Code/ADA Flashcards
PRESCRIPTIVE CODE vs. PERFORMANCE-BASED CODE?
Is the IBC prescriptive or performance-based?
Prescriptive code is pre-defined and describes specific materials/methods and how component/building is designed to be safely occupied for intended use. EASIER TO ENFORCE IBC is prescriptive *
Performance-based code describes how component/building is meant to function * MORE FLEXIBLE BUT DIFFICULT TO ENFORCE *
What is a model code?
The 2000 International Building Code (IBC) is developed from which 3 model codes?
A model code is
- NBC (National Building Code) - 1915
- UBC (Uniform Building Code) - 1927
- SBC (Standard Building Code) - 1945
What is the common code format of the IBC?
- Admin
- Definitions
- Use/Occupancy
- Special Use
- General Building Limitations (height, area)
- Types of Construction
- Fire-Resistant Materials + Construction
- Interior Finishes
- Fire Protection Systems
- Means of Egress
- Accessibility
- Interior Environment
What is the AHJ?
The Authority Having Jurisdiction is the governing body that conducts reviews, performs inspections, and issues permits. * the Architect is responsible for code compliance - NOT the AHJ *
The ICC (International Code Council) publishes: What is IRC? What is IMC? What is IPC? What is IFC?
International Residential Code
International Mechanical Code
International Plumbing Code
International Fire Code
What is the NFPA?
What is the NEC?
National Fire Protection Association
National Electrical Code (published by the NFPA)
Codes are enacted as ____ by the AHJ.
____ have the power for adopting and enforcing building codes by the ____.
Codes are enacted as LAWS by the AHJ.
STATES have the power for adopting and enforcing building codes by the 10TH AMENDMENT.
What was the first building code recorded in the US?
What was its purpose?
1625 - Settlement of New Amsterdam (NYC)
The code regulated roof coverings/materials to protect buildings from chimney sparks
What is the purpose of Chapter 6 of the IBC?
Types of Construction - specifies Fire-Resistance Ratings (FRR’s) of building elements based on construction types.
Purpose is to (a) protect structural elements from fire + collapse and (b) divide building into compartments to contain fire in one area.
What are the 5 Types of Construction (per the IBC Table 601)?
Type 1 - noncombustible Type 2 - noncombustible Type 3 Type 4 Type 5
What is a FIRE WALL?
What is a FIRE BARRIER?
What is a FIRE PARTITION?
What is the order of their resistance?
Fire Wall divides structure into separate construction types or ‘buildings’ (runs from foundation to roof)
Fire Barrier is a vertical or horizontal assembly with min 1-hr rating that runs slab to slab (ex: b/w different occupancy types or enclosing exits)
Fire Partition is a wall assembly with min 1-hr rating, acts as a continuous barrier from rated floor to rated ceiling (ex: b/w dwelling units or units/corridor)
- Fire Wall > Fire Barrier > Fire Partition *
What is OSHA?
What is a NRTL?
Which is the most well-known?
Occupational Safety & Health Administration - agency of US Department of Labor
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory - list of approved safety labs (maintained by OSHA)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - most products receive a UL Label
LISTED LABEL vs. CLASSIFIED LABEL
Listed label means the complete product is successfully tested and passes safety test
Classified label means samples of product are tested for certain types of use only
What is ANSI?
American National Standards Institute - approves standards developed by other organizations. ANSI ensures industry consensus and avoids duplications between standards.
- ANSI does NOT develop/write standards or certify products *
What is ASTM?
What is ASHRAE?
American Society for Testing + Materials - publishes standards + prescriptive test procedures.
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers - publishes standards related to HVAC systems
- ASTM and ASHRAE do NOT perform tests * (standards/procedures are used by testing agencies/laboratories)
