30 Questions
Which body is responsible for the enforcement of any part of the building code?
The Authority Having Jurisdiction
Which document allows work or an activity specified by an authority having jurisdiction?
Permit
What is the role of a constructor?
To undertake a project
What is the purpose of a building code?
To regulate the design and construction of buildings
What is the definition of 'Authority Having Jurisdiction'?
A body responsible for enforcing the building code
Which level of government is responsible for building regulation in Canada?
Provincial government
What is the purpose of building codes and regulations?
To protect the public from hazards
What is the role of the architect in relation to construction safety regulations?
The architect must be aware of construction safety regulations
What does the National Building Code of Canada establish?
Minimum standards for building safety
What is the purpose of municipal zoning bylaws or land-use regulations?
To regulate the massing and height of buildings
Who is responsible for construction safety in certain situations?
The owner
Who has the authority to issue compliance or stop work orders in case of infringements?
The safety officials
Which organization should be consulted early in the process for multiple-unit residential projects involving financing?
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Which technology is considered the most likely and impactful new technology to affect the construction sector, according to the World Economic Forum?
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
What are the benefits of e-permitting, as discussed in the text?
Reduced approval and construction costs
During the design and contract document stages, the architect is usually the prime contact with the authorities having jurisdiction.
True
Architects are advised to submit the building permit application before or during the call for bids, together with the permit fee.
True
The contractor is responsible for obtaining the building permit before beginning construction.
True
The contractor must keep the approved building permit documents on the job site for the architect to consult them.
False
The architect is responsible for strictly adhering to the applicable construction safety act and regulations.
True
Which organization issues the National Building Code (NBC) in Canada?
Canadian Commission on Buildings and Fire Codes (CCBFC)
What type of buildings does the National Building Code (NBC) apply to?
Detached, semi-detached, and row houses
What is the purpose of the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings?
To provide standards for the construction of energy-efficient buildings
What must be done to adopt the National Building Code (NBC) in a province?
It must be adopted provincially
What is the purpose of the Building Permit and Inspection Process?
To review the compliance of construction with approved documents and building codes
Which level of e-permitting system requires the development of common standards for functionality?
Level 1
What is the purpose of an urban-scale GIS integrated into a Level 3 e-permitting system?
To support analysis of building projects and their context
What functionality is required for a Level 2 e-permitting system in addition to the basic functions of a Level 1 system?
Integration with an urban-scale GIS
What is the message for architects as more municipalities adopt e-permitting?
To focus on design processes that may result in misalignments
Which resource provides an architect's guide to building codes and standards?
American Institute of Architects
Test your knowledge on the important authorities and codes that architects must navigate in the design process. This quiz will cover zoning and development bylaws, building codes, and the communication process with authorities having jurisdiction.
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