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Duties of each members for the Essential Services buildings.
Architect
Contractor
Owner
DSA
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Architect / Contractor: Perform periodic review of construction. Prepare reports and submit the reports to the enforcement agency. Review the reports prepared by others.
Owner: Hire qualified inspector.
DSA: Observe the implementation and administration of Essential Services Building Seismic Safety Act.

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What are the purposes and intents of the California Environmental Quality Act?

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  1. To protect, rehabilitate and enhance the quality of the environment now and for the long-term future.
  2. To provide clean air and water.
  3. To provide for the enjoyment of aesthetic, natural, scenic and historical environment qualities, as well as freedom from excessive noise.
  4. To protect fish and wildlife species.
  5. To create conditions in which man and nature can coexist in productive harmony.

The basic purpose is to inform governmental decision makers and the public about the potential, significant environmental effects of proposed activities, identify the ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced and prevent significant, avoidable damage to the environment by requiring changes in projects through the use of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures.

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When does CEQA apply to architectural projects?

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CEQA applies to any project that requires more than ministerial approval (i.e. requires a variance, a conditional-use permit, etc.) from a governmental agency and will cause either:

  1. A direct physical change in the environment, or
  2. A reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment.
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What is an EIR?

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An Environmental Impact Report is a detailed statement setting forth:

  1. All significant effect the project will have on the environment.
  2. Any significant effect that cannot be avoided if the project is implemented.
  3. Any significant effect that would be irreversible if the project is implemented.
  4. Mitigation measures, including reduced energy consumption.
  5. Alternatives to the proposed project.
  6. The growth inducing impact of the proposed project.
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What is the difference between a Negative Declaration and a Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA?

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A Negative Declaration is a finding that there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record, that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration eliminates the legal requirement to file an EIR for public review.

A Mitigated Negative Declaration is a finding, based on an initial study, that identifies significant environmental effects from a project, but:

  1. Revisions made to the project before release for public review avoid or mitigate the effects, and
  2. As modified there is no substantial evidence of significant effects.
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Does the Essential Services Building Act have additional inspection requirements during construction?

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Yes.

  1. Continuous inspection by a qualified inspector with verified periodic reports. (Hired by the owner.)
  2. The architect must make verified reports from periodic observation of construction.
  3. The contractor must make verified periodic reports.
  4. A soils / geological report is required.
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Name four types of buildings regulated by the Essential Services Building Act.

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Fire Stations
Police Stations
Emergency Operation Centers
California Highway Patrol Offices
Sheriff's Offices
Emergency Communication Dispatch Centers
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Does the Essential Services Building Act affect the design of non-structural elements?

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Yes.
The Essential Services Building Act sets forth increased requirements for the installation of non-structural requirements for the installation of non-structural elements necessary in the event of a disaster.
The equipment may include:
1. Communications systems
2. Main transformers
3. Switching equipment
4. Emergency Back-up Equipment
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What is the purpose of the Essential Services Building Act?

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The Essential Services Building Act requires those buildings necessary for providing essential services in the event of a disaster to meet increased safety requirements. Essential services buildings must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards and to resist, insofar as practical, the forces generated by earthquakes, wind and gravity.

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You are asked to design a California Highway Patrol Office. Which agency will enforce the Essential Services Building Act?

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The Division of the State Architect.
The DSA enforces the Essential Services Building Act for all state-owned projects. However, for county or city projects the local building and safety department enforces the Essential Services Building Act.

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Name the types of construction that are exempted from the Essential Services Building Act.

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  1. One story Type V (2,000 sf or less)

2. One story Type II N (2,000 sf or less)

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Define the term “Project” as it relate to CEQA.

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An activity which may cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

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According to the CEQA Process Flow Chart, when does the Public Review Period occur?

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The Public Review Period occurs after:

  1. The Lead Agency files Notices of Completion and gives public notice of availability of draft EIR, or
  2. The Lead Agency gives public notice of availability of Negative Declaration.
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What is the Notice of Completion in CEQA process?

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A brief notice filed with the OPR (Office of Planning and Research) by a Lead Agency as soon as it has completed a draft EIR and ready for a Public Review.

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What is the Notice of Preparation in CEQA process?

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A brief notice sent by a lead agency to the Responsible Agencies, Trustee Agencies, the Office of Planning and Research, and involved federal agencies that the Lead Agency plans to prepare an EIR for a project. The purpose of the notice is to solicit guidance from those agencies as to the scope and content of the environmental information to be included in the EIR. The notice shall include:

  1. Description of the Project
  2. Location of the Project
  3. Probable environmental effect of the Project
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What actions can be taken by the Lead Agency if an EIR shows that the project will have adverse effect on the environment?

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  • Change the scope of the project
  • Impose conditions or mitigation measures on the approval of the project
  • Request a feasible alternative
  • Disapprove the project
  • Approve the project, as the benefit of the project outweighs the significant effects on the environment
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What projects are exempt from CEQA?

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  • In an urbanized area, construction or conversion projects with a scope of up to 3 single-family units.
  • Accessory structures including garages, patio, fence, etc.
  • Emergency repair to public service building necessary to maintain service or action to prevent damage in an emergency
  • Project undertaken by public agency to repair or replace facilities damaged in disasters
  • Installation, Repair, or Maintenance project of less than 1 mile within a public street.
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What is Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations?

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Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations is the California Building Standards Code.
Title 24 of the CCR contains the following:
Part 1 - California Building Standards Administrative Code
Part 2 - California Building Code
Part 3 - California Electrical Code
Part 4 - California Mechanical Code
Part 5 - California Plumbing Code
Part 6 - California Energy Code
Part 7 - No longer published in Title 24
Part 8 - California Historical Building Code
Part 9 - California Fire Code
Part 10 - California Existing Building Code
Part 11 - California Green Building Standard Code
Part 12 - California Reference Standards Code

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What the basic differences between the California Building Code and the model code?

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  1. More stringent seismic design standards (Chapter 16A-22A)
  2. More stringent accessibility standards (Chapter 11A and 11B)
  3. More stringent fire and life safety requirements.
  4. Enhanced public health and safety standards for homes, public school and health care facilities.
  5. Additional safety requirements for private swimming pools.
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How do the structural provisions of the California Building Code differ from those of the model code?

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The California Building Code:

  1. Increases lateral resistance standards for public schools and community colleges.
  2. Increases lateral resistance standards for hospital facilities.
  3. Requires the building superstructure to be anchored to the foundation in manner such that lateral forces are transferred from the structure to the ground.
  4. Requires the bracing of non-structural building elements.
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What types of non-structural equipment and systems must be anchored and braced to resist lateral forces?

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  1. Partitions in slip-track must be capable of locking.
  2. Casework requires blocking to strengthen joints.
  3. Mechanical, electrical, and communication equipment requires hold-down, straps, vibration isolators, etc.
  4. Suspended ceiling tiles need to be braced.
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What is the main purpose of the California Building Coe (CBC)?

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The main purpose of the code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare.

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What qualifications must a building inspector have to be considered competent and adequate by the local enforcement agency?

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To be qualified, inspectors shall have an adequate level of expertise and experience in the subject matter for which they have responsibilities for inspection.
Qualification shall include current certification by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or meet qualifications according to the IBC.

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What role does the Division of the State Architect play during design and construction of the essential services building?

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DSA is responsible for the following:

  1. Observe the implementation and administration of the ESBSSA.
  2. Provide advice and assistance to local jurisdictions regarding essential services building.
  3. Hear appeals relative to administration of ESBSSA.
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Name important site accessibility provisions to be accommodated into the project besides the accessible parking stalls.

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  1. Sidewalks; not to exceed the level changes more than 1/2”, maintain 48” min. width and max. 1/4” slope.
  2. Curb cuts; provide detectable warning strips with 8% slope.
  3. Passenger loading zones; locate on accessible route of travel.
  4. Building entrance; provide an accessibility to the building.
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Name building accessibility provisions to consider during the project design.

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  1. Entrance and Exit doors
  2. Stairs and Ramps
  3. Elevators
  4. Corridors
  5. Hardware
  6. Drinking Fountains
  7. Public Restrooms / Showers
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What is the definition of a Fire-Resistance Rating for a building material?

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The period of time a building element, component or assembly maintains the ability to confine a fire, continues to perform a given structural function or both.

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Define Fire Walls and Fire Barriers.

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Fire Wall (acts similar to the two separate buildings)
A fire resistance rated wall having protected openings, which restricts the spread of fire and extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof, with sufficient structural stability under fire conditions to allow collapse of construction either side without collapse of the wall.

Fire Barrier
A fire-resistance-rated wall assembly of materials designed to restrict the spread of fire in which continuity is maintained.

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Define Means of Egress.

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Continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any occupied portion of a building to a public way.
Consist of 3 parts:
Exit Access
Exit
Exit Discharge
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What fire resistance measures are required in Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Access or Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

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  1. Roofs must be non-combustible or ignition resistant.
  2. Exterior wall surfaces must be non-combustible or ignition resistant.
  3. The underside of overhangs or floor projections must be fire-proofed.
  4. Decking within 10’ of the building envelope must be non-combustible.
  5. A defensible space clearance requirement of 100’ from the building perimeter.
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What is the purpose of the California Energy Code?

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Specifies the minimum standard for energy and conservation for residential and non-residential buildings.

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Who publishes and maintain the California Energy Code?

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California Energy Commission

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What are the mandatory requirements of the California Energy Code?

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Building envelope (Glazing / Fenestration / Insulation)
Space-conditioning systems
Water-heating system
Indoor /Outdoor lighting system

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What are the two methods of demonstrating compliance with the California Energy Code?

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Prescriptive Method and Performance Method.

Prescriptive Method - small residential or commercial project. Simpler method, but less design flexibility.

Performance Method - larger or complex projects. Use energy budgets (Sum of the space-conditioning, lighting and water-heating budgets).

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What are the methods for demonstrating compliance with the California Energy Code using the performance method?

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The building must meet a specific energy budget. The energy budget is based on occupancy type, climate zone and the ratio of conditioned area to conditioned perimeter.

  1. Calculation Method: Use the Energy Commission approved computer program.
  2. Point System (Residential Only): A simplified method that assign positive or negative points for various conservation methods.
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Name four ways the California Energy Code can impact the design of a structure.

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  1. Building orientation
  2. Extent of glazing
  3. Type of glazing
  4. Building fenestration
  5. Building envelope
  6. Skylights
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Does the California Energy Code apply to all construction?

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No. The California Energy Code does not apply to Occupancy “I” building, unconditioned buildings, and qualified historic structures.

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What five codes are included in the California Health and Safety Code that would be applicable to a project?

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Essential Services Building Seismic Safety Act
California Code of Regulations - Title 24
Air Resources
California Retail Food Code
Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act

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Who has rights to file a Mechanics Lien?

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Contractor
Subcontractor
Material Supplier
Laborer
Equipment Lessor
Design Professional (Architect, Engineer, etc)
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What is a Preliminary 20 day Notice?

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Within 20 days of furnishing labor or materials, subcontractors must serve Preliminary 20 day Notice to Owner. Failure to send this notice can cause the subcontractors to lose their lien rights.

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What 3 steps are involved in issuing a Mechanics Lien?

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Serve Notice of Mechanics Lien to the Owner
Record Mechanics Lien at County Recorder
Enforce Mechanics Lien (File suit within 90 days)

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Describe the types of liens available to architects in California.

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  1. Design Professional Lien is a lien on property and is filed before the start of construction. Need an approved building permit.
  2. Mechanics Lien is a lien on property and is filed after the start of construction.
  3. Stop Notice Lien is a lien on construction funds and is filed after the start of construction.
    It is the only available lien for public works projects.
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Describe 5 ways an architect can protect an owner from liens.

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Require the owner to purchase a performance bond and payment bond.
Receive a signed lien release from subcontractors at the time of payment.
(Architect) Process contractor’s request for payment in a timely manner.
Collect and hold retainage and Release of Liens.
Recommend the owner to file Notice of Completion with County Recorder.

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Name 3 water regulations applicable to design in California

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Clean Water Act (Federal act)
California Water Code
California Water Plan (by Department of Water Resources)

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How does the State Water Resource Control Board affect a design and construction project?

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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Groundwater
Water Quality Assessment
Water Rights
Wetland Policy
Agriculture
Clean Beaches
Education
Enforcement
Funding
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What are the purposes of the California Coastal Act?

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  1. To protect, maintain, enhance and restore the overall quality of the coastal zone.
  2. To assure orderly, balanced utilization and conservation of coastal zone resources.
  3. To maximize public access to recreational opportunities.
  4. to assure priority for coastal development and coastal related development.
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Who enforces the California Coastal Act?

When does a Coastal Development Permit required?

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Local county officials in accordance with the Local Coastal Plan.
Coastal Commission approval is required for projects:
1. Between the sea and first public road parallel to the coast or the first 300’ of inland extent, whichever is greater, or
2. on tidelands, submerged lands, public trust lands, within 100’ of any wetland, estuary, stream, or within 300’ of the top of the seaward face of any coastal bluff.

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What kind of impacts does the California Coastal Act have on site planning and the architectural design of projects?

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  1. Location, orientation of the building on the site.
  2. The mass and height of building
  3. Access to the site.
  4. Building finish materials and colors.
  5. Protection of view
  6. Public access to coast
  7. Erosion control, run-off, drainage
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Where is the Coastal Zone?

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a. 1,000 yards inland from the mean high tide line.
Significant coastal estuarine habitat and recreational areas (to first major ridgeline or 5 miles from the mean high tide, whichever is less).
b. (San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission) Open water, marshes and mudflats of SF bay, and area 100 feet inland from the line of highest tidal action.

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What are the purpose of the California Historical Building Code?

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  1. Provide regulations for preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or reconstruction of qualified historic structure.
  2. Provide access for persons with disabilities
  3. Provide a cost effective approach to preservation.
  4. Provide for the reasonable safety of occupants and users.
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What building components can the California Clean Air Act affect?

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California Clean Air Act limits emissions of ozone and carbon monoxide.
Local Air Quality Management Districts limits emissions from stationary sources such as boiler, steam generators, and Internal combustion engines.
Local AQMD also restricts the VOC emissions of the building.

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Which state agency is responsible for issuing and enforcing water regulations?

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The State Water Resources Control Board is responsible for administering:

  1. The Water Code (Water Right)
  2. Water Quality
  3. Underground storage tanks, runoff and other potentials sources of ground or surface water contamination.
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What are the procedures for bidding public projects in the State of California?

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  1. Publically advertise bidding opportunity
  2. Bids must be sealed and submitted by the deadline
  3. Contractors must submit bid bonds
  4. Publically opening the bids
  5. Lowest responsible bidders receive the job
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What does the bid documents includes?

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Specification
General and Supplemental Conditions
Performance and Bid Bond information
Construction Documents (Working Drawing)
Invitations to the Bidders
Instruction to the Bidders
Prequalification Forms
Addendum
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What is the Field Act and who enforces it?

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The Field Act requires more stringent structural seismic design standards. (Bracing and anchoring non-structural objects)
DSA review drawings and specification for structural, fire and life safety, and accessibility.

Architect is required for the construction administration services.
Owner hires qualified inspector for a continuous inspection.
Changes to documents to be approved by DSA
Architect, structural engineer and inspector file report to verify compliance with approved document.

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To what kinds of project does the Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act apply and who enforces it?

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Requires more stringent seismic design standards for
Hospitals
Skilled nursing facilities
Intermediate care facilities
Correctional treatment facilities

OSHPD enforces the act.

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Define the practice of architecture (per Architects Practice Act)

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The practice of architecture is the offering or performing, or being in responsible control of, professional services which require the skills of an architect in the planning of sites, and the design, in whole or in part, of buildings or groups of buildings.

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Define “Responsible Control” as properly exercised by architect in the State of California.

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Responsible control = Amount of control over the architectural instrument of service during their preparation that is ordinarily exercised by architects applying the required professional standard of care.

Architect is ultimately responsible for the documents of the submission.

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What are the requirements for licensure as an architect in California?

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Completion of 8 years of education.
Complete ARE
Complete IDP
Complete CSE

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What are the consequences of signing and sealing contract documents?

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  1. The documents are created under the responsible control of the architect.
  2. Does not impose a legal duty to observe the construction of the work.
  3. Not responsible for unauthorized changes (by architect).
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Must architectural services contracts be written?

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Yes, the Practice Act requires a written contract unless:

  1. The work is unpaid
  2. Arrangement as to the basis for compensation is similar to provided in the past for the same client.
  3. The client knowingly waives the written contract requirement in writing.
  4. The services are rendered to a registered professional engineer or land surveyor.
62
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What must a written architectural services contract contain?

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Practice Act requires written contracts to contain:

Service
Compensation
Additional services
Name, address and license information of architect and client
Termination
63
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Functions of the California Architects Board.

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Practice of architecture is administered by California Architects Board through:

Examination
Licensing
Enforcement

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What do the Rules of Professional Conduct have to say about seeking new projects and clients?

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Full Disclosure:
Accurately represent to a client the qualification and scope of responsibility for a project.

Competence:
Undertake to perform professional services when, together with consultant, qualified by education, training and experience.

65
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Name Disciplinary Actions defined by the California Architects Board.

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Conviction of certain crimes
Violation of Architects Practice Act
Fraud in obtaining license
Impersonation
Aiding unlawful practice
Signing other’s plan or instrument
Fraud in the practice of Architecture
Negligence or willful misconduct
Incompetence and recklessness

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