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What does NCC stand for?
National Construction Code
What does BCA stand for?
Building Code of Australia
How many parts is the NCC comprised of, and what are they?
The NCC is comprised of 3 parts: BCA Volume 1, BCA Volume 2, and PCA.
Which volume of the BCA is concerned with commercial buildings?
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Which volume of the BCA is concerned with residential buildings?
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What does AS stand for?
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What does ABCB stand for?
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What does DTS stand for?
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What does ACM stand for?
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What does ACP stand for?
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True or false: The NCC publication applicable to any project is the one that is in force on the date the project is completed.
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A single detached house, terrace house, or townhouse is a Class ________ Building.
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A small guest or boarding house is a Class ___________ Building.
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A sole-occupancy apartment in a high-rise apartment building or hotel is a Class ________ building.
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A hotel or motel is a Class _______ building.
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A manager's residence in a warehouse or factory is a Class ______ building.
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A residence above a shop is a Class ______ building.
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A manager's residence within an Aged Care Facility is a Class ___________ building.
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An office building is a Class ___________ building.
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A retail shop is a Class ___________ building.
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A car park is a Class ___________ building.
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A storage or display warehouse is a Class __________ building.
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A laboratory or factory is a Class _____________ building.
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A health-care facility is a Class _______________ building.
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An assembly building (i.e.: a hall) is a Class _______________ building.
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An aged care facility is a Class _____________ building.
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A garage or carport is a Class __________ building.
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A swimming pool or a fence is a Class _________ building.
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A bushfire bunker is a Class ___________ building.
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All buildings falling within Class 10 are considered to be _________________ buildings.
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Identify the classifications for the following Castlemaine landmarks:
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Class 1b buildings are boarding houses, guest houses or hostels with a total floor area not exceeding ___________ meters, and in which no more than _______ persons are ordinarily resident.
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True or false: Class 1a only includes single, detached houses.
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Study Notes
National Construction Code (NCC)
- NCC stands for National Construction Code, the regulatory framework for building and construction in Australia.
- Comprised of three main parts: BCA Volume 1 (Commercial Buildings), BCA Volume 2 (Residential Buildings), and PCA (Plumbing Code of Australia).
Building Code of Australia (BCA)
- BCA is an integral part of the NCC.
- Volume 1 addresses commercial buildings, while Volume 2 is focused on residential buildings.
Australian Standards and Building Codes
- AS refers to Australian Standards, providing guidelines and criteria for building practices.
- ABCB stands for Australian Building Codes Board, responsible for the development and maintenance of the BCA.
- DTS means Deemed-to-Satisfy, referring to provisions that ensure compliance with the code without needing additional assessments.
- ACM is an Acceptable Construction Manual that provides practical guidelines for compliance.
- ACP stands for Acceptable Construction Practice, outlining best practices for construction.
Building Classification
- Class 1a: Single detached houses, terrace houses, or townhouses.
- Class 1b: Small guest or boarding houses, with a maximum floor area of 300 meters and a usual occupancy of up to 12 persons.
- Class 2: Sole-occupancy apartments in high-rise buildings or hotels.
- Class 3: Hotels or motels.
- Class 4: Manager's residences in warehouses/factories and residences above shops.
- Class 5: Office buildings.
- Class 6: Retail shops.
- Class 7a: Car parks.
- Class 7b: Storage or display warehouses.
- Class 8: Laboratories or factories.
- Class 9a: Health care facilities.
- Class 9b: Assembly buildings, such as halls.
- Class 9c: Aged care facilities.
- Class 10a: Garages or carports.
- Class 10b: Swimming pools or fences.
- Class 10c: Bushfire bunkers.
- All Class 10 buildings are classified as non-habitable.
Specific Classifications of Castlemaine Landmarks
- Stonemans Bookroom: Class 6 (Retail).
- The Empyre Hotel: Mixed classification (Class 3 & Class 6).
- Buda: Mixed classification (Class 1a & Class 9b).
- St Mary's Hall: Class 9b (Assembly).
- Castlemaine Magistrates Court: Class 9b (Assembly).
- Thompson House Aged Care Facility: Class 9c (Aged Care).
- Castlemaine Police Station: Class 5 (Offices).
- Castlemaine Fitness (indoor pool & gym): Mixed classification (Class 9b & Class 6).
Key Facts about Class 1a Buildings
- Class 1a includes more than just single detached houses; it encompasses terrace houses, villa units, and townhouses, provided they are fire-separated.
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Test your knowledge on the National Construction Code (NCC) and its components, including the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards. This quiz covers key aspects of commercial and residential building regulations as well as compliance guidelines.
