Module Details

Module Code: ARCH7045
Title: Building Regulations
Long Title: Building Regulations
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores the Building Control Act and principles of building codes, legislation and principles for Universal Design relevant to Interior Architecture, and how they are applied to domestic and non-domestic Interior Architecture design.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Research, analyse and evaluate the impact of the Building Control Act and relevant Building Regulations and standards on the overall design strategy of an interior architecture project.
LO2 Analyse and apply the relevant sections of the Building Regulations Parts B, K & M and their Technical Guidance Documents as they relate to interior architecture projects.
LO3 Consolidate relevant regulations and legislation into the overall design of an interior architecture project.
LO4 Integrate relevant regulations and standards into interior architecture projects.
LO5 Incorporate principles of Universal Design into an interior design project.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Principles of Building Codes & Legislation
Basic principles of Building Codes & Legislation, and their impact on Interior Architecture design projects.
Design
Ability to explore and formulate design solutions in compliance with the relevant regulations and standards, including appropriate materials selection.
Legislation & Standards
Understand and comply with Building Regulations, with particular focus on Technical Guidance Document's Part B: Fire (B1, B2 & B3), Part K: Stairways, Ladders, Ramps & Guards and Part M: Access and Use, but also Techincal Guildance Document E: Sound and Technical Guidance Document G: Hygiene; Application of BS 6465 Part 1 Sanitary Installations; application of awareness of universal design with reference to Buildings for Everyone (NDA).
Building Control Act
Awareness of the Building Control Act and introduction to forms, procedures and general content of Fire Safety Certificate and Disability Access Certificate applications.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Illustrate compliance with TGD Parts K & M in the design of stairs for Design Studio - Project 1.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Illustrate an understanding of the relevant Building Regulations and standards in the design strategy of Design Studio - Project 2, with particular attention to accessibility, means of escape and sanitary installations.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture based learning Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Studio based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completion of project assignment Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture based learning Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Studio based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completion of project assignment Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. (2017), Building Control Act, Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents, Government Publications.
  • British Standards Institute. (2006), BS 6465-1:2006 & A1:2009 Sanitary Installations - Part 1: Code of practice for the design of sanitary facilities and scales of provision of sanitary and associated appliances, 5. BSI.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DINAR_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Interior Architecture 5 Mandatory
CR_DIARC_7 Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture 5 Mandatory