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Why should post-tensioned concrete slabs never be cut into |
They are under high stress |
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What type of conceptual plan arrangement could be used as a a nondirectional way to focus attention on a space |
A centralized plan |
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What type of circulation plan is generally most efficient and flexible |
A linear layout (or dumbbell) |
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What activities does the Greenguard Environmental Institute conduct |
Tests products for acceptable IAQ standards and registers the products it certifies |
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What 3 activities does Scientific Certification Systems conduct? |
They certify: 1. Environmentally related product attributes 2. Environmentally preferable products 3. Well managed forests |
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What is the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) |
Non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the worlds forests |
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What is outgassing |
The release of gasses from a material typically after the material has been installed |
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Primary concern related to IAQ and paint |
Level of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) |
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What type of volumetric relationship could be used to functionally and perceptually link two spaces |
An overlapping relationship |
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What client approved document should be available to the designer before the schematic design process begins? |
Client-approved program |
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Minimum diameter of a circle in which a wheelchair can turn? |
Minimum distance is 60” (1525mm) |
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When a door is approached perpendicularly to its opening, what is the minimum maneuvering clearance for wheelchair access at the strike side of the door on the pull side |
18” (455mm) |
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How high above the floor must a grab bar be mounted |
Between 33” and 36” (840mm to 915mm) above the floor |
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What is the maximum allowable slope for an accessible ramp |
1 : 12 or 8.33% |
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Where are detectable warnings required |
On walking surfaces in front of hazardous vehicular areas |
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What is the minimum clear width of an accessible toilet stall |
60” (1525mm) clear width |
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In addition to a specific diameter and mounting height, what other handrail feature is required in an accessible stairway |
Handrail must extend beyond upper and lower riser |
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According to ADAAG regulations, what is the maximum vertical reach dimension for accessibility |
Max dimension for either side or front approach is 48” (1220mm) |
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Minimum passage width for a wheelchair |
32” (815mm) |
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Minimum clear floor space required to accommodate one stationary wheelchair |
30” x 48” (760mm x 1220mm) |
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For an accessible ramp, what is the maximum rise between landings? |
No more than 30” (760mm) |
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According to ADAAG regulations, what two types of alarms are required for accessibility |
Audible and visible |
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For a corridor in commercial construction what minimum width is required and what width is recommended |
Minimum width is 44” (1118mm) but recommended us 60” (1500mm) |
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What are 2 sustainable types of wood flooring |
Bamboo Palm wood |
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To be classified as accessible, what is the max allowable vertical change in floor level? |
1/4” (6mm) |
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What are the components of a fire-rated door assembly? |
Door itself (including glazing if any), the frame and the hardware |
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What are live loads |
The weights of people, furniture and movable equipment |
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What load does an earthquake create on a building |
Lateral load |
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What is required at the top of a partition to accommodate deflection of the floor above? |
A slip joint |
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What is a core drill |
Small hole with 2” -4” diameter drilled through a concrete floor to accommodate conduits for electrical, telephone and data wiring |
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Why should post-tensioned concrete slabs never be cut into |
They are under high stress |
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What are joists and what are they made of typically |
Wood horizontal element typically 2” wide |
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What electrical components are required for switches, outlets, lights and locations where electrical conductors have been spliced |
Junction boxes |
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What 2 methods are used to measure speech privacy in open offices |
1. Articulation class 2. Articulation index |
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What is an intumescent material |
A material that when exposed to heat, expands rapidly and insulated or fills spaces to prevent the passage of fire and smoke |
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What are 4 types of fire detection devices |
1. Photoelectric detectors 2. Rise-of-temperature detectors 3. Ionization detectors 4. Flames detectors |
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What 2 materials have supplanted plywood in interior construction application? |
Particleboard and MDF |
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What is a jalousie window |
Window type that consists of individual horizontal pieces of glass that all pivot outward at once for ventilation |
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5 causes of building movement that must be considered when detailing |
1. Dead load deflection 2. Lateral loading from seismic or wind activity 3. Water absorption 4. Live-load deflection 5. Temperature changes |
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What is veiling deflection |
When a reflection causes glare that interferes with a visual task |
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What is the typical spacing of residential studs and joists |
Spaced 16” on centre |
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What is a dedicated circuit |
A circuit that has a single electrical outlet |
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What is a ground fault interpreter |
Electrical safety device that detects small current leaks and disconnects the power to a circuit |
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What is a stack vent |
Connects to a soil or waste stack above the highest fixture |
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What is a vent stack |
Vent pipe that is separate from soil or waste stack |
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Soil stack |
Carries human waste |
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What is a Waste stack |
Carries wastes other than human waste |
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Purpose of a plumbing trap |
Plumbing component that holds a quantity of water to provide a seal that prevents gases from the sewage system from entering the building |
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What is compartmentation in regards to Interior Design |
Practice of separating areas of a building with fire-rated construction in order to contain a fire and limit its speead |
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What is the sound transmission class (STC) of a partition |
Single-number rating of a partitions ability to reduce sound transmission |
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In a large room where is the most effective place to install a sound absorbing material |
The ceiling |
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Ways to increase speech privacy in a large space |
- use highly absorptive ceiling materials - use space dividers to reduce sound transmission -create distance between noisy activities - arrange hard surfaces to minimize reflected sound - use a well-designed background masking system |
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What percentage range of a commercial buildings total energy use is typically devoted to electric lighting and the cooling it requires |
30%-40% of a commercial buildings total energy use is typically devoted to this |
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What is char |
The material remaining after an incomplete combustion |
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What is the Taber Test (aka ASTM D3884) used for |
To determine the abrasion resistance of carpet and sometimes other textiles |
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What is the 701 test |
Common name for vertical ignition test developed by the NFPA used to test the flammability of drapery, curtains and other window treatments |
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What is the 701 test |
Common name for vertical ignition test developed by the NFPA used to test the flammability of drapery, curtains and other window treatments |
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What is considered a minimum coefficient of friction for safety |
A value of 0.5 is considered the minimum for safety |
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What is the CAL TB 133 test |
Test evaluates the response of an actual sample of furniture to an open flame Aka NFPA 266 or the full seating test |
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What is the CAL TB 133 test |
Test evaluates the response of an actual sample of furniture to an open flame Aka NFPA 266 or the full seating test |
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What are some authoritative sources for product information |
-manufacturers product catalogs - manufacturers websites - manufacturers representatives - trade associations -sweets network online |
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What is the Wyzenbeek test (aka ASTM D4157) used for |
To determine the abrasion resistance of woven textile fabrics |
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Who is responsible for making the acceptable inspection of furniture or fixtures |
Owner is responsible for Acceptance inspection for FF&E delivery |
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What does FOV factory mean |
Title for goods purchased is transferred at the factory. The manufacturer pays for loading goods onto a truck/train and the buyer pays for transportation costs and is responsible for damage during shipping |
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What is a daylight factor (DF) |
Ratio of indoor illuminance at a point on a horizontal surface to the unobstructed exterior horizontal illuminance |
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What fabric is made from the flax plant |
Linen |
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What are the advantages of acrylic as a furniture fabric |
- moderately good strength - resilience - resistance to sunlight - marked similarity to wool |
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What are the main advantages of nylon as a furniture fabric |
- exceptional strength - high resiliency - high elasticity - resistance to many chemical stains - resistance to microorganisms - good water resistance |
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What are Common ways to attach fabric to cushioning |
Buttoning Tufting Channeling |
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What are Roman shades |
Type of shade that pulls up with a cord into accordion folds |
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What are Roman shades |
Type of shade that pulls up with a cord into accordion folds |
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3 common cushion materials |
1. Polyester batting (highest flame resistance) 2. Polyurethane foam 3. Cellulosic batting (lowest flame resistance) |
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In regard to selecting construction materials and detailing, what 3 safety factors must be considered |
1. Structural 2. Fire 3. Human contact |
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In regard to selecting construction materials and detailing, what 3 safety factors must be considered |
1. Structural 2. Fire 3. Human contact |
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What is indentation load deflection |
This is a measure of the firmness of foam used for furniture |
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When are furniture specs used |
Large commercial projects when the designer&client wants bids from one or more dealers for the items and accessories to be purchased and when the dealers will be accepting responsibility for ordering, installing and billing the client |
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What is indentation load deflection |
This is a measure of the firmness of foam used for furniture |
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What is the purpose of a performance specification |
Document that shows what results the final construction assembly must achieve without stating exactly what the product must be or what procedures must be followed |
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What is a project manual |
Bound book containing : - technical construction specifications - contract forms - general and supplementary conditions of the contract - bidding requirements (if used) - supplemental bid forms (if used) |
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What is a proprietary specification |
Most restrictive kind of specification because it requires the use of specific manufacturers products |
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What system was created to standardize the organization and writing of specs and what group developed it |
The MasterFormat system was developed by the Construction Specifications Institute and Construction Specifications Canada |
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Which parts of a specification should include sustainability requirements |
Division 02, general requirements and in each appropriate technical section (encompasses energy efficiency, IAQ, and others) |
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Individual specification sections of the CSI MasterFormat system are divided into 3 parts. What broad subjects so these 3 parts cover |
Part 1- General Part 2 - Products Part 3 - Execution |
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What CSI division would contain the specifications for doors |
CSI Division 07 (openings) |
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What CSI division would contain specifications for interior signage |
CSI Division 10, specialties |
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How is the MasterFormat system organized |
System for standardizing specifications is organized into major subgroups and individual divisions within each subgroup |
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What does a design office use to maintain consistency, completeness, and accuracy when writing specifications |
Master specifications, or guide specifications |
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What type of a specification specifies a proprietary material while still satisfying requirements for public bidding |
A base-bud or approved equal |
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What is a reference standard specification |
Document describes the requirements for a product or process based on an accepted authority or test method, such as ASTM, ANSI or a trade association |
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What does a typical floor plan show |
- overall configuration of the building or portion under contract - includes all partitions, doors and other fixed elements - gives dimensions, notes and references to elevations and details drawn elsewhere in the package |
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What does a RCP show |
All items that are part of the ceiling, elements that touch the ceiling and elements that penetrate the ceiling |
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What is a home run in regards to electrical drawings |
Graphic element on an electrical drawing list that uses arrowheads to indicate that the line joining lights or power outlets is connected to a particular circuit breaker in a particular electrical panel box |
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Components on a HVAC plan |
Fire damper Return air diffuser Round flexible duct Supply air diffuser |
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What type of schedule uses numbers in circles with arrows connecting them |
Critical path method (CPM) schedule) |
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What kind of drawing is often used as an aid in developing a design concept when a proposed project will occupy more than one building floor |
Stacking diagram |
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What type of scheduling chart looks like a bar graph |
Gnatt chart |
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What is the best source for independent third part information on the sustainability of architectural woodwork materials |
BuildingGreen |
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What is railroading |
Application of fabric to furniture so that there are no intermediate seams where cigarettes could lodge and ignite |
