PA - Ching IBC - 1 BUILDING CODES

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What was the consequence for a builder if a house he constructed collapsed and killed the owner, according to the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi?

Heavy fine

Death penalty (correct)

Banishment from the city

Imprisonment

What was the consequence for a builder if a house he constructed collapsed and killed the owner's son, according to the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi?

Death penalty for the builder's son (correct)

Exile for the builder

Heavy monetary fine

Imprisonment for the builder

What was the consequence for a builder if a house he constructed caused damage to goods, according to the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi?

Repay the owner (correct)

Death penalty

Banishment from the city

Exile for the builder

What was the basis for licensure of design professionals and the reason that building regulations exist, according to the text?

Protection of health, safety, and welfare of the public Signup and view all the answers

What led to the development of building codes in American cities in the 1800s?

Frequent great fires Signup and view all the answers

Why did Chicago develop a building code in 1875?

To placate the National Board of Fire Underwriters Signup and view all the answers

What type of work typically requires a permit in most jurisdictions?

Moving walls Signup and view all the answers

What is an emerging trend in code development mentioned in the text?

Creation of an International Existing Building Code Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of remodeling work according to the text?

Providing access to spaces like toilets serving altered areas Signup and view all the answers

Which type of codes are typically not retroactive?

Building codes for new construction Signup and view all the answers

What does the ADA require in terms of remodeling or renovation work?

Providing access to spaces like toilets serving altered areas Signup and view all the answers

What is of concern for accessibility issues when reusing existing buildings?

Providing access to altered areas Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was founded first and located in Country Club Hills, Illinois?

Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the first edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) published?

1927 Signup and view all the answers

What was the original location of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)?

Whittier, California Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the first model codes written by BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI?

To reduce fire risks from the point of view of insurance companies Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the formation of the International Code Council in 1994?

To develop a single model code using information from the three current model codes Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter contained provisions for existing buildings in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC)?

Chapter 34 Signup and view all the answers

What does the International Building Code (IBC) apply to under the provisions discussed in the text?

New buildings only Signup and view all the answers

What is critical for designers to familiarize themselves with according to the text?

The applicable edition of the model codes in use in different jurisdictions Signup and view all the answers

'All too often, practitioners assume that codes they have been using in one jurisdiction are the same as those in a new locale for their practice.' What does this statement highlight?

'Lack of code compliance' due to differences in building codes across jurisdictions Signup and view all the answers

What was recognized as necessary in the early 1990s according to the text?

Developing a single national model building code through general consensus of code writers. Signup and view all the answers

What organization is currently maintaining a single national model code?

International Code Council Signup and view all the answers

What is imperative for designers to determine according to the text?

Local adoptions and amendments to the codes in use in their communities. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary use area of the ICBO Uniform Building Code?

West of the Mississippi River Signup and view all the answers

Which organization ceased maintaining and publishing their 'legacy' codes after the model-code groups merged in the late 1990s?

SBCCI Signup and view all the answers

Which federal civil-rights legislation requires that buildings be made accessible to persons with physical disabilities and certain defined mental disabilities?

Americans with Disabilities Act Signup and view all the answers

Who administers the original ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)?

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Signup and view all the answers

When did the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADAS) go into effect?

March 15, 2012 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main method of enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Legal actions brought by individuals or groups asserting violations of their rights of access Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether access improvements under the ADA should be undertaken for existing buildings?

The building owner Signup and view all the answers

Which federal regulation requires all residential complexes of four or more dwelling units constructed after March 13, 1991, to be adaptable for use by persons with disabilities?

Federal Fair Housing Act Signup and view all the answers

'Bigger is not automatically better' in relation to which aspect of building design?

(ADAAG) Signup and view all the answers

(FFHA) requirements for residential complexes apply to which types of units?

All units on the ground floor only Signup and view all the answers

What should designers keep in mind when reviewing design work against the 2010 ADAS?

National statutory requirements like ADA in mind as well as local codes Signup and view all the answers

What determines which requirement governs the design of project components when there are discrepancies between codes and legislation?

The most stringent requirement only Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a building code?

To establish a jurisdictional 'floor' relative to occupants' health, safety, and welfare Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a building code and a building standard?

A building code sets jurisdictional standards for health and safety, while a building standard offers guidelines on how to achieve those standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fire codes?

To ensure that building life-safety systems remain operational in case of emergency Signup and view all the answers

What should the designer be aware of regarding other separate codes and standards?

They can impact the work of design consultants and in turn the work of the architect Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when determining the number of plumbing fixtures required in various occupancies?

The legal adoption of the local authority regarding fixture counts Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'fire truck access' in fire codes?

The ability of fire trucks to reach all parts of a building with their equipment from an exterior location Signup and view all the answers

What type of documents must be consulted during project design besides building code and accessibility regulations?

Other codes and standards related to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire sprinklers, and fire alarms Signup and view all the answers

How do localities usually adopt model-code documents?

With significant modifications except for administrative chapters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of larger cities adopting sweeping revisions to model codes?

To ensure greater conformity with model codes and to address specific local concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is an important reason for a careful analysis of city-code amendments when states adopt new model codes?

To ensure conformance with the new model code and avoid potential noncompliance issues Signup and view all the answers

Why are interpretations made by big-city building departments often idiosyncratic and nonuniform compared to smaller jurisdictions?

Due to large cities often making sweeping revisions to model codes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of projects are usually exempt from requiring a permit?

Certain projects such as interior work for movable furniture or finishes Signup and view all the answers