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| What does "ASTM" stand for and what is it? |
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Definition
| American Society for Testing & Materials is a standards writing organization. ASTM doesn't actually perform tests; its tests are used by testing agencies. |
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| What does "ANSI" stand for and what is it? |
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| American National Standards Institute is a standards approving organization. |
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| What is a model building code? Give an example of the primary model code used in the US. |
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A building code written by a group of experts without reference to any geographical area that can be adopted into state and local jurisdictions.
The International Building Code (IBC) of 2000 is the primary model code used. |
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| What are adjuncts to building codes? Give an example of one. |
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Companion codes that govern other aspects of construction.
Ex. National Electrical Code
International Zoning Code |
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California Code of Regulations
- is based on what model building code?
- has how many titles?
- Which title is the California Build Stds Code (CBSC)
- How many parts are in the CBSC?
- Which part is primary California Building Code (CBC)?
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- International Building Code
- 28 titles
- Title 24
- 12 Parts
- Part 2
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Term
| What is a matrix adoption table? |
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| A table used at the beginning of each chapter of the code to determine which part of the CBC a state agency has adopted and/or amended. |
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Term
| Are building codes a maximum or minimum requirement? |
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What are essential facilities?
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| Buildings and other structures that are intended to remain operational in the event of natural disaster. |
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| The CBC divides all buildings/structures into 4 occupany categories based on their importance as an essential facility. Define Occ Cat I, II, III andIV. |
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Occ Cat I - lowest importance category (low hazard to human life in event of bldg failure)
Occ Cat II - all other buildings/structures not in categories I, III and IV
Occ Cat III - buildings that represent substantial hazard to life (schools)
Occ Cat IV - highest importance category (hospitals, fire and police stations...) |
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| Who is responsible for enforcing the CBC? |
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| The local building department. |
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Term
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| A local regulation that governs the allowable use of land. |
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