Response 169567741

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General Questions

Does the proposed NRF deliver an appropriate and proportionate response to BCR Recommendations 1 and 2?

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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.
It is understood that states will implement their own legislation in relation to the NRF but consistency is the key to the success of this reform. Every effort to standardise both the legislation and the processes would improve efficiency and greatly approve mutual recognition. In terms of Engineering skills and qualifications, there is a single level of Engineering related to say Electrical Engineering. There are multiple levels of skills within this cohort and creating at least two levels within this grouping would assist in distiguishing very experienced Engineers who abide by higher standards of CPD, have greater experience and comply with codes of ethics or have similarly long reputations as being professional. An additional level would go a long way to taken this scheme to a higher level of confidence again in the sector and assist in motivating continuous improvement.

Do you think the proposed NRF will improve compliance with the NCC?

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Please explain your reasoning.
Compliance has been required for many years and effectively anyone properting to be an Engineer is just not appropriate if they do not have qualifications and experience.

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
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Mechanical design
Hydraulic design
Plumbing design
Fire safety design
Fire systems design
Façade design
Building
Fire systems installation
Plumbing
Building surveying
Fire systems inspection
Project management
Registration levels
Page 30 Fire Systems Level 1
Descriptions/definitions
Fire Systems 1 - Design emergency and exit lighting systems
Similarly for Smoke detection systems in less complex buildings.
Scope of work
It is not uncommon for professional electrical engineers to complete emergency & exit lighting. Lighting design is typically done by electrical engineers and not restricted to fire system engineers.
Similarly for Smoke detection systems in less complex buildings. Layout and design is often completed by Electrical Engineers
Qualification requirements
Electrical Engineer level 1 including NCC training or Registered Professional Engineer in building services
Experience requirements
Included in building services experience or at least overall Electrical Engineering experience of 5 years.

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?

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Please provide your reasoning.
Additional layers promotes a clear level of experience and expertise.