School Of EngineeringFire and Building RegulationsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: BG706A.1
Discipline: BUILDING SURVEYING
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
This unit assumes that the student has undertaken coursework in building construction, building surveying, engineering, science, architecture or a related area or has gained the equivalent knowledge by working in the construction industry in an appropriate capacity for at least four years.
Equivalent Units
300719 - Fire and Building Regulations..
About this Unit
In 2010 this unit is being replaced by 300719 Fire and Building Regulations. To familiarise students with the BCA and in particular those aspects of fire engineering incorporated within the regulations. To provide students with an opportunity to relate current research to the BCA. Topics: Building Code of Australia General Provisions, Structure, Fire Resistance Services and Equipment, Health and Amenity Ancillary Provisions, Philosophy, performance versus prescriptions, testing, produce accreditation, processes. Relationship of research to the regulations, authorities, fire hazard assessment, for detection and prevention, material and people behaviour during fire.