BDAQ Residential Documentation Guide Practice Flashcards

These vocabulary flashcards cover standard industry terminology, building codes, material specifications, and structural requirements as detailed in the BDAQ Residential Documentation Guide.

NCC (National Construction Code)

The standard to which all design, construction, and materials must adhere, including the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

QDC (Queensland Development Code)

A regulatory document that outlines building standards and requirements specifically for development in Queensland.

Production Stage Drawings

A set of drawings comprising location, construction, component, and assembly drawings used for the building process.

Location Drawings

Drawings that pictorially provide the overall building layout, shape, and dimensions to set out, including site plans, floor plans, and sections.

Construction or Structural Drawings

Drawings that provide the specific details required for the construction stage, showing how building components relate to one another.

Component Drawings

Drawings that provide information needed for the production and installation of components, including sizes and performance data.

Assembly Drawings

Drawings that provide detail of building connections and junctions between various members and components.

AHD (Australian Height Datum)

The national vertical datum used for measuring elevation, such as flood levels and site RLs.

RL (Relative Level)

A height or level of a point on a site relative to a known datum, such as RL $5.95$ for minimum flood levels.

FFL (Finished Floor Level)

The height of the floor surface after all finishes have been applied, measured in millimeters or to AHD.

FGL (Finished Ground Level)

The final level of the ground around a building after landscaping and drainage works are completed.

DPC (Damp Proof Course)

A barrier installed in masonry or timber framing to prevent ground moisture from rising into the building structure, compliant with AS/NZS2905:1995.

Wind Classification C2

A specific wind load rating based on Region C, Terrain Category $TC2.5$, Topographic Classification $T1$, and Shielding Classification $NS$.

AS1684.3

The Australian Standard for Residential Timber-Framed Construction in high wind areas.

LGL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)

Engineered wood products manufactured with a camber that must be installed with the correct orientation as per manufacturer specifications.

MGP12

A stress grade for Machine Graded Pine timber, such as $90 \times 35 \times mm$ common wall studs.

SHS (Square Hollow Section)

A type of square-profiled steel member, such as $75 \times 75 \times 4.0 \times mm$ HD galvanized posts used for carports or subfloor supports.

Termite Risk Management

Methods to ensure a $50 \times year$ design life for Class $1$ and $10$ buildings by complying with AS3660.1.

Smartrate BERS Pro

An approved software rating system used to calculate the energy efficiency star rating of a residential design.

WELS Rating

The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards rating, requiring items like a $4 \times star$ dual flush toilet cistern for residences.

Backflow Prevention Device

A device installed to protect reticulated town water supply from contamination by rainwater as per AS/NZS3500:2003.

Tundish

A plumbing component used to receive discharge from a dehumidifier or air conditioning unit and direct it to approved drainage.

ARI20

Average Recurrence Interval, a measure used to design eaves gutters for water overflow capacity.

Vapour Barrier

A $0.2 \times mm$ nominal thickness polyethylene film installed under a concrete slab on ground to resist moisture impact.

TNC (Transport Noise Corridor)

A designated area requiring specific building documentation regarding distance from road white lines and noise categories.