Chapter 1

Question 1

Zoning

Answer 1

Zoning are the types of allowed activites on a piece of land which constitutes how much land may be covered by buildings, property line distance, etc.

Question 2

Codes

Answer 2

regulates building, health and safety.

Question 3

Standardized codes

Answer 3

codes which are adopted and put into legal effect by local jurisdiction

Question 4

International Building Code

Answer 4

safeguards on occupancy and the type of construction that can be built within those parameters

Question 5

What is CSI?

Answer 5

CSI is the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

Question 6

Masterformat

Answer 6

16 divisions, which were developed according by trade

Question 7

Uniformat

Answer 7

12 divisions and tends to follow the progress of construction. Used more so for facilities management.

Question 8

What is excavation?

Answer 8

Excavation removes weak or unstable soil until a solid bearing stratum is reached.