What scientific aspects of building can be professionalized, bc they can be taught,
tested, and objectively evaluated - answer Sanitation
Safety
Durability
Unlike the NCARB member reg board, e of which is part of a state or other gvmnt entity,
the AIA is - answerA non governmental organization
Limitations imposed by antitrust law on thr AIA - answerAntitrust law imposes significant
restrictions on what conduct the AIA can mandate or prohibit in a code of ethics for its
members
Prohibits restrictions pertaining to fees or compensation of services
Allows competitive bidding
Free services allowed
No ethical restrictions specific to design competitions
Supplanting pr replacing another architrct on a project
Advertising
Contracting to do construction
Determinations by law
What started the developmemt of modern building codes - answerRise of industrial
cities in the US brought ppl to urban areas, resulting in housing close to industries.
Responding to the hazards, communities and insursnce companies began writing bldng
codes. Later, by sharing their knowledge, regunlatkons and regional codes were
created
Limited involvement of what party is intended to prevent undue influence on the codes -
answerFrom industries and those with a financial interest in them
Unlike when developing standards for building systems, organizations w industry and
financial interest are not - answerallowed to vote on provisions for the development of
building codes
Prior to 1994, how many and what organizations wrote the building code - answer3,
BOCA, SBCCI, ICBO
After 1994, what happened to the building code - answerOrganizations joined to create
the ICC, international code council, and one code was created
, AIA espouses the development and adoption of model building codes that: - answer•
Include participation by architects and the public in a consensus process
• Are the product of informed education and research
• Are without favoritism or bias to any special interest
• Include provision for a prompt appeals procedure for all that might be aggrieved
• Are cost effective in relation to public benefit
• Promote building code provisions that set performance rather than prescriptive criteria
The complete package of codes includes - answerInternational Building Code (IBC)
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC)
International Mechanical Code (IMC)
International Plumbing Code (IPC)
International Fire Code (IFC)
International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSC)
International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)
ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities (ICCPC)
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
International Zoning Code (IZC)
ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions (IEC)
International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
Who writes de ADA standards and who enforces them - answerthe U.S. Access Board
has the authority to write guidelines, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to adopt and
enforce them
The performance options within the codes are intended to - answerprovide guidelines
for designers and their clients looking for a means to resolve a particular problem.
From who shall architect gather input when deciding on which code to base the design
on - answerThe client and,
The AHJ (authorities having jurisdiction)
Difference between performance codes and prescriptive code - answerPerformance:
they allow innovative solutions that do not fall withing the typ design. Provides
considerations to follow. Ex. ICC
Prescriptive: provide very slecific limits for what is to be done. Ex. nFPA
Used as the standsrd for design/installation of electrical equipment - answerNational
electric code
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