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I am making this submission on my own behalf
I am making this submission on behalf of a business
I am making this submission on behalf of an industry body
I am making this submission on behalf of a government agency
General Questions
Does the proposed NRF deliver an appropriate and proportionate response to BCR Recommendations 1 and 2?
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No
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If No, please provide reasons and suggestions.
The NRF does not consider the qualifications or registration of current Building Services Designers who are involved in designing Onsite Wastewater Management Systems
Will the NRF, if implemented, enhance confidence in the building industry by ensuring that key practitioners in the building process are registered?
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Do you foresee any risks in implementing this proposal, noting that the states and territories are responsible for implementation of the NRF?
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Please explain your reasoning.
The proposal details the required educational and experience for each professional discipline
Except the Designers of Onsite Wastewater Management Systems who are key practitioners in the building process
Do you think the proposed NRF will improve compliance with the NCC?
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Please explain your reasoning.
Compliance with the NCC depends on the Professional in his area of experience and expertise to understand the document and ensure compliance
The NRF should ensure increased understanding and competence
NRF Discipline Specific Comments
Please provide your comments below.
Your comment relates to:
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Building design
Energy efficiency design
Disability access design
Geotechnical design
Structural design
Electrical design
Mechanical design
Hydraulic design
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Plumbing design
Fire safety design
Fire systems design
Façade design
Building
Fire systems installation
Plumbing
Building surveying
Fire systems inspection
Project management
Registration levels
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There are no Registration provisions or level for Onsite wastewater management designers
- OSWM Systems are a Plumbing system
Descriptions/definitions
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Onsite wastewater designers may be categorized within the definition Plumbing technical design work
Qualification requirements
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A qualification description for Onsite wastewater management system designers
Experience requirements
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Experience for Onsite Wastewater Management system designers
Any other comments for this discipline
The professional group that i have commented on in the Plumbing Design section need to have a described Category, Function and Qualification to ensure competencies are maintained and to provide a clearer Career path and ongoing CPD
Would you like to comment on another discipline?
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Other Comments
The ABCB is specifically interested in your comments on the registration levels for building surveyors. Do you agree with the criteria used to distinguish between with the two levels of registration for building surveyors and does it adequately accommodate the different levels of risk?