C2B-KS33 Flashcards
Knowledge of process for resolving conflicts between agencies or between codes, regulations, and standards.
Describe the basic process in resolving conflicts between multiple agencies that are interested in a project
Meet with local/regional/state officials Schedule meetings with local/regional/state officials before and during the Schematic Design Phase, to determine which codes and standards apply to lessen the chance of future conflicts.
Meet with officials again during each of the Design Phases to address any questions or issues in order to lessen the ongoing chance of conflicts.
How to resolve conflicts between codes•
The California Building Code “Section 101.7.3 Conflicts” states that “when requirements of this code conflict with the requirements of any other part of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, the most restrictive requirements shall prevail.
If there is a code conflict or issue between two or more agencies it is not about one being more restrictive than the other, how should the architect move forward in resolving the issue?
- architect should schedule meeting with the two or more agencies that are responsible for enforcing the code and request they issue you written direction on which one to follow.
- Schedule meeting with the two or more agencies that are responsible for enforcing the area of conflict and request they issue you written direction on which one to follow.
- Bring Owner to meetings
If the planning department and fire department have a conflict on where the location of a standpipe should be, what is the procedure for resolving the conflict?
Architect should coordinate a meeting with planing department and fire department to make a decision on where the location of standpipe should be.
Architect should not make decision.
Architect must have direction from conflicting agencies.
