Building Codes Test 1 questions with
100% correct answers
Building - correct 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 - correct answer ✔✔regulations that stress the construction of a building and the
hazardous materials or equipment used inside
Principle Purpose - correct answer ✔✔-to protect the health, safety, and welfare.
-the more you know the better designer you will.
2 main code organizations today - correct answer ✔✔ICC & NFPA
ICC - correct answer ✔✔International Code Council
-many of the I-Codes (International Codes) are used throughout the U.S. and other countries
NFPA - correct answer ✔✔National Fire Protection Association
-many of the new C3-Codes (Comprehensive Consensus Codes) have not been widely adopted.
I-Codes (ICC) - correct 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) - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer ✔✔construction documents serve to communicate design
intentions in a COMPLETE manner.
2 Common Bid Types - correct answer ✔✔-Negotiated Bid Situation
-Competitive Bid Situation
Contract Documents Overview - correct answer ✔✔-Agreement between owner and contractor in
writing
-Conditions of the Contract
-Construction Documents
-Modifications
Construction Documents - correct answer ✔✔-form the basis for legal contracts
-the legally binding element between the client and the contractor
Content and Order (Residential) - correct answer ✔✔-title page, general info
-codes review
-site plan
-foundation plan and details
-architectural floor plans
-exterior elevations
-sections
100% correct answers
Building - correct 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 - correct answer ✔✔regulations that stress the construction of a building and the
hazardous materials or equipment used inside
Principle Purpose - correct answer ✔✔-to protect the health, safety, and welfare.
-the more you know the better designer you will.
2 main code organizations today - correct answer ✔✔ICC & NFPA
ICC - correct answer ✔✔International Code Council
-many of the I-Codes (International Codes) are used throughout the U.S. and other countries
NFPA - correct answer ✔✔National Fire Protection Association
-many of the new C3-Codes (Comprehensive Consensus Codes) have not been widely adopted.
I-Codes (ICC) - correct 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) - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer ✔✔construction documents serve to communicate design
intentions in a COMPLETE manner.
2 Common Bid Types - correct answer ✔✔-Negotiated Bid Situation
-Competitive Bid Situation
Contract Documents Overview - correct answer ✔✔-Agreement between owner and contractor in
writing
-Conditions of the Contract
-Construction Documents
-Modifications
Construction Documents - correct answer ✔✔-form the basis for legal contracts
-the legally binding element between the client and the contractor
Content and Order (Residential) - correct answer ✔✔-title page, general info
-codes review
-site plan
-foundation plan and details
-architectural floor plans
-exterior elevations
-sections
