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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?
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?
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?
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?
What was the basis for licensure of design professionals and the reason that building regulations exist, according to the text?
What led to the development of building codes in American cities in the 1800s?
What led to the development of building codes in American cities in the 1800s?
Why did Chicago develop a building code in 1875?
Why did Chicago develop a building code in 1875?
What type of work typically requires a permit in most jurisdictions?
What type of work typically requires a permit in most jurisdictions?
What is an emerging trend in code development mentioned in the text?
What is an emerging trend in code development mentioned in the text?
What is a crucial aspect of remodeling work according to the text?
What is a crucial aspect of remodeling work according to the text?
Which type of codes are typically not retroactive?
Which type of codes are typically not retroactive?
What does the ADA require in terms of remodeling or renovation work?
What does the ADA require in terms of remodeling or renovation work?
What is of concern for accessibility issues when reusing existing buildings?
What is of concern for accessibility issues when reusing existing buildings?
Which organization was founded first and located in Country Club Hills, Illinois?
Which organization was founded first and located in Country Club Hills, Illinois?
In which year was the first edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) published?
In which year was the first edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) published?
What was the original location of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)?
What was the original location of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)?
What was the purpose of the first model codes written by BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI?
What was the purpose of the first model codes written by BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI?
What was the main reason for the formation of the International Code Council in 1994?
What was the main reason for the formation of the International Code Council in 1994?
Which chapter contained provisions for existing buildings in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC)?
Which chapter contained provisions for existing buildings in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC)?
What does the International Building Code (IBC) apply to under the provisions discussed in the text?
What does the International Building Code (IBC) apply to under the provisions discussed in the text?
What is critical for designers to familiarize themselves with according to the text?
What is critical for designers to familiarize themselves with according to the text?
'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?
'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?
What was recognized as necessary in the early 1990s according to the text?
What was recognized as necessary in the early 1990s according to the text?
What organization is currently maintaining a single national model code?
What organization is currently maintaining a single national model code?
What is imperative for designers to determine according to the text?
What is imperative for designers to determine according to the text?
What was the primary use area of the ICBO Uniform Building Code?
What was the primary use area of the ICBO Uniform Building Code?
Which organization ceased maintaining and publishing their 'legacy' codes after the model-code groups merged in the late 1990s?
Which organization ceased maintaining and publishing their 'legacy' codes after the model-code groups merged in the late 1990s?
Which federal civil-rights legislation requires that buildings be made accessible to persons with physical disabilities and certain defined mental disabilities?
Which federal civil-rights legislation requires that buildings be made accessible to persons with physical disabilities and certain defined mental disabilities?
Who administers the original ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)?
Who administers the original ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)?
When did the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADAS) go into effect?
When did the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADAS) go into effect?
What is the main method of enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
What is the main method of enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
What determines whether access improvements under the ADA should be undertaken for existing buildings?
What determines whether access improvements under the ADA should be undertaken for existing buildings?
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?
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?
'Bigger is not automatically better' in relation to which aspect of building design?
'Bigger is not automatically better' in relation to which aspect of building design?
(FFHA) requirements for residential complexes apply to which types of units?
(FFHA) requirements for residential complexes apply to which types of units?
What should designers keep in mind when reviewing design work against the 2010 ADAS?
What should designers keep in mind when reviewing design work against the 2010 ADAS?
What determines which requirement governs the design of project components when there are discrepancies between codes and legislation?
What determines which requirement governs the design of project components when there are discrepancies between codes and legislation?
What is the purpose of a building code?
What is the purpose of a building code?
What is the main difference between a building code and a building standard?
What is the main difference between a building code and a building standard?
What is the purpose of fire codes?
What is the purpose of fire codes?
What should the designer be aware of regarding other separate codes and standards?
What should the designer be aware of regarding other separate codes and standards?
What is an important consideration when determining the number of plumbing fixtures required in various occupancies?
What is an important consideration when determining the number of plumbing fixtures required in various occupancies?
What is meant by 'fire truck access' in fire codes?
What is meant by 'fire truck access' in fire codes?
What type of documents must be consulted during project design besides building code and accessibility regulations?
What type of documents must be consulted during project design besides building code and accessibility regulations?
How do localities usually adopt model-code documents?
How do localities usually adopt model-code documents?
What is the purpose of larger cities adopting sweeping revisions to model codes?
What is the purpose of larger cities adopting sweeping revisions to model codes?
What is an important reason for a careful analysis of city-code amendments when states adopt new model codes?
What is an important reason for a careful analysis of city-code amendments when states adopt new model codes?
Why are interpretations made by big-city building departments often idiosyncratic and nonuniform compared to smaller jurisdictions?
Why are interpretations made by big-city building departments often idiosyncratic and nonuniform compared to smaller jurisdictions?
Which type of projects are usually exempt from requiring a permit?
Which type of projects are usually exempt from requiring a permit?