Question 1

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

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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. 
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 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A) the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities ACT (AD
A) 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. 
A) the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities ACT (AD
A) 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 4

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

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

Question 5

A hotel building is a

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

1. Life safety; 2. F

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

International Building Code (I

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

Most hazardous-Occup

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The International Code Council (ICC) pub

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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1. Review the building code: The first s

Question 13

A zoning ordinance consists of

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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. 
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 14

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

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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. 
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 15

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

Accepted Answer

1. Exit ac

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Disability with resp

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Frontage refers to the open space around

Question 18

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

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A certificate of occupancy implies that

Question 19

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?

Accepted Answer

The city will issue a stop wor

Question 20

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

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

Exam 2: Design and Constructions Regulations

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

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

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

A hotel building is a

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

A zoning ordinance consists of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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