Codes & Zoning (EXAM 01) Questions with Complete Solutions

Influences on how we build: - ANSWER--client/user needs -material constraints (durability/availability/efficiency) -economic constraints (cost of materials; availability of loans) -building industry constraints (contractors; suppliers) -legal constraints (building codes; zoning & local ordinances) -site & climate constraints (soil conditions, precipitation/wind/temp.) Contemporary design and construction: - ANSWER-way in which we build has become very complex compared to historic way of building -takes on a broad spectrum of issues and involves many different individuals and specialized areas of expertise Single purpose entity (developer model): - ANSWER-a project delivery method where the owner, architect, and general contractor are all joint members sharing risk and reward Modern Building Codes of 1994: - ANSWER-various code organizations get together to form the International Code Congress (ICC) and create the International Building Code (IBC) Permitting process: - ANSWER-how local governments enforce building codes--the architect and builder submit plans for review before a permit will be issued Building codes regulate issues of: - ANSWER--life safety -fire safety -structural safety -health and welfare -property protection Building codes refer to: - ANSWER--the structure itself -how it is constructed -provisions required to protect people and stuff Codes are generally _____ (not perspective); they describe _____ instead of requiring specific materials or products. - ANSWER-performance based; building function How buildings are categorized: - ANSWER--occupancy group (how is it being used) -occupancy load (the number of people) -construction type (flammability of material)