CMGT 1213: Chap 1 & 2 Questions and
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Graded
Defined as meeting the needs of the present generation without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Ans: Sustainability
LEED
Ans: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Buildings account for ___-___% of the worlds energy use and
associated greenhouse gas emissions.
Ans: 30%-40%
The standard rating system for measuring the sustainability of
construction.
Ans: LEED
ADA
Ans: Americans with Disabilities Act
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EPA
Ans: Environmental Protection Agency
OSHA
Ans: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
IRC
Ans: International Residential Code
IBC
Ans: International Building Code
NEC
Ans: National Electrical Code
IPC
Ans: International Plumbing Code
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UPC
Ans: Uniform Plumbing Code
Regulations through local municipal gov. building permits, control land
use, limit size, type, and density of the structure that may be built.
Ans: Zoning Ordinances
Environmental regulations are enforced by the:
Ans: EPA
Safety regulations are enforced by:
Ans: OSHA
ASTM
Ans: American Society for Testing and Materials
ANSI
Ans: American National Standards Institute
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