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| Who is the Initial Decision Maker? | The architect is the Initial Decision maker unless the owner & contractor designate someone else |
| Three methods for changing the work during Contract Administration are | Change order, Construction Change Directive, order for Minor Change of work |
| What is an ASI? | Architect's Supplemental Instructions are used by the Architect to issue supplemental instructions or interpretations re. Construction documents or order minor changes in the work |
| What is the purpose of Schedule of Values? | it apportions monetary value to each portion of the work; it is used as the basis for reviewing the contractor's Application for Payment |
| May an owner or tenanft occupy the work after Substantial Completion? | No. Although the building may be rady for occupancy, actual move in requires a certificate of occupancy & consent of the owner's property insurer |
| What does a Notice of Completion contain & who files it? | It is issue by the owner & contains the completion date of work, owner's name & address, nature of the owner's legal interest in the property & the name of the contractor; it is filed in the county recorder's office |
| What is the effect of filing a Notice of Completion? | The filing of a Notice of Completion in the county recorder's office starts the time period to file a mechanic's or stop notice lien. |
| Name 6 special inspections required by Cal. Building Code | Prior to the issuance of bldg. permit...1. structual filed welding, 2. high-strength concrete, 3.structural bolts, 4.reinforcing steel, structural masonry, 6. gyp-crete, 7. insulated concret fill, 8. spray-applied fireproofing, 9. piling, drilled piers, & caissons, 10. shotcrete, 11. special grading, excavation,s filling |
| What are the architect's responsibilities with regard to obtaining agency approvals? | 1.Determine which codes, laws & regulations apply, 2. determine the required approvals for project, 3.assist owner in filing the appropriate documents, 4.attend hearings & meetings as required |
| Effective strategies for communicating & interacting with govt. agencies are | communicate early & understand agency's requirements & part. concerns, meet with officials to discuss possible issues of contention prior to submission, respond promptly to agency requests for information |
