Building codes serve the important purpose of

• increasing contractor profits.

• making buildings more sustainable.

• making buildings safer in case of fire.

• making projects less costly.

Which is the most common form of land use regulation?

• Building Code

• Storm Water Management Plan

• Landscaping Plan

• Zoning Plan

The International Building Code classifies buildings in what ways?

• Location

• Owner

• Builder

• Occupancy

• Type

The IBC requires Types I and II construction consist of

• non-combustible materials.

• concrete load bearing walls.

• steel load bearing walls.

• sustainable materials.

Which Type construction can use any material allowed by code?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

• V

Choose all the items below giving advantages of green roofs.

• Reduce stormwater runoff

• Cool urban heat islands

• Lower construction costs

• Reduce roof maintenance needed

• Aesthetically pleasing

Choose the least expensive low-slope roof covering.

• Asphalt Shingles

• Built Up Roof

• Single Membrane, EPDM

• Spray Polyethelene Foam, SPF

Choose all the advantages of concrete listed below.

• Good insulator

• Very strong in compression

• Very strong in tension

• Fire-proof

• Durable

What advantage does CMU wall construction have over other wall types?

• Less expensive and requires less skilled labor

• More aesthetically pleasing and stronger

• More sustainable

• Higher insulating value

What major advantage do glass curtain walls have over other commercial wall types?

• Durability

• Aesthetic appeal

• Strength

• Low cost