Codes & Regulations Intro

Who is the historical figure depicted in the illustration, known for creating one of the earliest written legal codes?

• Hammurabi

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Ramses II

The image shows a famous artifact inscribed with laws. What is this artifact called?

• Rosetta Stone

• Code of Hammurabi

• Dead Sea Scrolls

• Magna Carta

What does IBC stand for?

• International Building Code

• International Banking Corporation

• Internet Business Consortium

• Indian Broadcasting Channel

What is the main purpose of the IBC?

• To provide a set of model regulations for building safety

• To set guidelines for city planning only

• To regulate international trade agreements

• To establish federal tax rates

The IBC is federal law.

• True

• False

Who writes the International Building Code (IBC)?

• A private group called the International Code Council (ICC)

• The United States Congress

• The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

• The United Nations

What does adoption of the IBC mean?

• It becomes state law

• It is only a recommendation

• It is a federal law

• It is a local ordinance

What does a designer do during code check?

• Identify occupancy type, exits, accessibility needs, materials.

• Review project budget and timeline.

• Select interior finishes and color schemes.

• Schedule construction site visits.

What happens first when you submit your permit drawings to the local building department?

• Officials check your design against the adopted IBC.

• Construction begins on the project site.

• Final interior finishes are selected and installed.

• The building is opened to the public for use.

When is the Certificate of Occupancy issued?

• Issued when the space passes final inspection.

• Issued at the start of construction.

• Issued after the design phase is completed.

• Issued when the project is first proposed.