Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a zoning ordina

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) 0.25. 
B) 1.5. 
C) 3.7. 
D) 6.0. 
E) none of the above. 
A) 0.25. 
B) 1.5. 
C) 3.7. 
D) 6.0. 
E) none of the above.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 4

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

Accepted Answer

Each city has a standing body,

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

No, it is not true, because the building

Question 6

What does the acronym "HSW" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Health, sa

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Testing the fire res

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The city needs: (a)building pe

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of building codes? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of building codes is

Question 10

Which of the following is not a standards writing organization?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

No, a college or university bu

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Ground coverage and floor area ratio (FA

Question 13

Which of the following is the largest standards writing organization?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

(a)A semi- detached 2- family

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 2: Design and Constructions Regulations

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

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

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

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

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.

What does the acronym "HSW" stand for?

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

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

What is the primary purpose of building codes? Explain.

Which of the following is not a standards writing organization?

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

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

Which of the following is the largest standards writing organization?

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?

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

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