LINE B2/B3 Flashcards

1
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What secures a loan for the project

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The value of the land and completed building

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2
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5 year warranty

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includes components that separate indoors from outdoors including external walls, foundations, roof, windows, doors

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3
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Why am I still entitled to check before designing a building

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To check restrictive covenants, right aways, and build a building provision screams

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4
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Home owner protection act (HOPA)

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newly constructed homes have 2-5-10 year warranty

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5
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gass fitting permit

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always needed when installation of natural gas happens - only certified gas fitters

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6
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What level of government develops bylaws?

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Cities, municipalities, Regional districts

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7
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concrete formwork inspection

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  • inspector looks at ground where foundation is to be built - professional engineer will check if rebar is in correct spots
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8
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With a 500 m squared grocery store be part of three or part 9

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Part 9 because it’s under three stories and 600m squared

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9
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A doctor’s office in a radio station would be under what group?

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Group D occupancies

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10
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What is the maximum size of billion that can be designed using Part 9 of the code

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600 M squared and three stories of a building height

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11
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2 year coverage on materials / labour

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coverage reflects in materials and labour violation of building codes for 12 months

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12
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What do zoning bylaws regulate

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Land use and building location

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13
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Describe the purpose of a developmental permit

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Heritage designation, floodplains, groundwater protection, area sensitive to development, Environmental

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14
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What’s the purpose of the building by la?

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Administration and enforcement of the building code

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15
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When is hoarding permit

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When using a municipality sidewalk for construction purposes

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16
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Site inspection

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done after building permit is applied for but not before permit is issued

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17
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What’s the buildings firewall?

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It’s the non-combustible construction that subdivides the building or separates adjoining buildings to resist the spread of fire and it has a resistance rating fire to the code

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18
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Permit

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official documentation that states specific building activity

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19
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What is the primary concern of the building code?

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Safety of the building not appearance. The building code does not regulate whether a wall is Plumb

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20
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Why is a building permit required for

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To ensure the safety to the General Public

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21
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Concrete slab inspection

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  • need to be inspected if slab on grade- must have poly VB overlapped 3 inches
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22
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10 year warranty

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coverage for 10 years for defects in materials and labour that result in structural deficiencies in new home- attached to the home if the owner sells - owner build homes must provide this if sold

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23
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What government agency maintains the National Building Code?

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The national research Council of Canada

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24
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A commercial Woodworking Shop would be under what occupancy

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Group f

25
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Using section 9.8 what is the minimum width of a stairwell

A

34 in

26
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Who may obtain a gas fitting permit?

A

Certified gas fitter

27
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perimeter drain and damp proof inspection

A

perimeter drain and damp proofing for foundation checked before backfill

28
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building height

A

height from natural grade to the highest point of building

29
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What is a critical path

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The path of activities Global create a logical order and allow the project to be completed in the shortest time frame

30
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What is division B of the building code?

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Part 1 General oh, part 2 reserved, part 3 fire protection occupant safety and accessibility. Part 8 safety measures of construction and demolition sites. Part 9 classifies buildings in group, group C Residential, Group D business and personal Services, group f division 2 and 3 medium to low Hazard Industrial

31
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electrical inspection

A
  • happen in two stages - first inspection happens after rough in for main service and all boxes installed - second inspection after all switches outlets and cover plates are installed
32
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Plumbing inspection

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  1. rough plumbing under basement slabs before concrete2. walls and floors before insulation 3. water storm and sanitary connections 4. final inspection of all fixtures
33
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What is the primary concern of the building code?

A

Safety of the building not appearance. The building code does not regulate whether a wall is Plumb

34
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What is the minimum thickness of concrete basement floor slab under part 9

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75 mm or 3 in

35
Q

Warrenties

A

contract between builder and owner

36
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What is the purpose of appendices to the code?

A

To provide supplemental information

37
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Building permits

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  • must be attained before building - needs complete set of drawings (floor plans, structural etc…)- highway access permit - approved sewage disposal- source of potable water
38
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Bylaws

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Municipalities and regional districts use these to apply building codes

39
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What is the definition of scheduling

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The sequence when and who will do activities

40
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Insulation and vapour barrier

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installed and inspected after framing

41
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What is a constraint?

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It controls when or how activities are done

42
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What is division a of the building code?

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Part 1 compliance part two objectives part three fundamental statements

43
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Development permit

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required for buildings when location falls within development areaenvironmental/ heritage etc..

44
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How long should you keep job site records for?

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For 7 years for tax reason and for as long as the warranty

45
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Final inspection

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completed before occupancy - smoke and co2 alarms - stairs - handrails

46
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Which building code building a applies to Saanich municipality?

A

British Columbia building codes

47
Q

What is a required prior to framing

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Surveyors ticket, Electrical Plumbing Heating and ventilation Ruffin’s, certificates and other manufactured documentation for all engineered materials.

48
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Building bylaw

A

laws that bring BCBC into affect

49
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Hoarding Permit

A

acquired when construction must take up more space

50
Q

Gas Installation

A

pressure tests supervised by inspector

51
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Demolition permit

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  • must explain procedure of demo- building inspector must review to deem safe
52
Q

ZBfloor Space ratio

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Ratio of total floor space to space of lot

53
Q

Occupancy permit for Group D is what?

A

Bank

54
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The building code separate occupancy types into six groups what are

A

Group a assembly occupations, schools, churches, restaurants, theatres enter
Group B! Care or Detention of occupancies, jails hospitals nursing homes

Group C is residential occupancy, hotels, restaurants, houses

Group D businesses,

Group e shops, supermarkets

Group at industrial occupancies, Mills, factories, warehouses

55
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Chimney and fireplace inspection

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for masonry chimney inspections done at foundation other fireplaces done later

56
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ZBSite coverage

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Area covered by building compared to lot

57
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At what stage is it commercial occupancy permitted required

A

When tenants move in

58
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ZBSet backs

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shortest distance from property line to foundation