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Question: Discuss about theBuilding Regulations Report for Firefighting Equipment. Answer: Services And Equipment Firefighting equipment Volume 1, Section E, Part E1, Subsection E1.3, Clause (a), Sub-clause (i) and Clause (b) Sub-clause (i and ii): a fire hydrant system complying with AS2419 must be provided as the buildings area exceeds 500m2. Volume 1, Section E, Part E1, Subsection E1.6, Clause (a) and (b): fire extinguishers must be provided in the building in compliance with AS2444 sections 1 to 4. The fire extinguishers must be ABE type, be provided to only serve the floor they are in and at least be 2.5kg in size. Hose reels are not required in residential class buildings and the provision of a sprinkler system is dependent on the effective height of the structure. As this buildings effective height is less than 25m, it does not apply. Smoke hazard management Volume 1, Section E, Part E2, Subsection E2.3, Table (E2.2a): the basement will is not included during calculation of rise in storeys but it must be in compliance to the measures applicable to a class 2 building only as it is less than 2000m2. Therefore, the building must be provided with a system of smoke detection and alarm that is automatic. Volume 1, Section E, Part E2, Specification E2.2a, Clauses (1 to 4); the detection and alarm system must be provided for the basement and they must be compliant to AS1670 and AS3786 respectively. Lift installations Volume 1, Section E, Part E3, Subsection E3.1; Table 3.6a and 3.6b: the type of lift system provided in this building is a passenger lift owing to the fact that is has an occupancy of more than 5 (from visual observation). As it is a class 2 building with an effective height of 24.8m (i.e. less than 25m), one lift shaft is sufficient as long as it is a passenger lift. The distance between the lift shaft and the nearest point of egress is also less than 12.2m which is the maximum distance provided for this. No information about the lifts interior or electric system is given hence it is not possible to provide a detailed analysis of the compliance. This lift system also complies with table 3.6b in terms of the dimensions required for accessibility. Emergency lighting, exit signs and warning systems Volume 1, Section E, Part E4, Subsection E4.2, Clauses (a) and (d): for the basement level 1 car park, an emergency system of lighting must be provided at the stairway in compliance with AS2293.1. Volume 1, Section E, Part E4, Subsection E4.3, Clauses (a), Sub-clause (i) and Subsection E4.8, Clauses (a): an exit sign is required at the door of the staircase as it serves as a required exit and is enclosed. This exit sign must be in compliance with AS2293. Volume 1, Section E, Part E4, Subsection E4.6: direction signs may be required as the floor area of the basement is wide and basement occupants who are large distances away may require direction in case of an emergency. However, this is subject to the client and architects opinion. HEALTH AND AMENITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY Damp and Weatherproofing Volume 1, Section F, Part F1, Subsection F1.5, Clauses (d): the roof of the building has been done using a corrugated metal sheet system (Colorbond) that has a gentle slope as specified in AS 1562.1. At present, no other information is apparent in the drawings and designs so it is impossible to carefully suggest the measures put in place. Sanitary facilities Volume 1, Section F, Part F2, Subsection F2.1, Table (2.1): on the sole occupancy units located on the ground floor of the structure, the minimum requirements necessitate a kitchen sink that has the facilities for a washbasin, bath or shower, cooking and food preparation and a closet pan. Facilities for laundry should be provided either in each of the sole-occupancy units comprising of facilities for washing clothes that include at least one washtub and the space set aside for the location of a washing machine and facilities for drying clothes that should either be a clothes line or a drying cabinet operated by heat. Room Heights Volume 1, Section F, Part F3, Subsection F3.1, Clause (a), Sub-clause (i) and (iii): In reference to the BCA, the minimum ceiling height that should be provided in this case is 2.1m for the kitchen and laundry in the Unit 35 sole occupancy unit located on the eighth floor. However, for the bedroom, 2.4m is the minimum height that should be used as it is a habitable room. Lighting and Ventilation As the bathroom in unit 35 on the eighth floor is between two bedrooms and a corridor (i.e. not adjacent to an external wall) lighting and ventilation requirements: Volume 1, Section F, Part F4, Subsection F4.1, Clause (a): artificial light must be provided in compliance with the standard AS/NZS 1680.0. This would require electrically powered light bulbs or any other acceptable light source. Volume 1, Section F, Part F4, Subsection F4.7, Clause (a): ventilation borrowed from the next room must that complies with AS/NZS 1680.0. As the adjacent rooms have their natural ventilation via windows, it is that ventilation that would apply for this case. Sound Transmission and insulation Volume 1, Section F, Part F5, Subsection F5.2, Clause (a): The transmission requirements for the floor in the 8th floor of the building necessitate a value for the weighed sound reduction index (Rw + Ctr) that complies with AS/NZS 1276.1. This must also be compliant with specification F5.2. Volume 1, Section F, Part F5, Subsection F5.3, Clause (a): the normalized sound impact pressure level (Lft, w) should be determined according to AS ISO 717.2 or be adhere to the predefined Specification F5.2. Volume 1, Section F, Part F5, Subsection F5.4, Clause (a): the Rw + Ctr should be 50 or more while the Lft, w should not be more than 62. The thermal installation requirements for the roof have not been mentioned under the health an amenity section of the BCA. As such, this component would need to be designed in compliance with the Fire Resistance Section (Section C). References: Australian Building Codes Board, 2009, BCA 2009: Building Code of Australia, Australian Building Codes Board. Australian Building Codes Board, 2010. An investigation of possible Building Code of Australia (BCA) adaptation measures for climate change. Australian Building Codes Board, Canberra. Australian Building Codes Board, 2013. 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