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Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBS6112
State Code
OCU62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2021
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
09/06/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct and report on initial construction inspections to verify the compliance of site preparation, foundations, footings, framing and wet areas of Class 1 and 10 buildings, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area. The unit includes planning and conducting inspections, reporting on issues of non-compliance, and preparing certificates of compliance according to legislative and regulatory requirements.This unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to conduct mandated inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings at the initial stage of construction. The certificate of compliance must be completed and processed before the next stage of construction can commence.This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for building surveying in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to clarify these requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and interpret compliance requirements for Class 1 or 10 building.
  • 1.1 Determine site classification and design wind speed for Class 1 or 10 building according to NCC definitions and building type, geographical location and climate zone.
  • 1.2 Access and interpret approved building design drawings and specifications and consult with relevant persons to confirm compliance of any variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions.
  • 1.3 Identify and interpret compliance requirements for site preparation, foundations and footings, sub-floor ventilation, steel framing and structural steel members.
  • 1.4 Determine extreme weather events for the area and interpret compliance requirements for timber framing.
  • 1.5 Identify wall and substrate construction methods and materials and interpret compliance requirements for wet areas and waterproofing.
2 Plan building inspection.
  • 2.1 Schedule inspection according to building and regulatory requirements and notify relevant persons.
  • 2.2 Record and report missed inspections as relevant according to regulatory requirements.
  • 2.3 Obtain equipment required for inspection according to workplace requirements.
  • 2.4 Apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements to planned inspection activities according to workplace requirements.
3 Inspect and report compliance of Class 1 or 10 building.
  • 3.1 Conduct initial construction inspection of building according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Determine soil type and characteristics, effects on site stability and any required soil testing.
  • 3.3 Assess building features against compliance requirements and approved drawings for site preparation, foundations and footings, framing and wet areas.
  • 3.4 Document and report details of non-compliant features according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.5 Discuss non-compliant features of building with relevant persons and negotiate work required to remedy non-compliances according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.6 Negotiate timeframe for remedial action and further inspection and report any failure to comply according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.7 Prepare and process certificate of compliance according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
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