How are standards and laws developed in the US? What laws, regulations, practices and codes apply to temporary structures? What resources are available if a law, regulation, standard, or code does not address an issue? How does a standard become a law in the United States? (12 points)

3) Who does the book say should pay for unexpected costs involved with temporary structures? What mechanisms/knowledge could be used to lessen unexpected costs if you are a contractor? What about an owner? (4 points)

4) What loads have to be taken into consideration for temporary structures? (Name and describe at least seven). Be sure to describe static and dynamic loads. What variances must be taken into account for these loads. Discuss the risk tradeoffs with certain pairs of loads and when tradeoffs can be made. (18 points)

5) Describe the safety and fatality issues of the construction industry. What is being done in the industry to improve construction safety? What is OHSA doing to help make the industry safer (policies/guidance/references)? Any recommendations? Describe a case study (from the book or elsewhere), who was at fault and what could have been done to prevent the accident. (9 points)

6) Describe from a temporary structures contractor perspective and the textbook what should be in a safety plan. Also discuss training, communications, fall protection, concrete, electrical, means and methods. If an accident happens on a temporary structure who is most likely responsible? Why? What does chapter 23 say are the main ways to reduce accidents with temporary structures? (12 points)

7) Discuss a permanent structure designers responsibility for safety of temporary structures and the temporary structure designers responsibility for safety of temporary structures. Be sure to address how they differ. Be sure to discuss submittal reviews and site observation. What are performance specifications and how do they differ from technical specifications? Which type of specifications carries more responsibility for the temporary structures contractor? (8 points)

8) Describe the two standards of care for temporary structures? Which would a demolition contractor that uses dynamite to demolish buildings be required to use? (3 points) 9) Describe the three sources of rights, responsibilities and liabilities for construction. (4 points) 10) Explain three Alternative Dispute Resolution processes discussed in the text. Include how they operate and their pros and cons. (18 points)