Building Codes Test 1 Questions and
Answers Rated 100% Correct
Building answer - any structure usually enclosed by walls and a roof used or intended for
supporting, sheltering, enclosing, or housing and use or occupancy, including persons, animals,
property of any kind. - includes private (not open to public) and public buildings.
Building Codes answer - regulations that stress the construction of a building and the hazardous
materials or equipment used inside
Principle Purpose answer - -to protect the health, safety, and welfare.
-the more you know the better designer you will.
2 main code organizations today answer - ICC & NFPA
ICC answer - International Code Council
-many of the I-Codes (International Codes) are used throughout the U.S. and other countries
NFPA answer - National Fire Protection Association
-many of the new C3-Codes (Comprehensive Consensus Codes) have not been widely adopted.
I-Codes (ICC) answer - organized using the Common Code Format
-chapters that address specific requirements for each building type identified by various aspects
of a building.
C3-Codes (NFPA) answer - organized using the Manual Style
, -several key chapters at the beginning and the end of the code and the rest is divided by
occupancy type.
Jurisdictions answer - codes are a set of regulations, ordinances, and other statutory
requirements put together by various organizations -- choose which codes they will follow and
enforce -- once codes are adopted they become LAW in that jurisdiction.
INTENT INTENT INTENT answer - -ask WHY not WHAT.
-visualize the problem that the code was addressing
-learning code will come with practice and experience and is important for success as designer.
Communication of Intent answer - construction documents serve to communicate design
intentions in a COMPLETE manner.
2 Common Bid Types answer - -Negotiated Bid Situation
-Competitive Bid Situation
Contract Documents Overview answer - -Agreement between owner and contractor in writing
-Conditions of the Contract
-Construction Documents
-Modifications
Construction Documents answer - -form the basis for legal contracts
-the legally binding element between the client and the contractor
Mixed Occupancy answer - occupancies occur within the same space, are connected and are
relatively the same size are considered mixed.
Answers Rated 100% Correct
Building answer - any structure usually enclosed by walls and a roof used or intended for
supporting, sheltering, enclosing, or housing and use or occupancy, including persons, animals,
property of any kind. - includes private (not open to public) and public buildings.
Building Codes answer - regulations that stress the construction of a building and the hazardous
materials or equipment used inside
Principle Purpose answer - -to protect the health, safety, and welfare.
-the more you know the better designer you will.
2 main code organizations today answer - ICC & NFPA
ICC answer - International Code Council
-many of the I-Codes (International Codes) are used throughout the U.S. and other countries
NFPA answer - National Fire Protection Association
-many of the new C3-Codes (Comprehensive Consensus Codes) have not been widely adopted.
I-Codes (ICC) answer - organized using the Common Code Format
-chapters that address specific requirements for each building type identified by various aspects
of a building.
C3-Codes (NFPA) answer - organized using the Manual Style
, -several key chapters at the beginning and the end of the code and the rest is divided by
occupancy type.
Jurisdictions answer - codes are a set of regulations, ordinances, and other statutory
requirements put together by various organizations -- choose which codes they will follow and
enforce -- once codes are adopted they become LAW in that jurisdiction.
INTENT INTENT INTENT answer - -ask WHY not WHAT.
-visualize the problem that the code was addressing
-learning code will come with practice and experience and is important for success as designer.
Communication of Intent answer - construction documents serve to communicate design
intentions in a COMPLETE manner.
2 Common Bid Types answer - -Negotiated Bid Situation
-Competitive Bid Situation
Contract Documents Overview answer - -Agreement between owner and contractor in writing
-Conditions of the Contract
-Construction Documents
-Modifications
Construction Documents answer - -form the basis for legal contracts
-the legally binding element between the client and the contractor
Mixed Occupancy answer - occupancies occur within the same space, are connected and are
relatively the same size are considered mixed.
