BLDG 7002 Building Regulations
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300947
Coordinator Payam Rahnamayiezekavat Opens in new window
Description This subject introduces the role and functions of the building surveyor and the National Construction Code of Australia (NCCA). The topics include building legislation, NCCA general provisions, structure and philosophy. Students are required to understand the objectives, the function statements and the performance requirements of various sections of Volume One of NCCA. The concept of performance based approach is discussed and compared with the prescriptive approach. The content covers the relationship between research in the development of building codes and the role played by approval/certifying authorities in building assessment and approval. Legal obligations of building surveyors, their tasks of assessment, enforcement and documentation are also explained.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Building Surveying
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Equivalent Subjects BLDG 7010 - Fire and Building Regulations
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Assumed Knowledge
This subject assumes that the student has undertaken study in building construction, building surveying, engineering, architecture or a related area or has the relevant AQF qualification and gained basic building regulation knowledge by working in the construction industry in an appropriate capacity for at least four years.
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.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Short Answer | 1500 words | 20 | N | Individual |
Short Answer | 1500 words | 20 | N | Individual |
Case Study | 4000 words | 60 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Building Services NSW, Building Code of Australia, viewed 26 June 20012 Legal Online database
Teaching Periods