scenarios
Nancy wants to hire an electrician. Electrician #1 says he can fix her problem without a permit and he is cheaper. electrician #2 says he can also fix her problem but he needs a permit and he’s more expensive . Which electrician should Nancy pick and why?
Nancy should pick electrician #2 because its illegal to not have a permit.
What is a contract?
Formal agreement in form of a written document.
What does ICC stand for?
International code council
Does an electrician require a permit?
Yes
What is abandonment?
When you abandon someone or something.
Ron needs a plumber. Plumber #1 says that he has a permit and that he does fast work for cheaper. Plumber #2 says that he has a permit, but that he goes slower to make sure everything is done right but its expensive. What plumber should Ron higher?
Ron should higher plumber #2
What does a contract do?
Legally binds and protects all parties involved
What does IBC regulate?
All types of construction
What is a permit?
give authorization or consent to someone to do something.
What is schedule?
List of times and tasks or events that are going to be be completed
Jose lives in an apartment. When he came home from work he noticed that his house was flooded. He found that his sink pipe had burst. What steps should Jose take to help him fix his pipe.
He should call the landlord and tell him what happened.
What are 2 parts of a contract?
Title and preamble, financial information, payment due dates and fees, project description, etc
Who enforces building codes?
Local politicians and government officials
Does a contractor need a permit?
No
what is no contract?
Without a signed contract your position isn’t clear or its just weak.
Jessica walked into her apartment and noticed that there was a weird smell, she decided to ignore it. Later the smell was still there and noticed that there was a gas leak. What did Jessica do wrong and who should she call?
She ignored the smell and she should call a gas plumber
What is the purpose for change order?
Identifies procedures for requestion and issuing changes to the contfact.
Name 3 types of codes (that have not been said)?
International fire code, international mechanical code, international performance, international plumbing, international fire and gas code, etc
What 2 permits do you need to build a school?
Plumbing, electrical
What’s is stop notices?
A notice sent to an owner that states your right for the amount of money needed to pay on the project.
Melissa woke up late in a rush getting ready she did her hair, and she made eggs. Then got her stuff ready. when she came back there were fire trucks outside her house. The firefighters asked her what could have cause the fire. What is one thing Melissa could have done wrong that could have caused this?
outcome #1-When she did her hair she could have left a curling iron for straightening iron on. Outcome #2- She also could have left her stove on and something could have caught on fire.
Common construction contracts are?
Fixed price, cost plus, unit price, and guaranteed maximum price.
What are the four zones in IZC?
Agricultural zones, residential zones, commercial zones, and factory zones
What is HVAC?
Installs, repairs, or maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
What is a flow down?
Binds the subcontractor to the Same standards of work that you agreed with.