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Group Exercise No. 1
Group Exercise No. 1
6 group members
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Members who have experience in one of the roles above should play
Outcome that role
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Problem
Dilemma
Task
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Problem
• The Building Owner accepted the builder’s price based on an
aluminium window being installed and wants the issue resolved
Dilemma
without additional cost
Task
• The Builder wants to install the aluminium window so that the
Step 1
glazing is located at least 900mm from the allotment boundary
Step 2
• The Certifier has advised that the builder’s proposal may not
Step 3
comply with 3.7.1.5(b) - but is not sure and has advised that she
Step 4
will accept a fire-rated glass block window
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Outcomes
• The Building Designer considers glass blocks to be unsuitable as the window is in a
lounge room and provides ocean views
• The Building Owner wants to retain the view from the window
• The Builder believes her proposal complies with the NCC, however, she proposes that
a non-openable window be installed with external drencher heads to protect the glazing
from exposure to an external fire
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Problem
• The Group is required to resolve the dilemma by referring to the ABCB’s
Dilemma ‘Development of Performance Solutions’ Guidance Document and applying each of the four
Task steps
Step 1
• All 6 members should support their initial position unless persuaded to change
Step 2
• An agreed outcome must be reached and must be demonstrated to comply with the
Step 3
relevant Performance Requirement
Step 4
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Problem • Start the discussion with each member expressing their initial
position on the dilemma
Dilemma
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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Problem
• Upon completion of STEP 1, the Certifying Authority should not participate in the
Dilemma
rest of the process
Task
• A reason for this is that a Certifying Authority should not be involved in the
Step 1
development of a design that it will be required to assess
Step 2
• Involvement is allowed in STEP 1 - but not in STEPS 2, 3 and 4
Step 3
Step 4
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Problem
• This STEP reflects the Group’s requirements (if any) for analysis,
Dilemma modelling or testing of a proposal.
Task
• For the ‘drenched window’ proposal this may involve-
Step 1 o a test to determine the FRL of the assembly;
Step 2 o a letter of opinion from a registered testing authority; or
Step 3 o any other form of documentary
Step 4 evidence accepted by the Certifying Authority
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Problem Typically, analysis, modelling or testing is undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced
Dilemma practitioners who report back to the Group when the required work is completed.
Task
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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Problem This STEP requires the Group to consider the outcome of STEP 2 and decide whether the
Dilemma reported outcome meets the acceptance criteria established in STEP 1.
Task
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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Problem The four step process is documented as a Final Report and provided to the Certifying
Dilemma Authority as evidence to support the proposal
Task
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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Problem
Possible outcomes are –
Dilemma
• construction complying with 3.7.1.5 (b)(i) is installed in the opening in the wall; or
Task
Step 1
• alternative construction to that complying with 3.7.1.5 (b)(i) is demonstrated to comply
with Performance Requirement P2.3.1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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