IBC Flashcards
(173 cards)
What version of the IBC and Accessible and Useable Buildings is used on the Prac?
IBC uses 2018 version
Accessible and Useable Buildings (A117.1) uses the 2009 version
What is included in chapter 1 of the IBC?
Permits and Submittal Documents
Who submits the permit to the AHJ?
The contractor
What is included in the application for permit?
1) Description of the work
2) Description of the land
3) The use and occupancy
4) CDs
5) Fees
6) Submittals
Who reviews the permit application?
The building official
What happens if the permit application is rejected?
What happens if the permit application is accepted?
If the application is rejected, revisions must be made and resubmitted. It is important to review and ask questions for the CDs prior to submission. This can effect the length of the process. Can appeal for approval.
If the application is accepted, then the building official shall issue a permit.
What allows construction for a project to begin?
A permit granted by the AHJ. A copy must be kept on the job site till the completion of the project.
1 copy of the CDs is also kept on the job site for review/inspection by the building official or other authorized representative.
What must be done throughout the building process?
Inspections at various stages to observe construction compliance with codes and sustainability compliance
What is the final approval issued to owner in order to occupy a space?
Certificate of Occupancy
What is Substantial completion?
When the contracted work is sufficiently complete in accordance with the contract documents.
Upon issuing the certificate of Substantial Completion, the final application for payment is processed.
The issuance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion allows the contractor to _____?
Submit the last payment application. After this is review by the designer, the designer will issue the final Certificate for Payment.
The application for a permit expires after how long?
If the application for any proposed work is deemed to have been abandoned after 180 days, then the permit will need to be resubmitted. 180 days after filling an application.
The building official is allowed to extend time for the application by 90 days for one or more extensions.
Permits become invalid after how long?
If work does not commence after 180 days, the permit shall become invalid.
Where can you review permits and permit applications in the IBC?
Chapter 1, section 105.
Where can you review submittals in the IBC?
Chapter 1, section 107.
Construction documents for AHJ review are prepared by?
The Interior Designer. It is the designers responsibility to ensure that all documents comply with relevant codes/laws.
CDs given to the AHJ shall sufficiently clarify what three things?
Location, nature, and extent of work proposed.
It must also show in detail that the work will conform to the relevant codes and laws as determined by the building official.
CDs shall be dimensioned and drawn on suitable material. Electronic documents are accepted.
When CDs are approved by the building official for an issuance of a permit,
they are approved in writing or by a stamp
What is covered in Chapter 2 of the IBC?
Definitions of terms covered in the codes.
What is covered in Chapter 3 of the IBC?
Occupancy Classifications
What is included in an Assembly occupancy? And how many divisions?
“a building used for the gathering of persons for the purposes such as civic, social, religious functions, recreation, food or drink consumption, or awaiting transportation.”
Five occupancy division types.
What is included in A-1 occupancies?
For uses with fixed seating intended for the production and viewing the performing arts or motion pictures.
Theaters, concert halls, television and radio studios admitting an audience
What is included in A-2 occupancies?
For uses intended for food and drink consumption.
Banquet halls, casinos (gaming areas), nightclubs, restaurants, cafeterias and associated commercial kitchens, bars
What is included in A-3 occupancies?
For uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and others not classified elsewhere.
Arcades, art galleries, bowling alleys, courtrooms, dance halls (without food/drink consumption), greenhouses, gyms/indoor pools (without spectator seating), libraries, museums, waiting areas in transportation terminals