1-3) what were the original 3 Model-Code groups in the US?

1) original model codes were developed by who?
2) the model code groups merged when to form who?

1) who made up the ICC?
2) after a multiyear review of comparisons & reorganization of the 3 model-codes, when was the 1st IBC published?
3) in addition to the IBC, the IRC is meant to regulate:
4) in 2015 CH 34 was removed which:

1) what can most local jurisdictions do to the IBC code?

1-2) what are 2 important federal req. that must be considered in addition to local adoption of model code?

1) ADA is a federal:
2) who administers the ADA Accessibility Guidelines?
3) who administers the ADA regulations?
4) enforcement of the law is through legal actions brought by:

1) ADA is not subject to interpretation by:
2) all disabilities includes:
3) ADA is to be implemented in:

1) ADA access improvements that are readily achievable should be undertaken by the OWNER (not architect) if:
2) space req. for accessibility are related to:

1) The Federal Fair Housing Act of 1988 includes who?
2) regulations req. all resi complexes of 4 or more dwelling units constructed after March 13, 1991 to be:

1) what is the difference btwn a code vs a standard?

1) the architect needs to be aware of the existence of separate codes like:
2) NFPA-101
3) NFPA-13
4) NFPA-70
(National Fire Protection Association)

1) what is "Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
2) what is the rival model bldg code to the IBC

1) fire codes are considered to be what type of code & why?
2) how can fire codes impact a bldg design?

1) plumbing codes often dictate the number of what & where is it notated?
2) AHJ may not always inform the designer of overlapping:
3) ^ b/c of this, it's important for a designer when starting a project to:

1) model codes have no force of law until:
2) when is a permit usually req. in most jurisdictions?
3) when is a permit usually exempt?

1) most codes are retroactive or not?
2) what is the exception to this ^

1) an ex of a rating system is:
2) rating systems are not intended to be code but rather:

1) "standard of care" is a legal term defining the level of:
2) what defines the min standard?
3) the standard of care is defined for an individual designer as being those actions that any other:

1) the basis for bldg-code development is:
2) when should property-protection in code have primacy over life safety in code?
3) an ex of a system that can provide life safety & property protection?
4) ex of when property protection can be dangerous to life safety if prioritized

1) how often is a new code revision published?
2) who is allowed to propose a code revision?

STEPS TO CODE CHANGES
1) proposed changes published for review by all interested parties
2) then categorized based on section of code is being revised & assigned to committee of ppl experienced in those matters (egress, fire safety, structural, etc)

PRESCRIPTIVE VS PERFORMANCE CODES
1) codes provide a defined solution to:
(^ IBC typ prescriptive)
2) performance only provides a defined solution to:
3) why have performance codes been increasing in use?

1) performance codes req. may be broad, give an ex in regard to fire:
2) explain how a performance code approach to prevent falls of heights more than 30" vs prescriptive code: