CPCCBC4012 – Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications

Building and Construction Plans and Specifications
1 Topic
The National Construction Code
Regulatory Framework
4 Topics
The National Construction Code
How the NCC is Administered
Regulatory Reform and National Economic Benefits
How the NCC Performance-Based System Operates
History of the National Construction Code
History of the Building Code of Australia
2 Topics
Australia’s Constitution and Building Regulations
Australia’s Model Uniform Building Code
The Building Code of Australia
4 Topics
History of the Plumbing Code of Australia
Australian Standards
The Plumbing Code of Australia 2004
Inclusion of the PCA in the National Construction Code
What is the BCA?
3 Topics
The BCA Goal
What does the BCA cover?
BCA Assessment Methods
CodeMark Certification Scheme
3 Topics
What is CodeMark?
Why CodeMark?
How CodeMark Works
The Plumbing Code of Australia
4 Topics
What is the PCA?
The PCA Goal
What does the PCA cover?
PCA 2013 Update
BCA Building Classes
1 Topic
Building Classes and the Format of the BCA
Important Australian Standards
8 Topics
A S 1684.2-2010 Residential Timber-Framed Construction – Non-Cyclonic Areas
A S 1684.3-2010 Residential Timber-Framed construction – Cyclonic Areas
A S 2870-2011 Residential Slabs and Footings
A S 3660.1-2000 Termite Management – New Building Work
A S 4773.2-2010 Masonry in Small Buildings – Construction
A S 3600-2009 Concrete Structures
A S 4654-2012 Waterproofing for External above Ground Use
A S 1657-2013 Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders – Design, Construction, and Installation
Building Legislation
9 Topics
The Building Act 1993
Building Regulations 2006
Schedule 1 of the Building Act 1975
Relationship with the Building Code of Australia
Design and Siting Standards for Detached Housing
Standards Given Effect by other Legislation
Advisory Standards
Referral Requirements
Associated Requirements
Building Contracts
25 Topics
When you Must have a Written Contract (Victoria)
Model Domestic Building Contract for New Homes
Liquidated Damages
Unfair Contract Terms
Contracts for Home Improvements
When you Must have a Contract (Queensland)
Contract Checklist
The Cooling-Off Period
Cooling-Off Period Notice
Withdrawal Notice
Warranties
Contract Information Statement
Deposits and Progress Payments
Foundations Data
Prime Cost Items and Provisional Sums
Other ‘Special’ Contracts
Cost Plus Contracts
Display Home Contracts
Construction Management Contracts
Variations
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Types of House Plans & Diagrams
20 Topics
What Sorts of Diagrams are Used?
Common Features on House Plans & Diagrams
Why Do We Have Plans?
People Who May Have an Interest in Plans for Proposed Structures
What Will the Plans Show the Interested Parties?
What Types of Plans do I need to be Familiar With?
Features to look for on Plans
What’s on a Site Plan?
What do Floor Plans Identify?
What’s on a Floor Plan?
The Title Block
What do the Symbols and Figures Mean?
Floor Plan Orientation & Scale
Cross References & Extra Detail
Building Orientation
Elevations
What are Framing Plans?
What is a Wall Section?
What is a Shadow Diagram?
What is a Reflected Ceiling Plan?
Sections
1 Topic
What is a Section?
Detailed Drawings
Specifications
A Title Block
LMS Reference Library
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