PA Ballast Codes & Regulations

(1) Most common legal restrictions are:
(2) Fire zones & rules are set by:
(3) Rules are set by govt agencies like ex:
(4) Local health dept sets rules for:
(5) Who can also make conservation rules:

(1) who typ enforces codes
(2) which code do local/state jurisdictions use for comm const.
(3) who publishes these codes

How can states adopt the code?

IBC incorporates ANSI A117.1 which is what?

Why must a design consider bldg code during the planning phase?

* Predesign phase req. architect to determine:

Federal Regulator Agencies

-include:
-most notable:

(ADA) Americans w/ Disabilities Act is based on:
What is unique about ADA?

State Regulations

-In addition to IBC, states can enforce their own:

State Regulations Cont'

-How often does the ICC update the IBC?
* -When does a state need to adopt the updated IBC?

Local Regulations

-local code usually includes:

Building Code History

-Dates back to when?
-Where were the first laws governing const. seen?

Building Code History
-Who wrote England's 1st bldg code, what was it about?
-What did the Great Fire of 1666 in London promote w/ codes?
-Metropolitan Buildings Act 1844 est:

Building Code History

-1st US code
-What was happening to US cities?
-When & who wrote the National Bldg Code to decrease fire risk?

Building Code History
-In 1915 the (BOCA) Bldg Officials Conference of America wrote 3 models:
-What year were 3 models combined into:
-What did the 1911 NYC clothing factory tragedy set laws req.?

Practice Question

Which does ADA address?
(1) width of exit stair (2) max # of bldg stories (3) max occupancy of a floor (4) # of barrier free pkg spaces

Legal Basis of Codes

-Why can code vary among states?

Legal Basis of Codes

-Codes are enacted as laws; so before const. bldg code is enforced through the permit process:

Legal Basis of Codes

* What is the architect's legal responsibility?

"model code"

The primary model code is:

Life Safety Code

VS

NFPA5000 Bldg Const. & Safety Code 2002

IBC testing refers to:

* Why are bldg codes written?

-How are model codes written?

Administrative Req. for Bldg Code
includes steps 1-10

Adjuncts to Bldg Codes

-ICC also publishes:

-NFPA also published:

Model codes make use of standards developed by trade associations like:

How are standards adopted into a bldg code?

1-3

* Practice Question

Zoning req. typ reg. 3 aspects of a site including:

(1) all materials/ const. assemblies are req. to be manuf. according to:
(2) who are standards developed by?
(3) do they have legal standing by themselves?

ASTM International's role as a standards-writing org.

(American Society for Testing & Materials)

NFPA's role as a standards-writing org.

(other org. are typ trade groups w/ interest in particular area)

ASHRAE / IES / GA / ACI / AISI / AISC / AITC / *ANSI

*ANSI - American National Standards Institute's role:

TESTING LABORATORIES

(1) a test must be performed by:
(2) who recognizes independent labs

(1) Underwriters Lab's role:
(2) UL has several types of labels - "listed label" & "classified label"
(3) common UL use is in testing:

(1) what indicates which tests or standards a mat. must satisfy to e acceptable for use?

(2) name 3 types of common Fire Safety Tests

ASTM E119 (Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Bldg Const. & Mat.)

(1) most common for:
(2) test procedure:
(3) type of rating:

What does the ASTM E119 (2) part test include:

NFPA 257 Fire Test includes:

(Standard for Fire Test for Wndw & Glass Block Assemblies)

NFPA 252 Fire Test Includes:
(2 part test)

(Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies)

Similar tests to NFPA 252 by (UL) Underwriter's Laboratories is:

(1) 3 common tests for finish mat. flammability are:
(2) how many does code include:
(3) less common tests that test specific kinds of items for flammability:

*What do flammability tests determine?
(1-3)

ASTM E84
(Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Bldg Mat)
AKA "Steiner Tunnel Test"
includes:

Who specifies minimum flame-spread req. for occupancies in areas of bldg?

NFPA 265 - AKA "room corner test"

(Standard Method Fire Testing for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile/Expanded Vinyl Wall coverings on Full Height Panels/Walls) includes:

NFPA 265 "room corner test" is given a pass rating if (1-2):

NFPA 286
(Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluating Contribution of Wall & Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth) includes:

NFPA 289
(Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages) includes:

-determines response to 3 types of fuel packages

NFPA 701
(Standard Method for Fire Test for Flame Propagation of Textiles & Films) includes:

What is zoning?

What is zoning founded on?

Where does the history of zoning originate and who/when was the first ordinance?

Zoning regulations include:
(1-7)

(1) non-city zoning includes:
(2) zoning is based on occupancies like:
(3) each zoning districts specifies:
(4) can a zone only be used for it's own purpose?

Site Specific Regulations

"easements"

Site Specific Regulations

(1) "access easement"
(2) "support easement"
(3) "joint use easement"
(4) "scenic easement"
(5) "conservation easement"

"ROW" Right-of-way

Deed Restrictions
(1) what is the general understanding?
(2) how long are deed restrictions typ est for?
(3) "restrictive covenants"

Deed Restrictions Cont'

(4) "affirmative covenant"
(5) "conditional covenant"