Programming & Analysis (PA) -Codes and Regulations During
Programming | Questions and Answers
How often does the International Code Council update the International Building Code? **
Answ** Every 3 years
how much time does a U.S. state have to adopt the updated IBC code after it is issued? **
Answ** There is no time limit, the state decides when to adopt each update of the IBC
True/ False: Codes are enacted as laws ** Answ** True
Why are building codes written? ** Answ** To protect the health, safety and welfare of the
public
The National Electrical Code is considered what type of code? ** Answ** Companion Code
How do standards become enforceable? ** Answ** When they are referred to in a building
code and that code is adopted by a governmental jurisdiction
How are standards developed? ** Answ** By a trade association, standards-writing
organizations, and government agencies
What kind of label does a complete product receive when is has passed the safety test and is
manufactured under the ULTRA follow-up service program? ** Answ** Listed Label
What kind of label does a product receive when samples of the product were tested for certain
types of uses only? ** Answ** Classified label
Programming | Questions and Answers
How often does the International Code Council update the International Building Code? **
Answ** Every 3 years
how much time does a U.S. state have to adopt the updated IBC code after it is issued? **
Answ** There is no time limit, the state decides when to adopt each update of the IBC
True/ False: Codes are enacted as laws ** Answ** True
Why are building codes written? ** Answ** To protect the health, safety and welfare of the
public
The National Electrical Code is considered what type of code? ** Answ** Companion Code
How do standards become enforceable? ** Answ** When they are referred to in a building
code and that code is adopted by a governmental jurisdiction
How are standards developed? ** Answ** By a trade association, standards-writing
organizations, and government agencies
What kind of label does a complete product receive when is has passed the safety test and is
manufactured under the ULTRA follow-up service program? ** Answ** Listed Label
What kind of label does a product receive when samples of the product were tested for certain
types of uses only? ** Answ** Classified label
