BCIFC Table
STEP 1 – Determine possible consequences of matter complained of:
Table E1 Qualitative measures of consequence or impact
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Level
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Descriptor
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Example detail description
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1
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Insignificant
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No injuries, low financial loss, no detriment to health, no damage to property, siting.
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2
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Minor
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Injury (self-treatable e.g. minor cuts or abrasions), medium financial loss, minimal detriment to health, minor damage to property.
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3
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Moderate
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Injury (medical treatment required by other), high financial loss, moderate detriment to health, moderate damage to property.
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4
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Major
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Serious non-permanent injury, major financial loss, major detriment to health, major damage to property.
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5
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Catastrophic
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Permanent injury or death, huge financial loss, irreparable damage to property.
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STEP 2 – Determine likelihood of event occurring
Table E2 Qualitative measures of likelihood
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Level
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Descriptor
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Description
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A
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Almost certain
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Is expected to occur in most circumstances
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B
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Likely
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Will probably occur in most circumstances
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C
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Possible
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Might occur some time
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D
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Unlikely
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Could occur at some time
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E
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Rare
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May occur only in exceptional circumstances
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STEP 3 – Locate issue on risk matrix by comparing likelihood to consequence
Table E3 Qualitative risk analysis matrix – level of risk
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Likelihood
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Consequences
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Insignificant
1
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Minor
2
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Moderate
3
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Major
4
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Catastrophic
5
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A (almost certain)
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M
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H
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E
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E
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E
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B (likely)
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M
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H
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H
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E
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E
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C (possible)
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L
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M
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H
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H
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E
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D (unlikely)
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L
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L
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M
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H
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E
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E (rare)
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L
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L
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M
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H
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H
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STEP 4 – Identify action to be taken
Table E4 Legend for Risk Analysis Matrix and Treatment
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E
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Extreme risk: immediate action required
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Refer to PBS without delay
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Council/MBS takes immediate action to suitably reduce risk
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If the MBS is of the opinion that a building practitioner has a duty to deal with the issue the practitioner will be contacted in person to gauge responsiveness. If the practitioner does not respond appropriately, the details will be noted in writing;
AND;
If there is evidence of conduct by any building practitioner such that a finding under section 179(1) of the Building Act 1993 could be made by the Building Practitioners Board the matter, with supporting evidence, will be referred to that Board for consideration as to an inquiry
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H
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High risk, attention needed in reasonable time
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Refer to PBS without delay
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Council/MBS takes action if PBS is not taking action to suitably reduce the risk within reasonable time
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M
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Moderate risk, treatment by PBS
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Refer to PBS without delay
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No other action by Council/MBS
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L
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Low risk, manage by referral
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Refer complainant to PBS
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No other action by Council/MBS
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