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About CPCCBC5001B Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for
medium rise building projects ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Relevant performance requirements from the BCA that apply to individual projects (classified as
medium rise ) are identified …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
The Building Code of Australia …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
How to Read the BCA …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Requirements of relevant BCA deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions are determined ………………….22
Requirements of relevant Australian standards referenced in the BCA are accessed and
interpreted appropriately…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31
Standards Relevant to Applying Building Products………………………………………………………………………………45
Building Design Standards………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….47
Nature of building is determined according to use and arrangement ……………………………………………..54
Building Classifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….54
BCA criteria to determine the defined classification are applied………………………………………………………58
Range of criteria that will ensure that construction methods comply with BCA performance
requirements is determined ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………59
Alternative solutions to a design or construction BCA-compliance problem are discussed and
proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures ……………………………………………………..60
Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with BCA
requirements and organisational quality procedures and processes ………………………………………………65
Assessment methods referenced in the BCA to determine whether a building solution complies
with performance requirements or DTS provision of the BCA are analysed and applied…………..65
Relevant documentation is identified and completed in accordance with BCA requirements …..68
Passive and active fire control elements required by the BCA and other legislation are identified
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..69
Level of fire resistance required for the construction of various medium rise buildings is
determined …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….70
BCA requirements with respect to passive and active fire protection to medium rise buildings
are identified and applied…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..71
Check of existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements
is carried out in accordance with BCA requirements …………………………………………………………………………..74
ASSESSMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………77
Assessment Outcome record ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 120