702-336 Construction Regulation A

702-219 Science and Services

An introduction to construction regulations including: government legislation, the Building Code of Australia, performance requirements, Deemed-to-Satisfy solutions and alternative solutions. Fire technology including: fire science; fire statistics; causes of fire; rural wildfire; fire prevention; fire containment. first-aid fire fighting; automatic fire detection; automatic fire suppression; fire properties of materials. fire resistance levels; human movement and emergency egress; emergency warning systems; emergency lighting; controlling smoke spread. An overview of the BCA Deemed-to-Satisfy fire-related provisions and associated standards and codes. An introduction to fire safety engineering, including: analysing fire and smoke spread; use of computer tools; preparing alternative solutions; evaluating alternative solutions. An introduction to sustainable building practice in the context of legislation, regulations, standards and codes.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Understand and apply parts of the Building Code of Australia to simple buildings.

• Appreciate the system of construction regulations in Australia.

• Understand the nature and cause of fire in relation to the built environment.

• Appreciate the principles and discipline of fire safety engineering.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Problem-solving skills which facilitate engaging with unfamiliar problems and identifying relevant strategies.

• Analytical skills including the ability to construct and express logical arguments

• Ability to work in abstract terms in order to achieve a clear and efficient analysis

• Working in a team.

• Creativity in solving unfamiliar problems and readiness to adopt new ideas.

• Planning of effective work schedules in order to meet deadlines.

One three-hour examination (60%) and assignments totaling 2000 words (40%). A grade of at least 40% must be achieved in the final examination to pass the subject.