Building Surveying assessment
Question 1: BCA Capability report
Project 2
Our Ref: BCACRP2
Date: 6 April, 2018
Contact
Contact address:57Brandling St. Alexandria, Sydney
Email:oten@email.com
Attention: OTEN
DearOTEN,
Re: Sydney City Council Brandling St Alexandria
BCACapability Report project 2- New 3 storey Dwelling design
Further to our engagement in relation to the above project, please find attached theCapability Report relating to our assessment of the building against the applicable requirements of the Building Code of Australia.
Should you have any comments regarding the assessment or any matter raised in the report, please contact the undersigned.
Yours faithfully
Encl.
BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA 2015
CAPABILITY REPORT
Prepared for
OTEN
oten@email.com
PREMISES
57 Brandling St. Alexandria, Sydney
DRAFT
Date: 6 April 2018
Ref. No: BCACRP2
Your company details
Table of Contents
CONTENTS Page No.
1.0 Executive Summary 4
1.1 Report purpose 4
1.2 Report methodology 4
2.0 Property Description 4
2.1 Location 4
2.2 Description of works 4
2.3 Building Description 5
Volume 2 - Part 3.0 6
3.0 Building Code of Australia Assessment 6
3.1 Site Preparation 6
3.2 Footings and Slabs 6
3.3 Masonry 6
3.4 Framing 7
3.5 Roof and wall cladding 7
3.6 Glazing 7
3.7 Fire Safety 7
3.8 Health and Amenity 8
3.9 Safe Movement and Access 8
3.10 Additional Construction Requirements 9
3.11 Structural Design Manuals 9
3.12 Energy Efficiency 10
4.0 Recommendations 11
5.0 Conclusion 12
6.0 References 13
6.1 Basis of Report 13
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1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Report purpose
This report has been prepared to identify the extent of compliance achieved by the architectural designdocumentation against the relevant provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2015.
1.2 Report methodology
This report has been prepared on the basis of architectural documentation reflecting 57 Brandling St. Alexandria as detailed in Part 6.0 of this report.
2.0 Property Description
2.1 Location
The proposed development is located at 57 Brandling St. Alexandria, the site is bounded by a brick residence to the north, a brick residence and a brick garage to the west, and a concrete drive way to the south.
The site is located within Sydney City Council area for the purposes of development approvals.
2.2 Description of works
The development comprises of the new 3 storey dwelling.
2.3 BuildingDescription
Use/Classification
The building area the subject of this report has been assessed as being classified as follows
Class 1a
Class 10
Rise in Storeys
The building is a three storey development
Climate zone
For the purpose of Part 3.12of the BCA the property is located in climate zone 5
Volume 2 - Part 3.0
3.0 Building Code of Australia Assessment
3.1 Site Preparation
Item
Comment
3.1.1 Earthworks
Excavation and fill requirements.
Nominate any exceptional site conditions (including the effects of torrential rain) for special consideration. Provide engineering details where required.
All detail drawings are to ensure compliance in this regard.Advice from an...
Storm water management is to comply with BCA Cl 3.1.2.5(c)
3.1.3 Termite Risk Management
A termite management method should be included in the plan and be in line with AS 3660.1
3.2 Footings and Slabs
Item
Comment
3.2.2 Preparation
Details should be availed at the construction stage. Reinforced concrete footing at the right soil to bear at least 350kPa
3.2.3 Concrete and Reinforcing
Details to be availed at the construction stage. Reinforced concrete footing as per AS2870.
3.2.4 Site Classification
Details to be made available at the construction stage and ensure compliance with AS2870.
3.2.5 Footing and Slab Construction
Details be applied on the construction stage and comply with clause Cl 3.2.5.6
3.3 Masonry
Item
Comment
3.3.1 Unreinforced Masonry
Specific are to be availed at the building stage and comply with AS 3700.
3.3.2 Reinforced Masonry
Specific to be made by a professional engineer at the construction stage and comply with AS 3700.
3.3.3 Masonry Accessories
Details to...
…considered to be house costing $5000 and below. Nevertheless, the process to add a window requires consultation with a professional engineer for assessment; design drawing, supervision through the construction process, and after. After designing, the construction work begins by contracting a mason for brick work or a
carpenter for a timber wall.
Potential impacts to consider include; insulation, light, the purpose of the room the addition is being done, and the cost of the addition. It is recommended that an addition should among other, add value to the structure.
d. Changing top floor to granny flat with a kitchen
This is a major renovation that requires a building permit from the Council.It is a renovation that costs more than $5000 and involves a change of the type of the building and the original design. This renovation therefore requires a building permit from the council before work begins.
e. Expanding carport all way the frontage
The current carport is enclosed thus considered a garage. As per the BCA, it is classified as class 10a structure. When attached to a class 1 building, it is required that it should be insulated to prevent a compromise on the main building. BCA clause 3.12.1 requires insulation be continuous and care taken to avoid interference with the safety, fittings, and electrical components of the main construction. Sydney council requirements are that the minimum setback from the front street should be 9 meters or an average distance of the setbacks of the front walls of the existing buildings on the abutting allotments facing the front street, whichever is less. Based on the design plans, both neighboring dwellings have a boundary which is way behind than the proposed garage on the frontage.
In addition, BCA policies and requirements stipulate that only two carport spaces can be added to a single residential dwelling. In addition,…
