<p> ARCH 132 Class Assignment Chapter 1 Scope and Administration Chapter 2 Definitions</p><p>Name:______Date:______</p><p>Answer the following questions from the code book, and write the reference number from the code where you found the information.</p><p>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? </p><p>When, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. a. True b. False</p><p>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: c. If the strength of the existing structural elements is not reduced d. If no unsafe condition is created e. Both of the above</p><p>What does the Building Official have “authority to render?”</p><p>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. f. True g. False</p><p>2. Can the requirements of this code be modified to meet unusual or difficult applications? </p><p>3. Can methods and materials not mentioned in this code ever be used? </p><p>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. </p><p>R______& R______</p><p> 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.</p><p> 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.</p><p> e.____ Pour a sidewalk along the top of that retaining wall.</p><p> f.____ Tear off old roofing and re-roof with the same kind of roofing.</p><p> g.____ Replace a hardwired light fixture in your bedroom.</p><p> h.____ Build a 6’ tall cedar fence around your yard.</p><p> i.____ Pour a concrete driveway on flat ground.</p><p> j.____ build a non-bearing wall in the house to create a bedroom.</p><p> 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.</p><p> m.____ Change a light bulb</p><p> n.____ Replace your downspouts.</p><p> o.____Install a plug-in air conditioner.</p><p>4. What are the permit requirements for emergency repairs?</p><p>5. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall be deemed expired. a. True b. False</p><p>6. List the 7 things that must be included in an application for a building permit:</p><p> a. . b. . c. . d. . e. . f. . g. .</p>