CODES TEST - INTERIOR DESIGN III
(INTERNATIONAL ZONING) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Federal Regulations - ANSWER-A number of federal agencies and departments work
with trade associations, private companies, and the general public to develop federal
laws for building construction. These regulations are published in the Federal Register
(FR) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Government regulations can be
required on a federal, state, or local level. Once the regulations are adopted and have
become law, they are publishing in the CFR.
There are going ot be federal laws for building construction. The federal government
regulates the building of its own facilities. The federal government has begun to adopt
more codes and standards from the private sector.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER-This act is a four-part federal law, as
well as a comprehensive civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities in the
areas of employment (Title I), state and local government services and public
transportation (Title II), public accommodations and commercial facilities (Title III), and
telecommunications services (Title IV).
The ADA was developed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of
Transportation (DOT).
The regulations that mostly apply to interior projects are found in Title II and Title III.
Title II covers state/local government buildings or public transportation facilities. Title III
covers all other public accomodations (food, merchandise, services to public).
ADA regulations are MANDATORY, but there are also more guidelines for accessibility
issues that must be followed outside of these.
Fair Housing Act - ANSWER-The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal legistation
enforced bt the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in partnership
with the DOJ. The FHA prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, family status, or disability.
Architectural Barriers Act - ANSWER-The ABA was the first federal legislation that
addressed accessibility. It applies to a wide variety of federal buildings, such as post
offices, social security offices, prisons, and national park facilities.
Standards issued under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) apply to facilities designed,
built, altered, or leased with certain federal funds. Passed in 1968, the ABA is one of the
first laws to address access to the built environment.
,Energy Policy Act - ANSWER-The EPAct was enacted by the federal government to
promote energy efficiency and conservation. All states were required to adopt the
current approved edition of the standard or create an acceptable alternate energy model
within two years of each approved edition.
What is a standard? - ANSWER-It is a definition, recommended practice, a test method,
a classification, or a required specification that must be met.
Standards are developed by trade organizations, government agencies, and standards-
writing organizations.
Standards by themselves have no legal standing, they are typically referenced by the
codes.
When a standard is referenced, the acronym of the standard and a standard number
are called out (Example: ASTM E84)
What are all of the standard organizations? - ANSWER--American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)
-National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
-International Codes Council (ICC)
-National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
-Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
American National Standards Institute - ANSWER-ANSI publishes the American
National Standard (ANS). ANSI is a private co-operation that was founded in 1918. It is
a coordinator of voluntary standards development. ANSI does not develop standards,
rather, it establishes a method by which standards can be developed and defined. This
is known as the ANS consensus process.
National Fire Protection Agency - ANSWER-Founded in 1896, the NFPA is the largest
standards organizations. It develops and publishes more than 300 different standards.
Many of the standards are geared towards fire protection. Generally, they are designed
to reduce the extent of injury, loss of life, and destruction of property during a fire. Their
testing requirements cover everything from textiles to fire-fighting equipment and means
of egress design.
International Codes Council - ANSWER-The ICC is best known for its set of I-codes.
However, the ICC can be considered a standards organization as well. It currently has
six standards available. Known as I-Standards, the ICC uses the ANS consensus
process to create and update them.
American Society for Testing Materials - ANSWER-ASTM is a standards writing
organization formed in 1898 as a nonprofit organization. ASTM primarily manages the
, development of standards and the promotion of related technical knowledge received
from over 30,000 members around the world. There are more than 12,000 ASTM
standards used to specify materials, assure quality, integrate production processes,
promote trade, and enhance safety.
The National Sanitation Foundation - ANSWER-The NSF is now known as NSF
International, and it is a standards organtion that focuses on food, water, indoor air, and
the environment. The NSF has developed more than 50 standards.
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers - ANSWER-
ASHRAE is a worldwide standards organization. It sponsors research projects and
develops standard for performance levels of HVAC's, and refrigeration systems.
Underwriters Laboratories - ANSWER-UL is a primary testing agency that approves
products. It tests various devices, systems, and materials to see if they meet specific
requirements and to determine their relationship to life, fire, casualty hazards, and crime
prevention.
In addition to codes, standards, and federal regulations, there are more specific codes
within - ANSWER-Jurisdictions. Others that are adopted on a more local level and can
include but are not limited to, local municipal ordinances, health codes, zoning
regulations, historic preservation laws, and neighborhood conservation restrictions.
Many state and local jurisdictions have also created... - ANSWER-Green Building
Programs: These mandate certain buildings to meet a specific sustainability standard
and/or LEED certification.
(T/F) Federal Buildings, such as VA hospitals and military office buildings, are usually
not subject to state and local building codes. - ANSWER-TRUE: There are separate
federal requirements that these buildings must follow. Typically, each federal agency
sets its own requirements. In some cases, an agency may require the use of an ICC or
NFPA code; however, their use would then be regulated at a federal level (not a state or
local level).
(T/F) Typically, no two code jurisdictions have exactly the same codes and standards
requirements. - ANSWER-TRUE. Even if two code jurisdictions require the same code
an standard publications, they typically create amendments that slightly modify the
code, and they usually have other requirements, such as municipal ordinances, health
codes, and zoning regulations, that make their jurisdiction unique.
(T/F) Many states have developed custom building codes, using the International
Building Code as the model. - ANSWER-TRUE. Many states have chosen to use the
IBC as a base for their state code. Rather than creating a totally different document,
they start with the IBC and revise certain sections or chapters as needed.
(INTERNATIONAL ZONING) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Federal Regulations - ANSWER-A number of federal agencies and departments work
with trade associations, private companies, and the general public to develop federal
laws for building construction. These regulations are published in the Federal Register
(FR) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Government regulations can be
required on a federal, state, or local level. Once the regulations are adopted and have
become law, they are publishing in the CFR.
There are going ot be federal laws for building construction. The federal government
regulates the building of its own facilities. The federal government has begun to adopt
more codes and standards from the private sector.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER-This act is a four-part federal law, as
well as a comprehensive civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities in the
areas of employment (Title I), state and local government services and public
transportation (Title II), public accommodations and commercial facilities (Title III), and
telecommunications services (Title IV).
The ADA was developed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of
Transportation (DOT).
The regulations that mostly apply to interior projects are found in Title II and Title III.
Title II covers state/local government buildings or public transportation facilities. Title III
covers all other public accomodations (food, merchandise, services to public).
ADA regulations are MANDATORY, but there are also more guidelines for accessibility
issues that must be followed outside of these.
Fair Housing Act - ANSWER-The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal legistation
enforced bt the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in partnership
with the DOJ. The FHA prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, family status, or disability.
Architectural Barriers Act - ANSWER-The ABA was the first federal legislation that
addressed accessibility. It applies to a wide variety of federal buildings, such as post
offices, social security offices, prisons, and national park facilities.
Standards issued under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) apply to facilities designed,
built, altered, or leased with certain federal funds. Passed in 1968, the ABA is one of the
first laws to address access to the built environment.
,Energy Policy Act - ANSWER-The EPAct was enacted by the federal government to
promote energy efficiency and conservation. All states were required to adopt the
current approved edition of the standard or create an acceptable alternate energy model
within two years of each approved edition.
What is a standard? - ANSWER-It is a definition, recommended practice, a test method,
a classification, or a required specification that must be met.
Standards are developed by trade organizations, government agencies, and standards-
writing organizations.
Standards by themselves have no legal standing, they are typically referenced by the
codes.
When a standard is referenced, the acronym of the standard and a standard number
are called out (Example: ASTM E84)
What are all of the standard organizations? - ANSWER--American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)
-National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
-International Codes Council (ICC)
-National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
-Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
American National Standards Institute - ANSWER-ANSI publishes the American
National Standard (ANS). ANSI is a private co-operation that was founded in 1918. It is
a coordinator of voluntary standards development. ANSI does not develop standards,
rather, it establishes a method by which standards can be developed and defined. This
is known as the ANS consensus process.
National Fire Protection Agency - ANSWER-Founded in 1896, the NFPA is the largest
standards organizations. It develops and publishes more than 300 different standards.
Many of the standards are geared towards fire protection. Generally, they are designed
to reduce the extent of injury, loss of life, and destruction of property during a fire. Their
testing requirements cover everything from textiles to fire-fighting equipment and means
of egress design.
International Codes Council - ANSWER-The ICC is best known for its set of I-codes.
However, the ICC can be considered a standards organization as well. It currently has
six standards available. Known as I-Standards, the ICC uses the ANS consensus
process to create and update them.
American Society for Testing Materials - ANSWER-ASTM is a standards writing
organization formed in 1898 as a nonprofit organization. ASTM primarily manages the
, development of standards and the promotion of related technical knowledge received
from over 30,000 members around the world. There are more than 12,000 ASTM
standards used to specify materials, assure quality, integrate production processes,
promote trade, and enhance safety.
The National Sanitation Foundation - ANSWER-The NSF is now known as NSF
International, and it is a standards organtion that focuses on food, water, indoor air, and
the environment. The NSF has developed more than 50 standards.
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers - ANSWER-
ASHRAE is a worldwide standards organization. It sponsors research projects and
develops standard for performance levels of HVAC's, and refrigeration systems.
Underwriters Laboratories - ANSWER-UL is a primary testing agency that approves
products. It tests various devices, systems, and materials to see if they meet specific
requirements and to determine their relationship to life, fire, casualty hazards, and crime
prevention.
In addition to codes, standards, and federal regulations, there are more specific codes
within - ANSWER-Jurisdictions. Others that are adopted on a more local level and can
include but are not limited to, local municipal ordinances, health codes, zoning
regulations, historic preservation laws, and neighborhood conservation restrictions.
Many state and local jurisdictions have also created... - ANSWER-Green Building
Programs: These mandate certain buildings to meet a specific sustainability standard
and/or LEED certification.
(T/F) Federal Buildings, such as VA hospitals and military office buildings, are usually
not subject to state and local building codes. - ANSWER-TRUE: There are separate
federal requirements that these buildings must follow. Typically, each federal agency
sets its own requirements. In some cases, an agency may require the use of an ICC or
NFPA code; however, their use would then be regulated at a federal level (not a state or
local level).
(T/F) Typically, no two code jurisdictions have exactly the same codes and standards
requirements. - ANSWER-TRUE. Even if two code jurisdictions require the same code
an standard publications, they typically create amendments that slightly modify the
code, and they usually have other requirements, such as municipal ordinances, health
codes, and zoning regulations, that make their jurisdiction unique.
(T/F) Many states have developed custom building codes, using the International
Building Code as the model. - ANSWER-TRUE. Many states have chosen to use the
IBC as a base for their state code. Rather than creating a totally different document,
they start with the IBC and revise certain sections or chapters as needed.
