BLDG 2003 Building Regulations Studies

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300885

Coordinator Payam Rahnamayiezekavat Opens in new window

Description This unit develops an awareness of the regulations used to control risk in buildings. Major sources of risk, such as fire and public health, are identified and controlled. Building regulations of high risk regions, such as cyclonic, seismic and bushfire-prone areas, are also discussed. The unit emphasises the safety of vulnerable occupants, such as young children, disabled people and the elderly. The unit also explores recent developments in the National Construction Code (NCC: formerly BCA) concerning energy efficiency.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Building Construction Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Equivalent Subjects BLDG 3002 - Building Regulation Studies BLDG 3003 - Building Regulation Studies

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Analyse the principles of performance-based building regulations
Apply the deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions of the Building Code of Australia
Relate building regulations to a high risk location

Subject Content

Format of the National Construction Code (NCC: formerly BCA)
Fire Dynamics
Building Classifications
Passive fire control
Fire egress
Active fire-fighting services and equipment
Building in bushfire-prone zones
Building in seismic and cyclonic zones
Safe movement and access
Health and amenity
Energy efficiency

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item	Length	Percent	Threshold	Individual/Group Task
Energy Efficiency	Equivalent to 1500 words	20	N	Individual
Fire Safety	1500 words	20	N	Individual
Online Examination	Equivalent to 2000 words	30	N	Individual
BCA Compliance Assessment and Testing	3000 words	30	N	Group