Assignment 1

BUILDING REGULATIONS (general) / NCC GENERAL PROVISIONS / NCC SECTION C

Question 1

(a) Briefly explain the role of the following bodies in ensuring building products are fit for purpose:

(i)  JAS-ANZ

(ii)  CodeMark Certification Bodies

(iii) National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)

(iv) Standards Australia

(b) Assume you are the certifying/approval authority for a commercial building project under construction. In order to be able to satisfy yourself at project end the completed building is fit for occupation you will need to undertake inspections and obtain documentary evidence that proves that products used in the construction that are regulated by the NCC are NCC compliant. In this regard it is imperative that you rely only on the most appropriate forms of documentary evidence.

For the following products specify the kind of documentary evidence (from A5.2(1)) that you would expect to be provided with to verify their conformity with the matter stated (certification from a professional engineer (A5.2(1)(e)) excluded).

In answering this question, review current industry conformity assessment schemes (see study modules) and where relevant specify the scheme under which the certification will be provided.

(i) Fire indicator panel - Compliance with the relevant standard for fire indicator panels.

(ii)  Carpet and wall linings proposed for use in the foyers - Compliance with the required fire hazard properties.

(iii)  Glass façade - Total System U-Value and Total System Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.