Industry Regulations Flashcards
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), new commercial construction must comply with accessibility requirements enforced by which federal agency?
Answer: Department of Justice (DOJ)
The Department of Justice enforces Title III of the ADA, which requires that new construction of places of public accommodation and commercial facilities meet ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
A contractor who abandons a project without legal justification can have their license revoked by the state licensing board under which category of contractor misconduct?
Answer: Unprofessional conduct or gross negligence
Project abandonment is classified as unprofessional conduct or gross negligence under most state contractor licensing laws and is grounds for license revocation or suspension.
The Energy Policy Act and model energy codes like IECC set minimum standards for building energy performance primarily related to which construction elements?
Answer: Insulation, windows, HVAC efficiency, and lighting
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) regulates the energy efficiency of the building envelope, mechanical systems, and lighting to reduce energy consumption in new construction and major renovations.
Under which circumstance is a contractor legally permitted to begin work on a project without a signed written contract in most states?
Answer: Emergency repairs required to protect life or property
Most state contractor licensing laws include an emergency exception allowing work to begin without a written contract when immediate action is necessary to protect life or property from further damage.
Contractors who perform work involving stormwater discharge on large construction sites are typically required to obtain coverage under which permit program?
Answer: NPDES Construction General Permit
The EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit requires operators of construction sites disturbing one or more acres to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans.
Which OSHA standard requires contractors to develop a written program for excavations deeper than what minimum depth to assess cave-in hazards before workers enter?
Answer: 5 feet
OSHA's excavation standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P) requires a competent person to classify soil and implement protective systems for all excavations 5 feet or deeper before workers enter.
When a contractor discovers suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM) unexpectedly during a renovation, the correct immediate action is to:
Answer: Stop work, secure the area, and notify the appropriate authorities
Upon discovering suspected ACM, contractors must immediately halt work in the affected area, isolate the location to prevent disturbance and potential exposure, and contact a licensed asbestos professional and the appropriate regulatory authority.