ABOUT THE CODES (IZC) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT a typical part of using performance codes? - ANSWER-
An overall team approach should be taken, with the client as the team leader.
Although a team approach is recommended, it may not always be required. If it is
required, the team leader may vary, but typically he/she must be a licensed design
professional. Most often this person will be an architect or engineer.
When should you use a fire code in conjunction with a building code on a project? -
ANSWER-When it is required by the jurisdiction
The code document you need to reference depends on what is required and/or allowed
by the jurisdiction, not the type of the project.
Which of the following groups are all regulated by the ADA? - ANSWER-
Telecommunication services, public transportation, commercial facilities.
The ADA had four title sections. It regulates employment, public accommodations,
telecommunications, and transportation. It does not regulate federal buildings or one
and two family dwellings.
Which of the following is NOT a federal regulation? - ANSWER-All of the Above are
federal regulations.
Americans with Disabilities Act, Energy Policy Act, Fair Housing Act,
Which standards organization approves the standards developed by others rather than
concentrating on developing its own? - ANSWER-ANSI
ANSI approves other organizations to use its ANS consensus process.
Which of the following publications does NOT address accessibility issues? - ANSWER-
All of the above address accessibility issues
UFAS, ADA, ICC A117.1
What do you do if you are required to use two different code publications for a project
and there is a conflict between the code requirements? - ANSWER-Compare the two
requirements and use the most restrictive one.
Selecting the strictest code requirements will usually work, even if you have to select
from a range of dimensions.
Energy-related requirements that are enforced on a state and/or local level are most
likely the result of which federal legislation? - ANSWER-EP Act
The Federal Energy Policy Act mandates that all states adopt the standard ASHRAE
90.1
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT a typical part of using performance codes? - ANSWER-
An overall team approach should be taken, with the client as the team leader.
Although a team approach is recommended, it may not always be required. If it is
required, the team leader may vary, but typically he/she must be a licensed design
professional. Most often this person will be an architect or engineer.
When should you use a fire code in conjunction with a building code on a project? -
ANSWER-When it is required by the jurisdiction
The code document you need to reference depends on what is required and/or allowed
by the jurisdiction, not the type of the project.
Which of the following groups are all regulated by the ADA? - ANSWER-
Telecommunication services, public transportation, commercial facilities.
The ADA had four title sections. It regulates employment, public accommodations,
telecommunications, and transportation. It does not regulate federal buildings or one
and two family dwellings.
Which of the following is NOT a federal regulation? - ANSWER-All of the Above are
federal regulations.
Americans with Disabilities Act, Energy Policy Act, Fair Housing Act,
Which standards organization approves the standards developed by others rather than
concentrating on developing its own? - ANSWER-ANSI
ANSI approves other organizations to use its ANS consensus process.
Which of the following publications does NOT address accessibility issues? - ANSWER-
All of the above address accessibility issues
UFAS, ADA, ICC A117.1
What do you do if you are required to use two different code publications for a project
and there is a conflict between the code requirements? - ANSWER-Compare the two
requirements and use the most restrictive one.
Selecting the strictest code requirements will usually work, even if you have to select
from a range of dimensions.
Energy-related requirements that are enforced on a state and/or local level are most
likely the result of which federal legislation? - ANSWER-EP Act
The Federal Energy Policy Act mandates that all states adopt the standard ASHRAE
90.1
