lecture 12

Question 1

building codes are

Answer 1

codes adopted and enforeced by local government agencies to regulate the design, construction, alteration, and repair of building

Question 2

why do we have building codes

Answer 2

to protect the public safety, health and welfare

Question 3

what are model building codes

Answer 3

these are codes developed by national organization of exerts for adoption by local communities

Question 4

what do building codes define in the project (10)

Answer 4

it allowable occupancy
its allowable height+ area
the type of construction used
emergency egress
accessibility
interior environment
energy efficiency
building materials
conveying systems
fire protection measures

Question 5

ICC=

Answer 5

international code council
- found in 1944 by combining the BOCA, ICBO, SBCC

Question 6

IBC =

Answer 6

international building code
published by ICC in 2000

Question 7

what codes are necessary for residential construction?

Answer 7

IRC
IMC
IFC
IPC
IECC

Question 8

IRC=

Answer 8

international residential code
- regulated construction of detached one and two family homes and some townhome projects

Question 9

IMC=

Answer 9

international Mechanical Code

Question 10

IFC=

Answer 10

international fire code

Question 11

IPC=

Answer 11

international plumbing code

Question 12

IECC=

Answer 12

international energy conservation code

Question 13

it is critical to establish ____(x3) that residential construction are enforcing

Answer 13

codes, amendments and edition

Question 14

zoning ordinances are rules that

Answer 14

manage growth
regulate land-us patterns
control building density
direct when development happens
protect areas of the municipality
conserve open space

Question 15

so what does the zoning ordinance regulate?

Answer 15

type of activity
where the building can be built on the site
the size and scale of a building
where you can park

Question 16

what is the first consideration for the design criteria for a project?

Answer 16

location

Question 17

what forces or elements are categorized by regional location? (7)

Answer 17

climate zone
seismic zone
wind speed
ground snow load
frost depth
termite infestation
flood zone

Question 18

habitable rooms are what

Answer 18

rooms that are occupied for living, sleeping, eating or cooking

Question 19

non-habitable rooms are

Answer 19

closets, halls, bathrooms, and utility spaces

Question 20

no habitable room shal have a dimension below

Answer 20

7’x10’
70 sf

Question 21

at least ONE habitable room need to have what sf?

Answer 21

120sf

Question 22

glazing are of a habitable room

Answer 22

8% of the floor area

Question 23

ventilation area of a habitable room

Answer 23

4% of the floor area

Question 24

max story height with wood frame construction

Answer 24

11’-7”

Question 25

min ceiling in a habitable room

Answer 25

7’

Question 26

min ceiling height for non-habitable room

Answer 26

6’ 8”

Question 27

what are the primary code considerations when thinking about how to get out of the home in case of an emergency?

Answer 27

means of egress

Question 28

min width of a hallway

Answer 28

3’

Question 29

one exit does having the min dimentions of

Answer 29

3’ wide
6’ 8” tall

Question 30

the exit path cannot go through what?

Answer 30

garage

Question 31

min width of stairs

Answer 31

3’

Question 32

min head clearance

Answer 32

6’ 8”

Question 33

min depth of stair treads

Answer 33

10”

Question 34

maximum height of stair risers

Answer 34

7 3/4”

Question 35

how is a city zoned

Answer 35

the city is divided into a series of different districts

each district has similar compatible programming

each of these zones would house the same type of businesses, residences, industries, etc..

Question 36

can there be an overlap between district? give an example

Answer 36

yes
think about a dentists office near a single family residence

Question 37

what is the first thing you do once starting a project? (besides location)

Answer 37

check the site you are working on is zoned for what you want to do there

Question 38

the first thing listed for R-1? whats next? then?

Answer 38

a statement of intent

then that only one structure is allowed per lot

next thing listed is the permitted uses
- includes churches, fire stations, schools, libraries, senior citizen housing, etc..

Question 39

R-1-8 has what constraints? (5)

Answer 39

min lot of 8000sf
min lot width 65’
min front yard depth of 25’ or 20%
min rear yard 15’
min side yard width 10%

Question 40

what do many zoning ordinances regulat?

Answer 40

the maximum percentage of the lot covered
the max stories of the building
the max gsf of the building

Question 41

what is required for residence if they are on a local street?

Answer 41

2 parking spots

Question 42

what CAN zoning regulate?(6)

Answer 42

light
noise
landscaping
building material+finishes
location of amenities like trash dumpsters
amount of windows

Question 43

ADA=

Answer 43

americans with disabilities act

Question 44

the ada stadards are not

Answer 44

CODES
they are just a set of enforceable guidelines and standards overseen by the justice department

PUT in place to protect the rights of individuals

Question 45

what design elements are affected by the ADA guidelines

Answer 45

vertical height change
- ramps
turning radius
- 60” diameter min
- circular space/ T-shaped space
Approach
clearance
protrusions
reach
accessible routes
doors
- width of 32”
Maneuvering clearances

Question 46

RAMPS ADA accessible

Answer 46

1:12 SLOPE
handrails- 36 inches
the rise for any ramp run shall be 30” before a landing
you need a landing if you change any direction aswell this needs to be 60”x60”