What does the abbreviation BCIN stand for under the Ontario Building Code?
Bcin Qualification And Registration
Question · Easy
Under Section 8 of the Ontario Building Code Act, what is the primary document required before constructing or demolishing a building?
Permit Application Process
Which level of government in Ontario is primarily responsible for the enforcement of the Building Code Act through building departments?
Building Code Act Legal Framework
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What is the standard passing score required for all Ontario Building Code qualification examinations?
What administrative form must a qualified designer complete and submit with every permit application to declare their design responsibility?
Designer Roles And Responsibilities
How long is the time limit for writing the OBC Designer Legal/Process examination?
Under Division C, Table 1.3.1.3 of the OBC, what is the maximum review period for a complete permit application for a standard residential detached house?
Which individual is given the statutory authority to appoint municipal building inspectors under the Building Code Act?
Which of the following professionals is exempt from the requirement to register as a design firm with the MMAH in order to submit permit drawings?
Under the Building Code Act, what is the minimum notice period a builder must give a municipality to request a mandatory inspection?
Inspections And Enforcement
What is the primary role of the Building Code Commission (BCC)?
Which of the following is considered a 'principal authority' under the Building Code Act?
What is the fee to register for an Ontario Building Code qualification exam through Humber College?
If a CBO refuses to issue a building permit, what must they provide to the applicant?
What is the status of the Building Code Act relative to local municipal building by-laws?
Under what circumstances is a homeowner exempt from needing a qualified designer with a BCIN to design their own home?
Which of the following is defined as 'construction' under the Building Code Act?
Which division of the Ontario Building Code contains the administrative rules regarding designer qualifications?
If a municipality discovers construction is occurring without a permit, which order is typically issued first to require the owner to obtain a permit or correct the contravention?
Who must sign the permit application forms when submitting plans designed by a registered firm?
Which designer registration category covers the design of a three-storey apartment building with a footprint of 500 square meters?
What is the primary objective of the qualification program for municipal building inspectors and designers under the BCA?
Under the Building Code Act, what is the definition of 'demolish'?
What public tool does the MMAH maintain online to allow verification of a designer's qualified categories?
Who is responsible for scheduling the mandatory inspections listed in the building permit documents?
What is the consequence of failing to renew a designer registration with the MMAH on an annual basis?
Under the Building Code Act, what is a 'building'?
Which designer registration category is required to design a standard on-site septic system for a rural home?
What must a designer do if they change their business address, according to designer registration rules?
What is the primary role of a municipal building inspector?
Which of the following is defined as 'applicable law' that must be complied with before a building permit can be issued?
Question · Medium
An inspector discovers structural framing work is being covered before the scheduled inspection. Which order should the inspector issue?
Under what condition may a Chief Building Official issue a 'conditional permit' for construction under Section 8(3) of the Act?
If a municipal building inspector is refused entry to a dwelling unit that is occupied, what must they obtain to enter?
What is the minimum professional liability insurance policy period required for a registered design firm under Division C of the OBC?
Professional Liability And Insurance
Which of the following projects is exempt from the requirement to have the design prepared by a qualified designer?
What is the statutory review period for a 'Complex Building' permit application under Table 1.3.1.3 of Division C?
What legal course of action does a permit applicant have if they disagree with a municipal inspector's interpretation of a technical code requirement?
Which designer category of qualification is required to prepare structural drawings for a retail store occupying a single storey of 400 square meters?
Under the Building Code Act, when is a building considered physically 'unsafe'?
If a building inspector issues an order under Section 12 of the Act, how must it be served to the owner?
Which of the following bodies is responsible for establishing the professional standards and code of conduct for BCIN registered designers?
What is the maximum penalty for an individual on a first offence conviction under Section 36 of the Building Code Act?
What must a designer check under Division C, Article 1.2.2.1, to determine if they must perform a 'general review' during construction?
In what section of the Building Code Act are the general powers of an inspector to enter and inspect property outlined?
What is the primary difference between a designer's qualification and a designer's registration?
Which of the following is NOT required for a building permit application to be deemed 'complete' under Division C?
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