Car-111

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The plot plan must show

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compliance with zoning and health regulations

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Metes and bounds on a plot plan refer to

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boundary lines

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When contour lines are spaced close together,

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a steep slope is indicated

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Instead of contour lines, the slope of the finish grade can be indicated by

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an arrow

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The distance from the property line to the building is known as the

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setback

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The location of the footer on a foundation plan is indicated by

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dashed lines

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A recess in a foundation wall to support a girder is called a

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pocket

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On foundation plans, the walls are dimensioned from the

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face of one wall to the face of the next

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Similiar size and purpose buildings are limited to various areas of cities and towns by

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zoning regulations

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Green space refers to the

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amount of landscaped area.

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Structures build prior to zoning regulations that do not exist within their proper zone are called

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nonconfirming

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Hardships imposed by zoning regulations may be relieved by a _________ granted by the zoning board.

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variance

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Minimum standards of safety concerning the design and construction of buildings are regulated by

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building codes

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The national code created from a blend of three other national codes is called

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International Residental Code

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An area of importance in residential building is

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exit facilities, room dimensions, reguirements for the bath, kitchens, and hot and cold water. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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The building permit fee is usually based on the

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estimated cost of construction

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Foundation inspections occur prior to the

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placement of concrete

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It is the responsibility of the __________ to notify the Building Official when it is time for a scheduled inspection.

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contractor

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The leveling tool that uses a liquid to determine level is called a _____

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water level, spirit level, builders level (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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The optical level best suited to determine differences in elevation, when used with a leveling rod, is a(n) _____

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builders level, transit level, automatic level (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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The difference between a builder's level and a transit is that a builders level

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measures horizontal angles only

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To adjust a transit to level that has a 4 leveling screw base, the opposite screws are ____

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rotated in opposite directions

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The horizontal line of the crosshairs of a builder's level is used to sight

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elevation differences

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The vertical line of the crosshairs of a builder's level is used to sight

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horizontal angles

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Point A measurement of a builder's level and rod is 42". Point B measures 62". Point A is _____

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20" higher than point B.

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Point A measurement of a builder's level and rod is 42". Point B measures 62" while the rod is upside down. Point A is ______

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104" higher than point B.

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If no other tools are available, a long straightedge and a _____ may be used to level across the building area.

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4' level - carpenters hand level

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An accurate tool dating back centuries and used for leveling from one point to another is the ____ level

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water

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The ____ level consists of a telescope mounted in a fixed horizontal position with a spirit level attached.

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builder's

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Automatic levels have an internal compensator that uses ______ to maintain a true level line of sight.

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gravity

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Before a level can be used, it must be place on a _____ or some other means of support.

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tripod

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When adjusting any level, never apply excessive pressure to the ______

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leveling screws

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Because the tape measure is flexible, it is often backed with a ____ to make it more rigid when it is used as a traget.

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strip of wood

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The ________ is the ideal traget for longer sightings because of its clearer graduations.

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leveling rod

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A starting point of known elevations used to determine other elevations is known as a ______

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benchmark

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When the base of the rod is at the desired elevation, the reading on the rod is known as _____ rod.

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grade

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The height of an instrument is determined by placing the rod on the _____ and adding that reading to the elevation of the benchmark.

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benchmark

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When recording readings of elevation differences, all _____ sights are known as plus sights.

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back

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A horizontal circle scale on the instrument is divied into quadrants of ______ degrees each.

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90

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The horizontal vernier is used to read _____ of a degree.

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minutes

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When laying out a horizontal angle, the instrument must be centered and leveled over the ______ of the angle.

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vertex

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By rotating a full ____ degrees, the laser level creates a level plane of light.

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360

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A battery-powered electronic sensor is attached to the leveling rod to detect ______.

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the beam

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Laser level safety requires that whenever possible the laser be set up so that it is above or below ____ level.

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eye

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All ____ instruments are required to have warning labels attached to them.

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laser.

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limited by the length of the plastic tube

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water level

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has a horizontally fixed telescope

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builders level

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telescope can be moved up and down

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transit level

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crosshairs used for reading elevations

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horizontal crosshairs

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crosshairs used when laying out angles

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vertical crosshairs

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minus sights

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foresights

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outside ring

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horizontal circle scale

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the point of an angle

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vertex

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may rotate up to 40 RPS

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laser level

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magnetic or clip on targets are attached to

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suspended ceiling grids

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It is usually the responsibility of the ____ to lay out building lines

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carpenter

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Before any layout can be made, it is important to determine ______

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the dimensions of the building and its location on the site from the plot plan.

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Measure in on each side from the front property line the specified setback to establish the _____

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the front line of the building.

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In the absence of a transit or a builder's level, a right triangle may be laid out using the

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Pythagorean Theorem

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The diagonal of a rectangular building that measures 34'-6" X 46'-0" is _____

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57'-6"

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If the lengths of opposite sides of a rectangular layout are equal and the diagonal measurements are also equal, then the corners are ____

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square.

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All corner stakes are located by measuring from

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a point of beginning.

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____ are wood frames to which building lines are secured

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batter boards

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Ledgers are usually

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horizontal 1"x6" boards

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Batter boards must be erected in such a manner that they

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will not be disturbed during excavation.