Section 3: Performance Solution Case Study In this part of the
assignment, we will use the case study provided in previous
sections. We will apply the analysis and assessment process
explored in section 2 of the assignment to consider if the
performance solutions satisfy the performance requirements of the
NCC. a)Identify the assumptions made regarding the building’s use,
management and occupancyand consider how any limitations on the use
and operation of the building arising from theseassumptions may
mean that the fire safety systems may not perform as expected. In
NSWhow can these performance failures be regulated? (Max. 200
words) (10 marks) b)Identify the analysis approach and assessment
method/s used in the draft FEB to justifythe acceptance of the
proposed Performance Solutions. (Max. 100 words) (10 marks)
c)Critically review the proposed fire safety Performance Solutions
and their proposedanalyses/evaluations as described in the draft
FEB. Provide the following comment inrelation to each Performance
Solution: i)Proposed analysis/ evaluation – Does it make
sense? Is it well reasoned? Is itaddressing what it
should? Is the nature and level of analysis/ evaluation
appropriateand adequate. If not, why not? (ii)Acceptance criteria -
Are they appropriate? If not, why not? (iii)Practicality and
enforceability of the proposed Performance Solution? Considerall
Performance Solution components - tangible and non-tangible.
(iv)Likely compliance - Do you agree that the proposed Performance
Solution willlikely meet, or be able to be shown to meet the
relevant Performance Requirements?If not, why not? (Max.400 words)
(15 marks) Justify your comments. Note: This is intended to be a
preliminary (common sense) assessment of what is proposed from a
building regulator’s perspective. Whether the proposed Performance
Solutions actually comply with the NCC will be evaluated by formal
analysis by the fire engineer and assessed by the certifying
authority. d)The developer has an eye to the future expansion of
the business that will beaccommodated in the proposed development.
Already, consideration is being given toincreasing business
capacity and to the manufacture, storage and distribution of timber
andplastic windows and doors. The client also advises that
increasing business capacity meansmore stock, and that more staff
will have to be employed. The developer seeks your advice in
general terms regarding whether what is being contemplated would be
consistent with the proposed fire safety Performance Solutions –
assuming they are approved and implemented. The owner also seeks
your advice and comment in general terms as a building regulation
consultant on what these proposals would have on the operation of
the building. Provide your advice and comment. (Max 300 words) (15
marks)
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