Department of Building and Housing
2. What is the purpose of the Building Act and Regulations?
In New Zealand, the building of houses and other buildings is controlled by the Building Act 2004. It applies to the construction of new buildings as well as the alteration and demolition of existing buildings.
3. What is the function of the Building Act?
The Act aims to improve control of, and encourage better practices in, building design and construction.
This means:
- more clarity on the standards we expect buildings to meet
- more guidance on how those standards can be met
- more certainty that capable people are undertaking building design, construction and inspection
- more scrutiny in the building consent and inspection process
- better protection for homeowners through the introduction of mandatory warranties.
4. What is the Building Code?
All new building work in New Zealand must comply with the Building Code. It is a performance-based code, which means it states how a building and its components must perform as opposed to describing how the building must be designed and constructed.
5. Under which law are you covered at work?
New Zealand main systems for governing building work (collectively known as ‘building controls’) are the Building Act 2004, the Building Regulations 1992, and the Building Code, which is the First Schedule to the Building Regulations. All building work must comply with the Building Code.
http://www.dbh.govt.nz/ba-more-info
- what is the function of a combination square?
- what is the use of a hardback (tenon) saw?
- Name and explain three types of handsaws?
a midsized back saw used to cut tenons or in a mitre box. The saw derives its name from its use in the cutting of tenons for mortise and tenon joinery. Tenon saws are commonly available with rip-filed teeth for rip cutting and cross-cut for cutting across the grain. Teeth are relatively fine, with 13 teeth per inch being a common size for the saw.Rip Saw:
for cutting along the grain. A rip saw is a saw that is specially designed for making rip cuts. The cutting edge of each tooth has a flat front edge and it is not angled forward or backward. This design allows each tooth to act like a chisel (as opposed to a knife as with the crosscut saw), which prevents the saw from following grain lines. By acting like a chisel, the saw can more easily cut across grain lines, which is necessary if a straight cut is to be achieved.
a fine-tooth saw with a blade under tension in a frame, used for cutting materials such as metal or bone. Hand-held hacksaws consist of a metal arch with a handle, usually a pistol grip, with pins for attaching a narrow disposable blade. A screw or other mechanism is used to put the thin blade under tension. The blade can be mounted with the teeth facing toward or away from the handle, resulting in cutting action on either the push or pull stroke. On the push stroke, the arch will flex slightly, decreasing the tension on the blade.- Find information and explain the safe use of a ladder?
- Make sure the ladder is suited for the type of job you plan to do (see the types above).
- Before using a ladder, especially a ladder that has been stored in the garage for a while, inspect it for cracks or broken joints.
- Place your ladder on a stable, even, flat surface. Never place a ladder on top of another object.
- Use the 1:4 ratio to ensure a stable working platform. Place the base of the ladder 1 foot away of whatever it leans against for every 4 feet of height to the point where the ladder contacts at the top (see graphic).
- When using an A-frame stepladder, make sure the brace is locked in place.
- If climbing onto another surface, make sure the ladder extends at least three feet past the platform you're climbing onto.
- Secure tall ladders by lashing or fastening the ladder to prevent movement.
- Always face the ladder when climbing or descending.
- Keep both feet on the ladder - never put one foot on a rung and the other foot on a different surface.
- Do not climb higher than the second rung on stepladders or the third rung on straight or extension ladders.
- Never stand on the top or the paint shelf of a stepladder.
- Keep your belt buckle (if you have one) positioned between the rungs so it doesn't catch.
- Never leave ladders unattended - kids love them.
- When working with electricity, use a ladder made of wood or fiberglass.
- Ratio 1:4. explain what it means in relation to a ladder?
Things to checkwinstones Gib board
pinepac
jameshardies
shadowclad
double glazing
Power tools
Biscuit cutter
circular saw
drill
planer buzzer
router
jigsaw
dropsaw
