Deck 2: Design and Constructions Regulations

Question 1

Which of the following is not a recognized building code occupancy?

A)Educational
B)Assembly
C)Office
D)Institutional
E)Business

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The building code requirements for the means of egress from a building are primarily

A)life safety issues.
B)property protection issues.
C)fire safety issues.
D)health and welfare issues.
E)structural safety issues.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The International Building Code is generally updated every

A)2 years.
B)3 years.
C)4 years.
D)5 years.
E)10 years.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Performance- type building code provisions inhibit the use of innovative building materials and construction systems compared with prescriptive type provisions.

Question 5

The first step in applying the building code to a project is to

A)determine the occupancy classification of the building.
B)determine the number of exits from the building at the ground floor.
C)determine the width of open spaces around the building.
D)determine if the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system.

Question 6

If during the construction of the building, the building inspector discovers a gross violation of the building code, he or she will generally

A)issue a warning to the owner.
B)issue a stop work order to the owner.
C)invite the owner for a meeting.
D)issue arrest warrant against the owner.
E)take the owner to the appropriate court of law.

Question 7

The total number of occupancies (excluding the divisions)as specified in the International Building Code is

A)6)
B)10.
C)12.
D)8)
E)none of the above.

Question 8

A prescriptive building code provision is easier to enforce than a performance provision.

Question 9

The adoption of a model building code in the United States is done at the level of

A)the entire country.
B)each state.
C)each city.
D)either A or B.
E)either B or C.

Question 10

The board of appeals of the city does not have the authority to change building code provisions.

Question 11

Writing and periodically updating the building code in the United States is generally done by

A)the federal government.
B)a specialized independent agency.
C)the individual city.
D)the individual state.

Question 12

Before commencing the construction of a building, the owner must apply to the city to obtain a

A)construction permit.
B)building license.
C)commence work order.
D)building permit.

Question 13

The International Building Code is published by the

A)Building Officials and Code Administrators International.
B)International Conference of Building Officials.
C)North American Council of Governments.
D)U)S. government.
E)None of the above.

Question 14

In a building code, some life safety provisions are contained in fire safety provisions and the remaining ones in structural safety provisions.

Question 15

A building code regulates

A)the design of the building.
B)the construction of the building.
C)the aesthetics of the building.
D)all of the above.
E)both A and B.

Question 16

The enforcement of a building code is usually done at the level of the

A)country in which the building is located.
B)county in which the building is located.
C)state in which the building is located.
D)city in which the building is located.

Question 17

To ensure that the construction of the building is being done in accordance with the building code, the city will arrange for its inspection

A)two times during construction.
B)several times during construction.
C)three times during construction.
D)only once during construction.

Question 18

The person in charge of enforcing the building code is generally called a

A)code in- charge.
B)building official.
C)building code representative.
D)building code spokesperson.
E)none of the above.

Question 19

The building code requirements for the dimensions of treads and risers of a staircase are

A)property protection issues.
B)structural safety issues.
C)fire safety issues.
D)health and welfare issues.
E)life safety issues.

Question 20

In the case of a dispute between the building official and the owner about the interpretation of a building code provision, the matter is first resolved by

A)an independent arbitrator mutually agreed to between the owner and the city.
B)the owner's architect.
C)the city attorney.
D)an ad hoc committee appointed by the city.
E)none of the above.

Question 21

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)is devoted entirely to provisions relating to accessibility within a building.

Question 22

The construction standards used in building codes are produced by

A)governmental organizations.
B)trade associations.
C)standards writing organizations.
D)professional societies.
E)all of the above.

Question 23

Which of the following is the largest standards writing organization?

A)NRCA
B)ANSI
C)ASCE
D)ASTM
E)UL

Question 24

The acronym UL stands for

A)United Legislature.
B)Universal Laboratories.
C)Underwriters Laboratories.
D)Union of Laborers.

Question 25

If the total area of a lot is 15,000 ft2 and the total covered area on all floors of the building on this lot is 60,000 ft2, the FAR for the property is

A)0)25.
B)1)5.
C)3)7.
D)6)0.
E)none of the above.

Question 26

A zoning ordinance consists of

A)the zoning map of the city.
B)the zoning text, zoning map, and the building code of the city.
C)the zoning text and the zoning map of the city.
D)the zoning text and the building code of the city.
E)the zoning map and the building code of the city.

Question 27

Before granting the building permit, the office of the building official of a jurisdiction must review the construction documents of the building for conformance with

A)the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA)passed by the federal government
B)the accessibility requirements of the jurisdiction's building code.
C)either A or B depending on the jurisdiction.
D)none of the above.

Question 28

The term FAR refers to

A)floors as required.
B)factory area restrictions.
C)floor area ratio.
D)none of the above.

Question 29

A hotel building is a

A)hotel occupancy.
B)business occupancy.
C)mixed occupancy.
D)hospitality occupancy.
E)none of the above.

Question 30

If a building has been designed to fully conform with the building code, the design team (architect and consultants)is fully protected from liability risk exposure. Is this statement true? Explain.

Question 31

What does the acronym "HSW" stand for?

Question 32

In dealing with safety in buildings, the building codes classify safety under three types. Name them.

Question 33

The International Green Construction Code (IGCC)is published by the

A)Green Globes.
B)ASTM International.
C)International Code Council.
D)United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
E)Green Building Initiative (GBI).

Question 34

A building code has provisions regarding the maximum and minimum dimension of treads and risers of a staircase. Are these primarily fire safety or life safety provisions?

Question 35

The International Building Code divides the types of construction into

A)Types I, II, III, IV, and V.
B)Types U, V, X, and Y.
C)Types 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
D)Types I, II, III, IV, V, and VI.

Question 36

The means of egress system in a building is divided into three parts. List them.

Question 37

A zoning ordinance refers to regulations that pertain mainly to

A)the use of buildings within the city.
B)the use of land within the city.
C)the use of highways within the city.
D)none of the above.

Question 38

The most fire resistive type of construction is

A)Type I(A).
B)Type I.
C)Type 5(A).
D)Type V(A).
E)Type II.

Question 39

A prescriptive code needs no standards.

Question 40

Which of the following is not a standards writing organization?

A)NSF
B)UL
C)ASTM
D)ANSI

Question 41

In designing the following residential buildings, should the architect refer to IBC or IRC: (a)a semi- detached 2- family dwelling, (b)a 3- story townhouse, (c)a 3- story apartment building?

Question 42

Name the two most important items of information about the building you will need to determine its maximum allowable area and maximum allowable height.

Question 43

As far as buildings are concerned, what is the Underwriters Laboratories (UL)primarily recognized for?

Question 44

List (a)one advantage of a performance provision of the code over a prescriptive provision, and (b)one advantage of a prescriptive provision of the code over a performance provision.

Question 45

Which organization in the United States publishes various codes related to the design and construction of buildings?

Question 46

In which situation is the open space provided by a courtyard within a building not considered as "frontage" by a building code?

Question 47

What is the purpose of a zoning ordinance and which organization produces it?

Question 48

Is the performance requirement of a floor (or a wall)of a building, such as its required fire resistance rating, covered in a building code or a construction standard?

Question 49

Is the test procedure to determine the fire resistance or sound insulation of a floor (or a wall)in a building described in a building code or in a construction standard?

Question 50

What is a building permit and where is it obtained from?

Question 51

What does a "certificate of occupancy" imply? Where is it obtained from and by whom-the GC or the architect of the project?

Question 52

List the three most important standard writing organizations in the United States, giving their acronyms.

Question 53

To ensure that the building is constructed per the provisions of the building code of the city and the approved CD set given by the city to the owner (as part of the building permit), the building is inspected at several stages by the city's building department. If during an inspection, a gross violation of a building code provision or of the approved CD set is discovered, what would the city normally do?

Question 54

The Assembly occupancy group has five divisions-A- 1, A- 2, A- 3, A- 4, and A- 5-which are recognized as separate occupancies by a building code. Which one of these is the most hazardous occupancy and which is the least hazardous occupancy?

Question 55

Name at least four codes published by the International Code Council (ICC).

Question 56

What does a city typically require from the owner in consideration of the grant of a building permit?

Question 57

What does the term "IGCC" stand for?

Question 58

An exit staircase has an exterior door opening to a public street. Is it an exit, an exit access, or an exit discharge?

Question 59

In a building code, what does the term "frontage" imply?

Question 60

Is a university or a college campus building included in "Educational" occupancy? Explain your answer.

Question 61

What does building accessibility mean in practical terms?

Question 62

How does a city handle the request for change in land use prescribed in the city's zoning ordinance?

Question 63

What do the terms ground coverage and floor area ratio (FAR)mean? Are they part of building code provisions? Explain.

Question 64

List the first five steps you will follow in ascertaining that a building conforms to the provisions of the building code.

Question 65

In terms of a building's accessibility by individuals with disabilities, what types of disabilities are included in the term "disability"?

Question 66

How does a zoning ordinance control the building's footprint on a lot?

Question 67

What is the board of adjustment? Explain.

Question 68

List at least three codes published by the International Code Council.

Question 69

What is the primary purpose of building codes? Explain.

Question 70

List the model code organizations that existed in the United States prior to the year 2000 and the building codes published by each.

Question 71

What information can you derive from a given designation of an ASTM standard such as E119- 95a?

Question 72

What is FAR?

Question 73

Name the two documents that constitute a zoning ordinance and explain what they contain.

Question 74

Describe the relationship between a building code and construction standards, and list three important standards organizations in the United States.

Question 75

What is the difference between a prescriptive- and a performance- type code provision? Explain with the help of an example.