Consideration Flashcards
What does the Canada mortgage corporation primarily do?
Primarily administrative body that deals with various facets of residential construction, it provides loan insurance for private home builders and administers funding for social housing.
Who is the National research council of Canada?
The main rolls is the setting out of the National building codes, which contains the minimum standards for construction in this country
Describe the Safety Code council?
The safety code council allows Alberta Human Services to hire agencies in any areas that are not accredited by the council in Alberta.
List the sub-council of the Safety codes council?
Building Electrical Plumbing Gas Elevator Fire prevention Boilers and pressure valves Passenger rope ways and amusement rides
List the local authorities 5 groups?
City or town planning board Municipal planning board Local development company Safety code accredited agency Alberta human services authorized agency
List 5 of the additional regulation bylaws?
Minimum floor size Numbers of floors Landscaping Type of decor Colorado or finish of building Zoning
Which provincial agency is responsible for ensuring a safe work environment ?
Alberta occupation health and safety
Which discipline within the safety code council would provided permits and inspection for the installation of a furnace?
Building discipline
How many municipalities in Alberta are authorized to administer the Alberta building code with in their own boundaries?
100 municipalities
Which level of authority would be responsible for setting the maximum allowable number of storeys in a particular area?
The local authority that deals with zoning and type of building for that area
What the greatest benefit of workers compensation coverage for the employer?
They cannot be sued by an employee who is injured on the job due to negligence
What is building codes?
Is a legal document that sets out construction, demolition and occupancy requirements for buildings to protect the health, general safety and welfare of the public
What two major consideration of the Alberta building code?
Structural soundness
Prevention and control of fire
When is the national building code enforceable
Only once it has been adopted by the provincial governing body or if the building is on federal land
For what do the minimum requirements of a building code provide?
Life safety Structural adequacy Fire safety Insulation standards Social equality and consumer protection
