Certified Health Care Constructor (CHC) Exam

Question 1

In healthcare construction, 'Authority Having Jurisdiction' (AHJ) is best defined as:

The general contractor who holds legal responsibility for the construction site The organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard The hospital board of directors that approves the capital construction budget The design architect of record who has final decision-making authority on construction details

Correct Answer:

The organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard

Question 2

When multiple AHJs impose conflicting requirements on the same healthcare construction project, the general governing principle is:

Federal requirements automatically supersede all state and local requirements The local building department has final authority over all other AHJs The most stringent requirement governs, and the design team must satisfy all applicable AHJs The owner may select which AHJ's requirements to follow based on project economics

Correct Answer:

The most stringent requirement governs, and the design team must satisfy all applicable AHJs

Question 3

Certificate of Need (CON), in states where it exists, is best described as:

A certificate issued by the contractor upon satisfactory project completion A state-level regulatory approval required before adding certain healthcare facilities or major services The Joint Commission accreditation certificate for a newly opened facility An OSHA permit required before construction begins near occupied patient areas

Correct Answer:

A state-level regulatory approval required before adding certain healthcare facilities or major services

Question 4

State health department plan review for a new hospital is primarily focused on:

Verifying the financial viability and return on investment of the capital project Ensuring the facility design meets state healthcare licensure requirements, including FGI Guidelines compliance Approving the selection of the general contractor through competitive bid review Reviewing construction contracts for adequate insurance and bonding levels

Correct Answer:

Ensuring the facility design meets state healthcare licensure requirements, including FGI Guidelines compliance

Question 5

Who has the authority to grant a variance or waiver from a specific code requirement on a healthcare construction project?

The general contractor, after consulting with the project architect and owner The hospital's infection control practitioner, for infection-related requirements The applicable AHJ that enforces the requirement in question The construction manager at risk (CMAR) on behalf of the project team

Correct Answer:

The applicable AHJ that enforces the requirement in question

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