CPCSFS5001 — Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects

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What an assessment for CPCSFS5001 must cover

26 assessable components: 3 elements (9 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 13 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 Interpret fire systems design concept, brief or specification.

1.1Gather and interpret design concepts and brief, specifications and recommendations for fire systems design project.
1.2Determine and outline the nature, purpose and location of proposed fire systems.

2 Establish building classifications and hazard levels for fire systems design project.

2.1Determine size and type of buildings from initial project documentation.
2.2Determine function and occupancy of buildings from initial project documentation.
2.3Obtain clarification of specific building details from client or other relevant persons within project timelines.
2.4Research and confirm building classifications and hazard levels according to relevant codes and standards.

3 Determine and verify the applicable legislation, codes and standards.

3.1Determine and verify regulatory requirements applicable to the fire systems design project.
3.2Determine and confirm the codes and standards applicable to the location and classification of buildings included in fire systems design project.
3.3Determine and verify insurance requirements impacting on applicable codes and standards for fire systems project.

Performance evidence

interpreting design concepts, briefs and specifications
establishing hazard levels and building classifications
identifying relevant localised legislation, codes and standards for each of the following project types: low-rise building, medium-rise building, high-rise building (over 25 metres), building over 50 metres in height, building classifications in the National Construction Code (NCC)
selecting and applying one of the following locations to the each of the above project types ensuring all locations have been used at least once: local, involving more than one state or territory, international

Knowledge evidence

fire engineering principles: innovative fire systems, relevant computer-aided design (CAD) programs such as: archi CAD, Revit
relevant current legislation, codes and standards: building acts, building regulations, infrastructure supply regulations, the Building Code of Australia (BCA), NCC, jurisdictional authorities in addition to the BCA and NCC, Australian standards for fire systems, international standards for fire systems, other fire systems standards commonly required by building insurers
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
detection and 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
different types of buildings for fire systems design projects: residential, commercial, industrial, mixed classification
building classifications: classifications in the BCA such as: occupancy classes, multiple classifications, parts with more than one classification; classifications specified in relevant Australian or international standards; classifications relating to standards or codes applied by building insurers
how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements to define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects

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