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Which body is responsible for the enforcement of any part of the building code?
Which body is responsible for the enforcement of any part of the building code?
- The owner's authorized agent
- The constructor
- The architect
- The Authority Having Jurisdiction (correct)
Which document allows work or an activity specified by an authority having jurisdiction?
Which document allows work or an activity specified by an authority having jurisdiction?
- Building code
- Permit (correct)
- Constructor
- Stop Work Order
What is the role of a constructor?
What is the role of a constructor?
- To order the work to be stopped
- To issue permits
- To undertake a project (correct)
- To interpret and comply with building regulations
What is the purpose of a building code?
What is the purpose of a building code?
What is the definition of 'Authority Having Jurisdiction'?
What is the definition of 'Authority Having Jurisdiction'?
Which level of government is responsible for building regulation in Canada?
Which level of government is responsible for building regulation in Canada?
What is the purpose of building codes and regulations?
What is the purpose of building codes and regulations?
What is the role of the architect in relation to construction safety regulations?
What is the role of the architect in relation to construction safety regulations?
What does the National Building Code of Canada establish?
What does the National Building Code of Canada establish?
What is the purpose of municipal zoning bylaws or land-use regulations?
What is the purpose of municipal zoning bylaws or land-use regulations?
Who is responsible for construction safety in certain situations?
Who is responsible for construction safety in certain situations?
Who has the authority to issue compliance or stop work orders in case of infringements?
Who has the authority to issue compliance or stop work orders in case of infringements?
Which organization should be consulted early in the process for multiple-unit residential projects involving financing?
Which organization should be consulted early in the process for multiple-unit residential projects involving financing?
Which technology is considered the most likely and impactful new technology to affect the construction sector, according to the World Economic Forum?
Which technology is considered the most likely and impactful new technology to affect the construction sector, according to the World Economic Forum?
What are the benefits of e-permitting, as discussed in the text?
What are the benefits of e-permitting, as discussed in the text?
During the design and contract document stages, the architect is usually the prime contact with the authorities having jurisdiction.
During the design and contract document stages, the architect is usually the prime contact with the authorities having jurisdiction.
Architects are advised to submit the building permit application before or during the call for bids, together with the permit fee.
Architects are advised to submit the building permit application before or during the call for bids, together with the permit fee.
The contractor is responsible for obtaining the building permit before beginning construction.
The contractor is responsible for obtaining the building permit before beginning construction.
The contractor must keep the approved building permit documents on the job site for the architect to consult them.
The contractor must keep the approved building permit documents on the job site for the architect to consult them.
The architect is responsible for strictly adhering to the applicable construction safety act and regulations.
The architect is responsible for strictly adhering to the applicable construction safety act and regulations.
Which organization issues the National Building Code (NBC) in Canada?
Which organization issues the National Building Code (NBC) in Canada?
What type of buildings does the National Building Code (NBC) apply to?
What type of buildings does the National Building Code (NBC) apply to?
What is the purpose of the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings?
What is the purpose of the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings?
What must be done to adopt the National Building Code (NBC) in a province?
What must be done to adopt the National Building Code (NBC) in a province?
What is the purpose of the Building Permit and Inspection Process?
What is the purpose of the Building Permit and Inspection Process?
Which level of e-permitting system requires the development of common standards for functionality?
Which level of e-permitting system requires the development of common standards for functionality?
What is the purpose of an urban-scale GIS integrated into a Level 3 e-permitting system?
What is the purpose of an urban-scale GIS integrated into a Level 3 e-permitting system?
What functionality is required for a Level 2 e-permitting system in addition to the basic functions of a Level 1 system?
What functionality is required for a Level 2 e-permitting system in addition to the basic functions of a Level 1 system?
What is the message for architects as more municipalities adopt e-permitting?
What is the message for architects as more municipalities adopt e-permitting?
Which resource provides an architect's guide to building codes and standards?
Which resource provides an architect's guide to building codes and standards?
