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An interior designer is looking for independent, third-party information specifically about a carpet's volatile organic compound emissions. The BEST source would be the

Green Label Plus Program- The best source for independent, third-party information specifically about a carpet's volatile organic compound emissions (VOCs) is the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus program. This program tests carpets (as well as cushions and adhesives) to identify products that have low VOC emissions.While the GreenSpec Directory (which is a directory of environmentally preferable products) and the Greenguard Environmental Institute (which establishes indoor air standards for indoor products) will have information about a carpet's VOCs, neither of these is specific to carpet. The U.S. Green Building Council developed the LEED rating systems; it does not produce information about carpet VOC emissions.

Which pair of performance tests should be specified for a custom-blended fabric that will be used in a recreation center's reception area?

Wyzenbeek and Fade-Ometer- The three most important characteristics to assess in a custom-blended fabric that will be used in a public area are its wearability, flammability, and fade-resistivity. While any fabric can be treated to make it flame resistive, only testing can determine whether a custom fabric has sufficient wearability and fade-resistance for a specific use. The Wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test is commonly used to assess wearability, while the Fade-Ometer test is used to assess fade-resistance.A vertical ignition test is used with textiles and films, and an indentation load deflection test is used with cushioning, not fabric. The Wyzenbeek and Taber tests both assess wearability, so both would not be specified.

A window covering that is made from fabric and is generally not intended to be opened is called

a curtain- By definition, curtains are generally not intended to be opened.

Which of the following sources would be the LEAST useful for obtaining current information on a manufacturer's building product?

a trade association- A trade association would be the least likely to have current information on a specific manufacturer's product. A manufacturer's website or representative would have the most current information, followed by the manufacturer's catalog found on Sweets Network Online.

Which of the following items does NFPA 701 relate to?

draperies- NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-Propagation of Textiles and Films, establishes testing procedures for window treatments. This is also known as FR 701, so the important thing is to recognize the 701 designation.

Important criteria for designing a lighting cove would include all of the following EXCEPT

ergonomics- A lighting cove is a form of indirect lighting that is built into recess or ceiling valences and may be used as primary lighting or for aesthetic accent. Cost, design intent, and aesthetics are all important criteria an interior designer should consider when designing a lighting cove. However, it is not important to consider ergonomics for a design element that occupants do not physically use or come in direct contact with.

Which of the following is the interior designer's BEST source for determining a piece of furniture's net price?

furniture dealership- Net price is the final cost after all discounts and any other price adjustments are done by the furniture dealership. The manufacturer's price list or a showroom manager could provide a price for the furniture, but the price would not include discounts or other price adjustments. Therefore, the interior designer's best option for determining the net price is the furniture dealership. Line charts have nothing to do with prices.

To learn what regulations may apply to a project using window blinds with cords, the interior designer should contact the

local authority having jurisdiction- There is no national law or standard regarding window blinds and safety cords, so the local or state authority must be consulted. The Cotk of Fetkral Regulations does not contain any laws about window blinds. Both the Consumer Products Safety Commission and the Window Coverings Safety Council have general information about window blind safety, but neither is an authoritative source on which, if any, regulations apply to the jurisdiction where the project is being completed.

Information concerning limitations on the use of a product can BEST be obtained from the

manufacturer who made the product- Every manufacturer knows the limitations of its products and should be consulted when one of its products is going to be used in a specific, special situation that the interior designer knows about. Although the other three sources may be consulted for additional information, only the manufacturer knows the limitations of a product.

When specifying a specialty flooring material, the interior designer can obtain unbiased information on the hazards of a cleaning agent, required for maintenance, from the

material safety data sheet- Although the cleaning agent manufacturer would provide warnings about the health effects of its products, the most unbiased source is the material safety data sheet. The flooring manufacturer would only list the recommended cleaning agents and not be responsible for detailing potential hazards of the cleaning agent itself. The EPA does not have information about individual cleaning products; it would only have information about the base chemicals that would be constituent parts.

Information regarding standard test methods for evaluating a product can be found

through ASTM- ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is the organization that writes the majority of standards used in the United States. Although ASTM standards can be researched and purchased on the internet, option B is too vague to be an accurate option. Option C is incorrect because the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) does not write or distribute standards. Option D is incorrect because Sweets Network Online is a source of product data, not standards information.

The most naturally fire-resistant untreated fabric is

wool- Wool is the most fire resistant natural fiber. Cotton is the most flammable unless it is treated.

What fabric would have the BEST appearance for the longest time when used in theater seating?

wool-nylon blend- Theater searing requires a fabric that is resilient, durable, and flame retardant. The only combination that meets these requirements is the wool-nylon blend.