Elements and Performance Criteria
- Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements.
- Relevant clauses from the BCA that apply to individual projects (classified as open) are identified.
- Prescriptive requirements of relevant BCA clauses for standard construction are determined for the scope of work.
- Requirements of relevant Australian standards referenced in the BCA are accessed and interpreted appropriately.
- Classify buildings.
- Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem for compliance with the BCA.
- Range of criteria that will ensure construction methods comply with intent of the BCA is determined.
- Alternative solutions to a construction problem that will comply with BCA requirements are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures and standard specifications.
- Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with BCA requirements.
- Assessment methods used by authorities to determine whether a building solution complies with performance requirements or deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions of the BCA are analysed and applied.
- BCA assessment methods are identified as appropriate to meet DTS provisions of BCA.
- Relevant documentation is identified and completed in accordance with performance requirements of the BCA.
- Apply fire protection requirements.
- Fire resistance required for the construction of all classes and types of buildings is determined.
- BCA requirements with respect to passive and active fire protection to all classes and types of buildings are identified and applied.
- Check of existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements is carried out in accordance with BCA requirements.
- Implement strategy to manage compliance with BCA for large, complex and high rise buildings.
- Processes are established and implemented to coordinate the work of professionals involved in the development and management of the building process.
- Effective design solutions for buildings of more than three storeys are sought to meet the needs of clients and ensure compliance with BCA.
- Quality assurance processes are designed and implemented to ensure effective and compliant management of the construction process.