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Making Buildings CODES, ZONING, and other REGULATIONS
Architect Owner Contractor Contract Contract Bankers Tenants Consultants & Engineers Subcontractors & Suppliers WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH PARTICIPANT?
Architectural Services  per AIA Documents ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Building Codes ,[object Object],[object Object]
Zoning Ordinances ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Building Codes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Building Type & Fire Resistance Ratings
Fire Ratings Issued by: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Material Information Resources ,[object Object],[object Object]
Underwriter’s Laboratory Note the level of ‘detail’
CSI Divisions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ,[object Object],[object Object]
Code Conformance   Building Codes   Zoning Ordinances   Legal Constraints
The Code Relationship Type of Occupancy Allowable  Height & Area Fire-Resistance Rating of Construction
Additional Codes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Legal Constraints ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Building Code Regulations Two major factors that determine regulations: USE  CONSTRUCTION TYPE
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Building Codes Use Groups ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Construction Types ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Construction Types ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Construction Types ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Construction Types ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Construction Types ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Construction Types ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Codes And Zoning Fall09

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  1. Typically Imposed by Local Authorities CITY, COUNTY, STATE Typically Govern PROPERTY USE FUNCTION - HOTEL, INDUSTRIAL, RES., ETC. SIZE, SETBACKS, APPEARANCE SF, HEIGHT, % OF LAND USED DISTANCE OFF PROP. LINES SIGNAGE, LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, EXTERIOR APPEARANCE ACCESS, PARKING STREET ACCESS, # AND HOW PARKING REQUIRMENTS CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES NOISE WORK HOURS
  2. Model Codes - International Building Code Established in 2000 Developed in cooperation with the 3 previous ‘Models’ Uniform Building Code (UBC) WEST AND MIDWEST (SEISMIC) BOCA Building Code EAST AND MIDWEST (SNOW) Standard Building Code (SBC) SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST (WIND/HURRICANE) All Define “ USE” Groups Assembly, Business, Industry, Institutional, Res., Etc. Construction Type FIRE RESISTANT TO COMBUSTIBLE Concrete/Protected Steel to Light Wood Frame Establish Standards Natural Lighting (example - % windows) Ventilation (EX - RR exhaust, Smoke Exhaust) Emergency Egress (get in and out) Structural Design / Design Loads Floor, Wall, Ceiling, and Roof Construction Energy Efficiency, etc. Additional Examples Minimum Ceiling Height Stair width, Handrail Construction Anchorage of gypsum drywall (CODES provide MINUTE DETAIL)
  3. Building Material Manufacturer WHY? SO that their product can be used. Construction Trade Organizations TYPICALLY - MANUFACTURERS ORGANIZATIONS APA, ACI, CRSI (Conc. Reinf. Steel Institute) Rating Services Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) MOST COMMON PUBLISHES BOOK WITH ASSEMBLIES AND RATINGS UL LABEL ON A NUMBER OF PRODUCTS ( SHOW UL BOOK) Factory Mutual (FM) MORE FOR INSURANCE RATINGS TYP. REVIEW AND APPROVE SPRINKLER DWGS. LOOK AT HEAD SPACING, FLOW RATES , EQUIPMENT
  4. ASTM Standards for Commonly used Materials Referred to by # - EX: ASTM C150 Frequently used in Specifications WHY? EASE OF REFERENCE SETS ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM STANDARDS RECOGNIZED IN THE INDUSTRY American National Standards Institute STANDARD FOR A # OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS US Bureau of Standards MOSTLY FOR WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Construction Trade & Professional Associations PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS (EX – ACI, APA, …) UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PRODUCTION CERTIFY PRODUCTION FACILITIES PUBLISH TECHNICAL LITERATURE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ASME, ASCE