Building Code Fundamentals & Compliance Flashcards
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What is a 'plan review' in the building permit process?
Answer: An examination of construction drawings by the building department to verify code compliance before issuing a permit
Plan review involves building department staff examining submitted architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings for code compliance before construction can begin.
What are the key inspections required during residential construction?
Answer: Foundation, framing, electrical rough-in, plumbing rough-in, mechanical rough-in, insulation, and final inspection
Multiple inspections at critical stages ensure code compliance: foundation before concrete pour, framing before covering, rough-ins for MEP systems, insulation before drywall, and a comprehensive final inspection.
What is an egress window and when is it required?
Answer: A window meeting minimum size requirements for emergency escape, required in every sleeping room and basement habitable space
Egress windows must have a minimum opening of 5.7 sq ft (5.0 sq ft at grade), minimum 24-inch height and 20-inch width, and a maximum sill height of 44 inches, providing emergency escape from bedrooms and basements.
What is the inspector's role regarding ADA compliance in commercial buildings?
Answer: Verifying that the building meets accessibility requirements for people with disabilities, including ramps, door widths, and restroom dimensions
Building inspectors verify ADA and state accessibility code compliance in commercial and public buildings, checking accessible routes, ramps, door hardware, restroom dimensions, signage, and parking requirements.
What is a building envelope?
Answer: The exterior components (walls, roof, foundation, windows, doors) that separate conditioned interior space from the outside environment
The building envelope includes all exterior elements that separate inside from outside, controlling heat flow, air infiltration, moisture, and serving as the primary barrier against weather, affecting energy efficiency and durability.
What is the purpose of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)?
Answer: To establish minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings including insulation, windows, HVAC, and lighting
The IECC sets minimum energy efficiency standards for new construction and renovations, covering building envelope insulation values, window performance, HVAC efficiency, lighting power density, and air sealing requirements.