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Regulatory B Flashcards

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What is the general purpose of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research?

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The Office of Planning and Research (OPR) was created by statute in 1970.

It’s goal is to serve the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long range planning and research and constitutes the state planning agency.

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Who creates and adopts General Plan guidelines? (This group also monitors implementation!)

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Office of Planning and Research

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What is a General Plan?

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A General Plan is the local government’s long term blueprint for development.

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What are the 7 mandatory elements of a General Plan?

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Think Loch Ness ~ “LOCCH NS”

  1. Land use
  2. Open space element
  3. Circulation element
  4. Conservation element
  5. Housing element
  6. Noise element
  7. Safety element
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General Plan: define land use.

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Land use = designates the general location of public and private uses of land such as housing, business, industry, open space, recreation, education, etc.

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General plan: define circulation element.

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Circulation element = infrastructure plan addressing the circulation of people, goods, energy, water, sewage, storm drainage and communications.

Includes major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other public utilities and facilities.

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General Plan: define housing element.

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Housing element = requires local governments to adequately plain to meet their existing and projected housing needs.

Updated every 5 years.

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General Plan: define conservation element.

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Conservation element = addresses the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources including water, forests, soils, rivers, harbors, fisheries, wildlife, mineral, and other natural resources.

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General plan: define open space element.

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Open space element = guides the preservation and conservation of “open space land” including natural resources, managed production of resources (forest, mineral deposits), outdoor recreation and public health and safety

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General plan: define noise element.

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Noise element = limits the exposure of communities to excessive noise levels and also identifies noise sources, such as highways, freeways, primary arterial streets, train lines, aviation

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General plan: define safety element.

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Safety element = protects the community from fire, floods, earthquakes, landslides and other natural and man made hazards.

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What is an Annual Report with respect to a General Plan?

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General law cities, applicable charter cities, and counties are required to file annual progress reports on the implementation of their general plan with the following:

  1. Local legislative body
  2. Office of Planning and Research
  3. Department of Housing and Community Development.

They are due on April 1st of each year.

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Define master plan as it relates to General Plan.

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Allows the implementation of the General Plan through the use of maps and provisions.

Specifically:

  1. It designates allowable land uses.
  2. It identifies open space.
  3. It provides restrictions on building use.
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Define Specific Plan with Respect to General Plan.

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A specific plan is created by a local community or neighborhood. It takes precedence over local master plans when it is more restrictive.

(Example: LA zoning code permits building heights of 30’, but locals neighborhood caps heights at 25’. The 25’ height takes precedent.)

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What is a zoning ordinance?

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Zoning ordinance = an act of a city or county specifying the type of use to which property may be put in certain areas.

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What does a typical zoning plan define? (List 4 items)

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Think “CPR NAP”

Pick 4:
C: Classifications and permitted uses
P: Purpose for ordinance
R: Restrictions such as lot size
N: Nonconforming uses procedure
A: Amendment granting procedure
P: Penalties for violation
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What is a Conditional Use Permit?

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A conditional use permit allows a city or county to consider special uses via public hearing. The special uses may be essential or desirable to a particular community but are technically not allowed per ordinances.

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What is a local building ordinance?

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It is a regulation adopted by a local municipality in addition to the requirements of the California Building Standards Code.

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Codes, covenants and restrictions typically govern the use of __?

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Real estate.

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Who typically enforces codes, covenants, and restrictions?

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Homeowners’ associations

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What are codes, covenants and restrictions typically associated with?

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Condo buildings or single family dwelling developments.

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When was the ADA act signed into law?

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1990

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Who publishes ADA standards for accessible design?

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Department of Justice

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Who enforces the ADA Act? And how?

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Department of Justice through lawsuits and settlements

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What are the 5 titles to the ADA Act?

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I. Employment
II. Public Entities and Transportatoin
III. Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities
IV. Telecommunications
V. Miscellaneous Provisions
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Which title of the ADA act requires that all new construction (whether ground up, modification or alteration) be fully ADA compliant?

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Title III, Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities

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To whom do you file a complaint about Title 1, ADA?

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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To whom do you file a complaint about Titles II and III, ADA?

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Department of Justice

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What is the US Access Board? Why is it important?

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This is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.

It publishes the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) which serve as minimum baseline standards.

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Who is ultimately responsible for ADA compliance?

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Owner!

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True/False: Plan checkers do not review for ADA compliance.

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True! They only review for Ch. 11A/B of California Building Code.

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What is CalDAG?

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California Disabled Accessibility Guidebook

This is a 3rd party publication that references ADA standards and the California Building Code.

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What does the Clean Air Act authorize the EPA to do?

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It authorizes the EPA to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect health and public welfare and to regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants.

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What is the objective of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?

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Allows EPA to…
Regulate new commercial chemicals before they enter the market
Regulate existing chemicals when they pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment, including their distribution and use.

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What’s so important about NEPA? (What does it stand for?)

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The National Environmental Policy Act was one of the first laws ever written that establishes the board national framework for protecting our environment.

The policy is to assure that all branches of government give proper consideration before undertaking any major federal action that affects the environment.

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What does CERCLA stand for? What’s it also called?

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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

AKA Superfund

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How does the Federal Aviation Administration enforce its obligations?

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Through the Airport Compliance Program.

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List 3 considerations for airport design and engineering standards.

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Drainage
Layout plans
Master Plans

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List 6 services that the US Army Corps of Engineers provide.

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Pick 6:
Coastal protection
Disaster preparedness & response
Environmental protection and restoration
Flood protection
Hydropower
Navigable waterways
Regulatory
Water supply
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How many Army Corps divisions are in the US? What is California’s division, and where is its HQ? How many districts are in California and what are they?

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There are 8 divisions throughout the US.
California is in the South Pacific Division.
HQ is in San Francisco.
California’s 3 districts are Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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“A Corps permit is required for work on structures in, over, or under navigable waterways of the US.”

Which regulatory program administers and enforces?

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Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

This is a federal document.

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“A Corps permit is required for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S.”

Which regulatory program administers and enforces?

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Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

This is a federal document.

43
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Yes/No: Are wetlands subject to the Corps’ Section 404 regulatory authority?

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Yes, wetlands are often subject to this regulation.

44
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What does the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency enforce?

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Federal wildlife laws including the Endangered Species Act

45
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Which missions of the US Coast Guard are most relevant to design and construction?

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Living Marine Resources

Marine Environmental Protection Program

46
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Define Living Marine Resources as it pertains to the U.S. Coast Guard

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Ensuring the country’s marine protected species are provided the protection necessary to help their populations recover to healthy, sustainable levels

47
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Define Marine Environmental Protection Program as it pertains to the US Coast Guard

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Develops and enforces regulations to prevent introduction of invasive species
Stops unauthorized ocean dumping
Prevents oil and chemical spills

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What is the Underwriters Laboratories (UL)? What do they do?

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UL is a global independent safety science company offering expertise across 5 key strategic businesses.

UL provides product development, safety testing and certification.

UL aids in the development of products with manufacturers to meet its standards.

49
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What are the 5 key businesses that the UL is concerned with?

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“VUPEH”

Verification services
University
Product safety
Environment
Health and life
50
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UL provides standards for many products and systems. List 5 categories.

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Pick 5:

Exterior walls
Fire protection systems
Fire resistance
Interior finish materials
Means of egress
Plastic building materials
Roof assemblies
51
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What does “UL Approved” mean?

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This isn’t actually a valid term!

Terms such as UL Listed, UL Classifie, and UL Recognized are used to convey the level of certification of a product or system.

52
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A UL listed product was modified in the field. Does this void the listing?

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Eh, yes. The product was certified when it shipped out. Any changes or modifications have to be assessed by the Authority having jurisdiction. It may require that a UL staff member evaluate the product.

The modification means that it is not possible for UL to confirm that the product continues to meet applicable certification safety requirements.

53
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ANSI?

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American National Standards Institute

54
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What is ANSI?

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The American National Standards Institute is a private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the US.

55
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What is an ANSI standard?

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This is a document, established by consensus, that provides rules, guidelines, or characteristics for activities or their results.

56
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True/False: ANSI develops American National Standards.

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False.

ANSI accredits qualified organizations to develop these, but it does not develop standards itself.

57
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ANSI A117.1?

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Standard on Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

58
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ASTM?

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American Society for Testing and Materials

59
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What does ASTM International do?

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It’s an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a range of products/services/systems/etc.

60
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What does ASTM publish each year?

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Annual Book of ASTM Standards! (Duh)

61
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List 6 construction standards developed by ASTM.

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Pick 6:

Adhesive
Building
Cement/concrete
Fire/Flammability
Masonry
Road/Paving
Roofing
Thermal
Wood
Steel
62
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FM?

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Factory Mutual

63
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What is so important about FM Global?

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It develops standards for the property insurance industry.

64
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Why are FM approved products required?

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They are often required by insurance agencies that are providing building policies.

65
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What are common FM approved label products? (4 examples)

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Pick 4:

Fire department connections
Wall hydrants
Fire hose
Fire doors
Heat and smoke vents
Skylights
66
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What is Intertek? And why is Warnock Hersey at Intertek important?

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Intertek = global testing, inspecting, and certification company.

Warnock Hersey = one part of the company.

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Who publishes the Fire Resistance Design Manual used for fire-rated walls and partitions, floor/ceiling roof systems, etc?

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Gypsum Association

68
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ASHRAE writes standards for the purpose of establishing consensus for…

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  1. Methods of test use in commerce

2. Performance criteria for use as facilitators to guide industry

69
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ASHRAE publishes 3 types of voluntary consensus standards:

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  1. Method of measurement/test
  2. Standard design
  3. Standard practice
70
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What are the 4 key zoning requirements which determine a building’s footprint?

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Think FLOS:

Floor to area ratio
Lot coverage
Open space requirements
Setbacks

71
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Who is responsible for the implementation of the General Plan?

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Planning department

72
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Who is responsible for reviewing plans for compliance with Title 24?

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Building and Safety Department

73
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What are the 3 general types of Plan Check?

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Counter Plan Check
Appointment Plan Check
Regular Plan Check

74
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Why might the Transportation Department review plans? Provide 3 reasons.

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They’ll want to review …

Traffic flow
Location of curb cuts
Types of traffic signals
Directional signage

75
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What does the Department of Public Works review? List 4 examples.

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Water supply to site
Waste water from site
Storm water runoff
Electrical service to/from site
Street lighting
Right of way improvements
76
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Fire departments review plans for __? Provide. Examples.

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Fire suppression, like sprinklers
Egress requirements inside and outside building
Fire lanes and emergency access
Fire hydrant and standpipes
Fire truck turnarounds
77
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Police Departments may reviews plans for __. Provide 2 examples.

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Communication system
Site lighting at night
Security of entrances/exits
Emergency response system/plan

78
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What are AQMD’s?

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Air quality management districts are regional agencies distributed throughout California to regulate and control emission from [primarily] stationary sources.

79
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Yes/No: Will there be a Regional Air Quality Management District for the project scenario of exam?

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YES THERE WILL BE. DON’T FORGET IT!

80
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By law, AQMD’s have jurisdiction over __ sources of pollution, while the California Air Resources Board is responsible for reducing emissions from __ sources.

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AQMD = Stationary Sources (Businesses)
CARB = Mobile Sources (Cars & Trucks)
81
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What is a County Flood Control District?

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It’s a regional agency that protects people, property and watersheds from drainage or destruction from flood and storm waters.

82
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Yes/No: Will there be a County Flood Control District where the project is located for the Project Scenario?

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YES OF COURSE THERE WILL BE A COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.

83
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List 2-3 of the plans that are managed by the County Flood Control District.

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Reduction of storm water runoff
Elimination of dry weather runoff
Reduction of pollutants to entering the storm drain system
Expansion for uses for habitat, open space, and recreation

84
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Officially, what does the County Department of Public Health do?

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It’s a regional agency that protects health, prevents disease, and promotes the health and well being for all persons within a respective county.

85
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The State Water Resources Control Board is a division of which California agency?

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Division of California EPA!

86
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How many Regional Water Quality Control Boards are in California?

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9

87
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What are the 4 major programs promoted by the RWQCB’ within the State Water Resources Control Board?

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[Water] Quality
[Water] Rights
Enforcement
Financial Assistance

88
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In terms of water quality promoted by the State Water Resources Control Board, list 4 specific actions undertaken by the agency.

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Stormwater [management?]
Wastewater treatment
Water quality monitoring
Wetlands protection
Ocean protection
Contaminated site cleanup
89
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In terms of environmental permitting and review, the California Department of Fish and Game is involved in many programs and acts. List 4 and the CDFG’s role.

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California Endangered Species Act: administers and enforces

CEQA: consults w/ lead/responsible agencies and provides expertise

Lake & Streambed Alteration Program: prepared which includes conditions to protect fish and wildlife resources

Timberland Conservation Program: May issue permits for road construction across streams when endangered species involved

Marine Life Protection Act: helps implement the regional approach to redesigning marine protected areas along coastline.

90
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What are the 4 main concerns of the California Department of Fish and Game?

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  1. Disturbance of natural habitat of fish/wildlife/plants
  2. Disturbance of natural habitat of water/food supply of native species
  3. Presence of Endangered Species
  4. Construction Measures to Minimize Impact on Fish/Wildlife/Plant/etc. Resources
91
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The Cal-EPA administers the Clean Air Act via…

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…the Air Resources Board!

92
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The Cal-EPA administers the California Clean Water Act via …

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…the State Water Resources Control Board.

93
Q

Coltrane focuses on 6 major programs. List them.

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“EAT HAM”

Equipment service
Aeronautics
Transportation Planning
Highway
Administration
Mass transportation
94
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__ provides oversight for state-owned and leased facilities.

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The Division of the State Architect

95
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What are the 3 major types of buildings that the Division of the State Architect provides oversight for?

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  1. K-12 Public Schools
  2. Community Colleges
  3. Essential Services Buildings
96
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Why do we care about the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development?

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This assures the safety of buildings used in providing healthcare.

97
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What are the 3 steps of a very general Approvals Process?

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  1. Entitlement Phase = obtain permission/approval for project and submit documentation
  2. Building and Safety Plan Check + other agency review
  3. Obtain building permit
98
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Can an architect obtain a building permit?

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No, this is only obtained by the Owner of the Contractor (after showing license and proof of worker comp insurance).

99
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Due to the Permit Streamlining Act, an agency has __ __ days to notify an applicant in writing that their applications is complete enough to process.

A

30 calendar days

100
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Agency type: Air Resources Board

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State

101
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What legislation is the EPA associated with? (6 total; list 4)

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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
Endangered Species Act
National Environmental Policy Act
Superfund (CERCLA)
102
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There are two important sections that the US Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for. Name them.

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Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act

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