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What does ANSI stand for?

  • American National Standard Interchange
  • American National Safety Institute
  • American National Standards Institute (correct)
  • American National Standards Initiative

    • What does ASTM stand for?

    American Society for Testing and Materials International

    What does CSI stand for?

    Concrete Specifications Institute

    What does ICC stand for?

    <p>International Code Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IOS stand for?

    <p>International Organization of Standardization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NIBS stand for?

    <p>National Institute of Building Sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NIST stand for?

    <p>National Institutes of Standards and Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UL stand for?

    <p>Underwriters Laboratories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four sources for standards of practice?

    <p>National consensus standards, building codes, manufacturer literature, recent technical literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a guide in standards?

    <p>Identify different options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of practice in standards?

    <p>Spell out a procedure but doesn't lead to a test result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do tests rely on in standards?

    <p>What we need to know how to do it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Breaking building codes is the same as breaking the law.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the need for standards?

    <p>Safety and economic efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The four levels of standards are company, government, industry/subsector, and __________.

    <p>consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal principle of ASTM development involves iterations and votes?

    <p>Due process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does indemnify mean?

    <p>To hold harmless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the first to write codes?

    <p>Babylonians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the second major list of codes in response to?

    <p>Better sewage codes were written in response to the Bubonic Plague</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the third major list of codes related to?

    <p>Railroad era - steam locomotives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the fourth major list of codes?

    <p>Fire safety codes resulted from the London and Chicago fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Historical problems with codes include multiplicity and lack of uniformity, which were mostly solved by __________.

    <p>IBC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UBC stand for?

    <p>Uniform Building Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the new, consolidated ICC initiated?

    <p>1994 and completed in 2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BOCA stand for?

    <p>Building Officials and Code Administrators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ICBO stand for?

    <p>International Conference of Building Officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SBBCI stand for?

    <p>Southern Building Code Congress International</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first international code?

    <p>International Plumbing Code (1995)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OSHA stand for?

    <p>Occupational Safety and Health Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ASTM E 119 measure?

    <p>Fire-resistive properties of a system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ten needs for code updates include understanding load path, protecting the roof system, protecting the building envelope, and __________.

    <p>new technologies for increased energy dissipation capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CSI Masterformat?

    <p>Structure of topics for organizing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Industry Standards & Codes

    • ANSI stands for American National Standards Institute, responsible for producing standards for U.S. national standards.
    • ASTM, the American Society for Testing and Materials International, develops ASTM Standards often with cosponsors for various fields.
    • CSI refers to the Concrete Specifications Institute, which sets specifications related to concrete.
    • ICC is the International Code Council, involved in the development of building safety codes.
    • IOS means International Organization for Standardization, an entity focused on standardizing diverse industries globally.
    • NIBS stands for the National Institute of Building Sciences, which aims to improve building performance.
    • NIST refers to the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, an agency that develops and promotes measurement standards.
    • UL, or Underwriters Laboratories, tests products for safety and performance standards.

    Sources of Standards

    • National consensus standards, such as ASTM, represent one of the four main sources for standards of practice.
    • Building codes are crucial for ensuring safety in construction.
    • Manufacturer literature provides essential guidance for installation and maintenance.
    • Recent technical literature obligates designers to stay informed about the latest developments.

    Importance of Standards

    • Standards are necessary for safety and promote economic efficiency in the industry.

    Levels of Standards

    • Four levels of standards include:
      • Company specific standards
      • Government standards (e.g., OSHA, TxDOT, GSA)
      • Industry/subsector standards (e.g., ACI)
      • Consensus standards, like ASTM, which involve diverse expert committees.

    ASTM Development Principles

    • ASTM's development follows four legal principles:
      • Due process ensures that iterations and votes are collected
      • No trade restraint allows fair competition
      • Diverse experts must be involved in the process
      • Indemnification protects authors from legal claims.

    Historical Code Development

    • The first codes were written by the Babylonians.
    • The second significant code list emerged in response to the Bubonic Plague, improving sewage systems.
    • The railroad era led to the third list of codes focusing on mechanical engineering, particularly pressure vessels.
    • Fire safety codes, the fourth significant list, developed following major fires in London and Chicago.

    Issues with Codes

    • Historical problems included multiplicity and lack of uniformity, partially resolved by the International Building Code (IBC).
    • Codes are often slow to update, typically requiring around ten years for revisions.
    • Inspectors face difficulties as no one can know all existing codes.

    Specific Codes and Organizations

    • UBC stands for Uniform Building Code.
    • The consolidated ICC was initiated in 1994 and completed in 2003, formed from BOCA, ICBO, and SBBCI.
    • BOCA is short for Building Officials and Code Administrators.
    • ICBO stands for International Conference of Building Officials.
    • SBBCI refers to the Southern Building Code Congress International.
    • The first international code introduced was the International Plumbing Code in 1995.

    OSHA

    • OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an agency focusing on workplace safety.

    Fire Resistance Ratings

    • Fire resistance ratings per ASTM E 119 define a system's fire-resistive properties, measuring duration under controlled fire exposure until critical failure occurs.

    Needs for Code Updates

    • Key needs for updating codes include addressing load paths for natural disasters, enhancing structural protection, utilizing new technologies, and improving mapping for floodplain management.

    CSI Masterformat

    • The CSI Masterformat is an organizational structure for topics related to technical literature and specifications, primarily for commercial buildings, recognized globally as top-tier for materials and methods.

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