Development Regulations and Building Codes

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 2002
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Course ID
200817
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to develop students’ understanding of planning and building regulations relevant to the construction industry. It covers the development approval process, as well as the key codes and standards that govern construction activities in Australia.

  • The Planning and Development Assessment System 
  • National Construction Code Volume 1 and Building Code Assessment – Part 1  
  • Building Code Assessment – Part 2 

Course learning outcomes

  • Relate the principles of development and control to various projects and localities
  • Review the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act and Regulations and the related Australian standards
  • Relate the Building Code of Australia to construction projects using drawings and other information
  • Compose reports on building and planning matters and analyse non-compliance with regulations

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BUIL4028

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Exam – 30%
  • Report – 50%
  • Case Study – 20%