CPCSFS5002 — Research and interpret detailed fire systems design project requirements

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37 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 23 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Gather and interpret project initiation documentation.

1.1Gather and check fire systems design briefs, plans and specifications for currency and completeness.
1.2Interpret the specific requirements of engineered or innovative solutions, designed and specified by fire engineers.
1.3Request, obtain and file relevant drawings, plans and schedules for the building project according to workplace and project procedures.
1.4Assess impacts of building construction and the installation of other services on fire systems design to pre-empt possible issues.

2 Research the detailed requirements of relevant legislation and regulatory processes.

2.1Investigate legislation impacting on design compliance in different project locations and interpret and note variations in requirements.
2.2Interpret regulatory requirements impacting on fire systems designs and project processes and specific requirements in different states, territories and jurisdictional locations.
2.3Identify different climatic or locational conditions and their impact on the operational performance of the designed fire systems.

3 Research the detailed requirements of applicable codes and standards.

3.1Gather and check applicable codes and standards for currency.
3.2Research and interpret requirements relating to specific fire systems in different types of buildings and situations.
3.3Determine and apply the appropriate code requirements for the building and situation.

4 Consult and negotiate to clarify and finalise project details.

4.1Confirm the interpretation of the required fire systems design and intended layout and interconnection with relevant personnel.
4.2Undertake consultation and negotiations with relevant personnel to resolve conflicts between the design brief, regulatory or insurance requirements, the requirements of building construction, and the installation of the fire systems and other services.
4.3Clarify aesthetic requirements relating to the location of fire system components and installation methods and negotiate solutions.

Performance evidence

establishing the detailed design requirements of fire systems design projects, including discretionary client requirements for four different types of buildings, including: commercial building, factory, residential nursing home, high-rise building.

Knowledge evidence

workplace design tools and processes
drawings, plans and schedules for the building project: architectural, structural, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, layout, section, detail, project schedule or construction program, design brief, design specifications, level of accuracy required in detailed design drawings
compliance requirements for fire systems design projects in different locations
aesthetic requirements relating to the location of fire system components
relevant current legislation, codes and standards: building Acts, building regulations, infrastructure supply regulations, the Building Code of Australia (BCA), the Plumbing Code of Australia, Australian standards for fire systems, National Construction Code (NCC), jurisdictional authorities in addition to the BCA and NCC, international standards for fire systems
regulatory requirements, systems and processes: mandatory requirements, design approval, fire brigade requirements, certification of installation, infrastructure supply regulations, protection requirements for different buildings
fire systems’ technology and components: water-based systems: wet pipe sprinkler systems, deluge and drencher systems, dry pipe sprinkler systems, pre-action sprinkler systems, early suppression fast response (ESFR), hydrants, hose reels and monitors, water supply tanks, fire pump sets, high pressure water mist systems; gas suppression systems; detection and warning systems: occupant warning systems, emergency warning and intercommunications systems (EWIS), fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems
purpose and operation of fire systems: layout, system operation, performance requirements, maintenance standards, system activation and operation
passive fire safety elements: identification of passive elements, impact of fire systems design on passive elements, specifications required to safeguard integrity of passive fire element performance where penetrations are necessitated by the fire systems design
characteristics and limitations of products and materials used in fire systems and issues relating to material compatibility
interconnection of fire systems: cause and effect matrix, interface with other services
construction industry terminology
roles and responsibilities of relevant building project personnel: builders, consultants, trades, commissioning personnel
on-site issues that can arise during the construction phase and impose changes to the designs of fire systems and other services
installation methods: access requirements, work health and safety (WHS) requirements
fluid mechanics and hydraulics relating to water supply, pressure, pump selection, tank selection, pressure vessels, pipe range
sustainability requirements and ratings: energy conservation, water conservation
types of fire systems for projects and classifications, including: low-rise buildings, processing building applications, warehouse buildings under 13.7 m high, warehouse buildings over 13.7 m high, medium-rise buildings, high-rise buildings (over 25 metres), buildings over 50 metres in height
types of buildings and situations: different types of buildings: residential, commercial, industrial, warehouse, mixed classification; buildings in different locations: local, involving more than one state or territory
classifications of buildings in the BCA: occupancy classes, multiple classifications, parts with more than one classification
fire hazard properties of materials and smoke growth rate
classifications of buildings specified in relevant Australian or international standards
classifications of buildings relating to standards or codes applied by building insurers.

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