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NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE ASSESSMENT REPORT

FIRE SAFETY AUDIT UPGRADE REPORT

Building Code of Australia - Volume One

ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TO THE NEWSTEAD BUILDING - PROPOSED CHILDCARE CENTRE & EARLY LEARNING HUB GOWRIE NSW

Lot 101 DP 1252700

CORNER KITE and HILL STREET, ORANGE NSW 2800

Report No: 518/2020

Revision: 1.0

Date Prepared: 16 December 2020

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518/2020 Rev 1.0 NCC Fire Safety Audit/ Upgrade Report -- Newstead Building (Gowrie), Orange

Executive Summary

A Fire Safety Audit of the Newstead Building in relation to the proposed use as a Childcare Centre & Early Learning Hub located at Lot 101 DP 1252700, Cnr Kite & Hill Streets, Orange NSW 2800 has been undertaken against specific fire safety provisions of Section C, D and E of the National Construction Code, Volume One Building Code of Australia 2019 Amendment 1 (NCC).

The purpose of the Fire Safety Audit is to address Orange City Councils request that a Fire Safety Upgrade Report be submitted as part of the Development Application (DA) in relation to the proposed change of use and associated building works. As building works have been proposed the Fire Safety Audit/ Upgrade Report addresses the requirements of Clause 94 (1) (b) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000 to assist Council in determining any Fire Upgrades that should be imposed on the development.

A number of the compliance issues that have been identified in this Report rely on assumptions and interpretations that have been made, as outlined in Section 5 of this Report. These matters should be clarified and confirmed prior to construction.

Document Control

Document No.

518/2020

Report Details

1.0 16.12.2020 Description: NCC Fire Safety Audit/ Upgrade Report

Prepared by:

Travis Stewart BOC No. 0393 (A 1)

Reviewed by:

Neil Diamond BOC No. 0091 (A1)

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 2

Document Control 2

1. Brief 4 2. Qualifications, Scope and Limitations 5

2.1 Qualifications, Relevant Experience and Competence 5

2.2 Scope 5

2.3 Limitations 5

3. Statutory Framework 6

4. Methodology 7

5. Assessment Data Summary 8

5.1 Assumptions & Limitations 8

5.2 Interpretations 8

6. Description of Subject Buildings 9

6.2 Building Characteristics 9

6.2.1 Classification 9

6.2.2 Exits 9

6.2.3 Summary of Construction Determination 10

7. Issues Requiring Resolution 10

7.1 Issues Requiring Upgrades to Building 10

7.2 Performance Solutions 10

8. Statutory Fire Safety Measures 11

8.1 Fire Safety Measures 11

8.2 Housekeeping 11

9. Conclusions 12

10. Appendix A -- Referenced Design Documentation 13

11. Appendix B-NCC Assessment -- Newstead Building Assessment 14

12. Appendix C- Statutory Fire Safety Measures 27

13. Appendix D- Table 5 Type C Construction: FRL of Building Elements 28

14. Appendix E-- Property lnformation 29

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1. Brief

Mr. Greg Hedley of Gregory Hedley Quantity Surveying of behalf of Gowrie NSW has engaged the services of Registered Certifiers from Pro Cert Group Pty Ltd to undertake a Fire Safety Audit of the Newstead Building in relation to the proposed use as a Childcare Centre & Early Learning Hub (Refer to Figure 1) located at Lot 101 DP 1252700, Cnr Kite & Hill Streets, Orange NSW 2800 and provide a Fire Safety Upgrade Report.

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The purpose of the Fire Safety Audit is to address Orange City Councils request that a Fire Safety Upgrade Report be submitted as part of the Development Application (DA) in relation to the associated building works. As building works have been proposed the Fire Safety Audit/ Upgrade Report addresses the requirements of Clause 94 (1) (b) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000 to assist Council in determining any building upgrades that should be imposed on the development.

The Fire Safety Audit/ Upgrade Report will identify those measures contained within the nominated buildings that are inadequate when assessed against Section C, D and E of National Construction Code 2019 (NCC 2019).

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2. Qualifications, Scope and Limitations

2.1 Qualifications, Relevant Experience and Competence The National Construction Code consultants for this project are Mr. Travis Stewart and Mr. Neil Diamond. All consultants hold post graduate degrees in Building Surveying and are Registered Building Surveyors with the NSW Fair Trading.

Mr. Travis Stewart & Mr Neil Diamond are current members of the Australian Association of Accredited Certifiers.

2.2 Scope The purpose of the Fire Safety Audit/ Upgrade Report is to provide supporting documentation to Orange City Council to assist in determining if any Fire Safety Upgrades should be imposed on the proposed development as may be required by Clause 94 (1) (b) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.

The Fire Safety Upgrade Report will detail a gap analysis of the compliance of the existing and proposed Building with the Fire Safety requirements of NCC when assessed against Section C, Parts D1 & D2 and Parts E1, E2 & E4 of the NCC.

The extent of the Fire Safety Audit includes the existing and proposed Buildings (referred throughout this Report as the Childcare Centre & Early Learning Hub).

As discussed and agreed by Council, the Fire Safety Audit and Upgrade objective has been determined against meeting the relevant Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) provisions in Section C, Part D1, D2, Part E1, E2 and E4 of the NCC and also applying additional upgrades where the existing Building does not or would not be capable of complying with a DtS provision of the NCC.

Meeting the DtS provisions has been used to determine compliance with the relevant Performance Requirements of the NCC.

This Report is provided for the exclusive use of Mr. Greg Hedley of Gregory Hedley Quantity Surveying of behalf of Gowrie NSW. The reproduction or use of this Report by any other party without the written permission of Pro Cert Group Pty Ltd is not permitted.

2.3 Limitations The following limitations apply to the assessment:

• The Report is limited to an assessment of the Building based on the site inspection undertaken of the Building and the plans and documentation listed in Appendix A of this Report.

• This Fire Safety Audit has been initiated by Orange City Council and the Owners of the Building to address the requirements of Clause 94 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000 in relation to the proposed Building development.

• This report is provided as supporting documentation to Orange City Council to address the requirements of Clause 94 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000. This report does not constitute building advice in that the findings of this report are provided as recommendations for Orange City Council's consideration.

• The assessment is limited to a desk top Audit and site inspections undertaken with visual observations made by walking through the Building.

• The Report is limited to an assessment of the relevant Performance Requirements applicable to Section C, Part D1, D2, Part E1, E2 and E4 of the NCC as detailed in the assessment details in Appendix A of this Report.

• The Report does not consider the applicable provisions relating to Section B, Section F, Section G, Section H and Section J of the NCC.

• The Report does not consider provisions relating to Part D3 of the NCC (Access for People with a Disability) and/or AS 1428.1-2009 (Design for Access and Mobility) except where provided.

• The assessment is limited to matters relating to life safety however does not necessarily consider the protection of the Building.

• Whilst care has been taken to nominate compliance requirements with various Australian Standards, this Report does not incorporate detailed requirements of Australian Standards.

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• The assessment does not consider the requirements of legislation, which might address Building works such as Work Health and Safety requirements.

• Property information based on the Six Maps https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/ has been relied upon in the assessment of the subject development. Refer to Appendix E.

• This Report has been prepared based upon plans and documentation prepared by others. Pro Cert Group Pty Ltd has not verified the accuracy and / or completeness of this information and shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions which may be incorporated into this Report as a result.

The following documentation has been reviewed, referenced and/or relied upon in the preparation of this Report-

• National Construction Code, Volume One - Building Code of Australia 2019 Amendment 1 (NCC 2019);

• National Construction Code, Guide to Volume One -- Building Code of Australia 2019 (Guide NCC 2019);

• Disability (Access to Premises -- Buildings) Standards 201 O (Premises Standard)

• Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPAA),

• Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (EPAR), and

• Plans & Associated Specifications listed in Appendix A.

3. Statutory Framework

The following summarises the key statutory issues relating to the Fire Safety Audit and Upgrade Report as required by Orange City Council in relation to the requirements of Clause 94 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.

94 Consent authority may require buildings to be upgraded

(1) This clause applies to a development application for development involving the rebuilding, alteration, enlargement or extension of an existing building where:

(a) the proposed building work, together with any other building work completed or authorised within the previous 3 years, represents more than half the total volume of the building, as it was before any such work was commenced, measured over its roof and external walls, or

(b) the measures contained in the building are inadequate: (i) to protect persons using the building, and to facilitate their egress from the building, in the event of fire, or (ii) to restrict the spread of fire from the building to other buildings nearby.

(c) (Repealed)

(2) In determining a development application to which this clause applies, a consent authority is to take into consideration whether it would be appropriate to require the existing building to be brought into total or partial conformity with the Building Code of Australia.

(2A), (2B) (Repealed)

(3) The matters prescribed by this clause are prescribed for the purposes of section 4.15 (1) (a) (iv) of the Act."

Comment:

The measures contained within the building are considered inadequate in the event of fire to protect persons using the building and to facilitate their egress from the building, or to restrict the spread of fire from the building to other nearby buildings in the event of a fire.

It is therefore deemed appropriate that the combined buildings be partially upgraded to further shift compliance of the building to the requirements of NCC 2019.

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4. Methodology

The following process has been adopted in the preparation of the Fire Safety Audit/ Upgrade Report:

No. Date Process

1. 16.09.2020 Site Inspection

2. 17.09.2020 Determine the basic assessment data of the Buildings. Review applicable deemed to satisfy requirements of NCC 2019. • Where the clause is not relevant to the subject Building 'Not Applicable' is

indicated. • Where the clause applies and the fire safety measure has found to be

compliant 'Complies' is indicated. • Where the clause applies and the fire safety measure has found to be non-

compliant 'Does Not Comply' is indicated. A summary of the 'does not comply' requirement will be provided in the comments section including

3. 17.09.2020 recommendations for compliance and/or other upgrade to ensure building 16.12.2020 adequacy.

• Where the clause is applicable and the building measure is to be upgraded to meet the requirements of Section 94 'Compliance Readily Achievable' 'is indicated.

• Where the clause applies and further details are required 'Not Specified' is indicated. A summary of the 'not specified' reason will be provided in the comments section.

• Where the clause applies however the subject matter is informative only 'Noted' is indicated in the comments section.

4. 16.12.2020 Prepare Inspection/ Report Findings and Complete Draft Report

5. 17.12.2020 Issue 'For Review Report' for Peer Review

6. 16.12.2020 Issue Report to Client Table 4.1 Methodology

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5. Assessment Data Summary

5.1 Assumptions & Limitations The following assumptions have been made in relation to the subject Buildings:

1. The floor areas and volumes for the building as noted in this Report have been determined from the drawings listed in Appendix A of this Report.

2. All fire safety measures installed within the Building as detailed in Appendix C of this Report are assumed to be designed and installed in accordance with the appropriate standard of performance.

3. For the purposes of this assessment and based on the site inspection it has been assumed that the building will have a Class 9b building classification.

4. Occupant numbers for the building have determined in accordance with Clause D1 .13(c).

5. As detailed in Section 2.2, for the purposes of the assessment, the Report focuses on the proposed development and the application of Clause 94 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000 in order to provide supporting documentation to Council to assist Council in determining any Fire Safety Upgrades that should be imposed on the proposed development.

6. It is an assumption of this Report that all new building work associated with the proposed Building will comply with the requirements of the NCC.

5.2 Interpretations It should be noted that a number of issues within the NCC are recognised to be interpretive in nature. Where these issues are encountered interpretations are made that are considered to be within standard industry practice and / or Pro Cert Group Pty Ltd policy formulated in regard of each issue.

The following interpretations and assumptions have been made in the preparation of this Report:

1. For the purposes of this assessment, where a reference to an Australian Standard is made on the plans and specifications listed in Appendix A of this report and there is no reference to the Year, it is an assumption of this report that the Year to be adopted of the Australian Standard is the most recent version adopted by Schedule 4 of NCC 2019.

2. References to Building room names throughout the Report are reflective and based on those depicted on the plans detailed in the Appendix A. Where the on-site layout was noted to differ from the layout on the plans the subject areas have been described using the room names shown on the plans with additional descriptors added to best describe these areas.

3. For the purposes of this assessment the proposed early childhood centre has been assessed on the basis of having a Class 9b assembly building an Early Childcare Centre building classification.

4. For the purposes of this assessment an Early Childhood Centre means any premises or part thereof providing or intending to provide a centre-based education and care service within the meaning of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 (Vic}, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and centre-based services that are licensed or approved under State and Territory children's services law, but excludes education and care primarily provided to school aged children in outside school hours settings.

5. For the purposes of this assessment the required exits are deemed to be those doorways identified in Section 6.2.2 of this report.

6. Exit travel distances have been measured in accordance with Clauses D1 .14 & D1 .15 of the NCC 2019.

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6. Description of Subject Buildings

The building is single story with construction materials are noted to be generally timber, bricks, concrete and a metal sheet roof.

The Newstead Building in relation to the proposed use as a Childcare Centre & Early Learning Hub subject of this assessment is located at Lot 101 DP 1252700, Cnr Kite & Hill Streets, Orange NSW 2800, this is depicted on the image provided below:

Figure 2-Existing Newstead Building

Lot 101 DP 1252700, Cnr Kite & Hill Streets, Orange NSW 2800

IMAGE NOTES: • Red line indicates approximate location of allotment boundary of Lot 101 DP 1252700.

6.2 Building Characteristics The following assessment data has been drawn from the provisions of the NCC and from an assessment of the plans provided by the client.

6.2.1 Classification The Building in its proposed form have been classified in accordance with the requirements of Clause A3.2 of the NCC and the Building classifications are summarised as follows:

Class Description

9b Childcare Centre and Early Learning Hub

6.2.2 Exits The following relevant required exits have been identified from the Floor Plans:

No. Door Location Type Comments No.

Southern Side Single Leaf Swing Swings in the direction of egress to open 1 D01 space, to be provided with compliant (Entry) Door hardware and exit siqnaqe above.

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Western Side Single Leaf Swing Swings in the direction of egress to open 2 D02 (Adjacent Door space, to be provided with compliant

Kitchen) hardware and exit signage above.

Northern Side Single Leaf Swing Swings in the direction of egress to open 3 D03 (WC/ Change) Door space, to be provided with compliant

hardware and exit signage above. Northern Side Single Leaf Swing Swings in the direction of egress to open

4 D04 (Hallway onto Door space, to be provided with compliant Deck) hardware and exit signage above.

Does not swing in the direction of egress to open space, recommendation of this Report that

5 D05 Eastern Side Single Leaf Swing this door swings in the direction of (WC/ Change) Door egress.

To be provided with compliant hardware and exit signage above.

6.2.3 Summary of Construction Determination The type of construction required for the Building is summarised as follows:

Newstead Building - Childcare Centre and Early Learning Hub

Classification 9b

Number of Storeys Contained 1

Rise in storeys 1

Type of Construction C

Total Floor Area 803m2 (Approx.)

Total Volume < 18,000 m3

Concessions Nil

Effective Height < 25m

Climate Zone 7

7. Issues Requiring Resolution

7.1 Issues Requiring Upgrades to Building The matters noted in BOLD in the NCC assessment table in Appendix B of this Report are areas where either additional information is required or where building works are required to establish compliance with the NCC 2019.

7.2 Performance Solutions The NCC 2019 is written in a performance format which allows for performance based buildings. This has allowed for innovation and variation from the deemed-to-satisfy requirements, whilst maintaining the principle levels of health, safety and amenity of building occupants.

Performance building solutions are generally utilised when a nominated deemed-to-satisfy provision appears inappropriate for the design, or when a proposed design varies from the prescriptive requirements of the NCC.

A performance building solution may be a performance solution supported by Fire Engineering analysis or another assessment method as prescribed under Clause A2.2 of the NCC 2019.

There are no approved performance solutions applicable to the subject building.

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8. Statutory Fire Safety Measures

8.1 Fire Safety Measures The fire safety measures within the Building must be maintained to ensure correct operation at all times the Building is occupied, all firefighting equipment should be tagged when tested / inspection and log books kept up-to-date for all emergency lighting etc.

An annual fire safety certificate must be submitted to Orange City Council and the NSW Fire Brigade each year indicating satisfactory performance of the fire safety measures contained within the Building. The annual fire safety statement should be displayed in a prominent place within the Building (i.e. the front counter / reception / principal entrance area).

The correct operation and maintenance of the Buildings fire safety measures is critical in affording an adequate level of fire safety for occupants of the Building.

8.2 Housekeeping The ongoing management of the Building should ensure good housekeeping procedure. The following matters should be considered by Building management:

• Ensure exits and paths of travel to exits remain unobstructed in accordance with the requirements of Clause D1 .6;

• Avoid storage of materials in unoccupied areas (i.e. large amount of flammable liquids / combustible materials within storage cupboards);

• Limit storage of flammable I combustible materials to designated and approved areas, and

• Prevent storage of materials that could hinder access to firefighting equipment, (i.e. storage in front of fire extinguishers).

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9. Conclusions

The required outcome of this Fire Safety Audit I Report gap analysis process was to provide supporting documentation to assist Council in determining if any Fire Safety Upgrades should be imposed on the proposed development as required by Clause 94 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000 and also provide commentary in relation to Disability (Access to Premises -- Buildings) Standard 2010 (Premises Standard).

The Fire Safety Audit I Upgrade Report in relation to the Building was undertaken by Pro Cert Group Pty Limited on behalf of Mr. Greg Hedley of Gregory Hedley Quantity Surveying of behalf of Gowrie NSW adopted a systematic audit process as recommended in Australian Standard 4655 - 2005 'Fire Safety Audits'. The Fire Safety Audit/ Report adopted was equivalent to a Level 2 type audit consisting of desktop review and site inspection.

Based on the results of the assessment of the documentation provided for the subject Buildings and from the notes taken during the site inspection it has been determined that the Buildings as described in this Report do not comply with the relevant Fire Safety requirements of the NCC when assessed against Section C, Part D1, D2, Part E1, E2 and E4 of the NCC of the National Construction Code 2019 (Amendment 1) Volume 1.

It is considered that the NCC non-compliances identified within this Report can be dealt with by NCC DtS solutions with respect to Fire Safety and at the discretion of Orange City Council through partial Building Upgrades in lieu of requiring a full Building upgrade. This discretion is undertaken by having regard to a balance of life safety, NCC compliance, practicality, economics, site constraints / benefits and history through the application of Clause 94 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.

It is recommended that Council require the existing Buildings to be brought into partial conformity with the Building Code of Australia (NCC) as detailed in this Report.

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10. Appendix A - Referenced Design Documentation

The following documentation was used in the preparation of this Report:

Plan Title Drawing No. Rev/ Date Issue

Plans Prepared by Become

Proposed Site Plan DA-015 C 27.11.2020

Proposed Ground Level Plan DA-100 C 27.11.2020

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11. Appendix B - NCC Assessment - Newstead Building Assessment

The abbreviations outlined below have been used in the following table:

N/A Not Applicable. (The DTS clause does not apply to the building) Complies Fl DNC Noted NS D&C CRA OC Stage

The building complies with the relevant DTS provision.

Further Information is necessary to establish whether the building complies with the relevant DtS provision. Does Not Comply.

Clause is administrative information only.

Compliance with the requirements of this clause is unable to be determined from the documentation.

Design certification is to be provided for these services prior to installation.

Compliance Readily Achievable through the Fire Safety Upgrade.

This notation indicates that this is a matter to be dealt with prior to the issue of the NCC Completion Certificate for the building.

Newstead Building Assessment Table Clause Comment Status SECTION C: FIRE RESISTANCE

Part C1-- Fire Resistance and Stability C1.0. Deemed-to-Satisfy Noted Noted Provisions

In accordance with Table C1 .1 the Type of Construction required for the building is Type C.

Clause 5 and Table 5 in Specification C1.1 details the requirements for fire-resisting construction for a building of Type C Construction.

As previously noted, it is assumed that all new building works in relation to the proposed Building will comply with the requirements of the NCC in relation to fire resistance levels.

C1 .1: Type of construction The fire source features (FSF) applicable to the Building have been determined to be as follows Complies required • The northern allotment boundaries with Lot 1 DP 347256 and Lot 104 DP 1260853; • The western allotment boundaries with Lots 102 & 104 DP 1260853; • The far boundary of Hill Street that adjoins the site on eastern side, and • The far boundary of Kite Street that adjoins the site on southern side.

Table 5 in Specification C1.1 of the NCC outlines the required Fire Resistance Levels (FRL) of building elements in a building required to be of Type C construction, see Appendix D of this Report for the required FR Ls.

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Newstead Building Assessment Table Clause Comment Status

It is noted that the building is located more than 3.0m away for the above-mentioned FSF's as such no building elements are required to achieve an FRL as required by this clause.

C1.2: Calculation of rise in The Building has a rise in storeys of one (1 ). Noted storeys C1.3: Buildings of Multiple The Building has a rise in storeys of one (1). Noted Classifications

The fire hazard properties of the existing floor coverings, wall and ceiling lining materials, sarkings & ductwork could not be determined from the site inspection.

Where any of these materials are scheduled for replacement in the future the replacement materials shall comply with the following fire hazard criteria-

Floor linings/coverings In a building not fitted with a sprinkler system to have a- • minimum critical radiant flux of 2.2kW/m (for any other area); and • a maximum smoke development rate of 750 percent-minutes, and a • a group number complying with Clause 6(b) for any portion of the floor covering that is continued more

than 150mm up a wall (i.e. Group 1 or 2).

C1.10: Fire Hazard Wall and Ceiling Linings CRA Properties In a building not fitted with a sprinkler system a wall and ceiling lining system must have: • a smoke growth rate index not more than 100; or • an average specific extinction area less than 250 m/kg. In addition to the above all wall & ceiling linings must be Group 1, 2 or 3 materials.

Ductwork Rigid and flexible ductwork must comply with the fire hazard properties set out in AS 4254 Parts 1 and 2.

NSW 7.Other Materials (State Variation) • Sarking type materials shall have a spread of flame index not exceeding 5 . • Other materials or locations and insulation materials other than sarking-type materials shall have a

spread-of-flame index of not more than 9 and a smoke developed index of not more than 8 if the Spread- of-Flame Index is more than 5.

Part C2-- Compartmentation & Separation

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Newstead Building Assessment Table Clause Comment Status C2.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Noted Noted Provisions

C2.1: Application of Part The requirements of this part are applicable to the Building. Applicable

The Building would appear to comply with the maximum size of fire compartment as set out in Table C2.2 below. As such the final type of construction of the Building is confirmed to be Type C construction.

Table C2.2 MAXIMUM SIZE OF FIRE COMPARTMENTS OR ATRIA

Classification Type of construction of building

C2.2: General Floor Area Tvpe A Tvpe B Tvpe C

and Volume 5, 9b or 9c aged max floor area 8 000 m 5 500 m 3 000 m Complies Limitations care building max volume 48 000 m? 33 000 m? 18 000 m?°

6, 7, 8 or 9a (except max floor area 5000 m 3 500 m2 2 000 m? for patient care max volume- 30 000 m3 21 000 m3 12 000 m° areas)

Note: See C2.5 for maximum size of compartments in patient care areas in Class 9a health care buildinqs. Table C2.2 Maximum size of fire compartments or atria.

C2.12: Separation of Currently the building does not contain and has not been proposed to contain any equipment listed under C2.12(a). N/A Equipment

C2.13: Electricity supply There is no electricity substation located or proposed to be located within the building. N/A system

Part C3 -- Protection of Openings C3.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Noted Noted Provisions

C3.1: Application of Part The requirements of this part are applicable to the Building. Applicable

Openings in an external wall that is required to have an FRL must C3.2: Protection of (a) if the distance between the opening and the fire-source feature to which it is exposed is less than

openings in i. 3 m from a side or rear boundary of the allotment; or N/A external walls. ii. 6 m from the far boundary of a road, river, lake or the like adjoining the allotment, if not located in a

storey at or near ground level; or

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be protected in accordance with C3.4 and if wall-wetting sprinklers are used, they are located externally; and (b) if required to be protected under (a), not occupy more than 1/3 of the area of the external wall of the storey in

which it is located.

It is noted that there are no external walls required to achieve an FRL as such the requirements of this clause do not apply.

C3.3: Separation of external walls and associated The proposed Building contains a single fire compartment. Noted openings in different fire compartments.

C3.4 Acceptable methods NIA - Refer to D3.2. N/A of protection

SECTION D: ACCESS AND EGRESS

Part D1 - Provision for Escape D1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Noted Noted Provisions

D1 .1: Application of Part The DTS provisions of this part are applicable to the subject Building. Applicable

The Building is required to be provided with at least two (2) required exits and is noted as currently being provided D1.2: Number of exits with five (5) designated exits. Complies required

Please also refer to comments in D1 .4. D1.3: When fire-isolated

stairways and ramps There are no fire-isolated stairways or ramps within the proposed building. N/A are required

The proposed building is noted as being provided with five (5) designated required exits that will provide compliant exit travel as required by this clause, being that no point on the floor is more than 20m from on exit or a point from which travel in different directions to 2 of the required exits is available with the maximum distance to one of those exits is not more than 40m.

D1.4: Exit travel distances Based on the documentation provided and the results of the site inspection the building is considered CRA capable of complying with the requirements of this clause with the external doorways noted in 6.2.2 of this Report being designated as required exits. It is a recommendation of this Report that the abovementioned doorways be provided with exit signage above, be swung in the direction of egress, i.e. DO5, be provided with compliant door hardware and the

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provision of suitable emergency lighting and directional exit signage be provided throughout the building to direct occupants to the required exits. Please refer to D2.20, D2.21, E4.2, E4.5 and NSW E4.6 of this Report for additional commentary.

D1.5: Distance between Exits that are required as alternative means of egress must be not less than 9m apart and not more than 60m apart alternative exits and it is noted that the proposed required exit will comply with the requirements of this clause, noting that the two Complies

(2) exits in the northern elevation are closer then 9m however they serve different parts of the building.

The unobstructed height throughout an exit must be not less than 2m, except the unobstructed height of any doorway may be reduced to not less than 1980mm Based on the inspection it is considered that the existing building complies with this requirement.

D1.6: Dimensions of exits The unobstructed aggregate width of the path of travel to an exit is required to be not less than 1.25m as the and paths of travel to Building has been determined to contain one hundred & fourteen (114) people. The proposed building is considered Complies exits. to generally comply with this requirements of this clause. Based on the plans the building will be provided with five

(5) exits and as such the minimum aggregate exit width will be provided in the building.

It must be noted that compliance with the requirements of this clause does not provide for compliance with the access for people with disabilities requirements under Part D3 of the NCC which will need to be addressed in relation to any proposed new building works.

D1.9: Travel by non-fire- isolated stairways or The proposed building appears to comply with the requirements of this clause. Complies ramps

The required western exit (D02) is considered to discharge directly into an area that could be blocked by vehicles.

D1.10: Discharge from exits In relation to the above it is a recommendation of this Report that this required exit is provided with suitable DNC,CRA barriers to prevent vehicles from blocking the discharge points of the exit, or access to it. It is considered that the path of travel to the road from the open space will comply with the requirements of this clause.

The number of persons accommodated shall be determined in accordance with D1 .13 of the NCC for all areas of

D1.13: Number of the building.

persons Note accommodated In accordance with D1 .13 (c) the number of persons accommodated in the Building are as follows the client has

advised that the building will contain up to 22 Staff and up to 92 children of which a total numbers of person accommodated of 114.

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Newstead Building Assessment Table Clause Comment Status D1.18: Egress from early The requirements of this clause are not applicable to the proposed development as the building has a rise in storeys N/A childhood centres of less than 2.

Part D2 - Construction of Exits D2.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Noted Noted Provisions D2.1: Application of Part The DTS provisions of this part are applicable to the Building. Applicable

D2.3: Non-fire-isolated The building has a rise in storeys of one (1 ). N/A stairways and ramps

There are no fire isolated exits.

D2.7: Installations in exits Any proposed electrical distribution boards or tele-communications boards to be located within the CRA and paths of travel building and located in a path of travel to an exit or are adjacent to an exit are to be enclosed with non-

combustible construction or a fire-protective covering with any doorways and openings suitably sealed against smoke spreading from the enclosure.

D2.8: Enclosure of space under stars and The spaces under the existing stairs associated with the building are not enclosed to form a cupboard or the like. N/A ramps

The ramp leading from the D01, D03 & D04 are required exits and therefore must comply with the requirements of this clause.

D2.10: Pedestrian ramps It is a recommendation of the Report that the proposed ramps are constructed in accordance with the

DNC, CRA following:

• The ramps comply with AS1428.1-2009, and • The surface of the ramps must be provided with a slip resistance classification of P4 or R11 when

tested to AS4586-2013.

Based on measurements taken on-site it is considered the existing stair risers and goings are not consistent throughout the stair flight in question.

D2.13: Goings and risers It is a recommendation of this Report that the existing external stairs (x2) be upgraded in accordance with

DNC, CRA the following:

• Going (G), riser (R) and quantity (2R + G) are provided in accordance with Table D2.13, and • Minimum slip resistance for the surface of the stairs or nosing's of P4 or R11 when tested to AS4586

2013 for dry stairs be provided.

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Newstead Building Assessment Table Clause Comment Status D2.14: Landings The plans provided detail that the construction of the landings are capable of complying with the requirements of Complies the clause.

The threshold of a doorway must not incorporate a step or ramp at any point closer to the doorway than the width of the door leaf unless - (c) in a building required to be accessible by Part D3, the doorway -

(i) opens to a road or open space; and (ii) is provided with a threshold ramp or step ramp in accordance with AS 1428.1; or

D2.15: Thresholds (e) in other cases - DNC, CRA (i) the doorway opens to a road or open space, external stair landing or external balcony; and (ii) the door sill is not more than 190 mm above the finished surface of the ground, balcony, or the like,

to which the doorway opens.

Based on the site inspection and the plans provided the door thresholds are capable of complying with the requirements of the clause, noting the provision of threshold ramps to the external doorways of the building maybe required. This clause is applicable along the edges of all metal stairways, landings, walkways and balconies that provide

D2.16: Barriers to prevent egress and where a fall could occur that is more than 1.0m to the surface below. N/A falls

The site inspection revealed that there were no parts of the existing verandahs that were more than 1.0m to the surface below. All proposed and existing stairways / ramps are required to comply with the requirements of this clause.

Handrails must: • Be located along at least one side of the ramp or flight . • Fixed at a height of not less than 865 mm measured above the nosing's of stair treads and the floor

D2.17: Handrails surface of the ramp, landing, or the like. DNC, CRA • Be continuous between stair flight landings and have no obstruction on or above them that will tend

to break a hand-hold. • In a required exit serving an area required to be accessible, designed and constructed to comply with

Clause 12 of AS 1428.1-2009 • Handrails required to assist people with a disability must be provided in accordance with NCC Cl. D3.3 .

The required exit doors from the building are noted as swinging doors which generally comply with the requirements D2.19: Doorways and doors of this clause. Complies

There are no power operated doors currently located in the building.

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A swinging door in a required exit or forming part of a required exit

(a) must not encroach

(i) at any part of its swing by more than 500 mm on the required width (including any landings) of a required

(A) stairway; or

(8) ramp; or

(C) passageway,

if it is likely to impede the path of travel of the people already using the exit; and

(ii) when fully open, by more than 100 mm on the required width of the required exit, and

D2.20: Swinging doors the measurement of encroachment in each case is to include door handles or other furniture or attachments to DNC,CRA the door; and

(b) must swing in the direction of egress unless

(i) it serves a building or part with a floor area not more than 200 m2, it is the only required exit from the building or part and it is fitted with a device for holding it in the open position; or

(ii) it serves a sanitary compartment or airlock (in which case it may swing in either direction); and

(c) must not otherwise impede the path or direction of egress.

It is recommendation of this Report that the following required exit door swings in the direction of egress, i.e. outwards: 1. D05, i.e. Eastern Exit Door facing Hill Street.

Exit doors and doors that in a path of travel to an exit within the building (excluding vault/strong room and sanitary compartment doors) must be readily openable without a key from the side that faces a person seeking egress, by - (a)

D2.21: Operation of latch (i) a single hand downward action on a single device which is located between 900mm and 1.1 m from the floor and DNC,CRA if serving an area required to be accessible by Part D3

(A) be such that the hand of a person who cannot grip will not slip from the handle during the operation of the latch; and

(8) have a clearance between the handle and the back plate or door face at the centre grip section of the handle of not less than 35 mm and not more than 45 mm; or

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(ii) a single hand pushing action on a single device which is located between 900mm and 1.2m from the floor.

During the inspection there were noted to be a number of non-compliances in relation to the requirements of this clause throughout the Building as follows:

• Height of door furniture, i.e. greater than 1.1 m above floor level . • Round knob style door furniture provided throughout, which is not compliant • • Pad bolts, snibs and latches were installed on numerous doors throughout the building .

It is a recommendation of this Report that all door hardware provided on all exit doors and doors located in a path of travel to an exit throughout the building be upgraded to comply with the requirements of this clause and all pad bolts, snibs and latches are to be removed.

Please note that height requirements under sub-clause (a) can have a concession in early childhood centres subject to egress arrangements being in place (b)(iii)(B), (C) & (D), see below.

(BJ the secure parts of a bank, detention centre, mental health facility, early childhood centre or the like; and

it can be immediately unlocked -

(CJ by operating a fail-safe control switch, not contained within a protective enclosure, to actuate a device to unlock the door; or

(D )by hand by a person or persons, specifically nominated by the owner, property instructed as to the duties and responsibilities involved and available at all times when the building is lawfully occupied so that persons in the building or part may immediately escape if there is a fire.

If the above concession is proposed to be utilised, a design statement is to be provided by that states all doorways in a required exit or in a path of travel to required exit will be readily openable at all times without a key from the side that faces a person seeking egress by hand by a person or persons, specifically nominated by the owner, properly instructed as to the duties and responsibilities involved and available at all times when the building is lawfully occupied so that persons in the building or part may immediately escape if there is a fire.

SECTION E: SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT

Part E1 - Fire Fighting Equipment

E1.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Noted Noted Provisions

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The floor area of the Building exceeds 500m2 and as such is required to be provided with coverage from a Fire Hydrant System.

The visual site inspection did not reveal an internal fire hydrant system or an on-site external fire hydrant system as such is assumed that fire hydrant coverage is provided via the Street fire hydrant systems.

E1.3: Fire hydrants In regard to the above, it is a recommendation of this Report that a detailed hydraulic design review and

DNC,CRA inspection of the Street Fire Hydrant System be undertaken to ensure that it can provide compliant coverage to the building. This should be prepared and certified by a Competent Fire Safety Practitioner registered with the Fire Protection Association of Australia or a Registered Certifier (Hydraulic) registered with NSW Fair Trading and should clearly outline that the Fire Hydrant System provides coverage to all areas of the building in accordance with this clause and AS2419.1-2005.

The floor area of the Building exceeds 500m2 and as such is required to be provided with coverage from a Fire Hose Reel System.

It was noted that the building is provided with a single Fire Hose Reel in the proposed Learning Room 6, however it appears that this single Fire Hose Reel would not provide compliant coverage to the entire building, i.e. Rear Storeroom & Brick Garage. In regards to the above, it is recommendation of this Report that:

E1.4: Fire hose reels a) Additional Fire Hose Reels be provided so that compliant coverage is provided to the entire building, DNC, CRA and

b) A detailed hydraulic design review and inspection of the Fire Hose Reel System is undertaken. This should be prepared and certified by a Competent Fire Safety Practitioner registered with the Fire Protection Association of Australia or a Registered Certifier (Hydraulic) registered with NSW Fair Trading and should clearly outline that the Fire Hose Reel System provides coverage to all areas of the building in accordance with this clause and AS2441-2005.

E1.5: Sprinklers N/A -

E1.6: Portable fire Portable Fire Extinguishers are not required to be provided to the proposed building if fire hose reel coverage is Noted extinguishers provided.

Part E2 - Smoke Hazard Management

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Noted -

E2.1: Application of Part This part is not applicable to the subject Building. -

The air-handling systems in the Class 9b assembly (early childcare centre) must not unduly contribute the spread of smoke from one fire compartment to another fire compartment and must be provided with automatic shutdown of any air-handling system (other than non-ducted individual room units with a capacity not more than 1000 Us and miscellaneous exhaust air systems installed in accordance with Sections 5 and 6 of AS/NZS 1668.1) which does not form part of the smoke hazard management system, on the activation of smoke detectors installed complying with Clause 5 of Specification E2.2a.

The following details are required to be provided:

• A mechanical engineer shall provide drawings and a design certificate detailing compliance with the design of any air-conditioning system in accordance with Clause E2.2 and AS/NZS 1668.1-2015 and automatic shutdown of any air-handling system in accordance with NSW Table E2.2b of NCC 2019

E2.2: General (other than non-ducted individual room units with a capacity not more than 1000 Us and miscellaneous exhaust air systems installed in accordance with Sections 5 and 6 of AS/NZS 1668.1) which does not CRA Requirements form part of the smoke hazard management system, on the activation of smoke detectors installed complying with Clause 5 of Specification E2.2a.

• An electrical engineer shall provide drawings and a design certificate detailing the design of any smoke detectors required to automatically shut down any air-handling system and/or smoke dampers in accordance with Clause E2.2, NSW Table E2.2b and Clause 6 of Specification E2.2a.

• Documentary evidence is required to be provided that the design consultant (mechanical & electrical) is registered on the FPAA Fire Safety Assessor Register and their category of registration.

Alternatively, provide documentary evidence that the air-handling system to be installed within the proposed building will be non-ducted individual room units with a capacity not more than 1000 Us and miscellaneous exhaust air systems installed in accordance with Sections 5 and 6 of AS/NZS 1668.1.

E2.3: Provision for special It is considered that there are no special hazards associated with the Building. N/A hazards

Part E4 -Visibility in an Emergency, Exit Signs and Warning Systems E4.0: Deemed-to-Satisfy Noted Noted Provisions E4.1: Blank clause - -

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It was noted during the inspections that there was emergency lighting installed within parts of the building, however this emergency lighting could not be confirmed as being provided throughout the whole of the building.

As the total floor area of Building exceeds 300m2 emergency lighting is required to be installed: (i) in every passageway, corridor, hallway, or the like, that is part of the path of travel to an exit; and (ii) in any room having a floor area more than 100 m2 that does not open to a corridor or space that has

E4.2: Emergency lighting emergency lighting or to a road or open space; and DNC, CRA requirements (iii) in any room having a floor area more than 300 m; (iv) in every required non-fire isolated stairway; and (v) in every room to which there is public access.

In this regard it is a recommendation of this Report that an emergency lighting system be installed throughout the subject building in accordance with the requirements of this clause and AS/NZS2293.1- 2018.

E4.4: Design and In this regard the emergency lighting system is required to comply with Clause E4.2 and AS/NZS2293.1- operation of DNC,CRA emergency lighting 2018.

In relation to the subject building, an exit sign must be clearly visible to persons approaching the exit, and must be installed on, above or adjacent to each (a) door providing direct egress from a storey to

(i) an enclosed stairway, passageway or ramp serving as a required exit;

(b) door from an enclosed stairway, passageway or ramp at every level of discharge to a road or open space; and E4.5: Exit signs (c) door serving as, or forming part of, a required exit in a storey required to be provided with emergency lighting DNC,CRA

in accordance with E4.2.

It was noted during that inspection that exit signage was generally not provided on, above or adjacent to each required exit.

It is a recommendation of this Report that exit signage be provided above all required exit doors as noted in 6.2.2 of this Report in accordance with the requirements of this clause.

NSW E4.6: Direction signs If an exit from a building is not readily apparent to persons occupying or visiting the building then exit signs installed

DNC, CRA in appropriate positions indicating the direction to an exit or open space are required to be provided in corridors, hallways, lobbies, foyers and the like as needed.

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It was noted during the inspection and from a review of the plans that directional exit signage is required to be provided throughout the building to direct persons to the nearest required exit and to alert them to the location of alternative exits from the building.

Every required exit sign must comply with

(a) AS/NZS 2293.1-2018; or

E4.8: Design and (b) for a photoluminescent exit sign, Specification E4.8; and operation of exit

be clearly visible at all times when the building is occupied by any person having the right of legal entry to the CRA signs building.

In this regard the exit signage system is required to comply with Clauses E4.5, NSW E4.6 and AS/NZS2293.1-2018.

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12. Appendix C - Statutory Fire Safety Measures

The following comprises a Preliminary list of the Schedule of Statutory Fire Safety Measures that are seen as required within the subject buildings.

Newstead Building

Preliminary Required Fire Safety Measures

Item Proposed Fire Safety Standard of Performance Location No. Measures

1. Emergency Lighting NCC 2019 Clauses E4.2, E4.4 and Throughout AS/NZS2293.1-2018

NCC 2019 Clauses E4.5 & E4.8 and either 2. Exit Signs AS/NZS2293.1-2018 or Specification E4.8 Above Required Exits

NCC 2019

NCC 2019 Clauses NSW E4.6, E4.8 and 3. Directional Exit Signs either Specification E4. 8 or AS/NZS2293.1- TBC

2018

4. **Fire Hydrant System NCC 2019 Clause E1 .3 and AS2419.1-2005 Street Hydrants

5. **Portable Fire NCC 2019 Clause E1.6 and AS2444-2001 Throughout Extinguishers

6. Fire Hose Reel System NCC 2019 Clause E1.4 and AS2441-2005 TBC

**Smoke Detectors and Automatic shutdown of any air-handling Heat Detectors for the system in accordance with NSW Table

7. Automatic Shutdown of E2.2b of NCC 2019 on the activation of Throughout the Air-handling smoke detectors installed complying with System Clause 6 of Specification E2.2a

8. **Automatic Shutdown NSW Table E2.2b of NCC 2019 Throughout of Air-handling System

** Fire Safety Measure to be confirmed.

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13. Appendix D - Table 5 Type C Construction: FRL of Building Elements

Table 5 TYPE C CONSTRUCTION: FRL OF BUILDING ELEMENTS

Building element Class of bulldlng-FRL: (In minutes)

Structural adequacy/Integrity/Insulation

2 3 or 4 part 5, 7a or 9 6 7b or 8 EXTERNAL WALL {including any column and other building element incorporated therein) or other external building element. where the distance from any fire-source feature to which it is exposed is-

Less than 1 .5 m 90190/ 90 90/ 90/ 90 90J 90/ 90 90J 90190 1.5 to less than 3 m +I- 60/ 60/ 60 60160/ 60 60/ 60/ 60 3 m or more -J-1- -1-1- -1-1- -1-1-

EXTERNAL COLUMN not incorporated In an o;.,romaf wall, where the distance from any fire source feature to which it is exposed is---

Less than 1.5 m 90/-/- 90/-1 90/-4 90/-1- 1.5 to less than 3 m _,_,_

601-1- 60/-/- 60/-1- 3 m or more -I-I- -1-1- -I-I- -1-1-

COMMON WALLS and FIRE WALLS- 90/ 90/ 90 90/ 90/ 90 90190/ 90 90190190 INTERNAL WALLS-

Bounding public ccrr,dors, publtc lobbies and the like 60/ 60/ 60 -/---- -I-I- //--

Between or bounding sol-occupancy units-- 60/ 60160 /]-- /--l-- -I-I-

Bounding a stair if routed to be rated-- 60/ 60/ 60 60160/ 60 60/ 60/ 60 60/ 60/ 60

ROOFS -l-1- -1-1- -I-I- 1}--

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14. Appendix E - Property Information

The following property information applies to the subject allotment.

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