Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop a performance-based solutions information system.
- Regulatory intent of performance-based solutions is interpreted and documented.
- Sources of information on the interpretation of NCC performance requirements are researched and evaluated and processes are put in place to maintain currency of information.
- Network of technical experts qualified to advise on performance-based solutions for different aspects of construction and types of buildings is developed and contact details are maintained.
- Detailed information on innovative performance-based solutions for different aspects of construction and types of buildings, and the documentation required for certification, are gathered, analysed and documented.
- Information system is maintained to ensure accuracy and currency of data.
- Determine building surveying service requirements.
- Scope and limitations of building surveyor role in relation to advising on or certifying performance-based solutions are determined.
- Architectural drawings and specifications are obtained and performance-based solutions to be advised on or certified are identified.
- Requirement for performance-based solution is clarified and discussed with development team, as required.
- Service level agreements and budgets are negotiated with clients in the case of building surveyors providing an advisory service.
- Process for applying for assessment of performance-based solutions is clarified with clients in the case of building surveyors acting in a statutory role.
- Manage building surveyors assessing or advising on performance-based solutions for buildings up to three storeys.
- Project management strategies are implemented to plan and manage services involving assessing or advising on performance-based solutions to ensure completion within specified timeframes.
- Tasks are allocated in the department or practice according to expertise and availability of personnel, and specialist consultants are engaged and briefed as required.
- Advice on interpretation of NCC performance requirements or selection of verification methods is provided to building surveying team as required.
- Verification documentation is reviewed and analysed as required.
- Information updates on performance-based solutions are prepared and presented to the building surveying team.
- Determine assessment requirements for performance- based solutions for buildings over three storeys.
- NCC performance requirements and specifications for the material, form of construction or design of performance-based solution are interpreted and confirmed.
- NCC assessment methods that may be applied to performance-based solution are determined and evaluated.
- Requirements for services of technical experts qualified to provide evidence or expert judgement in relation to the performance-based solution are determined and negotiated with clients, as required.
- Analyse performance-based solutions for buildings over three storeys.
- Analysis of performance-based solution is discussed with colleagues and relevant technical experts.
- Principles of fire safety engineering areapplied to analysis of compliance of performance-based solution for fire safety.
- Design principles are applied to analysis of compliance of performance-based solutions for structural safety, health, amenity and sustainability.
- Strengths and weaknesses of performance-based solution are determined.
- Assessment methods required to verify performance-based solution are determined.
- Advise on performance-based solutions for buildings over three storeys.
- Assessment requirements for performance-based solution are explained to, and discussed with, clients.
- Strengths and weaknesses of proposed performance-based solutions are evaluated and discussed with clients.
- Optional performance-based solutions are developed and discussed with clients.
- Client is advised and assisted in selecting preferred performance-based solution.
- Verification requirements and evidence or expert judgment to support performance-based solutions are evaluated and explained to clients.
- Documentation for performance-based solution is gathered and prepared for submission for assessment.
- Assess compliance of performance-based solutions for buildings over three storeys.
- Documentation for performance-based solution is reviewed for completeness and requests are made for further information, as required.
- Verification information supplied to support performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated.
- Evidence or expert judgment to support performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated.
- Compliance of performance-based solution is determined and documented according to regulatory requirements.
- Documentation is processed and client is notified according to legislative and regulatory requirements.