1.2.4 Building Regulations and Authorities having Jurisdiction
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Who is responsible for obtaining a building permit?

  • The owner (correct)
  • The architect
  • The Authority Having Jurisdiction
  • The contractor

    • When can the contractor legally begin construction?

  • After the architect reviews any significant changes
  • After the building permit is issued (correct)
  • After the occupancy permit is issued
  • After the contractor contacts the Authority Having Jurisdiction

    • Who is responsible for designing temporary structures such as scaffolding or guards?

  • The architect
  • The contractor (correct)
  • The owner
  • The building official

    • Who must keep the approved building permit documents on the job site?

    <p>The contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for construction safety on a project?

    <p>The contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level(s) of government can regulate a project undertaken by an architect?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a regulation that may govern a project undertaken by an architect?

    <p>Regulations governing toxic and hazardous materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily responsible for construction safety regulations on a construction project?

    <p>The contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact can certain environmental assessment requirements have on a project?

    <p>Impact on the project's funding, schedule, and costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to refer to the governing bodies responsible for the administration of regulations?

    <p>Authorities Having Jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization issues the National Building Codes?

    <p>The Canadian Commission on Buildings and Fire Codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the National Fire Code?

    <p>To ensure an acceptable standard of fire prevention in existing buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of municipal zoning bylaws?

    <p>To regulate land use and density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the National Building Code establish?

    <p>Minimum safety standards for buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who administers the building code through the building permit and building inspection processes?

    <p>The municipal building official</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department may review the building application in addition to the local building officials?

    <p>The fire department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there are deviations from the approved documents during construction?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which province has recently implemented a Building Code Designation System (BCDS) that requires non-architects and non-engineers to become designated in order to apply for a building permit?

    <p>Ontario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must review and confirm that the work generally conforms to the documents forming the basis of a building permit?

    <p>The project architects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do building officials primarily deal with?

    <p>Contractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is an example of an institutional regulating body mentioned in the text?

    <p>Hospital commissions and boards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is an example of a deed restriction mentioned in the text?

    <p>Building limitations placed by the vendor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is an example of an architectural approval mentioned in the text?

    <p>Building plan approvals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is an example of a housing regulating body mentioned in the text?

    <p>Building limitations placed by the vendor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is an example of a public health regulating body mentioned in the text?

    <p>Building plan approvals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the client consult the architect if a building permit is denied?

    <p>After applying for the building permit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an injunction in the context of construction?

    <p>An order restraining a private individual from violating an applicable law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mandamus in the context of construction?

    <p>An order directing a public body to exercise a public duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it advisable to hold a series of meetings with the Authority Having Jurisdiction during the design progress of major projects?

    <p>To encourage cooperation and improve communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of including a detailed schedule or building code analysis in a building permit application?

    <p>To avoid potential delays and allow time for plan changes before the contract is signed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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