2 Standards Codes And Permits Flashcards
A standard is
A set of principles protocols or procedures that is developed by communities through a consensus process
A code is
A collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by legislative body to become law in a jurisdiction
International code Council states that a sprinkler system is required in mercantile occupancies over how many square feet in size
12,000 ft.²
The major difference between a cold and a standard is that a coat must have what
Administrative provisions to explain how and when the standards are to be applied
Prescriptive-based, a.k.a. specification base code
Stipulates in detail the types of materials that can be used and how they must be assembled
Performance-based code
Describes an acceptable level of performance that an assembly material or system must meet without specifically stating how the item is assembled
Performance-based code does provide cost-effective protection based on the actual hazard. True or false
True
Consensus standard
A document that a committee of Industry experts developed an agreed-upon before adoption
Model code
Describe a set of requirements similar to a standard
International code Council, ICC, consists of what
International fire code, IFC. International building code, IBC
New revisions to a model code does not automatically take effect unless
The authority having jurisdiction formally and legally adopt the new addition
Methods for keeping current with building changes include the following
Monitoring business license applications.
Monitoring the issuance of building occupancy and activity permits.
Conducting annual occupancy inventory survey
The best option when a conflict occurs between the various codes
A commonsense approach to finding solutions
Fire and life safety code establish minimum level of
Minimum level of safety that should be present in a structure
Process for developing and amending local codes
Identify problem. identify affected stakeholders. Forming code development task force. Drafting proposed code. Submitting code for legal review