Area B - Design Flashcards
What is the purpose of the RMA?
Sustainable management of our resources, managing the effects of our activities on the environment.
What are the different resource consents?
Land use Subdivision Water permit Discharge permit Coastal permit
What are the 6 classifications of activities?
1- permitted
2- controlled
3- discretionary restricted - possibly get a planner at this stage but judgement call
4- discretionary unrestricted - get a planner
5- non-compliant
6- prohibited (plan change required)
What are the building importance levels?
L1 - ancillary buildings, minor storage, back country huts
L2 - buildings posing normal risk - all buildings except those defined in other classes
L3 - buildings of a higher level of societal importance, or with higher levels of risk to occupants (public spaces, schools, healthcare, prisons). Increased performance requirements.
L4 - buildings that are essential to disaster recovery or associated with hazardous facilities
L5 - buildings whose failure poses catastrophic risk to a large area I.e. dams and extremely hazardous facilities
What is the RC application process?
Project initiation outline risks to clients of RC. During design conduct a DP audit to determine if a consent is required. Depending on the design, planner may be required.
Determine if pre app is worthwhile.
Complete documentation and AEE, gain neighbour sign off if a good option and they’re willing.
Complete application form on behalf of clients if so agreed.
Answer RFI’s.
will know in 10 WD if notification is triggered.
If rejected, can object in writing to the council which triggers them getting decision reviewed with a hearing. Can also appeal directly to the environment court which has the same powers as the district court.
What is a designation?
The RMA allows for areas of land to be designated for particular network utility uses under the district plan. Once in the plan they can be carried out there at any time without having to comply with district planning rules. Submit an outline plan or works to prove the proposed work is in line with the limitations of the designation.
What is the SiD process?
At the start of the project educate the client of their responsibilities.
Meet with project team to complete responsibilities matrix and set protocols for workshops, how you will integrate risk registers and reports.
Hold specific SiD workshops during all work stages and report back to the client with the risks as defined in the register.
What are the classifications of heritage in Nz?
Category 1: places of special or outstanding historical or cultural heritage, significance or value.
Category 2: places of historical or cultural heritage, significance or value
Outline of the health and safety at work act
HSWA NZ workplace health & safety law - introduced 2015
A Practice is a PCBU person conducting business or undertaking
Directors are Officers of that PCBU and have a duty to seek information and stay up to date with the practices in their workplace regarding employees H&s conduct.
Employees are Workers - must take care of own health & safety, follow h&s instructions given.
SiD Risk matrix
Risk register - identify and assess - eliminate, isolate, minimise
Under the HSWA:
What is a PCBU?
What is an Officer?
What is a Worker?
A PCBU is an individual or company (I.e SPA), responsible for the health & safety of its officers and workers
An Officer is a person who has significant influence within the companies management, I.e Directors. Officers have a responsibility to ensure the PCBU meets its H&S obligations.
Workers are those employed by a PCBU. Responsible for own H&S and must follow and H&S protocols put in place by the PCBU.
