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What is the term for any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/structure?
What is the term for any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/structure?
Which term refers to a change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure which has different requirements?
Which term refers to a change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure which has different requirements?
What is the term for construction in a building/structure involving changes in materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities, and equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof?
What is the term for construction in a building/structure involving changes in materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities, and equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof?
Which term refers to any physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility, and/or to improve its aesthetic quality?
Which term refers to any physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility, and/or to improve its aesthetic quality?
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What does the National Building Code provide a framework of minimum standards and requirements for?
What does the National Building Code provide a framework of minimum standards and requirements for?
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Study Notes
Building Construction Terms
- Addition: refers to any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/structure.
Change of Use
- Change of Occupancy: a change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure that has different requirements.
Alteration
- Alteration: construction in a building/structure involving changes in materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities, and equipment, but does not increase the overall area thereof.
Improvement
- Improvement: any physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility, and/or to improve its aesthetic quality.
National Building Code
- Provides a framework of minimum standards and requirements for building construction.
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Test your knowledge of building codes and regulations with this quiz. Challenge yourself with questions on topics such as building use conversion, the purpose of the National Building Code, and new construction regulations.
