This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research compliance requirements in different locations that apply to small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings.The unit supports research into local, state and federal government legislation and policies relating to planning and the environment, including zoning and analysis of requirements in relation to client preferences and prospective design proposals.It applies to building designers who analyse and explain compliance requirements for small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects, including factories, motels, offices, restaurants, retail and service outlets, and warehouses.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.