NOTES - BASIC CODE ENFORCEMENT, PART 3 TECHNICAL ASPECT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024

NOTES - BASIC CODE ENFORCEMENT, PART 3 TECHNICAL ASPECT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 What are construction documents? - ANSWER In order for the code official to determine that proposed construction is in compliance with code requirements, it is necessary that sufficient information be submitted for review. This information typically consists of drawings and specifications describing the proposed work. These are the construction documents. Construction documents is the term that replaces the less descriptive "plans and specifications" used in earlier codes. What are some typical architectural symbol and abbreviations? - ANSWER When you review construction documents to determine if a proposed building conforms to the building code, you will be reading architectural symbols which are pictorial representations of construction materials. Properly identifying the materials being represented is essential to determine construction materials being proposed for use What are some of the typical views in a set of architectural plans? - ANSWER Typical view in a set of architectural plans are: Plan View Site Plan View Foundation Plan Section Views Elevation Views Details Plan View - In the context of construction documents, the term "plan" applies to various types of architectural and engineering drawings that are used by the builder, building official and plan reviewer. But it has another meaning, too. Strictly speaking, plan refers to the way you are looking at, or viewing, the proposed construction. The "plan view" shows the proposed construction as if it were being viewed from the air.