Code Enforcement

Question 1

What is a model code

Answer 1

A written set of regulations available for adoption by local jurisdictions

Question 2

Hammurabi is best know for

Answer 2

establishing the earliest know building code

Question 3

According to Hammurabi, if a builder builds a house and it collapses and kills the owner , the

Answer 3

builder will be put to death

Question 4

the main purpose of building codes is to

Answer 4

protect the public health, safety and welfare

Question 5

Which of the following is not a benefit of a state code

Answer 5

political influence over code regulations

Question 6

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the ICC code of development process?

Answer 6

Final code changes are voted on by all interested parties.

Question 7

a performance type code

Answer 7

allows design professionals to select alternative methods and materials provided and the final outcome meets the minimum requirements for health, safety and welfare.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a service of ICC?

Answer 8

setting permit and plan review fees

Question 9

A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as

Answer 9

law

Question 9

What three model code organizations formed the ICC beginning in 1994?

Answer 9

BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI

Question 10

A prescriptive code

Answer 10

describes exactly what methods and materials are to be used during construction.

Question 11

Standards are primarily developed

Answer 11

by industry organizations

Question 12

A building code

Answer 12

is a legal document that regulates the construction of buildings and structures.

Question 13

What are the two types of construction regulations?

Answer 13

performance and prescriptive

Question 14

A referenced standard

Answer 14

is an enforceable extension of the code.

Question 15

The intent and purpose of an ICC model code is stated in ________of that code

Answer 15

Chapter 1

Question 16

Who grants the authority to adopt codes?

Answer 16

the federal govenment

Question 17

The International Codes can be adopted by

Answer 17

reference

Question 18

A model code cannot be adopted without

Answer 18

referencing the specific edition

Question 19

The maximum number of voting representatives for and ICC governmental member is

Answer 19

4 to 12, determined by population

Question 20

Which of the following is not a benefit of becoming certified?

Answer 20

qualifies the certified individual as and expert

Question 21

All of the following are found in an ICC evaluation service report except

Answer 21

specific geographical cost data

Question 21

ICC’s interpretation service

Answer 21

provides verbal and written opinions

Question 21

An adopted code may become invalid if

Answer 21

it prohibits constructions of equal or better strength, safety and quality.

Question 22

What is a key characteristic of the code development process?

Answer 22

Final voting is done by ICC governmental representatives