Unit

School Of Built Environment

Building Regulations StudiesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300885.2

Discipline: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 2

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
BG302A - Building Regulation Studies, 300722 - Building Regulation Studies

About this Unit
This unit develops an awareness of the regulations used to control risk in buildings. Major sources of risk, such as fire and public health, are identified and controlled. Building regulations of high risk regions, such as cyclonic, seismic and bushfire-prone areas, are also discussed. The unit emphasises the safety of vulnerable occupants, such as young children, disabled people and the elderly. The unit also explores recent developments in the National Construction Code (NCC: formerly BCA) concerning energy efficiency.