Basic Code Enforcement
1.What is a model code?: A written set of regulations available for
adoption by the local jurisdiction.
2.State Codes may be susceptible to what?: Political influence over code
regu- lations
3.Hammurabi is best known for?: Establishing the 1st known building
code.
4.According to Hammurabi, what happens to a builder if the house
collapses and kills the owner?: The builder shall be put to death.
5.The main purpose f the building code is?: Protect the public health,
safety, and welfare.
6.What is a performance type code?: A code that allows flexibility,
provided the final outcome meets the code's intent.
7.What services does the ICC provide?: The ICC provides: certification of
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, code professionals, training & education, and publication of model
codes, but does not set permit and plan review fees.
8.ICBO, BOCA, & SBCCI: What are the 3 original model code
organizations.
9.Law: How a building code is adopted by a jurisdiction.
10.What is a prescriptive code: A code that describes exactly what
methods and materials are to be used during construction.
11.Who are "Standards" are primarily developed by?: Industry
Organizations
12.What is a building code?: A legal document that regulates the
construction of buildings and structures.
13.What are two types of construction regulations?: Prescriptive and
Perfor- mance
14.What is a referenced standard?: A type of standard that is an
enforceable extension of the code.
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1.What is a model code?: A written set of regulations available for
adoption by the local jurisdiction.
2.State Codes may be susceptible to what?: Political influence over code
regu- lations
3.Hammurabi is best known for?: Establishing the 1st known building
code.
4.According to Hammurabi, what happens to a builder if the house
collapses and kills the owner?: The builder shall be put to death.
5.The main purpose f the building code is?: Protect the public health,
safety, and welfare.
6.What is a performance type code?: A code that allows flexibility,
provided the final outcome meets the code's intent.
7.What services does the ICC provide?: The ICC provides: certification of
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, code professionals, training & education, and publication of model
codes, but does not set permit and plan review fees.
8.ICBO, BOCA, & SBCCI: What are the 3 original model code
organizations.
9.Law: How a building code is adopted by a jurisdiction.
10.What is a prescriptive code: A code that describes exactly what
methods and materials are to be used during construction.
11.Who are "Standards" are primarily developed by?: Industry
Organizations
12.What is a building code?: A legal document that regulates the
construction of buildings and structures.
13.What are two types of construction regulations?: Prescriptive and
Perfor- mance
14.What is a referenced standard?: A type of standard that is an
enforceable extension of the code.
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