Unit 32 Building Codes, Zoning, Permits, and Inspections Exam Questions and Answers

Building Codes - ANSWER-Rules that can be used to enforce minimum building and safety standards, ensure the use of proper materials, and sound construction methods, and are written in pamphlets or books. Basic National Building Code - ANSWER-A national model building code that dictated construction procedures across the U.S. International Residential Code - ANSWER-Codes that apply to one- and two-family houses, townhouses, and condominiums. Goals is to standardize construction procedures across the country and to facilitate the work of architects, engineers, and building officials. Minimum Property Standards - ANSWER-Establish minimum requirements for buildings constructed under HUD housing programs, including new one-family houses, multifamily dwellings, and health care facilities. Zoning Regulations - ANSWER-Specific laws concerning the type o buildings that can be constructed in different areas of the community. Zoning Maps - ANSWER-The boundaries of the zones are shown on zoning maps. Building Permit - ANSWER-The owner or building contractor must apply to local building authorities to ask for permission to build a certain thing. It must follow all codes and needs to be approved so building can start. Inspections - ANSWER-A completed building must be inspected to make sure its up to code. If not, it has to be corrected before anything else can be done to the property. Green Building - ANSWER-construction and operational designs that promote resource and energy efficiency, and provide a better environment for occupants international building code - ANSWER-IBC 1914 - ANSWER-Wisconsin becomes the first state with building code 1911 - ANSWER-Safe Place statutes enacted 1994 - ANSWER-BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI come together