Module Details

Module Code: ARCH7045
Title: Building Regulations
Long Title: Building Regulations
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
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 Universal Design relevant to Interior Architecture, and how they are applied to commercial Interior Architecture design.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the impact of the Building Control Act and relevant Building Regulations and standards as part of the design process of a commercial interior architecture project.
LO2 Appraise the relevant sections of the Building Regulations Technical Guidance Documents, Part B (Fire), Part K (Stairways, Ladders, Ramps & Guards) and Part M (Access & Use), as they relate to interior architecture projects.
LO3 Implement the relevant regulations and legislation into the design of an interior architecture project.
LO4 Develop principles of Universal Design in 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
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Building Control Act
Awareness of the Building Control Act and the role and responsibility of the designer in conforming with the Act. Introduction to forms, procedures and general content of Fire Safety Certificate and Disability Access Certificate applications.
Principles of Building Codes & Legislation
Understanding the principles of Building Codes & Legislation for Fire, Stairs and Access, Sanitary and their impact on Interior Architecture design projects. Introduction to the principles of Universal design.
Design
Ability of the designer to explore and formulate design solutions in compliance with the relevant regulations and standards, including appropriate materials selection.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Illustrate compliance with TGD Parts K, M & B in the design of stairs for Design Studio - Project.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 65
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 for an office building - with particular attention to accessibility Part M, means of escape Part B & BS9999 and sanitary installations Part M & BS6465 and Universal Design principles.
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 Part 1 & 2, & 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.
  • British Standard. (2017), BS 9999: Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings - code of practice (Incorporating corrigendum No. 1, British Standards Institute, London, [ISBN: 9780580977169].
  • Irish Wheelchair Assocation. (2020), Best Practice Access Guidelines, Designing Accessible Environments, 4th. Irish Wheelchair Assocation, Áras Chúchulainn, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3.
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