BLAR13044 Building Systems and Services 2 (NC)

The course provides an introduction to: energy management systems and strategies for non-residential buildings; ventilation Strategies-principles of air-conditioning and ventilation systems including an understanding of flow analysis for natural ventilation; plant and ducting requirements for air conditioning installations; fire services for commercial class buildings under the Building Code of Australia; communications and security systems in non-residential buildings; storage requirements for fuels such as gas and diesel; transportation systems including escalators and moving walk-ways, lifts (electric and electro-hydraulic) including safety and regulation issues; and building services maintenance and management strategies and procedures. Students will develop an understanding of energy, ventilation and fire safety strategies for commercial class buildings (as designated in the Building Code of Australia). In addition students will be introduced to communications, transportation and services maintenance requirements for buildings. N.B. Students should have completed introductory studies in building services to ensure an adequate level of entry knowledge.