Buildings and Construction

Question 1

Energy Standards

Answer 1

R-2000

PassiveHouse

Net-Zero

Energuide

Question 2

Development permit

Answer 2

Building height
Location of building
Property use

Question 3

Building Permit

Answer 3

Durability
electrical
plumbing
energy efficiency
safety of occupants

Question 4

Purpose of building permits

Answer 4

Construct new buildings

Significantly alter new buildings

Change the use of a building

Construct secondary suites in existing buildings

Question 5

Test: Three basic functions of a foundation

Answer 5

To transmit the weight of the structure to the footings

Resist the pressure of the soil on the outside of the basement and act as a retaining wall

To carry the weight of the structure below the frost line to prevent frost heaving

Question 6

Test: Weeping tile

Answer 6

Perforated drain tile or pipe installed around the wall footings to drain away subsurface water and protect basements from flooding

Question 7

Test: Reasons why municipal land planning is important

Answer 7

Economic development

Environmental sustainability

Reduces conflict between property owners

Providing adequate infrastructure for properties

Question 8

Test: Are electric codes and safety permits required prior to undertaking any electrical installation or modification?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

Test: ASP

Answer 9

Area Structure Plan

Question 10

Test: The purpose of this permit is to confirm that buildings comply with applicable building codes

Answer 10

Building permit

Question 11

Test: Mobile/manufactured home

Answer 11

Transported on it’s own chassis and running gear by towing or other means and designed for use as a permanent residence

Question 12

Test: A secondary suite can have three designations

Answer 12

Legal

Illegal

Nonconforming