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Project: 88 HOMEBUSH ROAD, STRATHFIELD

Report: BCA ASSESSMENT REPORT

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Date: 23 January 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART 1 BASIS OF ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................... 4 1.1 Location and Description ............................................................................................. 4 1.2 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Building Code of Australia ........................................................................................... 4

1.4 Limitations ................................................................................................................... 5 1.5 Design Documentation ................................................................................................ 5

PART 2 BUILDING DESCRIPTION...................................................................................... 6 2.1 Rise in Storeys (Clause C1.2) ..................................................................................... 6 2.2 Classification (Clause A3.2) ........................................................................................ 6

2.3 Effective Height (Clause A1.1) .................................................................................... 6 2.4 Type of Construction Required (Table C1.1)............................................................... 6

2.5 Floor Area and Volume Limitations (Table C2.2) ........................................................ 6 2.6 Fire Compartments...................................................................................................... 7 2.7 Exits............................................................................................................................. 7

2.8 Climate Zone (Clause A1.1) ........................................................................................ 7

PART 3 ESSENTIAL FIRE SAFETY MEASURES............................................................... 8

PART 4 FIRE RESISTANCE LEVELS ................................................................................. 9

PART 5 MATTERS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION ................................................... 10 5.1 General...................................................................................................................... 10

5.2 Performance Based Design – Alternate Solutions .................................................... 10 5.3 Fire Hydrants (Clause E1.3) ...................................................................................... 10 5.4 Fire Hose Reels (Clause E1.4).................................................................................. 10

5.5 Portable Fire Extinguishers (Clause E1.6) ................................................................ 10 5.6 BCA Compliance Specification.................................................................................. 11

PART 6 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE .........................................................................

17 ANNEXURE A .......................................................................................................................

18 ANNEXURE B .......................................................................................................................

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PART 1 BASIS OF ASSESSMENT

1.1 Location and Description

The site is located at 14 Homebush Road, Strathfield as indicated below and consists of one (1) level of proposed basement car parking and an ancillary recreational room, with two (2) residential boarding levels above.

The site is bordered by neighbouring properties to the North, East and South allotment boundaries with Homebush Road to the West.

Courtesy of Google Maps

1.2 Purpose

The purpose of this report is to assess the current design proposal against the Deemed- to-Satisfy Provisions of BCA2014, and to clearly outline those areas (if any) where compliance is not achieved, where areas may warrant redesign to achieve strict BCA compliance or where areas may be able to be assessed against the relevant performance criteria of BCA2014. Such assessment against relevant performance criteria will need to be addressed by means of a separate Performance Based Fire Safety Engineered Assessment Report to be prepared under separate cover.

1.3 Building Code of Australia

This report is based on the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of the National Construction Code Series Volume 1 - Building Code of Australia, 2014 Edition (BCA) incorporating the State variations where applicable. Please note that the version of the BCA applicable to new building works is the version applicable at the time of the lodgement of the Construction Certificate Application to the Accredited Certifying Authority. The BCA is updated generally on the 1st of May each year.


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1.4 Limitations

This report does not include nor imply any detailed assessment for design, compliance or upgrading for: -

(a) the structural adequacy or design of the building;

(b) the inherent derived fire-resistance ratings of any proposed structural elements of

the building (unless specifically referred to); and

(c) the design basis and/or operating capabilities of any proposed electrical, mechanical or hydraulic fire protection services.

This report does not include, or imply compliance with:

(a) the National Construction Code – Plumbing Code of Australia Volume 3

(b) the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 including the Disability (Access to Premises

– Buildings) Standards 2010 – unless specifically referred to), (The provision of disabled access to the subject development has been assessed against the deemed to satisfy provisions of Part D3 and F2.4 of BCA2014 only);

(c) Demolition Standards not referred to by the BCA;

(d) Work Health and Safety Act 2011;

(e) Requirements of other Regulatory Authorities including, but not limited to, Telstra, Water Supply Authority, Electricity Supply Authority, WorkCover, Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), Council and the like; and

(f) Conditions of Development Consent issued by the Local Consent Authority.

1.5 Design Documentation

This report has been based on the Design plans and Specifications listed in Annexure A of this Report.


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PART 2 BUILDING DESCRIPTION

For the purposes of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) the development may be described as follows.

2.1 Rise in Storeys (Clause C1.2)

The building has a rise in storeys of two (2).

2.2 Classification (Clause A3.2)

The building has been classified as follows.

Class Level Description

Class 3

Ground Floor and First Floor level

Residential (Boarding home units)

Class 7a & 9b

Basement Level

Car Parking and Recreational use

Note#1: The ancillary recreational room to the Basement level appears to be more than 10% of the floor area of the storey; therefore, the classification to this this area will apply, being class 9b, (despite being ancillary to the main use of the building).

2.3 Effective Height (Clause A1.1)

The building has an effective height of less than at 25.0 metres. Measurements taken at FFL 19.40 to Ground Floor and RL 22.30 indicate an Effective Height measurement of 2.9m.

2.4 Type of Construction Required (Table C1.1)

Type B Construction.

2.5 Floor Area and Volume Limitations (Table C2.2)

The building is subject to maximum floor area and volume limits of:-

• Class 3 - The Class 3 portions of the building are not subject to floor area and volume limitations of C2.2 as Table 3 of Specification C1.1 and Clause C3.11 of the BCA regulates the compartmentation and separation provisions applicable to buildings, or building portions, of Class 3 classifications.

• Class 7a - Maximum Floor Area 3,500m2

Maximum Volume 21,000m3

• Class 9b - Maximum Floor Area 5,500m2

Maximum Volume 35,000m3


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2.6 Fire Compartments

The following fire compartments have been assumed:

a) The car parking level, b) Each residential level of the residential boarding part.

2.7 Exits

The following points in the building have been considered as the exits:

A. Perimeter doorways at ground floor level opening to a road or open-space, B. Points at which open-space is reached. C. The first riser of a non-fire-isolated stairway.

2.8 Climate Zone (Clause A1.1)

The building is located within Climate Zone 5.


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PART 3 ESSENTIAL FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

The following draft fire safety measures are required to be installed in the building.

Item

Proposed Essential Fire Safety Measure

Minimum Standard of Performance

1.

Automatic fire detection and alarm system

BCA2014 Clause E2.2a, Clause 3, 4, 5, 6 of Specification E2.2a and AS1670.1- 2004

2.

Emergency lighting BCA2014 Clauses E4.2 & E4.4, AS2293.1-2005

3.

Exit signs BCA2014 Clauses E4.5, E4.6 & E4.8, AS2293.1-2005

4. Fire hose reel system, (Subject to further information)

BCA2014 Clause E1.4, AS2441-2005

5. Fire hydrant system (Subject to further information)

BCA2014 Clause E1.3, AS2419.1-2005

6. Fire seals protecting openings in fire resisting components of the building

BCA2014 Clause C3.15, AS1530.4- 2005

7. Lightweight Fire Rated Construction BCA2014 Clause / Specification C1.8

8.

Mechanical air handling systems BCA2014 Clause F4.5, F4.11, AS/NZS1668.2-2012

9. Paths of travel, stairways, passageways or ramps

BCA2014 Section D 10. Portable fire extinguishers BCA2014 Clause E1.6, AS2444-2001

11.

Smoke detectors and heat detectors BCA2014 Clause 3 of Specification E2.2a, AS3786-1993

12. Solid core doors BCA2014 Clause C3.11


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PART 4 FIRE RESISTANCE LEVELS

The following fire resistance levels (FRL's) required for the various structural elements of the building, with a fire source feature being the far boundary of a road adjoining the allotment, a side or rear boundary or an external wall of another building on the allotment except a Class 10 structure.

Type B Construction

Item

Class 3 Class 7a and 9b

Loadbearing External Walls • less than 1.5m to a fire source

feature • 1.5 – 3m from fire source feature; • 3m – 9m from fire source feature;

90/90/90

90/60/30

90/30/30

120/120/120

120/90/60

120/30/30

Non-Loadbearing External Walls • less than 1.5m to a fire source

feature • 1.5 – 3m from fire source feature; • more than 3m from a fire source

feature.

-/90/90

-/60/30

-/-/-

-/120/120

-/90/60

-/-/-

External Columns • Loadbearing (less than 18m) • Non-loadbearing

90/-/- -/-/-

120/-/-

-/-/- Fire Walls 90/90/90 120/120/120 Stair and Lift Shafts • Loadbearing • Non loadbearing

90/90/90 -/90/90

120/120/120

-/120/120 Internal walls bounding public corridors, hallways and the like: • Loadbearing • Non loadbearing

60/60/60 -/60/60

120/-/- -/-/-

Internal walls bounding sole occupancy units • Loadbearing • Non loadbearing

60/60/60 -/60/60

120/-/- -/-/-

Other loadbearing internal walls, beams trusses and columns

60/-/-

120/-/-

Roofs -/-/- -/-/-

N.B. There are FRL concessions applicable for car park portion under Clause 2.8 of BCA Specification C1.1, whereby reducing the carpark FRL’s down from 120mins to 90 mins. However, given that two class 7 uses are

proposed at this level the concession will not apply in this instance.


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PART 5 MATTERS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION

5.1 General

Assessment of the Architectural design documentation against the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of the Building Code of Australia, 2014 (BCA) has revealed the following areas where compliance with the BCA may require further consideration and/or may involve assessment as Performance Based (Fire Engineered) Alternative Solutions. Any Alternative Solutions would require special consideration, which clearly indicate methodologies for achieving compliance with the relevant Performance Requirements.

Annexure B to this report provides a detailed assessment of the proposal against all relevant Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of the BCA.

Note: It is important that Annexure B is read in conjunction with the items below, as

some matters may not have had sufficient information provided to allow a detailed assessment to be undertaken.

5.2 Performance Based Design – Alternate Solutions

At present, there are no specific areas throughout the development where strict Deemed- to-Satisfy BCA Compliance is not achieved by the proposed design and site constraints. Where applicable, such matters will need to be addressed in a detailed Fire Safety Engineering Report to be prepared for this development under separate cover.

5.3 Fire Hydrants (Clause E1.3)

It is evident that a Hydrant booster assembly has not been indicated on the architectural plan. Please confirm whether its required in lieu of a street hydrant and if so, its location in accordance clause 7.3 of AS2419.1-2005.

5.4 Fire Hose Reels (Clause E1.4)

Subject to needing internal fire hydrants as stated above, it is evident that fire hose reel coverage to the basement has not been indicated on the architectural plans to date.

If applicable, please arrange for the fire services consultant to review coverage and provide the design as necessary pursuant of the Construction Certificate.

5.5 Portable Fire Extinguishers (Clause E1.6)

Portable fire extinguishers provided in a Class 3 part of a building must be—

i. an ABE type fire extinguisher; and ii. a minimum size of 2.5 kg; and

iii. distributed outside a sole-occupancy unit—

A. to serve only the storey at which they are located; and B. so that the travel distance from the entrance doorway of any sole-

occupancy unit to the nearest fire extinguisher is not more than 10m.

Please provide details of the location of portable fire extinguishers as required by this clause, pursuant of the construction Certificate.


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5.6 BCA Compliance Specification

The following BCA matters are to be addressed by specific BCA Design Certifications to be issued by the relevant architectural, services and engineering consultants at the Construction Certificate Stage. This schedule should be forwarded to all consultants to obtain verification that these items have and will be included in the design documentation / specifications:

Architectural Design Certification:

1. The FRL’s of the structural elements for the proposed works have been designed in accordance with table 4 for a building of Type B construction of Specification C1.1 of BCA2014.

2. Materials, floor and wall linings/coverings, surface finishes and air-handling ductwork used in

the works will comply with the fire hazard properties in accordance with Clause C1.10, and Specification C1.10 of BCA2014.

3. The building will be separated into separate fire compartments by a fire wall compliant with

Clause C2.7 and Specification C1.1 of BCA2014.

4. The parts of different classifications located alongside one another in the same storey will be separated in accordance with Clause C2.8 and specification C1.1 of BCA2014.

5. The parts of different classifications situated one above another in adjoining storeys, will to be

separated in accordance with Clause C2.9 and Specification C1.1 of BCA2014.

6. Doorways in any fire walls separating fire compartments will be protected in accordance with Clause C3.5 of BCA2014.

7. Services penetrating elements required to possess a FRL including the floor slabs, walls,

shafts, etc. will be protected in accordance with Clause C3.9, C3.12, C3.13 and C3.15 and Specification C3.15 of BCA2014.

8. The lift doors will be --/60/- fire doors complying with AS1735.11 in accordance Clause C3.10

of BCA2014.

9. Doorways and other openings in internal walls required to have an FRL will be protected in accordance with Clause C3.11 of BCA2014.

10. Columns protected by lightweight construction will achieve an FRL not less than the FRL for

the element it is penetrating, in accordance with Clause 3.17 of BCA2014.

11. A lintel must have the FRL required for the part of the building in which it is situated, unless it does not contribute to the support of a fire door, fire window or fire shutter, and it spans an opening in masonry which is not more than 150 mm thick and is not more than 3m wide if the masonry is non- loadbearing; or not more than 1.8m wide if the masonry is loadbearing and part of a solid wall or one of the leaves of a cavity wall, or it spans an opening in a non- loadbearing wall of the Class 2 or 3 building, in accordance with Clause 2.3 of BCA2014.

12. All attachments to the external facade of the building will be of a non-combustible material in

accordance with Clause 2.4 of Specification C1.1 of BCA2014.

13. The top and bottom of the riser shafts will achieve an FRL not less than the FRL required for the walls of the shaft in accordance with Clause 2.7 of Specification C1.1 of BCA2014.

14. Fire doors will comply with AS1905.1 and Specification C3.4 of BCA2014.


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15. Travel distances to exits will be in accordance with Clause D1.4 of BCA2014.

16. The alternative exits will be distributed uniformly around the storey and will not be less than 9m apart, and not more than 45m apart in the residential portion or 60m in accordance with Clause D1.5 of BCA2014.

17. The dimensions of exits and paths of travel to exits will be provided in accordance with Clause

D1.6 of BCA2014.

18. The external stairway or ramp serving as a required exit will be in accordance with Clause D1.8 of BCA2014.

19. The non-fire-isolated exits will be in accordance with Clause D1.9 of BCA2014.

20. The discharge points of exits will be in accordance with Clause D1.10 of BCA2014.

21. Access to the lift pit will be in accordance with Clause D1.17 of BCA2014.

22. The non-fire isolated stairs will be constructed in accordance with Clause D2.3 of BCA2014.

23. The construction of EDB’s will be in accordance with Clause D2.7 of BCA2014 with the

enclosure bounded by a non-combustible or fire protective covering and smoke seals provided around the perimeter of the doors at each level.

24. The enclosing walls and ceiling under the non-fire-isolated stairway will achieve an FRL of

60/60/60, and a self-closing -/60/30 fire door, in accordance with Clause D2.8 of BCA2014.

25. New pedestrian ramps will comply with AS1428.1-2009, Clause D2.10 and Part D3 of BCA2014. The floor surface of a ramp must have a slip-resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586.

26. Stair geometry to the new stairways will be in accordance with Clause D2.13 of BCA2014.

Stair treads are to have a surface with a slip-resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586 or a nosing strip with a slip-resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586.

27. Landings and door thresholds throughout the development will be provided in accordance with

Clause D2.14 and D2.15 of BCA2014. Landings to have either a surface with a slip-resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586 or a strip at the edge of the landing with a slip-resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586 where the edge leads to a flight below.

28. The handrails and balustrades to all stairs and throughout the building will be in accordance

with Clause D2.16, and D2.17 of BCA2014.

29. The fixed platform, walkway, stairway and ladder and any associated going and riser, landing, handrail, balustrade, located within the machinery room, boiler house, lift-machine room, plant- room, or non-habitable attic/storeroom within the sole occupancy unit will comply with AS1657-2013 in lieu of Clause D2.12, D2.14, D2.16 and D2.17 of BCA2014.

30. The doorways and doors will be in accordance with Clause D2.19, D2.19 and D2.20 of

BCA2014.

31. The door latching mechanisms to the proposed required exit doors will be in accordance with Clause D2. 21 of BCA2014.

32. The openable portion of a window in the Class 3 parts must be protected with a restricting

device or secure screen that does not allow a 125mm sphere to pass through the opening or screen and resist an outward horizontal action of 250N in accordance with Clause D2.24. In


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addition to window protection and for openable windows 4 meters or more above the ground below, a barrier with a height not less than 865mm above the floor to an openable window must be installed.

33. The new works will be accessible in accordance with Clause D3.1 and table D3.1, D3.2, D3.3

of BCA2014, and with AS1428.1-2009, with particular note to door circulation spaces, accessway widths, turning spaces and floor coverings, in accordance with Part D3 of BCA2014.

34. Accessible carparking will be in accordance with Clause D3.5, and Table D3.5 of BCA2014.

35. Braille and tactile signage will be in accordance with Clause D3.6, and specification D3.6 of

BCA2014.

36. Tactile ground surface indicators will be provided in accordance with Clause D3.8 of BCA2014 and AS 1428.4.1-2009.

37. On an accessway, where there is no chair rail, handrail or transom, all frameless or fully

glazed doors, sidelights and any glazing capable of being mistaken for a doorway or opening, will be clearly marked in accordance with AS1428.1-2009 and Clause D3.12 of BCA2014.

38. Non-illuminated exit signage will be installed in accordance with Clause E4.7, and of

BCA2014.

39. External above ground waterproofing membranes must comply with AS 4654 Parts 1 and 2.

40. The new roof covering will be in accordance with Clause F1.5 of BCA2014.

41. Any sarking proposed will be installed in accordance with Clause F1.6 of BCA2014.

42. Waterproofing of all wet areas to the building will be carried out in accordance with Clause F1.7 of BCA2014 and AS3740.

43. Damp proofing of the proposed structure will be carried out in accordance with Clause F1.9

and F1.10 of BCA2014.

44. Floor wastes will be installed to bathrooms and laundries above sole occupancy units or public space in accordance with clause F1.11 of BCA2014.

45. Sub floor ventilation will be provided in accordance with Clause F1.12 of BCA2014.

46. All new glazing to be installed throughout the development will be in accordance with Clause

F1.13 of BCA2014 and AS1288 / AS2047.

47. Sanitary facilities will be provided in the building in accordance with Clause F2.1, Table F2.1, Clause F2.3 and Table F2.3 of BCA2014.

48. Accessible sanitary facilities will be provided in the building in accordance with Clause F2.4,

Table F2.4 (a) of BCA2014 and AS1428.1 -2009.

49. The construction of the sanitary facilities will be in accordance with Clause F2.5 of BCA2014.

50. Ceiling heights to the new areas will be in accordance with Clause F3.1 of BCA2014.

51. Natural light will be provided in accordance with Clause F4.1, F4.2, and F4.3 of BCA2014.

52. Natural ventilation will be provided in accordance with Clause F4.5, F4.6 and F4.7 of BCA2014.

53. Water closets and urinals will be located in accordance with Clause F4.8 of BCA2014.


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54. The sanitary compartments will either be provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation or an airlock in accordance with Clause F4.9 of BCA2014.

55. The carpark will be provided with an adequate system of permanent natural ventilation in

accordance with Clause F4.11 of BCA2014.

56. A means of cleaning of windows in accordance with the Construction Safety Act.

57. Essential fire or other safety measures must be maintained and certified on an ongoing basis, in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation, 2000.

58. Glazing will be in accordance with Part J2 of BCA2014.

59. Facilities for Energy Monitoring will be provided in accordance with Clause J8.3 of BCA 2014.

Electrical Services Design Certification:

60. A smoke detection and alarm system will be installed throughout the building in accordance with Table E2.2a, and Specification E2.2a of BCA2014.

61. Emergency lighting will be installed throughout the development in accordance with Clause

E4.2, E4.4 of BCA2014 and AS2293.1 - 2005

62. Exit signage will be installed in accordance with Clause E4.5, E4.7, and E4.8 of BCA2014 and AS2293.1.

63. Artificial lighting will be installed throughout the development in accordance Clause F4.4 of

BCA2014 and AS/NZS 1680.0.

64. Lighting power and controls will be installed in accordance with Part J6 of BCA2014.

Hydraulic Services Design Certification:

65. Storm water drainage will be provided in accordance with Clause F1.1 of BCA2014 and AS3500.3

66. Fire hydrants will be installed in accordance with Clause E1.3 of BCA2014 and AS2419.1-

2005, as required.

67. Fire hose reels will be installed in accordance with Clause E1.4 of BCA2014 and AS2441- 2005, as required.

68. Portable fire extinguishers will be installed in accordance with Clause E1.6 of BCA2014 and

AS2444-2005.

69. The heated water supply systems will be designed and installed to NCC Volume 3 – Plumbing code and Clause J7.2 of BCA2014.

Mechanical Services Design Certification:

70. An air-handling system which does not form part of a smoke hazard management system will be will be installed in accordance with Clause E2.2 of BCA2014, and AS/NZS 1668.1.


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71. The building will be mechanically ventilated in accordance with Clause F4.5 of BCA2014 and AS1668.2-2012.

72. Every storey of the car park will be mechanically ventilated in accordance with Clause F4.11 of

BCA2014 and AS1668.2-2012 as applicable.

73. The air-conditioning and ventilations systems will be designed and installed in accordance with Part J5 of BCA 2014.

Structural Engineers Design Certification:

74. The material and forms of construction for the proposed works will be in accordance with Clause B1.2, B1.4 and B1.6 of BCA2014 as follows:

- Dead and Live Loads – AS1170.1 - Wind Loads – AS1170.2 - Masonry – AS3700 - Concrete Construction – AS3600 - Steel Construction – AS4100 - Aluminium Construction – AS/NZS1664.1 or 2 - ABCB Standard for Construction of Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas.

75. The FRL’s of the structural elements for the proposed works have been designed in

accordance with table 4 for a building of Type B construction of Specification C1.1 of BCA2014.

76. The lift shaft will have a FRL in accordance with Clause C2.10 and Specification C1.1 of

BCA2014.

77. Lightweight construction used to achieve required fire resistance levels will comply with Specification C1.8 of BCA2014.

78. The construction joints to the structure will be in accordance with Clause C3.16 of BCA2014 to

maintain the FRL integrity of the element concerned.

79. Upon completion of the works, a structural engineer will be able to certify that local failure will be in accordance with Clause D2.2 of BCA2014 for the fire-isolated stairs.

Lift Services Design Certification:

80. Warning signage in accordance with Clause E3.3 of BCA2014 will be provided to the lifts to

advise not to use the lifts in a fire.

81. Access and egress to the lift well landings will comply with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of D3 of the BCA2014, and will suitable to accommodate disabled persons.

82. The type lifts will also be suitable to accommodate persons with a disability in accordance with

Clause E3.6, Table E3.6a, and will have accessible features in accordance with table E3.6b of BCA2014.

83. The new lift will comply with AS1735.12 in accordance with Clause E3.6 of BCA2014.

Acoustic Services Design Certification:

84. The sound transmission and insulation of the residential portions of the development will

comply with Part F5 of BCA2014.


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NSW Specification Design Certification:

85. The handrails and balustrades to all stairs and throughout the building will be in accordance with Clause D2.16, NSW Clause D2.16 and D2.17 of BCA2014.

86. The doorways and doors will be in accordance with Clause D2.19, NSW Clause D2.19 and

D2.20 of BCA2014.

87. The door latching mechanisms to the proposed required exit doors will be in accordance with Clause D2.21 and NSW Clause D2.21 of BCA2014.

88. A means of cleaning of windows in accordance with the Construction Safety Act and NSW

Clause G1.101 of BCA2014 will be provided.

89. Access for maintenance to all services and their components will be provided in accordance with Clause NSW J8.2 of BCA2014.

90. Insulation will be in accordance with AS4859.1 and will be installed as required by NSW Part

J1 of BCA2014.

91. A smoke detection and alarm system will be installed throughout the building in accordance with Table E2.2a, NSW Table E2.2a and Specification E2.2a of BCA2014.

92. Exit signage will be installed in accordance with Clause E4.5, NSW Clause E4.6, E4.7, and

E4.8 of BCA2014 and AS2293.1.

93. The building will be mechanically ventilated in accordance with Clause F4.5, NSW F4.5 of BCA2014 and AS1668.2-2012.


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PART 6 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

The architectural design documentation as referred to in this report has been assessed against the applicable provisions of the Building Code of Australia, (BCA) and it is considered that such documentation complies or is capable of complying (as outlined in Annexure B) with that Code.


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ANNEXURE A

DESIGN DOCUMENTATION


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Annexure A Design Documentation

This report has been based on the following design documentation:

Architectural Plans Prepared by Sabton and Son, Project No. BU 128-15 dated Jan 2015 Drawing Number

Revision

Title

1 of 7 A Site Plan 2 of 7 A Basement Floor Plan 3 of 7 A Ground Floor plan 4 of 7 A First Floor plan 5 of 7 A (RH side) South Elevation 6 of 7 A (LH side) North Elevation 7 of 7 A Section through driveway


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ANNEXURE B

DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF THE DEEMED-TO-SATISFY PROVISIONS OF BCA2014


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BUILDING ASSESSMENT

Outlined below is a detailed assessment of the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) including the State variations where applicable.

All Deemed-to-Satisfy clauses that are applicable to the subject building have been referred to below, including a comment adjacent to each clause of the proposal’s ability to satisfy each respective clause.

The abbreviations outlined below have been used in the following tables.

N/A - Not Applicable. The Deemed-to-Satisfy clause does not apply to the

subject building.

Complies - The relevant provisions of the Deemed-to-Satisfy clause have been satisfied by the proposed design.

CRA - ‘COMPLIANCE READILY ACHIEVABLE’. It is considered that there

was not enough information included in the documentation to accurately determine strict compliance with the individual clause requirements. However, subject to noting the requirements of each clause, compliance can be readily achieved.

This information may be included in other documentation, which was not forwarded to this office for assessment, such as door schedules, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic design documentation or architectural specifications.

FI - Further Information is necessary to determine the compliance

potential of the building design.

AS - Alternative Solution with respect to this Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision is necessary to satisfy the relevant Performance Requirements.

DNC - Does Not Comply

Noted - BCA Clause simply provides a statement not requiring specific design

comment or confirmation


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DEEMED TO SATISFY CLAUSE ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Clause Comment Status

SECTION B: STRUCTURE PART B1 – STRUCTURAL PROVISIONS B1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

B1.1: Resistance to Actions For Information Only – Structural Engineer to certify at CC stage.

CRA B1.2: Determination of Individual

Actions No details of loads imposed upon the building – Structural Engineer to certify at CC stage.

CRA

B1.4: Determination of Structural Resistance of Materials and Forms of Construction

No details of materials and forms of construction – Structural Engineer, Architect and Manufacturers to certify at CC stage.

CRA

B1.5 Structural Software

Structural software used in computer-aided design of a building or structure within the geometrical limits of (b) of this Clause must comply with the ABCB Protocol for Structural Software. Structural Engineer to certify.

CRA

B1.6 Construction of Buildings in

Flood Hazard Areas A Class 3 part of a building must comply the ABCB Standard for Construction of Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas.

FI

SECTION C: FIRE RESISTANCE

PART C1 – FIRE RESISTANCE AND STABILITY C1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - C1.1: Type of Construction

Required

The building is to be of Type B Construction.

CRA

C1.2: Calculation of Rise in Storeys

The development has a rise in storeys of two, (2) based upon no evidence of the ceiling to the basement being more than 1m to the finished level of the ground at the external wall.

Noted

C1.3: Buildings of Multiple Classification

The building is to be of Type B Construction.

CRA C1.4: Mixed Types of Construction The building is to be of Type B Construction. CRA

C1.8: Lightweight Construction

Lightweight construction may be used to achieve required fire resistance levels. Should lightweight construction be proposed it is to comply with Specification C1.8.

CRA

C1.10: Fire Hazard Properties

No details of the fire hazard properties of the materials and assemblies in the proposed building. Fire hazard indices to comply with Specification C1.10.

CRA

C1.12: Non-combustible Materials For information only. Noted PART C2 - COMPARTMENTATION AND SEPARATION C2.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - C2.1: Application of Part Noted - C2.2: General Floor Area and

Volume Limitations The car park and storage area appears to be within area and volume limitations.

CRA

C2.6: Vertical Separation of Openings in External Walls

Not applicable

CRA

C2.7: Separation by Fire Walls Where applicable, firewalls are to comply with this clause.

CRA

C2.8: Separation of Classifications in the Same Storey

It is acknowledged that the carpark and the recreational room at basement level is the same FRL in accordance with Spec C1.1 of the BCA. Therefore, compliance with this clause can be achieved without the need for a fire wall between the two spaces, provided the building elements achieve at least 2 hours fire rating.

CRA



C2.9: Separation of Classifications in Different Storeys

Type B construction — As one of the adjoining parts is of Class 3 the floor separating the part from the basement storey below must— • be a floor/ceiling system incorporating a ceiling

which has a resistance to the incipient spread of fire to the space above itself of not less than 60 minutes; or

• have an FRL of at least 30/30/30; or • have a fire-protective covering on the underside of

the floor, including beams incorporated in it, if the floor is combustible or of metal.

CRA

C2.10: Separation of Lift Shafts

Any lift connecting more than 2 storeys must be separated from the remainder of the building by enclosure in a shaft which, in a building required to be of Type B construction, the walls if loadbearing, have the relevant FRL prescribed by Table 4 of Specification C1.1

CRA

C2.12: Separation of Equipment

Equipment including lift motor rooms, emergency generators sustaining emergency equipment operating in emergency mode, central smoke control plant, boilers or battery areas with a voltage exceeding 24 volts and a capacity exceeding 10 ampere hours are required to be fire separated from the remainder of the building in accordance with this clause.

CRA

C2.13: Electricity Supply System

Any electricity substation or main switchboard located within the building which sustains emergency equipment operating in the emergency mode must— (i) be separated from any other part of the building by construction having an FRL of not less than 120/120/120; and (ii) have any doorway in that construction protected with a self-closing fire door having an FRL of not less than – /120/30.

CRA

C2.14: Public Corridors in Class 2 and 3 Buildings

It is acknowledged that there are no corridors to the class 3 parts greater than 40m in length.

N/A PART C3 – PROTECTION OF OPENINGS C3.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - C3.1: Application of Part Noted -

C3.2: Protection of Openings in

External Walls

Not applicable as all relevant external walls with openings appear to be more than 3m from the corresponding allotment boundaries, (inc. the vehicle entryway at basement level which is protected by the retaining wall adjacent).

N/A

C3.3: Separation of External Walls and Associated Openings in Different Fire Compartments

Where the entire parking level is one compartment under clause C2.8 above, compliance with this clause is not required.

CRA

C3.4: Acceptable Methods of Protection

Where applicable to any relevant opening, compliance with this clause is required in conjunction with clause C3.2 of the BCA.

Typical compliance methods for openings:

• Doorways—

(A) internal or external wall-wetting sprinklers as appropriate used with doors that are self-closing or automatic closing; or (B) –/60/30 fire doors that are self-closing or automatic closing.

• Windows—

(A) internal or external wall-wetting sprinklers as appropriate used with windows that are automatic closing or permanently fixed in the closed position; or

N/A

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SECTION C: FIRE RESISTANCE (B) –/60/– fire windows that are automatic closing or

permanently fixed in the closed position; or (C) –/60/– automatic closing fire shutters

C3.6: Sliding Fire Doors There does not appear to be any sliding fire doors

proposed.

N/A

C3.8: Openings in Fire-isolated Exits

Any doorways opening into the fire-isolated exits are required to be protected by -/60/30 self-closing fire doors.

N/A

C3.9: Service Penetrations in Fire-

isolated Exits Fire-isolated exits may not be penetrated by any services except electrical wiring for lighting, intercom, and water supply pipes for fire services.

N/A

C3.10: Openings in Fire-isolated Lift Shafts

If a lift shaft is required to be fire-isolated, an entrance doorway to that shaft must be protected by –/60/– fire doors that— (i) comply with AS 1735.11 ; and (ii) are set to remain closed except when discharging or receiving passengers, goods or vehicles. Lift indicator panels — A lift call panel, indicator panel or other panel in the wall of a fire isolated lift shaft must be backed by construction having an FRL of not less than – /60/60 if it exceeds 35,000 mm² in area.

N/A

C3.11: Bounding Construction: Class 2, 3 and 4 Buildings

The doorways from the public corridors into the residential sole-occupancy units are to be self- closing, tight fitting, solid core doors, not less than 35 mm thick. Similarly, the doorways not from sole-occupancy units into the public corridors are to be self-closing, tight fitting, solid core doors, not less than 35 mm thick.

CRA

C3.12: Openings in Floors and Ceilings for Services

All services shafts are to have a FRL as required by Part 3.

CRA

C3.13: Openings in Shafts Access to any service shafts is to be through an access panel, or self-closing fire door, having a FRL of not less than -/60/30.

CRA

C3.15: Openings for Service Installations

Installations through fire rated walls, floors and other elements are to be protected via a method having a FRL relative to the wall they are penetrating.

CRA

C3.16: Construction Joints

Joints are to have the required FRL with respect to integrity and insulation relative to the building element they are joining.

CRA

C3.17: Columns Protected with

Lightweight Construction to Achieve an FRL

It is considered that all columns will be of concrete construction and therefore will have sufficient fire resistance without the need for light weight construction to provide a FRL.

Noted

SPECIFICATION C1.1 – FIRE-RESISTING CONSTRUCTION 2.0: General Requirements Noted -

2.1: Exposure to Fire-Source Features

Where openings are identified that are likely to be exposed to fire-source-features. Please confirm each in turn, mindful that there is no exposure by another part of the building if there is an obstruction that — (i) has an FRL of not less than 30/–/–; and (ii) is neither transparent nor translucent.

Noted

2.2: Fire Protection for a Support of Another Part

Where a part of a building required to have an FRL depends upon direct vertical or lateral support from another part to maintain its FRL, that supporting part must have an FRL not less than that required by other provisions of this Specification; and if located within the same fire compartment as the part it supports have an FRL in respect of structural adequacy the greater of that required for the supporting part itself and for the part it supports.

Noted

2.3: Lintels

Any new lintels must have the FRL required for the part of the building in which it is situated, unless it does not contribute to the support of a fire door, fire window or fire

Noted

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SECTION C: FIRE RESISTANCE shutter, and it spans an opening in masonry which is not

more than 150 mm thick and is not more than 3m wide if the masonry is non- loadbearing; or not more than 1.8m wide if the masonry is loadbearing and part of a solid wall or one of the leaves of a cavity wall or is located in a non-loadbearing part of the Class 3 portion of the building.

2.4: Attachments Not to Impair Fire-resistance

All attachments proposed to the external façade of the building are to be of non-combustible materials that are permitted by this clause.

Noted

2.5: General Concessions Concessions noted. Noted 2.6: Mezzanine Floors:

Concession

There no mezzanine floors apparent in the development.

N/A

2.7: Enclosure of Shafts

Fire rated shafts are required to be enclosed, at the top and bottom, with construction having a FRL required for the walls of a non-load-bearing shaft in the same building, unless the shaft extends beyond the roof covering, with the exception of fire isolated stair and lift shafts that are to have lids with a FRL regardless.

Noted

2.8: Carparks in Class 2 and 3 Buildings

The following concession is not available as the building has multiple uses at basement level.

If a Class 3 building contains not more than 3 storeys of which— • one storey is Class 7 used solely for the purpose of

parking motor vehicles or

N/A for some other purpose that is ancillary to the other storeys; and

• the remaining storeys are of Class 3, the carpark storey is regarded as Class 3 only for the purpose of determining the relevant fire-resisting requirements of this Specification.

4.0: Type B Fire-resisting Construction

Noted

-

4.1: Fire-resistance of Building Elements

The FRL’s of all elements are to be in accordance with the FRL’s detailed in the Table contained within Part 4.0 of this report.

The external walls, common walls, and the flooring and floor framing in any lift pit, must be non- combustible.

Any internal wall which is required to have an FRL with respect to integrity and insulation, except a wall that bounds a sole-occupancy unit in the topmost (or only) storey and there is only one unit in that storey, must extend to

• the underside of the floor next above if that floor has an FRL of at least 30/30/30; or

• the underside of a ceiling having a resistance to the incipient spread of fire to the space above itself of not less than 60 minutes; or

• the underside of the roof covering if it is non- combustible and, except for roof battens with dimensions of 75 mm x 50 mm or less or sarking-type material , must not be crossed by timber or other combustible building elements; or (iv) 450 mm above the roof covering if it is combustible; and

A loadbearing internal wall and a loadbearing fire wall (including those that are part of a loadbearing shaft) must be of concrete or masonry; and

A non-loadbearing internal wall required to be fire- resisting must be of non-combustible construction; and

CRA

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A lift, subject to C2.10, ventilating, pipe, garbage, and similar shafts which are not for the discharge of hot products of combustion and not loadbearing, must be of non-combustible construction in a Class 3 building;

In a Class 3 building, except where within the one sole- occupancy unit, a floor separating storeys or above a space for the accommodation of motor vehicles or used for storage or any other ancillary purpose, must—

• be constructed so that it is at least of the standard achieved by a floor/ceiling system incorporating a ceiling which has a resistance to the incipient spread of fire to the space above itself of not less than 60 minutes; or

• have an FRL of at least 30/30/30; or • have a fire-protective covering on the underside

of the floor, including beams incorporated in it, if the floor is combustible or of metal.

4.2: Carparks Noted

4.3: Class 2 and 3 Buildings: Concession

A Class 3 building having a rise in storeys of not more than 2 need not comply with Clause 4.1(b), (e), (f) and (h) of Specification C1.1 if it is constructed using—

• timber framing throughout; or • non-combustible material throughout; or • a combination of the above,

provided— • any insulation installed in the cavity of a wall

required to have an FRL is non-combustible; and

• the building is fitted with an automatic smoke alarm system complying with Specification E2.2a .

A Class 3 building having a rise in storeys of not more than 2 may have the top storey constructed in accordance with the above provided—

• the lowest storey is used solely for the purpose of parking motor vehicles or for some other ancillary purpose; and

• the lowest storey is constructed of concrete or masonry including the floor between it and the Class 3 part of the building above; and

• the lowest storey and the storey above are separated by construction having an FRL of not less than 90/90/90 with no openings or penetrations that would reduce the fire- resisting performance of that construction except that a doorway in that construction may be protected by a –/60/30 self-closing fire door.

CRA

SPECIFICATION C1.8 - STRUCTURAL TESTS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION 1. Scope Noted -

2. Application Any lightweight construction to comply with manufacturer’s specifications and this clause.

CRA

3. Tests Any lightweight construction to comply with manufacturer’s specifications and this clause.

CRA

4. Test Specimens Any lightweight construction to comply with

manufacturer’s specifications and this clause.

CRA

5. Test Methods Any lightweight construction to comply with manufacturer’s specifications and this clause.

CRA

6. Criteria for Compliance Any lightweight construction to comply with manufacturer’s specifications and this clause.

CRA

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SECTION C: FIRE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION C1.10 - FIRE HAZARD PROPERTIES 1. Scope Noted - 2. Application For Information Only Noted 3. Floor linings and floor

coverings No details of Fire Hazard Indices of floor lining and floor covering materials proposed.

CRA

4. Wall and ceiling linings No details of Fire Hazard Indices of wall and ceiling lining materials proposed.

CRA

5. Air-handling Ductwork No details of Fire Hazard Indices of ductwork proposed. CRA

6. Lift Cars No details of Fire Hazard Indices of Lift Car linings proposed.

N/A

7. Other materials No details of Fire Hazard Indices of all materials proposed.

CRA

SPECIFICATION C3.4 – FIRE DOORS, SMOKE DOORS, FIRE WINDOWS AND SHUTTERS 1. Scope Noted - 2. Fire Doors Fire doors to comply with this clause and AS1905.1. CRA 4. Fire Shutters Where required, to comply with this clause. CRA 5. Fire Windows Where required, to comply with this clause. CRA SPECIFICATION C3.15 – PENETRATION OF WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS BY SERVICES 1. Scope Noted - 2. Application Penetrations to be in accordance with this clause. CRA 3. Metal Pipe Systems Penetrations to be in accordance with this clause. CRA 4. Pipes Penetrating Sanitary

Compartments

Penetrations to be in accordance with this clause.

CRA 5. Wires and Cables Penetrations to be in accordance with this clause. CRA 6. Electrical Switches and

Outlets

Penetrations to be in accordance with this clause.

CRA 7. Fire-stopping Penetrations to be in accordance with this clause. CRA

SECTION D: ACCESS AND EGRESS

PART D1 – PROVISION FOR ESCAPE D1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - D1.1: Application of Part Noted -

D1.2: Number of Exits Required

Basements — In addition to any horizontal exit, not less than 2 exits must be provided from any storey if egress from that storey involves a vertical rise within the building of more than 1.5 m. It is acknowledged that two exits are provided from the basement.

CRA

D1.3: When Fire-Isolated Stairways and Ramps are Required

None of the proposed stairways are required to be fire isolated as they only connect a maximum of 2 storeys.

N/A

D1.4: Exit Travel Distances Distances to exits appear to be compliant. CRA

D1.5: Distance Between Alternative Exits

Exits that are required as alternative means of egress must be— (a) distributed as uniformly as practicable within or around the storey served and in positions where unobstructed access to at least 2 exits is readily available from all points on the floor including lift lobby areas; and (b) not less than 9 m apart; and (c) not more than - in a Class 3 building — 45 m apart; or in all other cases — 60 m apart; and (d) located so that alternative paths of travel do not converge such that they become less than 6m apart.

Compliance appears to be achieved where any convergence occurs outside the building.

CRA

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D1.6: Dimensions of Exits and Paths of Travel to Exits

The car parking exits appear to be sized to accommodate the anticipated population where at least 1000mm is provided between handrails/wall, as appropriate.

The residential exits appear to be sized to accommodate the anticipated population where at least 1000mm is provided between handrails/wall

CRA

, as appropriate

D1.7: Travel via Fire-Isolated Exits

A fire-isolated stairway or fire-isolated ramp must provide independent egress from each storey served and discharge directly, or by way of its own fire-isolated passageway —

i. to a road or open space; or i. into a covered area that—

A. adjoins a road or open space; and B. is open for at least 1/3 of its perimeter; and C. has an unobstructed clear height throughout,

including the perimeter openings, of not less than 3m; and

D. provides an unimpeded path of travel from the point of discharge to the road or open space of not more than 6m.

N/A

D1.9: Travel by Non Fire-Isolated Stairways or Ramps

Compliance with this clause appears to be achieved.

CRA

D1.10: Discharge from Exits

An exit must not be blocked at the point of discharge and where necessary, suitable barriers must be provided to prevent vehicles from blocking the exit, or access to it.

If an exit discharges to open space that is at a different level than the public road to which it is connected, the path of travel to the road must be by a ramp or other incline having a gradient not steeper than 1:8 at any part, or not steeper than 1:14 if required by the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of Part D3 or a stairway complying with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of the BCA.

CRA

D1.13: Number of Persons

Accommodated

It is anticipated that the following population loadings are applicable to the areas, as listed: • Residential boarding units – 2 person per sole-

occupancy

CRA

D1.14: Measurement of Distances Information only. Noted D1.15: Method of Measurement Information only. Noted D1.16: Plant Rooms, Lift Motor

Rooms and electricity network substations: Concession

An AS1657 ladder may be used to serve such rooms in lieu of a stairway to form part of a path of travel discharging into a storey.

CRA

D1.17: Access to Lift Pits

Where applicable, access to the lift pit is assumed to be through the bottom landing doors as the pit is assumed to be less than 3m deep.

N/A

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PART D2 – CONSTRUCTION OF EXITS D2.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - D2.1: Application of Part Noted -

D2.2: Fire-Isolated Stairways and

Ramps

Where applicable, it is assumed that the stairways will be constructed of reinforced concrete or steel and therefore comply. The structural engineer is to certify that the shaft will withstand a local failure.

N/A

D2.3: Non-Fire-Isolated Stairways and Ramps

It is assumed that the applicable stairway is constructed of reinforced or prestressed concrete; or steel in no part less than 6 mm thick.

CRA

D2.4: Separation of Rising and Descending Stair Flights

Rising and descending staircases are to be designed to discharge separately from each other.

N/A

D2.7: Installations in Exits and Paths of Travel

Access to service shafts and services other than to fire- fighting or detection equipment as permitted in the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of Section E, must not be provided from a fire-isolated stairway.

Services or equipment comprising— (i) electricity meters, distribution boards or ducts; or (ii) central telecommunications distribution boards or equipment; or (iii) electrical motors or other motors serving equipment in the building, may be installed in— (iv) a required exit, except for fire-isolated exits specified in (a); or (v) in any corridor, hallway, lobby or the like leading to a required exit, if the services or equipment are enclosed by non- combustible construction or a fire-protective covering with doorways or openings suitably sealed against smoke spreading from the enclosure.

CRA

D2.8: Enclosure of Space Under Stairs and Ramps

Non fire-isolated stairways and ramps — The space below a required non fire-isolated must not be enclosed to form a cupboard or other enclosed space unless— (i) the enclosing walls and ceilings have an FRL of not less than 60/60/60; and (ii) any access doorway to the enclosed space is fitted with a self-closing –/60/30 fire door.

CRA

D2.9: Width of Stairways and

Ramps

A required stairway or ramp that exceeds 2m in width is counted as having a width of only 2m unless a handrail divides it, balustrade or other barrier continuous between landings and each division has a width of not more than 2m.

CRA

D2.10: Pedestrian Ramps

A ramp serving as a required exit must— (i) where the ramp is also serving as an accessible ramp under Part D3, be in accordance with AS 1428.1; or (ii) in any other case, have a gradient not steeper than 1:8. The floor surface of a ramp must have a non-slip finish. The floor surface of a ramp must have a slip- resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586.

CRA

D2.11: Fire-Isolated Passageways

Any enclosing construction of a fire-isolated passageway must have an FRL when tested for a fire outside the passageway in another part of the building of— (i) if the passageway discharges from a fire-isolated stairway or ramp — not less than that required for the stairway or ramp shaft; or (ii) in any other case — not less than 60/60/60.

The top construction of a fire-isolated passageway need not have an FRL if the walls of the fire-isolated passageway extend to the underside of— (i) a non-combustible roof covering; or

N/A

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(ii) a ceiling having a resistance to the incipient spread of fire of not less than 60 minutes separating the roof space or ceiling space in all areas surrounding the passageway within the fire compartment.

D2.12: Roof as Open Space

If an exit discharges to a roof of a building, the roof must— a) have an FRL of not less than 120/120/120; and b) not have any rooflights or other openings within 3 m

of the path of travel of persons using the exit to reach a road or open space

N/A

D2.13: Goings and Risers

Stair geometry to all stairs throughout the development is to comply with Table D2.13. Stair treads are to have a surface with a slip- resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586 or a nosing strip with a slip-resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586.

CRA

D2.14: Landings

Landings to have either a surface with a slip- resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586 or a strip at the edge of the landing with a slip-resistance classification complying with Table D2.14 when tested in accordance with AS 4586 where the edge leads to a flight below.

CRA

D2.15: Thresholds Threshold ramps and step ramps in a building are

required to be accessible in accordance with Part D3.

CRA

D2.16: Balustrades or Other Barriers

Balustrades are required to be 1m above the floor of any balcony, path or the like, also barriers to windows where a change in level of 4m occurs are to be provided. Details of the dimensions of the balustrading to the stairways, balconies and windows have not been supplied at this stage.

CRA

D2.17: Handrails

Compliance with this clause is required as applicable.

A required exit (fire isolated or non-fire isolated) serving an area required to be accessible must be fitted with handrails in accordance with Clause 12 of AS1428.1-2009.

Your attention is drawn to all three stairways that serve the building.

CRA

D2.18: Fixed Platforms, Walkways Stairways and Ladders

A fixed platform, walkway, stairway, ladder and any going and riser, landing, handrail, balustrade or other barrier attached thereto may comply with AS 1657 in lieu of D2.13, D2.14, D2.16 and D2.17 if it only serves: (a) machinery rooms, boiler houses, lift-machine

rooms, plant-rooms, and the like; or (b) non-habitable rooms, such as attics, storerooms

and the like that are not used on a frequent or daily basis in the internal parts of a sole-occupancy unit in a Class 3 building or Class 4 part of a building.

CRA

D2.19: Doorways and Doors

A doorway serving as a required exit or forming part of a required exit must not be fitted with a sliding door unless it leads directly to a road or open space; and the door is able to be opened manually under a force of not more than 110 N. If fitted with a door which is power- operated, it must be able to be opened manually under a force of not more than 110 N if there is a malfunction or failure of the power source; and if it leads directly to a road or open space it must open automatically if there is a power failure to the door or on the activation of a fire or smoke alarm anywhere in the fire compartment served by the door.

A power-operated door in a path of travel to a required

CRA

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exit must be able to be opened manually under a force of not more than 110 N if there is a malfunction or failure of the power source.

D2.20: Swinging Doors A swinging door in a required exit or forming part of a required exit must not encroach on any part of its swing more than 500mm on the required width of the exit and must swing in the direction of egress.

CRA

D2.21: Operation of Latch

A door in a required exit, forming part of a required exit or in the path of travel to a required exit must be readily openable without a key from the side that faces a person seeking egress, by—

i. a single hand downward action on a single

device which is located between 900 mm and 1.1 m from the floor and if serving an area required to be accessible by Part D3—

A. be such that the hand of a person who

cannot grip will not slip from the handle during the operation of the latch; and

B. have a clearance between the handle and the back plate or door face at the centre grip section of the handle of not less than 35 mm and not more than 45 mm; or

ii. a single hand pushing action on a single device

which is located between 900 mm and 1.2 m from the floor.

The above requirements of do not apply to a door that serves only, or is within a sole-occupancy unit in a Class 3 building (other than an entry door to a sole-occupancy unit of a boarding house, guest house, hostel, lodging house or backpacker accommodation).

CRA

D2.22: Re-entry from Fire-Isolated

Exits If applicable, doors of a fire-isolated exit can be locked from the inside in a fire-isolated given that the building has an effective height of 25m, throughout the exit.

N/A

D2.23: Signs on Doors

Required signage is to be located on all fire and smoke doors stating “Fire Safety Door, Do Not Obstruct, Do Not Keep Open” and the discharge door from the fire isolated stairways are to state “Fire Safety Door – Do Not Obstruct” in capital letters not less than 20mm in height.

N/A

D2.24: Protection of Openable Windows

In any bedroom within a class 3 building, all windows above a floor, with an external measurement of at least 2m to the surface beneath, must be protected.

Where the lowest level of the window opening is less than 1.7m above the floor, the openable portion of the window must be protected with a restricting device or secured screen with secured fixings.

A barrier below an openable window must be a minimum height of 865mm in any bedroom within a class 3 part.

A barrier below an openable window must be a minimum height of 865mm in all classes, 4m above the external surface area.

Note: when considering the preferred option to comply with this clause consideration will need to be given to natural ventilation required under Clause F4.6.

CRA

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PART D3 - ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY D3.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

D3.1: General Building Access Requirements

Access is to be provided to each sole occupancy unit to at least one floor and common areas including the communal living rooms, caretaker’s office, the games & exercise room, the laundry, the basement carpark and to and within the external common open spaces.

Where a passenger lift is installed, access is required to the entrance doorway of each sole-occupancy unit; and to and within rooms or spaces for use in common by the residents, located on the levels served by the lift.

Not more than 2 required accessible sole-occupancy units may be located adjacent to each other.

As the building contains between 11 to 40 sole- occupancy units, access is required to and within at least 2 accessible sole-occupancy units.

Accessible areas must contain the features specified by this part and AS 1428.1-2009.

CRA

D3.2: Access to Buildings

An access way is to be provided from the allotment boundary on Homebush Road to the ground floor lobby.

Any door openings that have multiple leaves (except an automatic door), one of the leaves is to have a minimum clear opening width of 850mm.

Any doors to common areas at all levels are to have a circulation space at the door in accordance with Clause 13.3 of AS1428.1-2009. The doors are required to have a minimum clear opening of 850mm.

When providing the access way from any accessible car parking spaces to the SOU’s, any grated drainage will need to be determined to ensure the grate openings are slotted and not greater than 13mm wide and their orientation is transverse to the dominant direction of travel or, the slotted openings can be less than 8mm wide and the length of the slots can continue across the widths of the path of travel. Refer to Clause 7.5 of AS1428.1-2009.

Any access way will also need to account for a pedestrian crossing or safe path of travel for persons with a disability using the car parking area.

The required access ways are to comply with AS1428.1-2009.

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D3.3: Parts of Buildings to be Accessible

Ramps, stairways, walkways, circulation spaces at doorways, door widths and accessible paths are to comply with AS1428.1-2009.

Every ramp and stairway, except for ramps and stairways in areas exempted by clause D3.4 of the BCA, must comply with—

a) for a ramp, except a fire-isolated ramp, clause

10 of AS 1428.1-2009; and b) for a stairway, except a fire-isolated stairway,

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clause 11 of AS 1428.1-2009

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The stairways are to meet the requirements of this clause.

A required exit (non-fire isolated) serving an area required to be accessible must be fitted with handrails in accordance with Clause 12 of AS1428.1-2009.

Note that this standard also contains specific requirements relating to door hardware and other ancillary items. It will need to be ensured that garbage hatches are positioned at a height suitable for persons with a disability; AS 1428.2 also offers guidance in relation to reach etc. under Clause 22.

The required ramps must comply with the requirements of Clause 10 of AS 1428.1-2009. The proposed entrance ramp will be required to maintain maximum gradients of 1:14 with intermediate landings required where ramp run lengths exceed 9m. It is considered that the proposed entrance ramp can facilitate the design requirements.

It is considered that accessways will maintain appropriate dimensions to facilitate turning and passing in accordance with AS 1428.1-2009.

Appropriate dimensions are to be allowed for at the residential corridor ends to facilitate 1800

turning with a minimum width of 1540mm length of 2070mm. These types of turning arrangements should also be allowed for within the lift vestibules.

Doorway openings and security gates, on the common area accessway, will need to maintain an unobstructed clear opening width of 850mm including those units proposed to be accessible. Appropriate provision has been made to ensure that doorways will be accessible as required by Clause 13 of AS 1428.1. Further detail will need to be developed as part of the construction certificate stage.

It is acknowledged that not all dead-end parts to the residential corridors measure at least 1540mm wide and at least 2070mm long. Details are to be provided with the CC application.

Furthermore, door circulation spaces have also been identified as needing to comply with the applicable parts of Figure 31 from AS1428.1-2009. Details are to be provided with the CC application.

Note: The Access to Premises Standards to not provide the concessions provided in sub-cluses (g) and (h) in this clause, hence compliance with the Access to Premises Standards will require the floor covering in the accessible areas to strictly comply with Clause 7.4.1(a) of AS1428.1-2009.

D3.4: Exemptions

The following areas in the building are considered to not be accessible due to the specific uses of the room or space: (ie. Maintenance rooms, switch rooms)

Noted

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D3.5: Accessible Car Parking

Only one accessible car parking space is required based upon the calculation for class 3 buildings in Table D3.5 of the BCA.

The single accessible carparking space should be designed and provided in accordance with current requirements being AS/NZS 2890.6-2009.

It is noted that the design of the car spaces will accommodate the design requirements. A general height clearance of 2.2m height clearance will need to be provided from the vehicle entry to the accessible spaces with 2.5m over the actual space (clear of ductworks and sprinklers etc).

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D3.6: Signage

Braille and tactile signage complying with Specification D3.6 and incorporating the international symbols as appropriate must identify each exit door, sanitary facility and all accessible entrances where an entrance is not accessible.

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D3.8: Tactile Indicators

The current proposal will require tactile ground surface indicators to any ramps; all stairways and any overhead obstructions are less than 2 metres in height. Tactile ground surface indicators must comply with sections 1 and 2 of AS/NZS 1428.4.1.

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D3.11: Ramps

On an accessway a series of connected ramps must not have a combined vertical rise of 3.6m and a landing for a step ramp must no overlap a landing for another step ramp or ramp.

N/A

D3.12: Glazing on an Accessway

On an accessway, where there is no chair rail, handrail or transom, all frameless or fully glazed doors, sidelights and any glazing capable of being mistaken for a doorway or opening, must be clearly marked in accordance with AS 1428.1.

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SECTION E: SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT

PART E1 – FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT E1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

E1.3: Fire Hydrants

The building is required to be provided a fire hydrant system complying with AS2419.1-2005 as it is more than 500m sq.

Where an internal pumproom for a hydrant system is required to be provided, the door is required to open to the road or open space, or to a fire-isolated stairway that leads to a road of open space

FI See Part 5 of

this report in accordance with AS2419.1-2005.

Please refer to Part 5 of this report in respect of a booster assembly.

E1.4: Fire Hose Reels

The building is to be provided with a fire hose reel system complying with the 2014 version of the BCA and AS2441-2005. All FHR’s are to be within 4m of an exit.

Please refer to Part 5 of this report.

FI

See Part 5 of this report

E1.5: Sprinklers Sprinklers are not required to the basement level given the carpark accommodates less than 40 cars.

N/A

E1.6: Portable Fire Extinguishers

The building is to be provided with extinguishers in accordance with this clause and AS2444.

Portable fire extinguishers must be—

i. provided as listed in Table E1.6; and ii. for a Class 3 part of a building, provided—

(A) to serve the whole Class 3 part of a building

where one or more internal fire hydrants are

FI Refer to Part 5 of this report.

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SECTION E: SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT installed; or

(B) where internal fire hydrants are not installed, to serve any fire compartment with a floor area greater than 500m², and for the purposes of this clause, a sole-occupancy unit in a Class 3 part of a building is considered to be a fire compartment; and

iii. Subject to below, selected, located and

distributed in accordance with Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of AS 2444.

Portable fire extinguishers provided in a Class 2 or 3 building or Class 4 part of a building must be—

(i) an ABE type fire extinguisher; and (ii) a minimum size of 2.5 kg; and (iii) distributed outside a sole-occupancy unit—

(A) to serve only the storey at which they are located; and (B) so that the travel distance from the entrance doorway of any sole- occupancy unit to the nearest fire extinguisher is not more than 10m.

Please refer to Part 5 of this report.

E1.8: Fire Control Centres

A fire control centre must— a) provide an area from which fire-fighting operations

or other emergency procedures can be directed or controlled; and

b) contain controls, panels, telephones, furniture, equipment and the like associated with the required fire services in the building; and

c) not be used for any purpose other than the control of—

i. fire-fighting activities; and ii. other measures concerning the occupant

safety or security.

Location of fire control centre A fire control centre must be so located in a building that egress from any part of its floor, to a public road or open space, does not involve changes in level which in aggregate exceed 300 mm.

Equipment not permitted within a fire control centre An internal combustion engine, pumps, sprinkler control valves, pipes and pipe fittings must not be located in a fire control centre, but may be located in rooms accessed through the fire control centre.

Ambient sound level for a fire control centre a) The ambient sound level within the fire control

centre measured when all fire safety equipment is operating in the manner in which it operates in an emergency must not exceed 65 dB(A).

b) The measurement must be taken for a sufficient time to characterize the effects of all sound sources. Where there is not a great variation in noise level, a measurement time of 60 seconds may be used.

N/A

E1.9: Fire Precautions During Construction

Information only. Whilst the building is under construction there is to be not less than one fire extinguisher provided at all times to each storey. Once the building has reached an effective height of over 12m the hydrants and hose reels and booster connections must be operational to all levels except the 2 uppermost

N/A

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SECTION E: SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT storeys under construction.

E1.10: Provision for Special Hazards Noted Noted SPECIFICATION E1.8 - FIRE CONTROL CENTRES 1. Scope Noted - 2. Purpose and Content The fire control centre is to comply with this clause. N/A 3. Location of Fire Control

Centre

The fire control centre is to comply with this clause. N/A

4. Equipment Not Permitted within a Fire Control Centre


5. Ambient Sound Level for a Fire Control Centre


PART E2 – SMOKE HAZARD MANAGEMENT E2.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - E2.1: Application of Part Noted -

E2.2: General Requirements (including Tables E2.2a and E2.2b)

Given that the building is less than 25m in Effective Height, the following fire safety measures are required in the building:

1) The Class 3 part of the building must be provided

with an automatic smoke detection and alarm system complying with Specification E2.2a.

2) The Class 7a basement, is to be provided with a

mechanical ventilation system in accordance with AS 1668.2 must comply with clause 5.5 of AS/NZS 1668.1 except that— (a) fans with metal blades suitable for operation at normal temperature may be used; and (b) the electrical power and control cabling need not be fire rated.

3) Automatic shutdown:

A part of a building used as an assembly building (class 9b) must be provided with automatic shutdown of any air- handling system (other than non-ducted individual room units with a capacity not more than 1000 l/s and miscellaneous exhaust air systems installed in accordance with Sections 5 and 11 of AS/NZS 1668.1) which does not form part of the smoke hazard management system, on the activation of—

i. smoke detectors installed complying with

Clause 5 of Specification E2.2a ; and ii. any other installed fire detection and alarm

system, including a sprinkler system complying with Specification E1.5.

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E2.3: Provisions for Special Hazards

Noted SPECIFICATION E2.2a – SMOKE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS 1. Scope Noted -

2. Type of System

Class 3 buildings: Subject to (ii) of the BCA under this clause, a Class 3 building must be provided with— (A) a smoke alarm system complying with Clause 3; or (B) a smoke detection system complying with Clause 4; or (C) a combination of a smoke alarm system complying with Clause 3 within sole- occupancy units and a smoke detection system complying with Clause 4 in areas not within the sole-occupancy units.

Noted

3. Smoke Alarm System In a Class 3 building, smoke alarms must be CRA

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SECTION E: SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT installed— (i) within each sole-occupancy unit, located

on or near the ceiling in any storey— (A) containing bedrooms—

(aa) between each part of the sole-occupancy unit containing bedrooms and the remainder of the sole-occupancy unit; and (bb) where bedrooms are served by a hallway, in that hallway; and

(B)not containing any bedrooms, in egress paths; and in a building not protected with a sprinkler system, in public corridors and other internal public spaces, located in accordance with the requirements for smoke detectors in AS 1670.1 and connected to activate a building occupant warning system in accordance with Clause 6.

4. Smoke Detection System

In a Class 3 building smoke detectors must be installed— (i) within each sole-occupancy unit, located in accordance with the requirements for smoke alarms in Clause 3(c)(i) of the BCA; and (ii) in a building not protected with a sprinkler system, in public corridors and other internal public spaces.

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5. Smoke Detection for Smoke Control Systems

Not applicable

N/A

6. Building Occupant Warning System

A building occupant warning system provided as part of a smoke hazard management system must comply with clause 3.22 of AS 1670.1 to sound through all occupied areas except— (a) in a Class 3 building provided with a smoke alarm system in accordance with Clause 3(c)(ii) of the BCA—

(i) the sound pressure level need not be measured within a sole-occupancy unit if a level of not less than 85 dB(A) is provided at the door providing access to the sole- occupancy unit; and (ii) the inbuilt sounders of the smoke alarms may be used to wholly or partially meet the requirements; and

(b) in a Class 3 building provided with a smoke detection system in accordance with Clause 4(c) of the BCA, the sound pressure level from a warning system need not be measured within a sole-occupancy unit if a level of not less than 100 dB(A) is provided at the door providing access to the sole-occupancy unit

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7. System Monitoring The smoke detection and alarm system is not required to comply with this clause.

N/A PART E3 – LIFT INSTALLATIONS E3.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

E3.1: Lift Installations

Any electric passenger lift installation and an electrohydraulic passenger lift installation must comply with Specification E3.1.

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E3.2: Stretcher Facility in Lifts

Where applicable, a stretcher facility must be provided in each lift to accommodate a raised stretcher with a patient lying on it horizontally by providing a clear space not less than 600mm wide x 2000mm long x 1400mm high above the floor level.

N/A

E3.3: Warning Against Use of Lifts in Fire

Warnings against using the lifts in the event of a fire must be provided in accordance with this clause.

CRA E3.4: Emergency Lifts Not applicable N/A

E3.5: Landings

Access and egress to and from liftwell landings must comply with the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of Section D.

CRA

E3.6: Passenger Lifts The stairway lift must be one of the types identified in Table E3.6a, subject to the limitations on use specified

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SECTION E: SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT in the Table; and have accessible features in

accordance with Table E3.6b; and not rely on a constant pressure device for its operation if the lift car is fully enclosed.

E3.7: Fire Service Controls

Where lifts serve any storey above an effective height of 12m, the following must be provided:

(a) A fire control switch complying with E3.9 for—

(i) a group of lifts; or (ii) a single lift not in a group that serves the storey.

(b) A lift car fire service drive control switch complying with E3.10 for every lift.

N/A

E3.9: Fire Service Recall Operation Switch

If applicable, the fire service control switch is to comply with this clause. Lift services design to confirm compliance at CC stage.

N/A

E3.10: Lift Car Service Drive Control Switch

If applicable, the lift car fire service drive control switch required by E3.7 must be activated from within the lift car.

N/A

SPECIFICATION E3.1 – LIFT INSTALLATIONS 1. Scope Noted -

2. Lift Cars Exposed If applicable, the lift is to comply with this clause, if

applicable.

N/A 3. Lift Car Emergency Lighting If applicable, the lift is to comply with this clause. N/A 4. Cooling of Lift Shaft If applicable, the lift is to comply with this clause. N/A 5. Lift Foyer Access If applicable, the lift is to comply with this clause. N/A 6. Emergency Access Doors in

a Single Enclosed Lift Shaft

If applicable, the lift is to comply with this clause.

N/A PART E4 – EMERGENCY LIGHTING, EXIT SIGNS AND WARNING SYSTEMS E4.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

E4.2: Emergency Lighting Requirements

Emergency lighting is to be installed in every fire- isolated exit, each floor level, common corridor and the like.

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E4.3: Measurement of Distance Information Only CRA E4.4: Design and Operation of

Emergency Lighting

To comply with AS 2293.1-2005.

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E4.5: Exit Signs Exits signs are to be provided above or adjacent to a door providing egress as well as directional signage throughout the entire development where necessary.

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E4.6: Direction Signs

Where an exit is not readily apparent a directional sign is to be installed indicating the direction of egress being primarily within the carpark areas.

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E4.7: Class 2 and 3 Buildings and Class 4 Parts: Exemptions

For Information Only

Noted E4.8: Design and Operation of Exit

Signs To comply with AS 2293.1-2005 and/or Specification E4.8.

E4.9: Sound Systems and Intercom Systems for Emergency Purposes

Not applicable

N/A

SPECIFICATION E4.8 – Photoluminescent Exit Signs 1. Scope Noted - 2. Application If applicable, to comply with this clause CRA 3. Illumination If applicable, to comply with this clause CRA 4. Pictorial Elements If applicable, to comply with this clause CRA 5. Viewing Distance If applicable, to comply with this clause CRA 6. Smoke Control Systems If applicable, to comply with this clause CRA

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SECTION F: HEALTH AND AMENITY PART F1 – DAMP AND WEATHERPROOFING F1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - F1.1: Stormwater Drainage Stormwater drainage to comply with AS 3500.3. CRA F1.4: External Above Ground

Membranes Waterproofing membranes for external above ground use to comply with AS 4654 Parts 1 and 2.

CRA F1.5: Roof Coverings Roof coverings to comply with this clause. CRA F1.6: Sarking The sarking is to comply with AS 4200. CRA F1.7: Water Proofing of Wet Areas

in Buildings

Waterproofing to wet areas to comply with AS 3740.

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F1.9: Damp-proofing Moisture is to be prevented from reaching the walls above a damp-proof course, and the underside of the suspended floors.

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F1.10: Damp-proofing of Floors on the Ground

A vapour barrier in accordance with AS 2870 must be installed.

CRA

F1.11: Provision of Floor Wastes

In a Class 3 part of a building, a bathroom or laundry is to have a floor waste where the floor is graded to the floor waste to permit the drainage of water.

CRA

F1.12: Sub-floor Ventilation

F1.13: Glazed Assemblies Glazed assemblies are to comply with AS 2047 and AS 1288.

CRA

PART F2 – SANITARY AND OTHER FACILITIES F2.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

F2.1: Facilities in Residential Buildings (including Table F2.1)

Class 3 Facilities for residents— (a) a bath or shower; and (b) a closet pan and washbasin, for each 10 residents for whom private facilities are not provided.

Facilities for employees The sanitary facility is acknowledged at Ground floor level and basement level for employee’s use.

CRA

F2.2: Calculation of Number of

Occupants and Facilities

Noted In calculating the number of sanitary facilities to be provided under F2.1 and F2.3, a unisex facility required for people with a disability may be counted once for each sex.

-

F2.3: Facilities in Class 3 to 9 Buildings (including Table F2.3)

Not applicable

N/A

F2.4: Accessible Sanitary Facilities

(including Table F2.4)

An accessible unisex sanitary compartment must be provided in accessible parts of the building in accordance with Table F2.4(a).

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SECTION F: HEALTH AND AMENITY

An accessible WC compartment is noted to Ground floor Level.

The accessible unisex sanitary compartment must contain a closet pan, washbasin, shelf or bench top and adequate means of disposal of sanitary towels; and the circulation spaces, fixtures and fittings of all accessible sanitary facilities provided in accordance with Table F2.4(a) and Table F2.4(b) must comply with the requirements of AS 1428.1-2009.

Where two or more of each type of accessible unisex sanitary facility are provided, the number of left and right handed mirror image facilities must be provided as evenly as possible.

F2.5: Construction of Sanitary Compartments

Sanitary compartments must have doors and partitions that separate adjacent compartments and extend— (i) from floor level to the ceiling in the case of a unisex facility; or (ii) to a height of not less than 1.5 m above the floor if primary school children are the principal users; or (iii) 1.8 m above the floor in all other cases.

CRA

F2.6: Interpretation: Urinals and Washbasins

Noted

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PART F3 – ROOM SIZES F3.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

F3.1: Height of Rooms and Other Spaces

The ceiling height must be not less than— (a) in a Class 3 part— • a kitchen, laundry, or the like — 2.1 m; and • a corridor, passageway or the like — 2.1 m; and • a habitable room excluding a kitchen — 2.4 m;

In the Class 7 and 9 parts— (i) except as allowed in (ii) and (f) of this clause -2.4 m; and (ii) a corridor, passageway, or the like — 2.1 m;

In any building— (i) a bathroom, shower room, sanitary compartment,

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SECTION F: HEALTH AND AMENITY airlock, tea preparation room, pantry, store room,

garage, car parking area, or the like — 2.1 m; and (ii) above a stairway, ramp, landing or the like — 2 m measured vertically above the nosing line of stairway treads or the floor surface of the ramp, landing or the like.

PART F4 – LIGHT AND VENTILATION F4.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

F4.1: Provision of Natural Light Natural light is required to be provided to all bedrooms

of the residential units for class 3 buildings.

CRA

F4.2: Methods and Extent of Natural Lighting

Required natural lighting must be provided by windows, excluding roof lights, that have an aggregate light transmitting area measured exclusive of framing members, glazing bars or other obstructions of not less than 10% of the floor area of the room, and are open to the sky or face a court or other space open to the sky or an open verandah.

CRA

F4.3: Natural Light Borrowed From Adjoining Room

Natural lighting to the sole-occupancy unit in a Class 3 building may come through a glazed panel or opening from an adjoining room (including an enclosed verandah) if the glazed panel or opening has an area of not less than 10% of the floor area of the room to which it provides light; and the adjoining room has windows, that—

a) have an aggregate light transmitting area of not less

than 10% of the combined floor areas of both rooms; and

b) are open to the sky or other space open to the sky or an open verandah.

CRA

F4.4: Artificial Lighting

Lighting to all areas is to comply with AS1680.0. Class 3 and 9 buildings — to all rooms that are frequently occupied, all spaces required to be accessible, all corridors, lobbies, internal stairways, other circulation spaces and paths of egress.

CRA

F4.5: Ventilation of Rooms Natural or mechanical ventilation, complying with AS1668.1, will be provided.

CRA

F4.6: Natural Ventilation

Natural ventilation provided in accordance with clause F4.5(a) of the BCA must consist of permanent openings, windows, doors or other devices which can be opened with an aggregate opening or openable size not less than 5% of the floor area of the room required to be ventilated; and open to a suitably sized court, or space open to the sky; or an open verandah or an adjoining room in accordance with F4.7.

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F4.7: Ventilation Borrowed From Adjoining Room

Natural ventilation to a sole-occupancy unit may come through a window, opening, ventilating door or other device from an adjoining room (including an enclosed verandah) if both rooms are within the same sole- occupancy unit and in a Class 3 part of a building, the window, opening, door or other device has a ventilating area of not less than 5% of the floor area of the room to be ventilated; and the adjoining room has a window, opening, door or other device with a ventilating area of not less than 5% of the combined floor areas of both rooms.

CRA

F4.8: Restriction on Position of

Water Closets and Urinals It is assumed that all bathrooms, ensuites and WC’s will be mechanically exhausted. Please advise to the contrary.

CRA

F4.9: Airlocks

It is assumed that all bathrooms, ensuites and WC’s will be mechanically exhausted. Please advise to the contrary.

CRA

F4.11: Carparks

Mechanical Ventilation complying with AS 1668.2-2012 or Natural Ventilation complying with AS 1668.4-2012 is to be provided to the carpark.

CRA

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SECTION F: HEALTH AND AMENITY PART F5 – SOUND TRANSMISSION AND INSULATION F5.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - F5.1: Application of Part Noted - F5.2: Determination of Airborne

Sound Insulation Ratings


Noted F5.3: Determination of Impact

Sound Insulation Ratings


Noted

F5.4: Sound Insulation Rating of Floors

The floor separating the sole occupancy units must have a Rw + Ctr (airborne) not less than 50 and an L n,w + C1 (impact) not more than 62 if it separates SOU’s or SOU’s from plant or other public areas.

CRA

F5.5: Sound Insulation Rating of

Walls

The walls separating the sole occupancy units must have a Rw + Ctr (airborne) not less than 50, and an Rw not less than 50 where the wall separates a SOU and public area or plant room. Doors to SOU’s are to also have an Rw not less than 30.

CRA

F5.6: Sound Insulation Rating of

Services

If a soil or waste pipe passes through more than one unit the pipe must be separated from the rooms with

t construction that has a Rw + C r (airborne) not less than 45 if adjacent to a habitable room, or 25 if adjacent to a kitchen or other room.

CRA

F5.7: Sound Isolation of Pumps For information only. SPECIFICATION F5.2 – SOUND INSULATION FOR BUILDING ELEMENTS 1. Scope Noted - 2. Construction Deemed-to-

Satisfy Noted

SPECIFICATION F5.5 – IMPACT SOUND – TEST OF EQUIVALENCE 1. Scope Noted - 2. Construction to be Tested Noted 3. Method Noted

SECTION G: ANCILLARY PROVISIONS

PART G1 - MINOR STRUCTURES AND COMPONENTS G1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

NSW G1.101: Provision for Cleaning of Windows

If the building is greater than 3 storeys high, provision for the cleaning of the windows in a safe manner is required. Thus, provision for cleaning of windows to all elevations of the building will be required. Full details of means of window cleaning to be provided at the CC stage.

N/A

SECTION J: ENERGY EFFICIENCY (carpark)

PART J0 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY J0.1: Application of Section J Noted - J0.2: Heating & Cooling Loads of SOU’s to Class 2 & 4 parts

Not applicable in NSW.

Noted

J0.3: Ceiling Fans Not applicable in NSW. Noted PART J1 – BUILDING FABRIC J1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - J1.1: Application of Part Applies to the parts of the subject building forming the

envelope. CRA

J1.2: Thermal Construction General Where required insulation is to comply with AS4859.1 and be installed in accordance with this clause. CRA

J1.3: Roof and Ceiling Construction

The roof or ceiling that is part of the envelope is to achieve an R-value in accordance with this clause which requires R-values of between 3.2 and 4.7 dependant on location and construction, with additional insulation required where there are uninsulated areas of the ceiling or roof.

CRA

J1.4: Roof Lights Any rooflights required to comply with this clause are to CRA

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SECTION J: ENERGY EFFICIENCY (carpark) represent less than 5% of the area of the roof and are to

achieve a SHGC and u-value for the rooflight system in accordance with this clause.

J1.5: Walls

The walls that are part of the envelope are to achieve an R-value in accordance with this clause which requires R-values of between 1.4 and 3.3 dependant on location and construction.

CRA

J1.6: Floors

The floors that are part of the envelope are to achieve an R-value in accordance with this clause which requires R-values of between 0 and 2.75 dependant on location and construction.

CRA

PART J2 – GLAZING J2.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - J2.1: Application of Part This part applies to all glazing located in the envelope of

the building. CRA

J2.4: Glazing Glazing to comply with this clause, it is noted that this assessment does not include an assessment with the glazing calculator.

CRA

J2.5: Shading Shading is to be considered as per this clause. CRA PART J3 – BUILDING SEALING J3.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - J3.1: Application of Part This part applies to all glazing located in the envelope of

the building. CRA

J3.2: Chimneys and Flues Chimneys and flues where provided are to comply with this clause in that they are to be provided with a damper or flap that can be closed to seal the chimney or flue.

CRA

J3.3: Roof Lights Roof lights are to be sealed or capable of being sealed in accordance with this clause. CRA

J3.4: External Windows and Doors External windows and doors are to be sealed in accordance with this clause. CRA

J3.5: Exhaust Fans

The exhaust fans to the sanitary facilities in the this portion of the building, and any other miscellaneous exhaust fans to other conditioned spaces, are to pre- fitted with a sealing device, such as a self-closing damper of the like.

CRA

J3.6: Construction of Roofs, Walls and Floors

The roof, walls, floors and any other openings, such as window or doors, are to be constructed to minimise air leakage by being enclosed by internal lining systems that are close fitting at ceiling, wall and floor junctions or are sealed by caulking, skirting, architraves, cornices or the like.

CRA

J3.7: Evaporative Coolers

Where provided an evaporative cooler is to be fitted with a self-closing damper in accordance with this clause.

CRA

PART J4 – AIR MOVEMENT Deleted Part J4 deleted in BCA2013 - PART J5 – AIR-CONDITION AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS J5.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted - J5.2: Air-conditioning and Ventilation Systems

Compliance required, design certification to be provided by Mechanical Engineer.

CRA

J5.3: Time Switch Compliance required, design certification to be provided by Mechanical Engineer. CRA

J5.4: Heating and Chilling Systems Compliance required, design certification to be provided by Mechanical Engineer. CRA

J5.5: Miscellaneous Exhaust Systems


CRA

PART J6 – ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING AND POWER J6.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

J6.1: Application of Part Applies to all buildings except a Class 8 electricity

network substation.

CRA

J6.2: Artificial Lighting Artificial lighting to comply with this clause, design certification to be provided by the electrical designer.

CRA

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SECTION J: ENERGY EFFICIENCY (carpark)

J6.3: Interior Artificial Lighting and Power Control

Lighting controls are to be in accordance with this clause, which sets requirements on location of switching and sets limits on floor areas controlled by a switch.

CRA

J6.4: Interior Decorative and Display Lighting

Lighting falling under this clause is to be separately switched from other lighting, be under a manual switch and controlled with a time switch.

CRA

J6.5: Artificial Lighting Around the Perimeter of a Building

Perimeter lighting is to be controlled by a daylight sensor or time switch and where it exceeds 100W have an average light source density of 60 Lumens/W or be controlled by a motion sensor complying with Specification J6.

CRA

J6.6: Boiling Water and Chilled Water Storage Units

The power supply to a fixed boiling water or chilled water storage unit must be controlled by a time switch in accordance with Specification J6.

CRA

PART J7 – HEATED WATER SUPPLY J7.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

J7.2: Heated Water Supply The hot water supply systems must be designed and

installed in accordance with Section 8 of AS3500.4.

CRA

J7.3: Swimming Pool Heating and Pumping

Any heating for a swimming pool must be in accordance with this clause, which sets out requirements for heating sources.

N/A

J7.4: Spa Pool Heating and Pumping Spa pool heating and pumping is required to be in

accordance with this clause.

N/A PART J8 – ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES FOR MONITORING J8.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Noted -

J8.1: Application of Part

Applies to all buildings except within a SOU of a Class 2 or 4 building and a Class 8 electricity network substation.

CRA

NSW J8.2: Access for Maintenance

Access for maintenance must be provided to all services and their components including time switches, motion detectors, thermostats, outside air dampers, reflectors, lenses and diffusers of light fittings, heat transfer equipment and adjustable or motorised shading devices.

CRA

J8.3: Facilities for Energy Monitoring

A building with a floor area of more than 500m2 must have an energy monitoring facility to record the consumption of gas and electricity.

A building with a floor area of more than 2500m2 must have the facility to individually record the consumption of air conditioning plant, artificial lighting, appliance power, central hot water supply, lifts, escalators and other ancillary plant.

CRA

SPECIFICATION J1.2 – MATERIAL PROPERTIES 1. Scope Noted - 2. Construction Deemed-to-Satisfy Methods noted. Noted SPECIFICATION J1.3 – ROOF AND CEILING CONSTRUCTION 1. Scope Noted - 2. Construction Deemed-to-Satisfy Methods noted. Noted SPECIFICATION J1.5 – WALL CONSTRUCTION 1. Scope Noted - 2. Construction Deemed-to-Satisfy Methods noted. Noted SPECIFICATION J1.6 – FLOOR CONSTRUCTION 1. Scope Noted - 2. Construction Deemed-to-Satisfy Methods noted. Noted SPECIFICATION J5.2 – DUCTWORK INSULATION AND SEALING 1. Scope Noted - 2. Ductwork Sealing Methods noted. Noted 3. Ductwork Insulation Methods noted. Noted

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SECTION J: ENERGY EFFICIENCY (carpark) SPECIFICATION J5.4 – INSULATION PIPING, VESSELS, HEAT EXCHANGERS AND TANKS 1. Scope Noted - 2. Insulation Methods noted. Noted SPECIFICATION J6 – LIGHTING AND POWER CONTROL DEVICES 1. Scope Noted - 2. Corridor Lighting Timer Methods noted. Noted 3. Time Switch Methods noted. Noted 4. Motion Detectors Methods noted. Noted 5. Daylight Sensor and Dynamic Lighting Control Device

Methods noted.

Noted

SECTION J: ENERGY EFFICIENCY (Class 2)

NSW PART J(A)1 – BUILDING FABRIC NSW J(A)1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions

Reference to BCA2009 is required to meet BCA2014 provisions

Noted

NSW J(A)1.1: Application of Part Applies to the new Class 2 buildings where thermal insulation is required as a DA Condition.

Noted

NSW J(A)1.2: Compliance with BCA Provisions

To be included in the specification to AS/NZS4859.1 and Clause J1.2, for the new portion of the building. The installation is to be certified by an appropriate consultant.

CRA

NSW PART J(A)2 – BUILDING SEALING NSW J(A)2.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions

Noted

-

NSW J(A)2.1: Application of Part Noted - NSW J(A)2.2: Compliance with BCA Provisions

Compliance is to be achieved with Clauses J3.2, J3.4, J3.5 and J3.6.

Noted

J3.3: Roof Lights No rooflights. Noted

J3.4: External Windows and Doors The windows and doors must be sealed, or the windows may comply with AS2047, doors are still to be sealed.

CRA

J3.5: Exhaust Fans

The exhaust fans to the sanitary facilities in the this portion of the building, and any other miscellaneous exhaust fans to other conditioned spaces, are to pre- fitted with a sealing device, such as a self-closing damper of the like.

CRA

J3.6: Construction of Roofs, Walls and Floors

The roof, walls, floors and any other openings, such as window or doors, are to be constructed to minimise air leakage by being enclosed by internal lining systems that are close fitting at ceiling, wall and floor junctions or are sealed by caulking, skirting, architraves, cornices or the like.

CRA

NSW PART J(A)3 – AIR-CONDITIONING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS NSW J(A)3.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions

Noted

-


Compliance is to be achieved with Clauses J5.2, J5.3, J5.4 and J5.5.

Noted J5.2: Air-conditioning and Ventilation Systems


CRA

J5.3: Time Switch Compliance required, design certification to be provided by Mechanical Engineer.

CRA

J5.4: Heating and Chilling Systems Compliance required, design certification to be provided

by Mechanical Engineer.

CRA J5.5: Miscellaneous Exhaust Systems


CRA NSW PART J(A)4 – HOT WATER SUPPLY NSW J(A)4.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions

Noted

-


The hot water supply system must comply with Clause J7.2.

Noted

J7.2: Hot Water Supply

The hot water supply systems must be designed and installed in accordance with Section 8 of AS3500.4.

CRA

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SECTION J: ENERGY EFFICIENCY (Class 2) NSW PART J(A)5 – ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE NSW J(A)5.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions

Noted

-

NSW J(A)5.1: Application of Part Noted - NSW J(A)5.2: Access for Maintenance

Deleted by BCA 2014

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NSW J(A)5.3: Compliance with BCA provisions

Class 2 Buildings must comply with national BCA provisions J8.2 and J8.3.

Noted

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