Imagine that you are a Building Surveyor working for a Building surveying firm. Your manager has asked you to prepare a checklist to help the team assess Building Applications for the purpose of issuing a building permit/approval/CC. The checklist is to be specific to the requirements for a building application assessment of Class 2-9 buildings up to three (3) storeys and 200m2.
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Dante Alighieri played a critical role in the literature world through his poem Divine Comedy that was written in the 14th century. The poem contains Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The Inferno is a description of the nine circles of torment that are found on the earth. It depicts the realms of the people that have gone against the spiritual values and who, instead, have chosen bestial appetite, violence, or fraud and malice. The nine circles of hell are limbo, lust, gluttony, greed and wrath. Others are heresy, violence, fraud, and treachery. The purpose of this paper is to examine the Dante’s Inferno in the perspective of its portrayal of God’s image and the justification of hell.
In this epic poem, God is portrayed as a super being guilty of multiple weaknesses including being egotistic, unjust, and hypocritical. Dante, in this poem, depicts God as being more human than divine by challenging God’s omnipotence. Additionally, the manner in which Dante describes Hell is in full contradiction to the morals of God as written in the Bible. When god arranges Hell to flatter Himself, He commits egotism, a sin that is common among human beings (Cheney, 2016). The weakness is depicted in Limbo and on the Gate of Hell where, for instance, God sends those who do not worship Him to Hell. This implies that failure to worship Him is a sin.
God is also depicted as lacking justice in His actions thus removing the godly image. The injustice is portrayed by the manner in which the sodomites and opportunists are treated. The opportunists are subjected to banner chasing in their lives after death followed by being stung by insects and maggots. They are known to having done neither good nor bad during their lifetimes and, therefore, justice could have demanded that they be granted a neutral punishment having lived a neutral life. The sodomites are also punished unfairly by God when Brunetto Lattini is condemned to hell despite being a good leader (Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). While he commited sodomy, God chooses to ignore all the other good deeds that Brunetto did.
Finally, God is also portrayed as being hypocritical in His actions, a sin that further diminishes His godliness and makes Him more human. A case in point is when God condemns the sin of egotism and goes ahead to commit it repeatedly. Proverbs 29:23 states that “arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.” When Slattery condemns Dante’s human state as being weak, doubtful, and limited, he is proving God’s hypocrisy because He is also human (Verdicchio, 2015). The actions of God in Hell as portrayed by Dante are inconsistent with the Biblical literature. Both Dante and God are prone to making mistakes, something common among human beings thus making God more human.
To wrap it up, Dante portrays God is more human since He commits the same sins that humans commit: egotism, hypocrisy, and injustice. Hell is justified as being a destination for victims of the mistakes committed by God. The Hell is presented as being a totally different place as compared to what is written about it in the Bible. As a result, reading through the text gives an image of God who is prone to the very mistakes common to humans thus ripping Him off His lofty status of divine and, instead, making Him a mere human. Whether or not Dante did it intentionally is subject to debate but one thing is clear in the poem: the misconstrued notion of God is revealed to future generations.
References
Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). Dante’s inferno: Seven deadly sins in scientific publishing and how to avoid them. Addiction Science: A Guide for the Perplexed, 267.
Cheney, L. D. G. (2016). Illustrations for Dante’s Inferno: A Comparative Study of Sandro Botticelli, Giovanni Stradano, and Federico Zuccaro. Cultural and Religious Studies, 4(8), 487.
Verdicchio, M. (2015). Irony and Desire in Dante’s” Inferno” 27. Italica, 285-297.
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Title: Building Application Assessment Checklist for Class 2-9 Buildings
As a Building Surveyor, it is crucial to ensure that building applications for Class 2-9 buildings up to three (3) storeys and 200m2 meet all necessary requirements before issuing a building permit or approval. To streamline the assessment process, I have prepared a comprehensive checklist that outlines specific criteria to be evaluated when reviewing building applications.
Building Application Assessment Checklist:
Documentation Review:
☐ Completed building application form
☐ Site plan indicating setbacks, access, and egress
☐ Floor plans, elevations, and sections
☐ Structural engineering drawings and computations
☐ Fire safety design including fire resistance levels and egress provisions
☐ Disabled access provisions and compliance with relevant standards
☐ Compliance certificates for energy efficiency and sustainability requirements
Land Use and Zoning:
☐ Confirmation of zoning compliance
☐ Verification of land use permissions and restrictions
☐ Assessment of building setbacks from property boundaries
Building Code Compliance:
☐ Verification of compliance with National Construction Code (NCC)
☐ Assessment of structural integrity and load-bearing capacities
☐ Inspection of fire safety measures and compliance with relevant standards
☐ Evaluation of ventilation, natural light, and acoustic requirements
Accessibility and Amenities:
☐ Confirmation of accessibility provisions for persons with disabilities
☐ Assessment of amenities including toilets, parking, and facilities for occupants
Services and Utilities:
☐ Review of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical services design
☐ Evaluation of stormwater management and drainage plans
☐ Compliance with utility connections and provisions for water supply
Occupant Safety and Health:
☐ Assessment of building materials for health and safety compliance
☐ Verification of emergency evacuation procedures and signage
☐ Inspection of building site for potential hazards during construction
Environmental Considerations:
☐ Evaluation of environmental impact assessments and sustainability measures
☐ Compliance with local environmental regulations and waste management plans
Certificates and Declarations:
☐ Confirmation of builder’s warranty insurance
☐ Compliance certificates for completed stages of construction
☐ Statutory declarations from relevant professionals (e.g., architects, engineers)
Additional Requirements:
☐ Any other specific requirements as per local building regulations or council guidelines
Conclusion:
This checklist serves as a comprehensive tool for the systematic assessment of building applications for Class 2-9 buildings up to three (3) storeys and 200m2. By diligently reviewing each item on the checklist, the Building Surveying team can ensure that all necessary criteria are met before issuing a building permit or approval, thereby upholding the safety, compliance, and quality standards essential for sustainable built environments.
This checklist is intended to be used as a guide and can be tailored to suit specific local regulations or organizational requirements.
[Your Name]
Building Surveyor
[Date]
I created a comprehensive checklist for assessing building applications for Class 2-9 buildings up to three (3) storeys and 200m2. This checklist covers essential aspects such as documentation review, building code compliance, accessibility, services and utilities, occupant safety, environmental considerations, certificates, and additional requirements. This checklist aims to ensure thorough assessment before issuing building permits or approvals.
