requirements relevant to Class 2 to 9 Type C building projects.

Q17-18, Q6

 

 

 

 

2.2 Determine range of criteria to ensure that construction methods comply with NCC Performance Requirements 


Q17-18, Q6,7


All Reports

All reports


2.3 Identify and document non-conforming construction methods with NCC Performance Requirements. 




All Reports

All reports


2.4 Propose and discuss Performance Solution with design and building and construction professionals



Report 3a D1.6

Report 5 – in Part C

Compliance Report Template.


Parts D1.4 & E3


2.5 Analyse and apply Assessment Methods to determine compliance with Performance Solution or Deem-to-Satisfy Solution. 


Q9. Q22.


All Reports

All reports


2.6 Meet the evidence of suitability requirements for building materials and products stated in the NCC.

Q21.


All Reports

All reports



2.7 Complete relevant documentation to meet NCC requirements.



All Reports

All reports


3 Determine fire protection requirements.


3.1 Identify NCC and other legislative requirements for passive and active fire control elements in buildings.

Q4, 18


Passive

AT3 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT3 Reports 4a and b.

Passive

AT4 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT4 Report 4a and b.


3.2 Determine level of fire resistance required for the construction of various buildings.



AT3 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

AT4 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Q24-28

3.3 Check existing building for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements.



Passive

AT3 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT3 Reports 4a and b.

Passive

AT4 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT4 Report 4a and b.


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