NCC Vol 2 Flashcards
What is defined as Class 1A building?
1A - Single Dwelling, Units or townhouses.
What is defined as Class 10C building?
10C - Private Bushfire Shelter
How much fall is required for natural ground sloping away from a building?
Concrete - 25mm over 1st 1000mm
Natural Ground - 50mm over the 1st 1000mm
What is controlled fill? What is the process for SAND?
Sand must contain no gravel sized material
Sand fill up to 800mm deep, 300mm at a time
What is controlled fill? What is the process for CLAY?
Clay must be moist
Clay fill up to 400mm deep, 150mm at a time.
In regards to termite protection and treatment, what is durable notice and where does it need to be located?
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
If ceramic tiles are used for floor coverings over 16m2, what are the requirements for slab mesh? What are the other options?
(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.
What is the minimum roof pitch when corrugated roofing is used?
5 Degrees
What is the maximum end maximum span for battens if corrugated roofing is used?
900mm
What are the overlap requirements for sheet roofing?
Slopes 5 to 15 degrees - 200mm
Slopes greater than 15 degrees - 150mm
What is the minimum and maximum roof pitch allowed for a tiled roof?
Minimum 15 Degrees
Maximum 35 Degrees
What are the fall ratios for box gutters and eave gutters?
Box Gutters - Refer to engineer
Eave Gutters - 1:500
What is the location requirements for downpipes?
Every 12 meters
What are the overlap requirements for cypress & western red cedar weatherboards?
Cypress - 30mm
Western Red Cedar - 20mm
When can a head flashing be omitted above a window?
Eave more than 3 x the height of the head to eave
What is required on an external wall within 900mm from an external boundary?
Wall within 900mm from boundary must have an FRL of 60/60/60
What are the installation requirements for a smoke alarm?
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
Where do smoke alarms need to be located in a class 1A building?
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
What are the minimum ceiling height requirements for a Kitchen?
2100mm
How much natural light is required from a window and a skylight?
Window - Not less than 10% of floor area
Skylight - Not less than 3% of floor area
What are the minimum ceiling height requirements for a Bedroom?
2400mm
What are the minimum ceiling height requirements for a Staircase?
2000mm measured vertically from nosing
What are the ventilation requirements for a bathroom with a window?
Window - Not less than 5% of floor area
What is the minimum height for a handrail on stairs?
Not less than 865mm measured from nosing
What are the minimum and maximum riser and going on a staircase?
Riser - 115mm - 190mm
Going - 240mm - 355mm
What are the mechanical ventilation requirements for a bathroom without a window?
25L/s ducted externally
Interlocked with rooms light switch with a 10 minute run on time
What is the slope relationship and how is it measured?
Slope Relationship 2R + 1G
What are the tolerance in riser heights?
Adjacent risers not more than 5mm variation
Largest and smallest riser within a flight no more than 10mm difference
How far apart can stair balustrades be?
125mm
What is the required toilet clearance to door before lift off hinges are required?
1200mm from pan to hinge
What ratio is required for a ramp?
Gradient not steeper than 1 in 8
What is the minimum length for a landing?
750mm
If a handrail is used on a balcony higher than 4m, what are the requirements?
non climbable horizontal elements between 150mm and 760mm above floor
What is the height an openable window needs to be protected?
Under 1700mm to finished floor and if the external fall to ground is greater than 2m
What is FRL, what 3 componeants make up FRL
Fire Resistance Level 60/60/60
structural adequacy
integrity
insulation
What are the wind classifications in Australia?
A1-5 - up to 146kmh
B - up to 187kmh
C - up to 232kmh
D - up to 317kmh
What is the max restricted opening dimension for windows and balustrade?
125mm
Site Cut Slope Ratio - Stable Rock H:L?
8:1
Site Cut Slope Ratio - Sand H:L?
1:2
What is a durable notice?
Termite system management used
Date of installation
Where chemical used, its life expectancy
Installer or manufacturers recommendations for future inspections of termite activity
Site Cut Slope Ratio - Soft Clay
2:3
What are roof sheet overlaps
5 to 15 degrees
over 15 degrees
5 - 15 degrees - 200mm
Above 15 degrees - 150mm
Site Cut Slope Ratio - Firm Clay
1:1
Stormwater drain cover under soil, concrete, light traffic reinforced concrete and paved area
soil - 100mm
concrete - 50mm
light traffic reinforced concrete - 75mm
paved area - 100mm
