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NCC Vol 2 Flashcards

1
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What is defined as Class 1A building?

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1A - Single Dwelling, Units or townhouses.

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What is defined as Class 10C building?

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10C - Private Bushfire Shelter

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3
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How much fall is required for natural ground sloping away from a building?

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Concrete - 25mm over 1st 1000mm

Natural Ground - 50mm over the 1st 1000mm

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4
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What is controlled fill? What is the process for SAND?

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Sand must contain no gravel sized material

Sand fill up to 800mm deep, 300mm at a time

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5
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What is controlled fill? What is the process for CLAY?

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Clay must be moist

Clay fill up to 400mm deep, 150mm at a time.

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5
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In regards to termite protection and treatment, what is durable notice and where does it need to be located?

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Termite treatment outlining the following

a) termite system used

b) date of system install

c) where chemical is used and life expectancy

d) installer or manufacturers recommendations for future inspections
To be displayed in prominent place

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If ceramic tiles are used for floor coverings over 16m2, what are the requirements for slab mesh? What are the other options?

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(i) Slab mesh increasd to SL92 throughout affected area

(ii) reinforced slab mesh top and bottom throughout the affected area

(C) placement of floor coverings must be delayed not less then 3 months after concrete has been poured.

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7
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What is the minimum roof pitch when corrugated roofing is used?

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5 Degrees

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8
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What is the maximum end maximum span for battens if corrugated roofing is used?

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900mm

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9
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What are the overlap requirements for sheet roofing?

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Slopes 5 to 15 degrees - 200mm

Slopes greater than 15 degrees - 150mm

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10
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What is the minimum and maximum roof pitch allowed for a tiled roof?

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Minimum 15 Degrees

Maximum 35 Degrees

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10
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What are the fall ratios for box gutters and eave gutters?

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Box Gutters - Refer to engineer

Eave Gutters - 1:500

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11
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What is the location requirements for downpipes?

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Every 12 meters

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12
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What are the overlap requirements for cypress & western red cedar weatherboards?

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Cypress - 30mm

Western Red Cedar - 20mm

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13
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When can a head flashing be omitted above a window?

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Eave more than 3 x the height of the head to eave

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14
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What is required on an external wall within 900mm from an external boundary?

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Wall within 900mm from boundary must have an FRL of 60/60/60

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15
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What are the installation requirements for a smoke alarm?

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Interconnected if more than 1 alarm

300mm away from corner junction of the wall and ceiling

Between 500 and 1500mm away from apex of ceiling

On a wall if ceiling not possible between 300mm and 500mm from ceiling

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16
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Where do smoke alarms need to be located in a class 1A building?

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Any storey containing 2 bedrooms, every corridor or hall associated with a bedroom, no corridor or hallway, in an area between the bedrooms and reminder of the building.

Each storey not containing bedrooms

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17
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What are the minimum ceiling height requirements for a Kitchen?

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2100mm

18
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How much natural light is required from a window and a skylight?

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Window - Not less than 10% of floor area

Skylight - Not less than 3% of floor area

18
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What are the minimum ceiling height requirements for a Bedroom?

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2400mm

19
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What are the minimum ceiling height requirements for a Staircase?

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2000mm measured vertically from nosing

20
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What are the ventilation requirements for a bathroom with a window?

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Window - Not less than 5% of floor area

21
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What is the minimum height for a handrail on stairs?

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Not less than 865mm measured from nosing

21
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What are the minimum and maximum riser and going on a staircase?

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Riser - 115mm - 190mm

Going - 240mm - 355mm

22
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What are the mechanical ventilation requirements for a bathroom without a window?

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25L/s ducted externally
Interlocked with rooms light switch with a 10 minute run on time

22
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What is the slope relationship and how is it measured?

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Slope Relationship 2R + 1G

23
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What are the tolerance in riser heights?

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Adjacent risers not more than 5mm variation

Largest and smallest riser within a flight no more than 10mm difference

24
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How far apart can stair balustrades be?

A

125mm

25
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What is the required toilet clearance to door before lift off hinges are required?

A

1200mm from pan to hinge

25
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What ratio is required for a ramp?

A

Gradient not steeper than 1 in 8

26
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What is the minimum length for a landing?

A

750mm

26
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If a handrail is used on a balcony higher than 4m, what are the requirements?

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non climbable horizontal elements between 150mm and 760mm above floor

27
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What is the height an openable window needs to be protected?

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Under 1700mm to finished floor and if the external fall to ground is greater than 2m

28
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What is FRL, what 3 componeants make up FRL

A

Fire Resistance Level 60/60/60
structural adequacy
integrity
insulation

29
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What are the wind classifications in Australia?

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A1-5 - up to 146kmh
B - up to 187kmh
C - up to 232kmh
D - up to 317kmh

30
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What is the max restricted opening dimension for windows and balustrade?

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125mm

31
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Site Cut Slope Ratio - Stable Rock H:L?

A

8:1

32
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Site Cut Slope Ratio - Sand H:L?

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1:2

33
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What is a durable notice?

A

Termite system management used
Date of installation
Where chemical used, its life expectancy
Installer or manufacturers recommendations for future inspections of termite activity

33
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Site Cut Slope Ratio - Soft Clay

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2:3

33
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What are roof sheet overlaps
5 to 15 degrees
over 15 degrees

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5 - 15 degrees - 200mm
Above 15 degrees - 150mm

34
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Site Cut Slope Ratio - Firm Clay

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1:1

35
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Stormwater drain cover under soil, concrete, light traffic reinforced concrete and paved area

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soil - 100mm
concrete - 50mm
light traffic reinforced concrete - 75mm
paved area - 100mm

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