Preliminary Building Operations Flashcards
List any groups or organizations that can be identified as local authorities.
City or town planning board A municipal planning board Local development board Local development companies Safety codes accredited agency Alberta labour authorized agency
What are the two major concerns of building codes?
A) structural soundness
B) prevention and fire control
What do local authorities set?
Additional regulations, including by laws.
What is the purpose of bylaws?
Protect the environment. Ensure high standards of public health and safety. Maintain an orderly appearance within the boundaries.
What is backsight?
Initial reading taken by a datum
The major considerations of the building code is what?
Structural soundness and the prevention and control of fire
To get a building permit you need:
Two sets of site plans
Two complete and legible sets of architectural and structural drawings
Max. Height of the building
Building grade slip
Permits are not typically required for fences, retaining walls that are less than 1 metre high. T or F
T
You don’t need a permit for painting or general maintenance. T or F
T
Do you need a building permit for minor repairs (replacing decks or porch) that do not affect any electrical or mechanical work?
No
Do you need a building permit for buildings that are not greater than 10 square metres if they do not create a hazard?
No
Do you need a building permit for swimming pools and hot tubs that are less than _______ deep?
No
____ _____ establish boundaries that create a framework for the identification documentation, registration and protection of interest (ownership) in lands.
Legal surveys. They are used in legal documents that transfer ownership.
