1.2.4 Building Regulations and Authorities having Jurisdiction

Who is responsible for obtaining a building permit?

When can the contractor legally begin construction?

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

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

Who is responsible for construction safety on a project?

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

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

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

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

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

Which organization issues the National Building Codes?

What is the primary objective of the National Fire Code?

What is the purpose of municipal zoning bylaws?

What does the National Building Code establish?

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

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

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

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?

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

What do building officials primarily deal with?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is an injunction in the context of construction?

What is a mandamus in the context of construction?

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

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