Quality Assurance & Compliance Flashcards
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A CAPS specialist is hired for a home assessment where a grant will fund the modifications. Which additional compliance layer is most likely to apply?
Answer: Federal or state grant program requirements and allowable expenditure rules
Grant-funded projects typically carry specific compliance requirements from the funding agency regarding eligible modifications, documentation, and allowable costs.
Which element of a quality assurance plan addresses what happens if a modification fails to perform as expected after the project is complete?
Answer: Warranty and callback policy
A warranty and callback policy defines the professional's obligations to remedy deficiencies discovered after project completion, which is a key quality assurance element.
Under ANSI A117.1, what is the maximum height for operable hardware such as light switches and outlet controls in accessible spaces?
Answer: 48 inches above the floor
ANSI A117.1 sets the maximum reach height for side reach at 48 inches above the finished floor for accessible controls and outlets.
A contractor installs a lever-style door handle at 44 inches above the floor. Is this compliant with accessibility standards?
Answer: No, handles must be between 34 and 38 inches above the floor
Accessible door hardware must be mounted between 34 and 48 inches above the floor, and lever handles are required to be within this range—44 inches is within that range and compliant.
Which of the following is a key principle of universal design that directly aligns with CAPS quality compliance goals?
Answer: Equitable use—design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities
Equitable use, one of the seven principles of universal design, holds that products and environments should be usable by all people regardless of ability, which aligns with CAPS quality goals.
What is the purpose of a 'certificate of occupancy' (CO) in the context of a CAPS modification project?
Answer: It is issued by the local building authority confirming the completed work is safe and code-compliant for occupancy
A certificate of occupancy is issued by the local building department after passing final inspections, confirming the space meets code requirements and is safe for occupancy.
A CAPS specialist discovers mid-project that an existing electrical panel cannot support the load required for the planned modifications. What is the appropriate quality and compliance response?
Answer: Issue a formal change order documenting the discovered condition, revised scope, and cost impact before proceeding
Unforeseen conditions require a formal change order that documents the issue, proposes a revised scope, and obtains client approval before any additional work proceeds.