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A developer just realized she will need to include a sprinkler system in the new building she is having her architect design. If the building was projected to cost $9,000,000, how much will the cost increase with the addition of a sprinkler system?

$100,000 Correct. A sprinkler system will increase the overall budget by 1-1.5%.

r vs u value

. R-value is essentially a product's resistance to heat flow which means that the higher the product's R-value, the better it is at insulating the home and improving energy efficiency. Adversely, U-value measures the rate of heat transfer.

A client has approached you to design a garage addition to their existing house. What do the codes require of separations between the existing house and new garage addition?

1 layer of 1/2" type-X gypsum board on the garage side Correct. IRC 302.6 requires 1 layer of 1/2" gypsum board on the garage side when separating a garage from a dwelling.

An architect is designing a project with multiple private garages. What is the minimum required fire barrier separation between private garages

1.0 hour Correct. 1.0 hour is the required fire barrier minimum separating private garages.

The distance between play structures on a children's playground should be ____ feet.

12 ft allows for safe and comfortable traffic flow between structures as well as adequate space for fall zones.

The zoning code includes multiple requirements that must be met to determine the allowable size a building can be within a given zoning district. The allowable floor area ratio (FAR) for a site that is zoned C-5 (commercial) is 7.5. The site area is 20,000 square feet, and 75% maximum lot coverage is allowed with 10-ft side and rear yard setbacks. Given this information, what is the maximum size building that can be built without a variance?

150,000 sq ft Correct. FAR is calculated solely on the basis of lot size, without accounting for setbacks or maximum lot coverage limitations. Those zoning attributes will affect the placement of the building on the site and its height.

For framing lumber to be considered seasoned, what is the maximum percentage moisture content allowed?

19%

For framing lumber to be considered seasoned, what is the maximum percentage moisture content allowed?

19% moisture is the maximum amount for lumber to be considered seasoned.

A client has a approached you to design the prototype for a new high end fast food restaurant. Part of the program will be a separate kid's play structure, and the client wants to max out the square footage of the structure. What is your recommendation?

300 square feet Correct. IBC 424.5 states that children's play structures shall not be greater than 300 square feet.

What is the minimum height in inches for a guardrail?

42"

A basement bedroom is required to have an egress window for emergency escape and rescue. What is the maximum sill height of the egress window?

44 inches Correct. See also IBC-2012 section 1029.3.

According to the IBC 2012, which of the following lists the structures in order from least risk exposure level to most risk exposure?

5,000 square foot popcorn storage facility, 3,000 square foot single family home, 100-bed county jail Correct. Risk exposure levels are found in the 2012-IBC Table 1604.5. They are used to account for a building's importance when designing structures for wind and seismic loads.

Select the dimensions that belong to a large car.

7 ft wide Correct. A large car or sport utility vehicle (SUV) is just under 7 ft wide. 19 ft long Correct. A large car or SUV is about 19 ft long. 23 ft outside turning radius Correct. The turning radius of the outside wheel of a large car or SUV is 23 feet.

What would be considered an acceptable decibel level for sleeping or study areas? 80 to 90 dB 90 to 100 dB 50 to 60 dB 20 to 30 dB

80 to 90 dB Incorrect. This would be the safety level interval, which is way above decibel levels recommended for sleeping or study areas. 90 to 100 dB Incorrect. This is the decibel level for a rock band or an underground train. 50 to 60 dB Incorrect. This is the comfortable decibel level for a normal person. It should be also the maximum level for an office area. 20 to 30 dB Correct. This is the decibel level typically required for a quiet area. 20 dB is the level of a whisper.

religious group hires an architect to design a new facility. The building is to include 6 classrooms for educational purposes. The classrooms will each hold 24 students. Based on Chapter 3 of the IBC, how is the use of these rooms classified?

A - Assembly Correct. Facilities for worship are classified as A-3 and the rooms used within the facility for education are classified the same as the building. This information is found in the exception under the Educational classification part of the IBC 2012 in Section 305.1.1. It is not E because According to the 2012 IBC Section 305.1.1, rooms for educational use that are located inside religious buildings that are less than 100 persons are not classified as educational use. They are classified as the building is classified, which is A-3.

what is a firewall?

A firewall extends from the foundation to the roof, forming a separation to restrict the spread of fire. Firewalls allow areas of buildings to be treated as separate buildings for determining allowable heights and areas in the IBC. See also section 706.1 in the IBC-2012.

explain how vertical plumbing works/is organized

A vent stack is a vertical pipe that connects all the plumbing fixture vents and exhausts through the roof. A soil stack is a vertical pipe that connects all the soil and waste lines and empties to the sewer or septic tank. A cleanout is a convenient location in a plumbing system that allows the pipes to be cleaned or unclogged if necessary. A trap is the U-shaped pipe at plumbing fixtures that prevents sewer gases from entering a building.

An architect is designing a four-story hospital. He is looking for an elevator that is large enough to accommodate a stretcher. What is the length of a stretcher?

An architect is designing a four-story hospital. He is looking for an elevator that is large enough to accommodate a stretcher. What is the length of a stretcher?

Which of the following strategies improve building energy efficiency in hot climates?

Block hot winds Correct. Wind should be blocked when temperatures hinder cooling. Site access to wind should be retained. Alter occupant schedules to lessen energy needs during peak high temperatures Correct. Shifting times of building occupancy to avoid the hottest exterior temperatures can be used to reduce peak cooling needs. Limit heat gain Correct. Heat gain should be limited. Heat loss through building skin should be permitted when interior temperature is greater than exterior temperature. Collect heat when ventilation is impaired due to high temperatures. Correct. Heat should be stored until exterior temperature is lower than interior temperature.

Information about the number of required plumbing fixtures can be found where?

Both IBC and Plumbing Code Correct. Both of these codes provide this information.

Which strategy is best suited to limiting sound transmission?

Build the wall with staggered studs and mount gypsum board on the resilient channel Correct. This is typically used for noise reduction between dwelling units or hotel rooms.

An architect is designing an open office plan with an expected ambient sound of 50 dBa. How loud should the audible fire alarm be?

Correct. 2012 IBC Section 907.5.2.1 requires audible alarms to be loud enough to provide a sound-pressure level at least 15 dBa above ambient sound or 5 dBa above the maximum sound level. Ambient sound of 50 dBa + 15 dBa = 65 dBa.

What is a heat pump?

Correct. A heat pump is used to move heat, not just convert energy to heat. A coefficient of performance (COP) is the ratio of the rate of heat delivered to the rate of energy input. Heat pumps have COPs that are greater than 1 and sometimes 2 or 3. aka a heat pump helps move heat by pumping it

You've designed a condition where an LVL beam spans 20' over (2) 2x4 stud packs. This is an example of what?

Correct. A very basic way of classifying structures is according to their spatial organization of the system of support used and the relation of the structure to points of support available. The first one is a one-way system in that the loads are only transferred in one direction. The LVL beam transfers the loads to columns in one direction.

While designing a theater, the architect looks in the building code for information that specifically applies to stages. In which chapter of the IBC should they look?

Correct. Chapter 4 of the IBC is Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy. Section 401 is dedicated to the construction of stages, platforms, and technical production areas.

The audience area for a concert hall is being designed. It shall seat 2,000 audience members. Which of the following design strategies should be provided for in order to optimize the acoustical experience of the audience during a live, unamplified orchestral performance

Correct. Closely spaced seating robs the room of reverberation and loudness, two important qualities of a concert hall. Closely spaced seating increases both intimacy and spatial impression, two other preferable acoustic effects.

Which type of wood is most suitable for an outdoor bird blind?

Correct. Heartwoods are best in exterior conditions because they have natural resistance to the elements. These include cedar, redwood, and cypress.

An architect is renovating a two-story high school. The stairs are to remain as is, but the handrails and guardrails will be replaced. The architect realizes that extending the handrails to comply with accessibility code will protrude into minimum required corridor width. What should the architect do to comply with the accessibility code?

Correct. Per ADA 2010 505.10 exception 3, handrails are not required to extend in renovation projects if doing so is hazardous.

The HVAC design of a new building is based on one of two methods, either skin load dominated or internal load dominated. Which of the following buildings is likely to be skin load dominated?

Correct. Skin-load dominated buildings are typically smaller one-story buildings without a lot of internal loads such as cooking or lights. The climate is the driving factor in the HVAC design of skin-load dominated buildings.

You are on site reviewing an addition project and are trying to determine the construction type of the existing building. During your inspection, you find that the exterior walls are 8" CMU and the roof is wood trusses. What construction type is this?

Correct. The 8" thick concrete masonry wall provides a 2-hour rating, and the roof trusses are unprotected giving a 0 hour rating. These characteristics meet the criteria for Type III-B construction. See Table 601 in the 2012 IBC.

Impact Isolation Class (IIC).

Correct. The IIC indicates how much sound travels through a structure.

You've designed a single family residence with an in-law suite in the above-grade basement. You've called for 4 windows in the bedroom. How many of these windows are required to be an emergency escape?

Correct. The IRC only requires that 1 of these windows meet the minimum net free area for an emergency escape and rescue opening.

In a temperate climate, placing trees on which side of a house would be most effective at reducing solar heat gain?

Correct. The southwest side of the house will receive the most direct and harshest sunlight.

Which of the following lists the correct arrangement of materials from exterior to interior in a cold climate?

Correct. This is the only answer that puts the vapor barrier on the interior side of the wall.

Which piece of electrical equipment carries a kVA rating?

Correct. Transformers and generators carry kVA ratings, which is a measure of power. kVA stands for kilovolt-amperes. Kilovolt-amps are calculated by multiplying the volts and the amps.

It has been established that a new concrete structure will be built using rapid slip form construction. Which type of cement should the architect specify?

Correct. Type III has high early strength.

R-value is the measure of thermal resistance, or the ability of heat to dissipate by transferring through materials. Which of the following materials has the highest R-value per inch?

Dense-packed cellulose Correct. Dense-packed cellulose has an R-value of 4.0 per in.

The structure for a 2-story wood-framed building is being designed. The structure is designed with solid sawn dimensional lumber. The footings and foundations are reinforced concrete. The footprint of the building is 60 feet by 30 feet. It is located in a temperate climate. Which of the following statements makes sense in this scenario? Check the two that apply.

Either interior load bearing walls or beams will be required Correct. The house is 30'-0" by 60'-0." Wood spans about 20 feet. Therefore, interior columns, bearing walls, or both would be used. The wood floor joists are probably sized for deflection Correct. Wood floor joists are usually sized for deflection, whereas wood rafters are usually designed for allowable stress.

what are the types of nailing?

Face nailing Incorrect. The interior partition would be perpendicular to the exterior, so this method wouldn't work. Toe nailing Correct. You would have to nail in at an angle in order to attach the interior partitions to the exterior walls. Soil nailing Incorrect. This is a technique used to reinforce and strengthen existing ground. End nailing Incorrect. With the exterior finish still on the wall, this method wouldn't work.

firewall vs. fire barrier vs. fire partitions

Fire partitions are the least stringent type of fire-rated wall. They are used to enclose corridors, separate tenants spaces in malls, and separate guest rooms in hotels. Fire barriers are used to separate different occupancies. A firewall extends from the foundation to the roof, forming a separation to restrict the spread of fire. Firewalls allow areas of buildings to be treated as separate buildings for determining allowable heights and areas in the IBC. See also section 706.1 in the IBC-2012.

what are some examples of sources fo heat?

Furnace, heat pump. boiler, electric baseboards

Which of the following are correct statements regarding ecolabels?

Guided by ISO 14020 Correct. The International Standards Organization has standards specifically governing environmental labeling. The ISO 14020 family covers three types of labeling: - Type 1 is a multi-attribute label developed by an independent third party. - Type 2 is a single-attribute label developed by the producer. - Type 3 is an eco-label whose awarding is based on a full life-cycle assessment. Voluntary Correct. Eco-labels are voluntary.

Which of the following sources of heat delivers more energy than it uses?

Heat Pump

Which HVAC systems are capable of both heating and cooling with the same units? Check the four that apply. Check the four that apply.

Heat pumps Correct. Heat pumps can be reversible. They can pump heat out (cooling) or pump it in (heating). Through-wall units Correct. Through-wall units are similar to packaged terminal units. They provide cooling through compressive refrigeration and heating through either electric resistance or reversing the refrigeration cycle. Packaged terminal units Correct. Packaged terminal units (PTACs) are similar to through-wall units. They provide cooling through compressive refrigeration and heating through either electric resistance or reversing the refrigeration cycle. Forced air Correct. Forced air systems use a furnace for heating and direct expansion for cooling.

Piles for a new building's foundation must be used in a sensitive area adjacent to another building. Vibration and disturbance must be kept to a minimum. Which type of pile could be used?

Helical piles screw into the soil like a nail screws into wood. This means there is no soil displacement, making them suitable for installations where minimizing impact is a main criterion. Minipiles or micropiles are small high-strength piles. A small steel casing is drilled into the ground. Steel bars are then inserted into the casing and then grouted in place. The smaller size of minipiles makes them suitable for installations where minimizing impact is a main criterion.

what does HUD stand for?

Housing and Urban Development.

You're designing your client's dream house and they've asked you to maximize the uninterrupted glazing on the main facade of the house, while still minimizing costs. You've proposed the idea of large fixed panels of glazing with no muntins. In order to minimize costs, what would be the largest glazed panel that could be used, without having to temper the glass?

IRC 308.4.3 allows the exposed area of an individual pane to be 9 sq.ft. or less. A pane of 3'x3' would comply with this rule.

A gift store for a hotel is located on the first floor. What percentage of the entire area of the first floor is the gift store allowed to be?

Incorrect - the answer is 10 A gift store in a hotel is considered an accessory occupancy and is permitted to be 10% of the area of the floor level on which it is located. See IBC 508.2.3.

A roof's area is 3,000 square feet. The ceiling is gypsum board over a vapor barrier and the insulation is fiberglass batts. What is the ventilation requirement?

Incorrect - the answer is 10 Based on the requirements of IBC 2012 Section 1203.2, 1/300 of the roof's area is required for ventilation. 1/300 of 3000 is 10 square feet.

A structural engineer has told you that the total pressure on the retaining wall you designed cannot exceed 1500 plf. How high can you make your wall? Assume the pressure is 30lbs/ft^3

Incorrect - the answer is 10 P = ½ (30 lbf / ft^3) h^2 1500 plf = ½ (30 lbf / ft^3) (x ft)^2 x = 10 ft.

You have a parking area that is 65 ft by 215 ft. Regular parking spaces need to be 9 ft by 19 ft and compact spaces 8 ft by 16 ft. There must be 50% more regular spaces than there are compact spaces. Assume the site is a double-loaded parking lot with a single access aisle. How many regular parking spaces do you have?

Incorrect - the answer is 30 65 ft is a typical width for a double-loaded parking area. 215 ft of parking on each side gives us 430 ft altogether. Let x stand for the number of regular spaces, and y stand for the number of compact spaces. Because there are 50% more regular spaces required, we can use the equations 9x + 8y = 430 x = 1.5y 9(1.5y) + 8y = 430 13.5y + 8y = 430 21.5y = 430 y = 20 x = 1.5y x = 1.5(20) x = 30

The fourth floor of a proposed apartment building has an occupant load of 383. Four exits are required. Calculate the required exit width for each exit. Use 0.2 in. of egress width per occupant.

Incorrect - the answer is 32 383 x 0.2 in. = 76.6 in. Divided among four exits = 19.15 in. Round up to 20 in. However, IBC 1008.1 states "The minimum width of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a clear width of 32 inches."

Given a 300-Hz sound traveling in a solid concrete structure at a 10,500 ft / sec speed, find the distance within which a complete cycle of disturbance takes place

Incorrect - the answer is 35 The distance a sound travels in one cycle is the wavelength of the sound. The speed c is the product between frequency f and wavelength. λ (c = f λ), so the distance λ is 10,500 ft / sec divided by 300 Hz, which is 35 f

The maximum cross slope for an accessible curb ramp is _____? Express your answer as a ratio.

Incorrect - the answer is 48 The allowable cross slope of a curb ramp is given in ADAAG section 405.3, and it is 1:48.

An architect has been awarded a 25,000 square foot office building. Given a 10-ft ceiling height and desired temperature of 68 degrees, the mechanical engineer has determined that the criteria to meet these requirements are 17,500 BTUs per 500 square feet. If the chosen system costs $800 per ton, what is the cost of the system? Roundup to nearest whole ton.

Incorrect - the answer is 58400 25,000 sq ft / 500 sq ft = 50 sq ft 50 sq ft x 17,500 BTU = 875,000 BTUs needed for the entire space. The industry standard for a ton is 12,000 BTU /hr = 1 ton 875,000 BTUs/ 12,000 BTU = 72.9 tons, rounded up to 73. 73 x $800 = $58,400.

A homeowner approaches you about renovating a bathroom in their 1960s ranch style home. Their request is to put the toilet and tub along the same wall. Assuming the tub is 60" long, what would be code minimum distance that wall would need to be in order to accommodate his or her request?

Incorrect - the answer is 90 IRC requires 15" between the wall and the toilet, and 15" between the toilet and the tub. Most tub sizes are 60", thereby making the total wall length 15"+15"+60" = 90".

Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC).

Incorrect. The NRC describes sound absorption in a given material.

During the design of a new school, the efficiency of the building is measured at 74%. The design must be modified to make the efficiency 82% without changing the net area. The gross area will change by what percentage? Round your answer to the nearest whole percent.

Let n1 stand for the net area of the first building and n2 for the net area of the second building. Let g1 stand for the gross area of the first building and g2 for the gross area of the second building. n1/g1 = n2/g2 0.74(1) = .82x .72/.82 = .9 ​ 1-.9 = .1 or 10%

A manufactured home (also called a mobile home) is governed by regulations found in which of the following?

Manufactured homes are built to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, a set of federal standards issued and enforced by HUD.

What sprinkler type(s) are allowed to be used in R-2 occupancy types?

NFPA 13R & NFPA 13

Which type of multi-story building commonly has a partition load?

Office buildings Correct. In buildings where partition locations are likely to change, such as office buildings, provisions for a partition load of 15 psf shall be made, if the live load is less than 80 psf. See also IBC 2012 Section 1607.5.

What is the most efficient placement of wood connectors?

Parallel to the grain Correct. The most efficient placement of wood connectors is parallel to the grain.

A client expresses a need to be sustainable through minimizing site disturbance for his or her new project, a large single-family residence. The architect must select appropriate structural system to reflect this need. The project site is located on a coastline in Oregon in a heavily wooded forest. What type of foundation should the architect select in order to minimize site disturbance and incorporate existing trees in the design? Strip Pad Pile Raft

Pile Correct. Pile foundations would minimize site disturbance and allow the design to integrate the existing trees in close proximity to the building.

The interior wall finish for the redesign of a personal office is to be stained wood panels. The architect has specified that these panels will be wood veneers. How is the lumber milled be used to create the structural plywood veneers? Rotary Sliced Quarter Sawn Rift Sawn Plain Slice

Plain Slice Incorrect. Veneers of hardwood plywood are plain sliced or quarter sliced. Structural plywood veneers are created by rotary slicing lumber. Rift Sawn Incorrect. Rift Sawn is an expensive method and least common. Rift sawn lumber is usually used with oak. Quarter Sawn Incorrect. Veneers of hardwood plywood are plain sliced or quarter sliced. Structural plywood veneers are created by rotary slicing lumber. Rotary Sliced Correct. Structural plywood veneers are created by rotary slicing lumber, which is the most economical method.

When the economizer cycle is running, which of the following turns off?

Refrigerant cycle Correct. An economizer cycle in an HVAC system can provide cooling when the outdoor temperature is cool enough to provide it, allowing the refrigerant cycle to turn off, saving energy.

The following four buildings are all the same size, orientation, and are all located in Chicago. Which has the highest demand for air conditioning?

Restaurant Correct. Cooling needs of actual buildings are done based on careful analysis, but demand can be estimated by use and size. The guideline for cooling needs for a restaurant is 1 ton of air conditioning per 150 square feet of floor area.

An architect receives detailed instructions from a client that includes a requirement for the exterior wall to have continuous insulation. What insulation should the architect specify? Rigid Spray foam Batt Blow-in

Rigid Correct. Continuous insulation suggests rigid insulation. Spray foam Incorrect. Spray foam insulation needs a cavity to hold it and therefore cannot be continuous. Batt Incorrect. Batt insulation needs supports and therefore cannot be continuous. Blow-in Incorrect. Blow-in insulation needs a cavity to hold it and therefore cannot be continuous.

Which of the following structural systems will be selected for a new building project if one wants to minimize the off-site fabrication time?

Site cast concrete system Correct. This system does not require any off-site fabrication time. The structural elements are entirely cast on-site. Reinforced masonry systems Correct. This system employs mainly bricks or concrete block units together with standardized reinforcing bars typically available in large quantities without any fabrication delays. In addition, the mortars or grouts are entirely prepared on-site.

A homeowner is considering options for a 6'-0" exterior door from a living room to a patio area. The residence is located in a cold weather climate. Which type of door is most prone to air infiltration? Sliding door Terrace door French door Overhead door

Sliding door Incorrect. A sliding door would perform better in the reduction of air infiltration. Terrace door Incorrect. A terrace door has one fixed leaf and one operable leaf. It would have less exposed edges. French door Correct. A French door is the most prone to air infiltration because of the number of door edges that need to be sealed. Overhead door Incorrect. An overhead door would thermally perform better than a French door, but consideration would need to be given as to whether an overhead door is functionally appropriate.

The simplest, least expensive type of water heater to install is also the least efficient. This describes which of the following types of water heaters?

Solar Incorrect. Solar hot water heaters have expensive upfront costs. Electric heat pump Incorrect. Electric heat pump water heaters are efficient and have high upfront costs. Gas Incorrect. Gas water heaters are more efficient and have higher upfront costs than electric. Electric resistance Correct. Electric resistance water heaters are the simplest and easiest to install but are the least efficient.

what are standpipe classifications?

Standpipes are classified as Class I, II,or III based on their hose connections. A Class III standpipe has two sizes of hose fittings (1 1/2" and 2 1/2" diameters) and are required at stages that are greater than 1,000 square feet. If the building were sprinkled, a Class I standpipe would be allowed (1 1/2" diameter hose fitting). Refer to IBC 2015 Section 905.3.2.

What are types of foundations

Strip Pad Pile Raft

What is the name of the form taken by a cable under its own weight?

Tension curve Incorrect. This is not the term used for this. Funicular Incorrect. It is a specific type of funicular form called a catenary. Catenary Correct. A catenary is the shape taken by a cable under its own weight. Parabolic Incorrect. Parabolic is a cable with load.

An architect is working on a cafe on the first floor in a building with 20'-0' floor to floor heights and is exploring a mezzanine for additional seating. What defines a mezzanine?

The area is limited to one-third of the floor area of the space where it is located. The aggregate area of mezzanines and equipment platforms are to be no more than two-thirds of the area of the room or space where both are co-located. A mezzanine does not contribute to the total floor area

An architect is designing a new gallery space where daylighting is a main priority. As the architect works on the design, which of the following components should be considered the most effective in the distribution of daylight?

The ceiling and back wall of a space are more effective than the side walls or the floor in the reflection and distribution of daylight.

The late 19th century saw rapid growth in the interest of improving American cities. Much of this was due to the success of L'Enfant's plan for Washington, D.C., which helped plant the seeds for modern city planning. Which approach to urban planning was ushered in at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago and featured the use of boulevards and Classical elements to inspire a sense of civic pride and grandeur?

The garden city movement Incorrect. Initiated in 1898, the garden city movement was developed by Ebenezer Howard and focused on a practical approach that decentralized the working environment from the center of the cities and provided a healthy living space for factory workers. The Philadelphia Plan Incorrect. Beginning in the 1680s, William Penn's city plan for Philadelphia was a utopian ideal, using a grid of broad streets to promote green urban living for settlers. The City Beautiful Movement Correct. The City Beautiful Movement integrated landscape design with grand boulevards and buildings. This coordination among architects, planners, and landscape architects to create a comprehensive design scheme encouraged other cities to focus on beautification. New Urbanism Incorrect. New Urbanism arose in the United States in the early 1980s and promotes environmentally friendly habits by creating walkable neighborhoods containing a wide range of housing and job types

what is k value

The k-value of a material is a measure of thermal conductivity. In general, the lower the conductivity, the higher the thermal resistance. The thickness does not matter because the k-value is simply the measure of the conductivity and each portion of the material will have the same conductivity as the next portion.

During the design of a restaurant and bar with a 225-person capacity, the architect is verifying that the interior layout and materials will satisfy regulatory requirements including universal design requirements. Which of the following are allowed? Check the two that apply.

The kitchen is open to the dining room Correct. There are no restrictions limiting the kitchen being open to the dining space. Curved walls instead of doors for restroom entrances Correct. This is actually better for accessibility.

What will be maximum slope recommended for a new parking lot?

The maximum slope for a parking lot can reach 5 percent. Even though this is the limit of human walk comfort, a 5 percent slope can offer very good drainage in heavy rain conditions.

What is the minimum slope of an accessible route?

The minimum slope of an accessible route is 0.

In site planning and design, the "cone of vision" refers to which of the following?

The triangular tip of each corner property that must be kept clear of construction and landscaping. Correct. The cone of vision is often regulated by municipalities to offer sight to drivers navigating the intersection. It is also called a "sight triangle."

During the renovation of a single-family residence, your client has decided to gut the house and only leave the exterior wall. In order to secure the interior partitions to the exterior wall, what method of nailing would you recommend?

Toe nailing Correct. You would have to nail in at an angle in order to attach the interior partitions to the exterior walls.

The architect is designing a small medical office with fewer than 50 occupants. The client is a doctor's office that frequently treats people in wheelchairs. The owner has stated a requirement that the corridor that serves the exam rooms be wide enough for two wheelchair-bound patients to pass each other. The minimum width of the hallway shall be ____ in.

Two wheelchairs passing each other requires 60 in., so the corridor would need to be a minimum of 60 in. wide

It has been established that a new concrete structure will be built using rapid slip form construction. Which type of cement should the architect specify?

Type II is low heat and sulfate resistant. Type I uses normal cement. Type IV is low heat and slow setting. Type III has high early strength.

The building is framed with heavy timber structural members and the exterior walls are SIPs panels. What type of building is it?

Type IV Incorrect. Type IV buildings have non-combustible exterior walls. Refer to IBC section 602.4 for more information. Type V Correct. Even though the building is heavy timber, the exterior walls are of combustible materials making this a type 5 building. See IBC chapter 6 Types of Construction. Type III Incorrect. Type III buildings have non-combustible exterior walls. Refer to IBC section 602.3 for more information. Type IV-HT Incorrect. Type IV-HT buildings have non-combustible exterior walls. Refer to IBC section 602.4 for more information. (Type IV and IV-HT are the same thing.).

when are 2 means of egress required?

Typically a building or space must have 2 exits when the occupant load is over 50.

A community college in Oklahoma wishes to build a shed near their riding area and indoor arena. The shed will be used for keeping and feeding 24 horses that are part of the animal science program at the college. According to the IBC, how is this building classified?

U Correct. Agricultural buildings, sheds, and stables are among the uses that are classified in occupancy group U. See also section 312 of the 2012 IBC.

Which of the following cooling strategies are better suited for hot-arid climates than hot-humid climates? Check the three that apply.

Use night cooled mass Correct. Night cooled mass is more effective in hot-arid climates than in hot-humid climates due to larger daily temperature swings. Utilize evaporative cooling Correct. Evaporative cooling is used efficiently in hot-arid climates because of low humidity levels. Use cooling towers Correct. Use of cooling towers are a type of evaporative cooling and is a more efficient strategy for hot-arid climates.

Which of the following locations makes the most sense for evaporative cooling?

Utah Correct. Evaporative cooling is most effective in a dry climate such as that in Utah.

The performance area for the musicians in a proposed symphony hall is being designed. It will house a 100-person orchestra. Which of the following design strategies should be provided for in order to optimize the acoustics of the space?

V The empty space allows for early sound reflectance, which is an important part of good acoustical design for symphony halls.

what does seasoned lumber mean

Wood drying (also seasoning lumber or wood seasoning) reduces the moisture content of wood before its use.

Which of the following is a grade of lumber referring to structural performance?

select

Which system is used as a way to measure whether various species of wood or a panel types have the capacity to meet the same structural objectives?

the Span Rating System is the rating given to wood products used for sheathing and flooring, such as plywood, to determine its structural capacity.

What are the different types of cost estimation? explain yo self too

the assembly method is based on major subsystems and is most appropriate during the schematic design phase. The area method is a cost estimation based only on size and function. It is most appropriate when the preliminary design is done. The parameter method has expanded itemization such as finishes and is most appropriate at the end of the schematic design phase or the beginning of the construction document phase. Contractors use the unit cost method during the bidding process.

what is r value?

the capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.

What are the types of cement?

type I, II, III, IV

explain the purpose of the FHA?

xx