CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What was the 3code setup of legacy codes? - ANSWER-Three separate versions of the
same design were required to satisfy the requirements of three different codes, in
addition to any local requirements.
What code is several steps beyond IECC and why? - ANSWER-The IGCC includes all
other components of sustainability in a built environment in addition to energy
conservation.
What code is based on sustained work accomplished by the green building rating
agencies such as the USGBC (United States Green Building Council and the GBI
(Green Building Initiative)? - ANSWER-IGCC - International Green Construction Code
What are the three aspects that differs between the IGCC and the green rating
agencies? - ANSWER-1. Assessment of sustainability by green rating agencies is
voluntary, while the IGCC becomes mandatory for all buildings once adopted by state.
2. The green rating agencies have several levels of sustainability ratings and the
building owner may choose the level desired, IGCC provides only one baseline level to
ensure all buildings have a minimum level of sustainability. 3. IGCC does not have an
independent existence by works as overlay code with both IRC and IBC.
What 9 parts are divided under a typical building code such as International Building
Code? - ANSWER-1. Code Administration 2. Building Planning 3. Fire Protection 4.
Occupant Needs 5. Building Envelope 6. Structural Systems and Materials 7
Nonstructural Materials 8. Building Services 9. Misc Provisions.
What is Code Administration of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Duties and functions of
building official, plans examinations of construction document set, board of appeals,
building permits issuance, certificate of occupancy, construction inspections, and fees.
The definitions of various terms in the code are contained in this part.
What is Building Planning of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Classification of buildings
according to their occupancy (use of building) and type of construction (fire resist rating
and structural components.
What two factors are the most important that determine max allowable area of a
building, max allowable height, and max allowed stories above ground? - ANSWER-
Occupancy Classification and Types of Construction
, What is the third factor that influence the buildings allowable area? - ANSWER-
Frontage
What does Frontage of a building refers to? - ANSWER-Accessible open spaces around
the building, such as separation distance from adjacent buildings and from the lot
property lines. The Frontage of the building to street is measured from other side of
street to the building.
What does Accessible mean? - ANSWER-Open space to a public way to allow
occupant escape and space for fire truck to subdue a fire in building. The greater the
frontage the lower the fire hazard to occupants and neighboring buildings and greater
the buildings allowable area.
What is something that is installed in a building that makes the Allowable area and
height of the building greater? - ANSWER-Automatic Sprinklers
What is Fire Protection of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions that deal with fire-
resistant materials (interior finishes, fire protection systems - detect and suppress fires)
What is Occupant Needs of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions deal with means of
egress, accessibility, and interior environment (lighting, ventilation, sound control).
What is Building Envelope of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions deal with
performance of exterior building (exterior walls, cladding, windows, roof)
What is Structural Systems & Materials of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions deal
with loads on buildings (structural tests, inspections, foundations) most extensive part of
the code separate chapter for each area (concrete, masonry, steel, and wood)
What is Nonstructural Materials of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Non structural materials
such as aluminum, glass, gypsum board, plastics.
What is Building Services of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions deal with electrical,
mechanical, plumbing, architectural design (excluding technical aspects which are
specialty codes)
What are Miscellaneous Provisions of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Miscellaneous
concerns such as construction of pulic right of way, demolition, existing structures.
When does design and construction consider building codes features with a project? -
ANSWER-In the Design Process and gradually introduce as design process
progresses.
What is the ICC? - ANSWER-International Code Council: 3 model code organizations
(International Conference of Building Officials, Southern Building Code Congress
INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What was the 3code setup of legacy codes? - ANSWER-Three separate versions of the
same design were required to satisfy the requirements of three different codes, in
addition to any local requirements.
What code is several steps beyond IECC and why? - ANSWER-The IGCC includes all
other components of sustainability in a built environment in addition to energy
conservation.
What code is based on sustained work accomplished by the green building rating
agencies such as the USGBC (United States Green Building Council and the GBI
(Green Building Initiative)? - ANSWER-IGCC - International Green Construction Code
What are the three aspects that differs between the IGCC and the green rating
agencies? - ANSWER-1. Assessment of sustainability by green rating agencies is
voluntary, while the IGCC becomes mandatory for all buildings once adopted by state.
2. The green rating agencies have several levels of sustainability ratings and the
building owner may choose the level desired, IGCC provides only one baseline level to
ensure all buildings have a minimum level of sustainability. 3. IGCC does not have an
independent existence by works as overlay code with both IRC and IBC.
What 9 parts are divided under a typical building code such as International Building
Code? - ANSWER-1. Code Administration 2. Building Planning 3. Fire Protection 4.
Occupant Needs 5. Building Envelope 6. Structural Systems and Materials 7
Nonstructural Materials 8. Building Services 9. Misc Provisions.
What is Code Administration of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Duties and functions of
building official, plans examinations of construction document set, board of appeals,
building permits issuance, certificate of occupancy, construction inspections, and fees.
The definitions of various terms in the code are contained in this part.
What is Building Planning of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Classification of buildings
according to their occupancy (use of building) and type of construction (fire resist rating
and structural components.
What two factors are the most important that determine max allowable area of a
building, max allowable height, and max allowed stories above ground? - ANSWER-
Occupancy Classification and Types of Construction
, What is the third factor that influence the buildings allowable area? - ANSWER-
Frontage
What does Frontage of a building refers to? - ANSWER-Accessible open spaces around
the building, such as separation distance from adjacent buildings and from the lot
property lines. The Frontage of the building to street is measured from other side of
street to the building.
What does Accessible mean? - ANSWER-Open space to a public way to allow
occupant escape and space for fire truck to subdue a fire in building. The greater the
frontage the lower the fire hazard to occupants and neighboring buildings and greater
the buildings allowable area.
What is something that is installed in a building that makes the Allowable area and
height of the building greater? - ANSWER-Automatic Sprinklers
What is Fire Protection of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions that deal with fire-
resistant materials (interior finishes, fire protection systems - detect and suppress fires)
What is Occupant Needs of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions deal with means of
egress, accessibility, and interior environment (lighting, ventilation, sound control).
What is Building Envelope of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions deal with
performance of exterior building (exterior walls, cladding, windows, roof)
What is Structural Systems & Materials of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions deal
with loads on buildings (structural tests, inspections, foundations) most extensive part of
the code separate chapter for each area (concrete, masonry, steel, and wood)
What is Nonstructural Materials of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Non structural materials
such as aluminum, glass, gypsum board, plastics.
What is Building Services of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Provisions deal with electrical,
mechanical, plumbing, architectural design (excluding technical aspects which are
specialty codes)
What are Miscellaneous Provisions of Building Codes? - ANSWER-Miscellaneous
concerns such as construction of pulic right of way, demolition, existing structures.
When does design and construction consider building codes features with a project? -
ANSWER-In the Design Process and gradually introduce as design process
progresses.
What is the ICC? - ANSWER-International Code Council: 3 model code organizations
(International Conference of Building Officials, Southern Building Code Congress
