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What fees must be paid up front on a commercial building application?
All plan review fees (building, zoning, fire, engineering).
100
What was the earliest known building code?
The building code of Hammuarbi, king of the Babylon Empire, is the earliest known code of the law, written in 2200 B.C. Note that exact requirements for construction are not given, rather the code assesses penalties if the building is not properly constructed. Hammurabi's code is considered a "Performance Code," as it merely delineates the results if the building does not perform properly.
100
What are three consecutive strikes in bowling called?
A Turkey
100
Who is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of the administrative and technical codes?
The Building Official and his/her deputies, as delegated by the Building Official.
DAILY DOUBLE - What article is this found in?
100
What information questions should you ask when scheduling an inspection?
Permit number, caller name and number, inspection type and building (if applicable), any dogs or other dangerous animals, gate codes or other instructions.
200
What is the customers project valuation compared to when reviewing an application.
200
What is the handyman exemption?
Generally, if labor and materials exceed $1,000 OR a permit is required (regardless of the price of labor and materials), then a license is required. For more information read the Arizona Revised Statutes on "Persons not required to be licensed; penalties; applicability" ARS ยง32-1121.
200
In what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
200
Name 7 of the 11 exemptions that would not require one to obtain a Residential Building Permit.
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2). Page 91 of 214
2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4. Water tanks, supported directly upon grade in the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
9. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall projecting not more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall, no closer than 3 feet from a property line, and do not requiring additional support.
10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by the International Residential Code (IRC) Section R311.4.
11. Re-roofing or replacement of roof covering materials on one- and two-family dwelling units, provided the replacement roof covering material is a like for like exchange, no sheathing is replaced, and the replacement roofing material does not increase the loads imposed along the roof structural frame.
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What should you look for before confirming an inspection request?
Any special alerts (sub contractor info needed, etc.)
300
Where do you find information about a contractors credentials?
Arizona Registrar of Contractors website, roc.az.gov.
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When can I be my own contractor
32-1121. Persons not required to be licensed; penalties; applicability
(L19, Ch. 140, sec. 1)
A. This chapter does not apply to:
1. An authorized representative of the United States government, this state or any county, incorporated city or town, reclamation district, irrigation district or other municipality or political subdivision of this state.
2. Trustees of an express trust that is not formed for the purpose of conducting business as a contractor or officers of a court, if they are acting within the terms of their trust or office.
3. Public utilities operating under regulation of the corporation commission or construction, repair or operation incidental to discovering or producing petroleum or gas, or drilling, testing, abandoning or otherwise operating a petroleum or gas well, if performed by an owner or lessee.
4. Any materialman, manufacturer or retailer that furnishes finished products, materials or articles of merchandise and that does not install or attach such items or installs or attaches such items if the total value of the sales contract or transaction involving such items and the cost of the installation or attachment of such items to a structure does not exceed $1,000, including labor, materials and all other items, but excluding any electrical fixture or appliance that was designed by the manufacturer, that is unaltered, unchanged or unmodified by any person, that can be plugged into a common household electrical outlet using a two-pronged or three-pronged electrical connector or that has internal batteries that do not exceed twelve volts in a single, series or parallel configuration and that does not use any other form of energy, including natural gas, propane or other petroleum or gaseous fuel, to operate or is attached by a nail, screw or other fastening device to the frame or foundation of any residential structure. The materialman, manufacturer or retailer shall inform the purchaser that the installation may also be performed by a licensed contractor whose name and address the purchaser may request.
5. Owners of property who improve such property or who build or improve structures or appurtenances on such property and who do the work themselves, with their own employees or with duly licensed contractors, if the structure, group of structures or appurtenances, including the improvements thereto, are intended for occupancy solely by the owner and are not intended for occupancy by members of the public as the owner's employees or business visitors and the structures or appurtenances are not intended for sale or for rent. In all actions brought under this chapter, except an action against an owner-occupant as defined in section 33-1002, proof of the sale or rent or the offering for sale or rent of any such structure by the owner-builder within one year after completion or issuance of a certificate of occupancy is prima facie evidence that such a project was undertaken for the purpose of sale or rent. For the purposes of this paragraph, "sale" or "rent" includes any arrangement by which the owner receives compensation in money, provisions, chattels or labor from the occupancy or the transfer of the property or the structures on the property.
6. Owners of property who are acting as developers and who build structures or appurtenances to structures on their property for the purpose of sale or rent and who contract for such a project with a general contractor licensed pursuant to this chapter and owners of property who are acting as developers, who improve structures or appurtenances to structures on their property for the purpose of sale or rent and who contract for such a project with a general contractor or specialty contractors licensed pursuant to this chapter. To qualify for the exemption under this paragraph, the licensed contractors' names and license numbers shall be included in all sales documents.
7. Architects or engineers who are engaging in their professional practice as defined in chapter 1 of this title and who hire or offer to hire the services of a contractor for preconstruction activities relating to investigation and discovery, including:
(a) Subsurface utility location and designation services.
(b) Potholing.
(c) Drilling for any of the following:
(i) Soil samples.
(ii) Rock samples.
(iii) Pavement samples.
(d) Locating existing features of a building or structure, including existing electrical, mechanical, plumbing and structural members.
300
What is the name of the popular 90's movie starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder.
Edward Scissorhands
300
In what code and chapter can you find the Administrative Building Code?
Town Code, Article 7-2
300
What year did the animated series, Inspector Gadget, come out?
Dec. 4th 1982
400
How many plan sets do you need at submittal for a residential single family home?
Two to four (building/zoning, customer, waste water, engineering)
400
What is an Arizona Registered Design Professional?
An Arizona Registered Design Professional (RDP) is a licensed or registered individual who practices design in Arizona. RDPs may include architects or engineers. They are required to design, stamp, and sign construction plans and related documents for certain projects. These projects include new buildings, commercial remodels, additions, and tenant improvements.
DID YOU GET THIS RIGHT? DOUBLE YOUR POINTS
400
Which American President is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame?
Abraham Lincoln
400
What chapter in each I-Code is deleted in its entirety upon adoption?
Chapter 1
Daily Double: What is this chapter called?
400
Name 7 inspections that would take place on a residential-single-family, home.
Preliminary, footing, pre-slab, framing, strap and shear, rough combo, insulation, drywall, roof nail, lath, final inspection, zoning final, flood final, etc.
500
What is the license credential KA Dual Engineering good for?
This classification allows the scope of work permitted by the commercial A- General Engineering and the B-4 General Residential Engineering licenses.
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When do I need structural plans prepared by an Arizona Registered Design Professional?
New Construction: Any structure that's over 3,000 square feet, more than two stories tall, has more than 20 occupants, or has structural components that span more than 20 feet.
Additions: Same limitations with one additional exception allowing a for 1500 square feet of storage to be built without an RDP stamp.
Remodels and Tenant Improvements: If occurring in building more than 2 stories in height, or occurring in a building that exceeds 3000 square feet, or occurring in buildings that have more than 20 occupants.
**It should be noted that a small tenant space in a larger building would still require an RDP to design stamp and sign the plans, if the larger building exceeds 3000 square feet or 20 occupants.
Structural Steel: Any structural steel building that needs to be designed for snow load, wind speed, and seismic zone
Foundations: Any foundations built in expansive clay soils
Fill Material: Any fill material that's more than four feet deep and needs to be designed by an engineer
500
What was the first soft drink to be taken into space?
Coca Cola
500
What are the current adopted I-Codes?
IBC, IRC, IEBC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, ISPSC, IECC
500
What is Jon mothers name?
Carmen