Building Codes and Permit Procedures Flashcards
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What is 'plan review' in the building permit process?
Answer: The process by which the building department reviews submitted construction documents for code compliance before issuing a permit
Plan review ensures that proposed construction meets applicable codes before work begins, preventing costly corrections during or after construction.
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require of contractors building commercial facilities?
Answer: Accessible design including ramps, accessible restrooms, and parking as specified in ADA Standards
The ADA requires commercial and public buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities through specific design features like ramps, door widths, and accessible fixtures.
Which code governs the design and installation of electrical systems in most US buildings?
Answer: National Electrical Code (NEC), published by NFPA 70
The NEC (NFPA 70) is the most widely adopted electrical code in the US, providing standards for safe electrical installation in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
What is a 'Notice of Commencement' (NOC) and why is it important?
Answer: A recorded document that triggers the lien rights clock and identifies the project owner and property
The NOC is recorded in public records to establish the start of a project and the hierarchy of lien priority, protecting the owner and establishing timelines for subcontractor lien notices.
What is a 'stop-work order' and what typically triggers one?
Answer: An official order halting construction, typically triggered by unpermitted work, code violations, or safety hazards
A stop-work order is issued by the building department or OSHA when work is proceeding without permits, in violation of approved plans, or poses an imminent safety hazard.
What does 'energy code compliance' (such as IECC) require from contractors?
Answer: Construction must meet minimum insulation, air sealing, and mechanical efficiency standards to reduce energy consumption
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) sets minimum thermal performance, air leakage, and mechanical efficiency requirements for new construction to reduce energy use.