Lesson One – Introduction & History CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects   Lesson One – Introduction & History Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 Text Resources Text will be issued to you in stages each week, which on completion will make up a complete booklet In hand with this, scenario’s will be given periodically to solve, and relate directly back to the BCA and Standards These scenario’s will make up part of the assessment criteria. Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 Other Reference Text You will require your own copy of the BCA for reference (previously purchased) Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 Course Elements Access and interoperate 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 Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 Assessment Documents This competency is graded 50% to 65% Competent 66% to 85% Competent with Credit 86% to 100% Competent with Distinction Look over the doc’s – front pages of text Assessment Scenario tasks to be completed You will have 1 x major assignment You will have 1 x final written assessment The correlation of the above marks averaged will produce your final mark Any Questions? Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 Now a National Code The National Construction Code (NCC) – P9 text The NCC comprises the Building Code of Australia (BCA), Volume One and Two; and the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), as Volume Three. Volume One: pertains primarily to Class 2 to 9 buildings.  Volume Two: pertains primarily to Class 1 and 10 buildings.  Volume Three: pertains primarily to plumbing and drainage associated with all classes of buildings. Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 Legality The National Construction Code (NCC) is given legal effect by relevant legislation in each State and Territory. P 10 text Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 How the Code Operates provides a dual approach to compliance incorporating a strong degree of flexibility, so that— achieved with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions to take an alternative approach Review P 11 text Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Hierarchy of the Performance – P11 / 12 Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 History Historically been regulated through separate legislative and administrative arrangements – from P12 While regulated separately, building and plumbing regulation are inherently linked, with both setting requirements for on-site construction of buildings Now in its latest form, we still focus as builders on the BCA component Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 The BCA In 1980 agreements to the formation of the Australian Building Regulations Coordinating Council – from P 14 led to the production of the first edition of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) in 1988 further refined and a new edition was released in 1990 in April 1994 to establish the Australian Building Codes Board One of the first tasks of the ABCB was to convert the BCA into a more fully performance-based document.  In 2003 an annual amendment cycle with a date of operation from 1 May each year. From 2004 was established… hence edn. 2004, 2005 and so on Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 The BCA – What is it ? is Volumes One and Two of the National Construction Code (NCC) The goal - is to enable the achievement of nationally consistent, minimum necessary standards of relevant, health, safety (including structural safety and safety from fire), amenity and sustainability objectives efficiently.  Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012

Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012 What it Covers Technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures Covering items such as: fire resistance access and egress services and equipment energy efficiency certain aspects of health and amenity. Michael Martin - Cert IV - Codes and Standards 2012