| 01. |
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION |
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9%
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0101. Project Administration
Verify that plans, specifications and other project
information is provided and is complete. Verify
that the project is designed by approved persons
when required, and has required approvals. Verify
that design calculations are submitted in support
of structural designs. Verify that alternative
materials and methods of construction which are
not specified by the building code are listed
by an approved standard and approved by the building
official. Verify that estimated project valuations
are consistent with industry norms.
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6% |
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0102. Public Information and Legal
For new and existing structures, answer questions
about the need for permits and inspections including
special inspections and structural observations,
general code compliance of designs, procedures
and materials.
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3% |
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| 02. |
BUILDING PLANNING |
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21% |
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0201. Building Location
Verify from the site plan that the building or
structure location is in compliance with the requirements
of the local ordinances, fire separation regulations,
fire access, and setbacks. Verifies that final
grade will provide the required slope away from
the footing or foundation wall. Verify finish
floor elevation in flood-hazard areas for compliance
with local and federal requirements.
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1% |
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0202. Allowable Increases
Verify that allowable height and area increases
are based on the open perimeter, and compliance
of access to the open space. Verify compliance of
allowable area modifications for automatic fire
suppression and special occupancies. |
2% |
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0203. Use and Occupancy Classification
Verify that use and occupancy classification, incidental
use areas, accessory uses, and mixed occupancies
are correct. |
4% |
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0204. Special Detailed Requirements Based On
Use and Occupancy
Verify that special use and occupancy classification
is correct. Verify compliance of special provisions
for atria, covered mall buildings, high-rise buildings,
hazardous occupancies, stages, amusement buildings,
and other occupancies or uses. |
2% |
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0205. Type of Construction
Verify that the type of construction is correct
for the type of occupancy. Verify that structural
members, interior walls, floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling
assemblies, roofs and stairways conform to type
of construction requirements. |
4% |
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0206. Height and Area Design
Verify that the actual and allowable height and
floor area designs are correct. |
3% |
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0207. Exterior Walls, Openings
Verify that exterior walls, openings, parapets and
projections conform to the fire-resistive requirements
for the type of construction, location on the site,
and proximity to other buildings. |
1% |
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0208. Interior Environment
Verifies compliance of minimum room dimensions and
openings. Verify compliance of lighting, ventilation,
exhaust, and minimum sanitation systems. |
1% |
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0209. Safeguards During Construction
Assures that the precautions are taken for the safety
at the construction site are specified in the construction
documents.
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1% |
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0210. Accessibility
Verify accessibility of facilities and building
elements to physically disabled persons. |
1% |
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0211. Materials Specifications
Verify that materials specifications comply with
minimum code requirements and listing. |
1% |
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| 03. |
FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS |
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8% |
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0301. Footings and Foundations
Verify that necessary reports are submitted of the
building site's soil capacity and stability when
required. Verify that footings are specified with
correct size, setbacks and extend below the frost
line. Verify that footing and foundation reinforcement
meets minimum requirements. |
3% |
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0302. Step Footings and Special Foundations
Verify that stepped footings, piles, piers and special
foundations are correctly specified. Verify that
wood members are protected against insects and decay. |
2% |
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0303. Foundation Walls
Verify that foundation stem walls are correctly
sized and have sufficient height above grade. Verify
that foundation wall reinforcement, anchor bolts
and fasteners are correct type, size, spacing and
grade. Verify that foundation dampproofing and waterproofing
is specified where required. Verify maximum unbalanced
fill height. |
3% |
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| 04. |
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION |
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4% |
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0401. Floor Systems
Verify that floor system spans, bearing and connections
comply with minimum code requirements. Verify that
materials are protected against insects and decay
where required. Verify that subflooring and decking
has required thickness, span and grade and meets
installation specifications. Verify compliance of
floor design. Verify that crawl spaces have required
clearance, ventilation, insulation, screening and
access openings. |
3% |
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0402. Concrete Slabs and Floor Systems
Verify that concrete slabs and floor systems are
designed in compliance with standards and material
characteristics for specified exposure conditions. |
1% |
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| 05. |
WALL CONSTRUCTION AND COVERINGS |
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12% |
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0501. Wood Wall Systems
Verify compliance of wall systems for proper spans,
spacing, bearing and connections. Verify that pre-engineered
wall systems are specified in accordance with their
listing and manufacturer's specifications. Verify
that wood members are protected against insects
and decay where required. |
2% |
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0502. Steel Framing Systems
Verify steel wall system spans, spacing, bearing
and connections. Verify that pre-engineered steel
wall systems are in accordance with their listing
and manufacturer's specifications. |
1% |
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0503. Masonry Wall Systems
Verify compliance of masonry grouting, bonding,
mortar type, height, size, lintels, reinforcement
and distance between lateral supports for masonry
walls. |
3% |
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0504. Concrete Wall Systems
Verify compliance of height, size, attachments,
bracing and distance between lateral supports, and
reinforcement for concrete wall systems. |
1% |
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0505. Prefabricated Wall Systems
Verify that prefabricated wall systems are in
accordance with their listing and manufacturer's
instructions.
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1% |
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0506. Exterior Wall Coverings
Verify that exterior veneers and siding have correct
anchorage, support and backing. Verify that a weather-resistant
barrier is correctly specified for all walls and
around all wall openings. Verify that exterior sheathing
materials are correctly sized and specified. Verify
that plaster, stucco and metal lath have correct
thickness and fasteners. |
2% |
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0507. Interior Wall Coverings
Verify that wall and ceiling coverings are correct
type and thickness, and correctly supported and
fastened, and meet minimum sanitation requirements. |
2% |
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| 06. |
ROOF / CEILING CONSTRUCTION |
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4% |
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0601. Roof / Ceiling Assemblies
Verify compliance of roof / ceiling construction
for span, grade, type, connections and bearing.
Verify that trusses are specified in accordance
with their listing and manufacturer's specifications.
Verify compliance of roof access and roof top structures.
Verify that roof / ceiling insulation is of allowable
materials, and is correctly specified. Verify that
vapor and moisture barriers are correctly specified.
Verify ventilation, screens and access of attic
and ceiling area construction. |
3% |
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0602. Roof Coverings
Verify correct classification of roof coverings,
roof slope, installation, flashings and details,
and method of roof drainage.
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1% |
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| 07. |
PUBLIC SAFETY and SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION |
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42% |
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0701. Means of Egress Systems
Verify general means of egress requirements, exit
access, exits and exit discharge. Verify compliance
of public way, public use areas, and the use of
public property Verify emergency escape and rescue
requirements. |
5% |
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0702. Number, Width and Arrangements of Exits
Verify that the occupancy load calculations are
correct. Verify that the correct number of exits
and required egress width are provided. Verify that
arrangement of exits conform to requirements for
separation, travel distances and intervening rooms.
Verify compliance of corridor arrangement and dead
ends. |
4% |
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0703. Exit Stairways and Ramps
Verify that stairways and ramps have correct width,
rise, run, slope, landings, headroom and height.
Verify correct escape illumination, signage, handrails,
guards and other requirements. |
4% |
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0704. Exit Doors and Egress Windows
Verify that exit doors have the correct direction
of swing, size, and type of hardware. Verify that
windows intended for use as emergency egress have
correct clear opening areas, width and heights. |
3% |
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0705. Protected Exitways
Verify that corridors, exit passageways, stairway
enclosures, horizontal exits, exit balconies and
exit courts are provided where required and have
the correct fire-protection.
|
3% |
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0706. Special Exiting
Verify correct number and width of aisles and correct
seat spacing. Verify requirements for grandstands,
bleachers and specific occupancies and uses. |
1% |
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0707. Fire Alarm and Extinguishing Systems
Determine when fire alarm, sprinkler and standpipe
systems are required; verify compliance of fire
suppression systems. |
2% |
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0708. Area and Occupancy Separations
Verify that area separation and occupancy separation
walls and floor/ceiling assemblies are located where
required and have correct fire-resistance. |
4% |
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0709. Fire-Resistive Construction
Verify that the materials used for structural members,
walls, floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling assemblies
and shaft enclosures comply with requirements for
fire-resistive protection. Verify that fire resistance
rated construction and location is in compliance
with the code and tested assembly requirements.
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4% |
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0710. Heat and Smoke Protection
Verify that heat, smoke detection, smoke barriers
and control systems are provided where required,
and are correctly powered and listed. Verify that
curtain boards, smoke and heat vents are correctly
specified.
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2% |
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0711. Interior Finishes
Verify that interior finishes meet required Flame-spread
and smoke developed classifications based on location,
use and occupancy classifications, and are correctly
supported. |
2% |
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0712. Safety Glazing
Verify that safety glazing is specified where required. |
1% |
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0713. Opening Protectives, Penetrations and
Joint Systems
Verify compliance of opening protectives, penetrations
and joint systems in fire rated assemblies. Verify
that fire blocking and draft stopping is specified
where required. |
3% |
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0714. Miscellaneous Construction
Verify that exterior stairs, ramps, porches, decks
and balconies which are open to the weather support
designed loads, are of suitable materials, and have
required slope and width, tread, riser, headroom,
guards and handrail dimensions. |
1% |
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0715. Building Services and Special Construction
Verify compliance of existing structures, membrane
structures, temporary structures, pedestrian walkways,
tunnels, awnings and canopies, marquees, signs,
towers, antennas, elevators and conveyance systems.
Verify seismic restraint, high-wind and snow-load
design requirements. Verify that elevator lobbies,
cars and hoistways are correctly specified. Verify
that elevator shafts are properly vented. |
2% |
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0716. Fireplaces and Chimneys
Verify that fireplaces, flues and chimneys are
correctly designed and have required clearances
from combustible construction.
|
1% |
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