Tech Ch 7-9 Test
electrical switches
___________________ should be placed so that they cannot be reached from the bathtub
ground fault circuit interrupter
_________________________ receptacles should be used in the bathroom. they are fast-acting devices that detect short circuits and immediately shut off power to the receptacle
special purpose rooms
____________________________ include home office, sunroom, atrium, greenhouse, ham radio room
3/4
a ____ bath is best for basements/attics
2
a ____ story house requires at least 1.5 baths; a full bath on the 2nd level near bedrooms and a 1/2 bath on first level near living area
closed plan
a _________ places the dining room in a cubicle with little chance for overflow into other rooms. makes house appear smaller and less dramatic
bathroom
a ______________ must have ventilation provided by windows or an exhaust fan
2
a bedroom normally has no more than ___ exterior walls
10 by 10 ft
a large bath might be __________ or larger
2
a large ranch house requires a minimum of ___ baths
1.5
a split level house requires ______ baths
open plan
an __________ keeps dining and living room open to each other. more efficient, makes room look larger
2 ft 3 in
at least __________ should be allowed from center-to-center of chairs around the dining table
250 sq ft
average living room size
8 ft by 10 ft
average sized foyer
125
avg. sized bedrooms are btwn ____ and 175 sq ft
window
avoid locating lavatory or water closet under...
rec room
basic purpose is to provide a place where the family can play or pursue hobbies
downward
bathroom mirror should be well-lighted, away from tub to avoid fogging, and tilted slightly...
tub
bathroom windows should be placed to avoid a draft over the...
into
bedroom doors that should swing ______ the bedroom
175
bedrooms over ____ sq ft are considered large
south
in cool climates, place the living room on the ________ side of the house to take advantage of winter sun
northern
in warm climates, use a __________________ orientation to keep the living areas cool
service area
includes kitchen, laundry, garage, utility, storage
L shaped
kitchen style located against 2 adjacent walls efficient, not intended for large kitchens bc efficiency of plan is lost if walls are too long
corridor
kitchen style located on 2 walls opposite each other ideal for long, narrow rooms, space btwn opposite cabinets should be at least 4 ft, efficient, not recommended if there will be heavy traffic through the kitchen
straight line
kitchen style often used in small houses, cottages, and apartments efficient and conserves space, but very little cabinet space
u-shaped
kitchen style that is most popular/attractive efficient, compact, no traffic, space btwn legs is 5 or 6 ft usually
island
kitchen style that might be modification of other styles should be accessible from all sides, w/ at least 4 ft clearance on all sides
peninsula
kitchen style w/ plenty of workspace, little traffic, efficient
12 by 15 ft
large baths are often _____________
8 ft by 10 ft
large foyer
400 sq ft
large living room size
20 ft by 30 ft
large sized patio
rec
linoleum, ceramic tile, and vinyl tile are commonly used for ____ room floors
dining room
living room should be located near...
work triangle
measure of kitchen efficiency
50.5 in
medicine cabinets should be mounted so that the top shelf is no more than __________ from the floor, and should be lower if above a counter or sink
3 ft
min FHA hall width
2 ft by 3 ft
min FHA size for foyer closet
5 by 8 ft
min bath size
6 ft by 6 ft
min size for foyer
24
min. depth of a clothes closet is ___ inches
30 by 60
most common bathtub size is ___________ in
2.5 ft by 4 ft
most desirable foyer closet size
3 or 4 ft
most desirable hall width
entryways
most houses have 2 or 3...
2
most modern homes have ___ or more baths
30
most toilets require a space at least ____ inches wide for installation
outside entry
the main _____________________ should not open directly into the living room, rather into a hallway or foyer adjoined to the living room
kitchen
the most expensive and used room in the house
living room
try to locate the ________________ where family members will not need to use it as a hall
verandah
typically larger than a porch and can accommodate furniture
1/3
usually about ____ is dedicated to the sleeping area
patios
usually near the house but not structurally connected to it ordinarily located at ground level and built for durability not covered
2 ft
usually, ___________ is sufficient space btwn the back of the chairs and the wall
size of house, cost of house, location, personal preference
4 factors that decide size of foyer
main, service, special-purpose
3 types of entryways
30,30,36,48
common shower sizes range from ____ in by ____ in to ____ in by ____ in
12 ft by 20 ft
common size for rec rooms
8 ft
despite not being the standard door height, most doors are also available in ______ heights
special-purpose entry
entries that provide access to patios, decks, and courts sliding doors are often used
main entry
entry that should be centrally located to provide easy access to various parts of the house opening into foyer is preferable should be designed so that callers can be viewed w/o opening door protection from weather can be achieved by having a large overhang or recessed entry
service entry
entry usually connected to kitchen
closet
every bedroom must have a...
work centers
food prep center, cleanup center, and cooking center
coat closet
foyer must have a...
foyer
functions as a place to greet guests and, in colder climates, remove overcoats and boots best materials are slate, terrazzo, ceramic, asphalt tile, or linoleum are good bc easy to clean
balconies
higher than standard porches, sometimes located off a second floor room
3
houses with ____ bedrooms usually have the greatest sales potential
2
ideal bedrooms have windows on ____ walls
22 ft
ideal work triangle
exhaust fan
if a _____________ is used as ventilation in a bathroom, it should be located near the tub and toilet
interior
if possible, closets should be located along ________ walls
grade level
if possible, living room should be at _________________, to allow for expanding activities to a patio
sleeping area
if possible, the ______________ should have a south or southwest orientation to take advantage of cool summer breezes
30
if space is available, a ____ inch closet depth is desirable
zones
in bathrooms, _______ may be created through the use of open-shelf cabinetry
split bedroom plan
plan that separates the master bedroom from the remaining bedrooms to provide privacy
1. what furniture will be used? 2. how often will it be used? 3. how many people should it accommodate for? 4. is it multipurpose? 5. is the size proportional to the rest of the house?
questions to ask when planning a living room
54, 72, 28, 32
regular bathtubs range in size from ___ in to ___ in long and ___ in to ___ in wide
180 sq ft or 12 by 15 ft
required size of medium dining room with space for 6-8 ppl, buffet, and china closet
120 sq ft
required size of small dining room capable of seating 4 ppl around table and providing space for a buffet
gazebo
roofed structure, similar to porch, detached from house, typically has open sides
mirror
should be placed above sink
courts
similar to porches and patios totally or partially enclosed by walls or roof
through traffic
slightly raising or lowering the living room level helps to set it apart and discourage __________________
99
small bedrooms are ____ sq ft
150 sq ft
small living room size
10 ft by 14 ft
small sized patio
34.5 in high and 24 in deep w/ 3 in increments
standard base cabinet size
6 ft 8 in
standard door height
porches
structurally connected to house, above grade level, usually covered, usually smaller than patios
decks
structurally connected to house, not covered, above grade level
100
the FHA (Fed. Housing Admin.) recommends _____ sq. ft as the min. size for bedrooms
6
the FHA recommends a min. of ___ linear ft of rod space in a closet
semi-open plan
when the dining room is not enclosed with traditional doors, yet it is enclosed and defined by walls
ribbon windows
wide, short windows that may be added to provide more privacy
draft
windows should be located so that a _______ will not blow across the bed