Project Scenarios

Question 1

What considerations should there be if building near an airport?

Answer 1

building height, noise transmissions, indoor air quality, jetblast

Question 2

What chapter of CBC is design stairs and ramps? ADA?

Answer 2

Chapter 11B

Question 3

What would be your first consideration when designing the exterior wall assemblies?

Answer 3

structural

Question 4

What design helps rainfall and humidity?

Answer 4

exhaust fans, roof drains and overhangs

Question 5

What type of agency (local, regional, state, federal) is the environmental health department?

Answer 5

regional

Question 6

Under what conditions will a construction general permit issued by the state and water resources control board be required for the site?

Answer 6

projects that disturb one or more acres of soil or that disturb less than one acre but are part of a larger common plan of development

Question 7

When can Contractor request that the owner provide financial evidence for the project?

Answer 7

prior to the commencement of the work. after, they can only do so if they have not received payment from the owner, there is a change in the work that affects the contract sum or a written request identifying a reasonable concern is made to the owner for the information

Question 8

When is the statute of limitations for visible defects?

Answer 8

4 years for the contractor

Question 9

When is the statute of limitations for hidden defects?

Answer 9

10 years for the contractor