Transcript Bulding Regs Ass. 1 (2014-15).pptx

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Unit 17 Building Regulations
Assessment Number 1
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‘History and Purpose’
 Extended Dip. in Const. (ft)
Date of issue :
 Diploma in Const. (pt)
March 23rd 2015
April 29th 2015
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This assessment provides an opportunity to complete the criteria described in the
shaded boxes below. Please refer over the page for the assessment tasks you will
need to do to satisfy the criteria identified.
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Jamie Owens
P1
Examine the factors that have influenced the historical
development of building control and explain their significance
P2
Discuss the legislation and documentation associated with
building control and their application
P3
Identify the various Approved Documents that comprise the
building regulations
P4
Describe the application and enforcement of the Building
Regulations
P5
Explain the approval procedures used in Building Control
P6
Evaluate the documentation used to support Building Control
P7
Discuss the powers of local authority Building Control officers
and approved inspectors
P8
Produce a specimen Building Regulations application, with all
necessary documentation
M1
Explain the particular implications of the Building Regulations
for low rise domestic and commercial construction
M2
Propose answers to two queries related to the interpretation of
the Building Regulations
M3
Explain the procedures used to enforce the Building
Regulations
D1
Justify the proposed solution to two separate Building
Regulation issues
D2
Evaluate the specimen Building Regulation application, with all
necessary documentation
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Unit 17
Building Regulations
Assessment Number 1
This assignment
is intended to develop an understanding of the purpose of and history behind the
development of Building Regulations.
Scenario :
You have been employed as a construction consultant to manage the refurbishment and part new
build project of mixed use project on behalf of your client, a Property speculator.
The Ground and 1st floors are to be given over to office / retail space with the 2nd floor given over
to residential accommodation in the form of flats.
Part of the refurbishment works include:
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Rewiring of electrical circuits, including new installations
Addition of a number of bathrooms – both in the residential areas and commercial areas.
Blocking up of a number of internal doorways and forming openings in structural walls.
Your Client is unsure what the Building Regulations are and why they have to apply for Building
Regulation approval for the proposed works to the scheme.
In your capacity as Consultant on the Project, In the form of an illustrated written report of not less
than 2500 words.
Tasks;
1. Identify and fully explain the factors that have influenced the historic development of
building control and explain their significance (P1)
2. Identify and describe the legislation and documents within building control, paying
attention to the various building acts and various building control documentation (P2)
3. Explain and discuss the implications of applying the Building Regulations for low
rise domestic and commercial construction. With reference to the refurbishment
works detailed above, demonstrate your understanding of how the regulations affect
the design and construction of domestic buildings , including alteration works. (M1)
4. Identify the correct Approved Documents relating to TWO of the scenarios given
above and explain and justify the minimum standards required in order to satisfy
Building Regulations. (D1)
Nb:
If anything written or illustrated is not your own work you must provide footnotes to identify the reference source/s (book, website, handout etc.) you
have used.
Submit your illustrated written report through the reception window on or before the submission date, with this sheet at the front. Your work should
be attached ‘behind’ this sheet, with the authenticity statement (at the bottom of this page) acknowledged by signature.
Authenticity; I certify that the work I have submitted for this assessment is entirely my own and that all other material
has been properly referenced.
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