The Joys of Acronyms
This organization was one of the first entities responsible for regulating the sustainability of buildings and construction.
What is LEED? (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
These are my Monday office hours.
10:00 - 12:00
Department Tours 11:00 - 12:00
Is credited for creating one of the first recorded "Building Codes"
Who is Hammurabi?
These are the three NAAB Student Criteria that this course covers.
What is
NAAB SC.1 - Health, Safety and Welfare in the Built Environment
NAAB SC.3 - Regulatory Context
NAAB SC.4 - Technical Knowledge
This is the range of how high off the ground any wall protrusions must be.
What is
27" to 80"?
This organization is responsible for observing construction and ensuring safe practices are followed.
What is OSHA? (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
This famous Architect's son was the inventor of Lincoln Logs.
Who is Frank Lloyd Wright?
This is the year when the ICC (International Code Council) formed and consolidated all Building Code standards for the United States.
What is 1994?
This was the "first" state to implement a building code.
What is Wisconsin?
The minimum clear knee space at an accessible (barrier free) counter.
What is
30" Wide x 17" Deep?
This group is responsible for most of the Codes and Regulations regarding Fire Safety.
What is the NFPA? (National Fire Protection Agency)
These two organizations contributed heavily to the creation of the International Zoning Code.
What is...
What is AIA? (American Institute of Architects)
What is NAHB? (National Association of Home Builders)
These three model code organizations were the first government regulated "Building Code" standard and enforcement entities.
What is...
BOCA (Building Code and Code Administrators)
ICBO (International Conference of Building Officials, also known as the "Uniform Building Code")
SBCCI (Southern Building Code Congress International, also known as the "Southern Building Code")
This is the required height of the guardrail that must be placed on any surface over 30 inches above ground.
What is 42 inches high?
This is the maximum square footage a single fire extinguisher can cover.
What is 3,000 Square Feet?
This is the legislation that was established to prevent discriminatory and exclusionary lending practices for homeowners.
What is the FFHA? (The Federal Fair Housing Act)
These are the primary reasons that Planned Unit Developments are encouraged. (There are roughly three of them, the more you can list the better.)
What are...
Diversification and variety of structures
Preservation of open lands
Encourage rational and economic development with public services
Minimum legal expectation of Architects when performing services or consultations with clients.
What is the "Standard of Care?"
When confirming a handrail or guardrail meets the Building Code, this object is used to see if it fits between any of the rails or balusters. (Size and object)
What is a 4" sphere?
This is one of the types of hardware devices that enable people who are deaf-blind to access the web.
What is a "Refreshable Braille Display?"
This organization is a private, nonprofit organization that oversees the creation of voluntary standards for a variety of manufacturing processes, products, systems, services, and personnel.
What is ANSI? (American National Standards Institute)
Term used to describe "a discriminatory practice in which services (financial and otherwise) are withheld from potential customers who reside in neighborhoods classified as "hazardous" to investment."
What is Redlining
These "Great Fires" were the reason Building Codes began requiring standardized regulations and enforcement. (There are four of them, the more of them you can name and the more of them you can add the year, the better)
What is...
Great Fire of NYC 1835
Great Fire of Pittsburg 1845
Great Chicago Fire 1871
Great Boston Fire 1872
The maximum height a fire alarm box is allowed to be above ground level.
What is 48 inches high?
This is the minimum clear width required for a single wheelchair to enter a doorway, and the hallway beyond it.
What is
The minimum clear width for single wheelchair passage shall be 32 inches at a point and 36 inches continuously.