CODES AND ZONING EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Model building codes also cover work related to installing such utilities as electricity and
plumbing. - ANSWER-The National electrical code and the uniform plumbing code are
two examples
Building codes cover standard types of construction. However, an architect or builder
may decide to use unusual materials and techniques. - ANSWER-For example, it is
possible to build a house entirely out of concrete. The designer must then prove to local
officials that the house would meet or exceed standard requirements that it would be
safe
Modifying codes - ANSWER-The building department, which is a part of town, city,
county , or state government , may adopt all the provisions of a model code . If so , the
department does not need to develop its own code . However, sometimes it will adopt
that fit local conditions.
The international Residential code - ANSWER-To help make building codes more
uniform, several of the organizations that develop the codes jointly produced the
international residential code for one- and two-family dwellings. It's a standardized
building code that is designed to account for regional variations. The irc covers
detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses that are no more than three
stories high. It is updated every three years and has been adopted by all
Permits and inspections - ANSWER-In areas covered by building codes, the builder
must obtain a building permit before beginning construction of a house .
A building permit is a formal, printed authorization for the builder to begin construction.
To obtain a permit, the builder must submit a full set of working drawings, called plans,
to the local building department. Plans show exactly how a house will be built. -
ANSWER-Builders must check with the local building department for permit
requirements. There can be financial penalties for building without a building permit. In
some cases, work not covered under permit must be demolished
Before construction starts: What is the floor plan? - ANSWER-A lot of planning occurs
before a House can be built. This process involves more than just figuring out what the
building codes are. The home has to fit the needs of occupants, both at the present time
and in the future.
How construction will be paid for must also be determined. Sometimes a builder
constructs a house before there is a buyer. This kind of house is called a speculative
house, or spec house. - ANSWER-A house built for a particular client is called a custom
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Model building codes also cover work related to installing such utilities as electricity and
plumbing. - ANSWER-The National electrical code and the uniform plumbing code are
two examples
Building codes cover standard types of construction. However, an architect or builder
may decide to use unusual materials and techniques. - ANSWER-For example, it is
possible to build a house entirely out of concrete. The designer must then prove to local
officials that the house would meet or exceed standard requirements that it would be
safe
Modifying codes - ANSWER-The building department, which is a part of town, city,
county , or state government , may adopt all the provisions of a model code . If so , the
department does not need to develop its own code . However, sometimes it will adopt
that fit local conditions.
The international Residential code - ANSWER-To help make building codes more
uniform, several of the organizations that develop the codes jointly produced the
international residential code for one- and two-family dwellings. It's a standardized
building code that is designed to account for regional variations. The irc covers
detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses that are no more than three
stories high. It is updated every three years and has been adopted by all
Permits and inspections - ANSWER-In areas covered by building codes, the builder
must obtain a building permit before beginning construction of a house .
A building permit is a formal, printed authorization for the builder to begin construction.
To obtain a permit, the builder must submit a full set of working drawings, called plans,
to the local building department. Plans show exactly how a house will be built. -
ANSWER-Builders must check with the local building department for permit
requirements. There can be financial penalties for building without a building permit. In
some cases, work not covered under permit must be demolished
Before construction starts: What is the floor plan? - ANSWER-A lot of planning occurs
before a House can be built. This process involves more than just figuring out what the
building codes are. The home has to fit the needs of occupants, both at the present time
and in the future.
How construction will be paid for must also be determined. Sometimes a builder
constructs a house before there is a buyer. This kind of house is called a speculative
house, or spec house. - ANSWER-A house built for a particular client is called a custom
