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center700005292090The attached table contains a list of questions relating to the NCC (Building Code) component of the major assignment. The table lists the section of the NCC along with the part and clause that the question relates to. The table provided can be used as a guide, it is up to each group to decide how the answers are presented
9410010000The attached table contains a list of questions relating to the NCC (Building Code) component of the major assignment. The table lists the section of the NCC along with the part and clause that the question relates to. The table provided can be used as a guide, it is up to each group to decide how the answers are presented
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Major Assignment Question Table
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Major Assignment Question Table
Section Part Clause Question Answer
A Building Classification A6 What is the class or classes of the building? Class 5 and class 9b
A6G12 Discuss clause A6G12 and how it relates to this particular building. C - Fire Resistance C2 C2D2 What is the type of construction of the building, and why it is important for the Type of Construction to be correct? C2D3 Calculate and discuss how you achieved the rise in storeys. C2D11 Discuss what parts of the building are to comply with Part C2D11, and why it is important to ensure that the building complies with Specification 7. Also discuss what the Critical Radiant Flux (CRF in kW/m2) for the floor materials and coverings in accordance with Specification 7 Table S7C3, and what the group number specified in Specification 7 and Table S7C4 for the wall and ceiling lining for one of the levels (other than level 8). C2 C3D3 Does this building comply with the general floor area and limitations as specified in Part C3D3? Discuss how it does or does not comply? C3D7 Discuss how vertical separation of openings in external walls for this building is achieved? C3D9 Is there any separation of classifications in the same storey? If so how are the classifications separated?
C3D11 How are the lifts separated from the remainder of the building? Determine the Fire Rating Level (FRLs) of the lift shafts (assume that they are non-load bearing). C3D12 Are the stairs and lift in separate shafts? Discuss why this is necessary. C3 C4D3 Discuss the method of protection used for the openings in the external walls and why it is necessary. C4D10 Discuss the requirements that are required to protect the openings and service penetrations in the fire isolated exits that are required for this building. Specification 5 Clause not provided for this question What is the required FRL of the external walls (non-loadbearing) and the external columns (loadbearing) floors, and roof? Clause not provided for this question Discuss the importance of this clause and the possible consequences of combustible materials being used? D - Access and Egress D2 D2D3 Discuss the number of exits that are required for the building that you have been given to assess and why the building is required to have that number of exits. Does the building comply? D2D4 & D2D12 Is the building required to have fire isolated exits? If yes why, and do the fire isolated exits in in this building comply with the requirements of the NCC. What is the required FRL of the fire isolated exits for this building?
If the building is required to have fire isolated exits do travel via fire isolated exit requirements comply? If so discuss how the building meet the requirements of the NCC. D2D6 Does the distance between alternate exits comply for the building that you have been asked to assess? Why does the NCC set a minimum and maximum distance between exits? D2D7
D2D8 D2D9
D2D10
D2D11 Choose a storey (one only) in the building other than Level 8 and calculate the dimension of the exits that are provided for the number of people that are accommodated on the level that you have chosen. Then determine what the exit widths are required to be and if the building complies. Clause D2D18 and Table D2D18 will need to be used to determine the occupant numbers. Detail how you achieved the occupant numbers for the storey that you have chosen (mention which level you used in your discussion).
D3 D3D12 Does the building make use of Fire-isolated passageways? If so where is it located and what are the requirements of the NCC for compliance with this clause? D3D22 Discuss the handrail requirements for the staircase that connects level 1 and level 2 that are required to comply with this clause of the NCC. D3D24
D3D25
D3D26 Discuss the requirements (for the building you have been asked to assess) from the information that you have available on the drawings what is required for the building to comply with Clauses D3.24, D3.25, and D3.26. D4 List and discuss what clauses of this part are applicable to this building and why? Eg) what parts of the building are required to be accessible etc. E - Services and Equipment E1 E1D2 Discuss where fire hydrants are to be located? Also discuss if a hydrant booster is required and why? E1D3 The plans provided show the location of the fire hose reels (FHR) discuss if the location of all the FHRs comply with Clause E1.D3 and why. Also discuss the required coverage for each FHR.
E1D4 Discuss if a sprinkler system is required for this building and if so why it is required?
E1D15 Discuss whether a fire control centre or a fire control room is required for this building. What are the requirements the building must meet to comply with either a fire control room or fire control centre. E2 E2D3 & E2D3- E2D20 Discuss the Smoke Hazard requirements for a building of this size and classification. Specification 20 Discuss the smoke detection and alarm systems that are required for this building. Is a building occupant warning system and system monitoring required? Why. E3 E3D3 Is a stretcher facility in lifts required? Why. If yes what are the size of the lift cars in this building and does this building comply? E3D5 Are emergency lifts required? If so why. E4 E4D2 Discuss the purpose of emergency lighting. Select one level other than level 8 and on the drawing mark where you would expect to find emergency lighting. Include the plan in the appendix and mention the level that you have checked.
E4D5 Discuss the purpose of exit signs and directional signs. Select one level other than level 8 and on the drawing mark where you would expect to find exit and directional signage as the person undertaking the building code assessment.
Include the plan in the appendix and mention the level that you have checked.
F Health and Amenity F1 F2D2 What Australian Standard and Specification from the NCC does water proofing of wet areas have to comply with? Discuss the importance of Waterproofing of wet areas in buildings and the consequences of incorrect or non-existent waterproofing of wet areas can have. F4 F4D4 Choose a level of the building other than Level 8 and discuss how the number of facilities within both male and female sanitary facilities for that level were determined (eg number of WCs, urinals, and washbasins).
Mention which level you have chosen. F4D5 Discuss whether the Accessible Sanitary Facilities comply for this building, and why? (you are required to discuss location, the number provided, and if they are unisex, and if this is permitted by the code and under what circumstances it is permitted. You are not required to discuss all the requirements of AS 1428.1 in regards to accessible sanitary facilities) F6 F6D1 Discuss whether natural light is required or not for this class of building, and why? F6D6 With the information that you have available discuss the type of ventilation system this building will be utilising? F6D10 Discuss whether the building complies with Clause F6D10 and why? F7 F7D1 Discuss whether Part F7 is applicable or not applicable to this building? And why? J Energy Efficiency J What climate zone is Adelaide in? J4D4 What is the total R-Value for a roof or ceiling with a roof upper surface solar absorbance value of more than 0.4 but not more than 0.6 for this building located in Adelaide? J1V3 Provide a brief explanation on how using verification method J1V3 can be used as a complying with performance requirement J1P1?
