Chapter 1 Scope and Administration

ARCH 132
Class Assignment

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration

Chapter 2 Definitions

Name:______Date:______

Answer the following questions from the code book, and write the reference number from the code where you found the information.

You are planning to hire a contractor do some remodeling work on your house. Does this code (the 2011 Oregon Residential Specialty Code) apply to you?

When, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.

  1. True
  2. False

If you decide to make any structural changes which improve the buildings resistance to seismic forces yet fail to meet current code requirements, you can only do it:

  1. If the strength of the existing structural elements is not reduced
  2. If no unsafe condition is created
  3. Both of the above

What does the Building Official have “authority to render?”

A building official may request an inspection of a citizen’s property whenever he or she wants to for the purpose of determining if work is being done for which a permit is required.

  1. True
  2. False

2.  Can the requirements of this code be modified to meet unusual or difficult applications?

3.  Can methods and materials not mentioned in this code ever be used?

If so, how is that method and/or material approved?

From the list below of potential home projects, write a Y if a permit is needed, and N if a permit is not needed.

R______& R______

a.____ Build a shed that is 12’ x 16’, 8’ tall from the floor at the eaves, and 12’ at

the peak.

b.____ Add insulation to the attic.

c.____ Build a 20’ x 25’ frame-supported greenhouse with fabric covering 2’ from

the property line.

d.____ Build a 3 ½’ tall retaining wall with a 1’ thick footing.

e.____ Pour a sidewalk along the top of that retaining wall.

f.____ Tear off old roofing and re-roof with the same kind of roofing.

g.____ Replace a hardwired light fixture in your bedroom.

h.____ Build a 6’ tall cedar fence around your yard.

i.____ Pour a concrete driveway on flat ground.

j.____ build a non-bearing wall in the house to create a bedroom.

k.____ Build a deck on the side of your house that would be 2’ above ground at the

front and 4’ above grade in the back.

l.____ Paint your kitchen cabinets, and put crown molding above them.

m.____ Change a light bulb

n.____ Replace your downspouts.

o.____Install a plug-in air conditioner.

4.  What are the permit requirements for emergency repairs?

5.  Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall be deemed expired.

  1. True
  2. False

6.  List the 7 things that must be included in an application for a building permit:

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