Baseline IDPX Exam Flashcards
If, during construction, an interior designer repeatedly tells a contractor how to install certain finishes, this could give rise to
third-party claims
interior designer is not responsible for ___ of construction
means and method
What is a restrictive covenant?
A non compete clause. Limits the designer on where they work, who they work for, or working for their firm’s clients
What are 3 additional services in AIA B152?
art procurement, wayfinding, and post-occupancy evaluations
If a passing route is less than 60″W (1525 mm), then passing spaces at least 60″ x 60″ (1525 mm x 1525 mm) must be provided at intervals not to exceed?
200’
In an assembly occupancy, when are two egress doors required?
when the occupancy load is 50 or more and the travel distance to egress exceeds 75 feet
What are the four basic causes of poor IAQ?
improper ventilation, interior chemical contaminants, exterior chemical contaminants and biological contaminants
What two aspects of environmental regulations often create challenges for interior designers as to the quality of the environment?
Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency regulations
Where is it most important to use safety glass?
swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane is less than 18” above the floor
What covers labeling programs and specifies the procedures and principles that third-party certifiers or ecolabelers must follow?
ISO14024
What describes a set of guiding principles for the development and use of environmental labels and declarations by any practitioner of environmental labeling?
ISO 14020
___ can be defined as the minimum radiant energy a fire needs to sustain flame propagation
critical radiant flux
Section 1203 of the 2018 IBC/International Building Codes deals with what important aspect of the Interior Environments?
It states that in all but Use Groups F, H S or U, interior spaces associated with human comfort must be provided with space heating.
____ is the method for determining total cost of a building, building component, or system.
Life-cycle cost analysis
___ is the assessment of the environmental impact of a given product throughout its life span
life-cycle assessment or cradle to cradle (cradle to grave)
direct project costs like construction
Hard costs
used to convert future costs (of a building) to their equivalent present values, to account for the time value of money
discount rate
All of the requirements for LEED Certification are listed in
Division-01
What is the MOST important activity that the project team does during the construction phase to prepare a project for post-occupancy research?
Verify that the building and systems comply with the intent of the research plan, design strategies, and business case
What should an interior designer plan for when preparing project schedules?
Unanticipated or unavoidable delays.
What is the most common and easiest bar cart used to schedule both design and construction?
Gantt chart
What is the correct way to number a fire protection plan in a set of construction drawings for a high rise office space?
5FP4.1
What scheduling tool graphically depicts all tasks required to complete a project, the sequence in which they must occur, their duration, the earliest or latest possible starting time, and the earliest or latest possible completion?
Critical Path Method chart
When preparing bid documents, what can be included to allow the owner some flexibility in modifying the cost of the project when the bids are submitted?
alternative
When a change needs to be made right away but the owner and contractor cannot agree on a price or time revision, the interior designer may issue a
construction change directive
What document does the interior designer issue to document changes during bidding?
addenda
What are 3 ways work changes during construction are accomplished?
by minor changes in work
by formal change order
construction change directive
A tender or bid form is a part of the contract documents that
provides space for the bidding vendor to fill in the required information including pricing
What is the primary purpose of a retainage (or holdback) on each progress payment to a contractor?
To protect the owner against defective and incomplete work
What are 3 examples of submittals?
samples, shop drawings, and construction drawings
As outlined in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, who pays for any field tests/inspections beyond what is required in the contract documents?
Both the Owner and the General Contractor
What is an expressed warranty?
promises, claims, descriptions, or affirmations made about a product’s performance, quality or condition that form the “basis of the bargain”
The client is most typically involved with procurement of furniture through
a sales agreement
The terminology for “furniture that helps support and complement conventional primary workspaces, often in informal, collaborative spaces” is called:
ancillary furniture
3 true facts about accessory spaces
not required to be separated from their main occupancies, cannot be more than 10% of their respective floor area, allowable area of the building is based on the building’s main occupancy
The circulation of a building is included in what square foot calculation total?
Occupant area
A building can receive LEED credit if the carpet used meets the requirements of the
CRI IAQ program
What is the Green Label Plus program?
Launched by the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) for carpet, adhesives, and cushion. Set high standards for IAQ and ensures customer is buying lowest emitting products available.
4 strategies to reduce energy consumption
Building commissioning,
mechanical systems,
electricity use,
plumbing.
the ability of an organization, a place, or a family to weather a catastrophic event and come back better than it was before
resiliency
Advanced seismic design is not required for what ceiling type:
Gypsum wallboard suspension systems
Ceilings with areas less than 144 sq ft
Structures in seismic design category A or B
plaster and lath ceilings
The more ___ a material has the less raw materials and energy is required to process the raw materials into a final product.
recycled content
What are the 3 types of recycled content?
post-consumer materials
post-industrial materials
recovered materials
suitable for drinking; is one of the resources LEED seeks to conserve; comes from wells or municipal water systems
potable water
the practice of landscaping with slow-growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings
xeriscaping
a research technique and report used to determine the viability of the proposed project
feasibility report
a document, written under penalty of perjury, that details who worked on what during the project and what that person is owed
contractor’s sworn statement
how much sq ft does a person need in a business occupancy type?
100sf (includes ancillary space and circulation)
a request included in the bid documents asking the contractor to supply a price for some type of variation from the base bid & allow the owner some flexibility in modifying the cost of a project when the bids are submitted
alternative
The first and most preliminary budgets are typically estimated based on?
project size
During preprogramming and planning, the scope of services is prepared for the design contract, resulting in a document called a ___. Defines all of the tasks or scope of work and includes clarification of deliverables, schedule, resources, and budget needed through the completion of the project.
work plan
the process of inspecting, testing, starting up, and adjusting building systems and then verifying and documenting that they are operating as intended and meet the design criteria of the contract documents
building commissioning
simply show each activity’s starting and finishing date, however it does not show all the sequences and dependencies of one activity or another
gannt/bar chart
phase of a project that is coordinating the work of consultants, integrating the design solution with the applicable building systems, and ensuring all the requirements of codes and regulations are met
schematic design
The critical path method
identifies the relationship and dependency of activities
What is the primary advantage of reference specifications?
saves time
insurance an architect (or designer) is required to carry
commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, and professional liability
What is direct labor?
all labor of technical staff, principals, and support staff that is directly chargeable to projects
Total fee the designer will receive for the project and allocates it to the schedule and staff members who will work on the project, after deducting amounts for profit, overhead, and other expenses that will not be used for professional time.
fee projection
How should the fee projection be developed?
scope of work, its associated costs (direct & indirect expenses), consultant fees, reimbursables, and profit desired
an umbrella or stand-alone agreement intended for interiors projects where a vendor will provide and install most or all of the FF&E for a project
A151-2019, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Vendor for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E)
A152-2019
Purchase order; the vendor only delivers the FF&E
Additional work the client may want to add after the initial contract is signed.
“Additional Services” in a project proposal
The courts have held in many past cases that information in the ____ takes precedence over other documents in the case of conflicts.
specifications
protects the designer in case some action by the designer causes bodily injury or property damage; sometimes called malpractice insurance or errors and omissions insurance, this coverage responds to problems resulting from things such as incorrect specifications, mistakes on drawings, and incorrect installation of furniture
professional liability insurance
A transaction privilege tax license allows an interior design firm to?
buy and sell furniture
The designer transfers all warranties and manuals for all goods within a project to the client when?
the designer is the seller of the goods
promises, claims, descriptions, or affirmations made about a product’s performance, quality or condition that form the “basis of the bargain”
expressed warranty
using the totaled unit pricing per material type would provide the most accurate pricing at this point until all selections have been finalized
parameter method
utilized for an exact budget
quantity takeoffs
typically used earlier on in the design process for a more general budget speculation
square footage method
used if there are pricing alternatives that needed to be considered
matrix costing
The client is most typically involved with procurement of furniture through
a sales agreement
When goods are shipped FOB (free on board) destination, who has title to them while they are in transit?
the seller
means that title is transferred to the buyer when the goods leave the manufacturer or seller
FOB (shipping point)
Which of the following is a method of integrating power and communications within a panel-based systems furniture product?
belt line distribution
informal, multiple posture options for more casual, communal work
ancillary furniture
How can changes in construction work during construction be made?
construction change directive, formal change order, or minor changes in the work issued by the designer
gives the interior designer the authority to reject construction work that does not conform to the contract documents
General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
a written or graphic document issued by the interior designer after the execution of the contract that modifies or interprets the bidding documents by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections
bulletin
a written or graphic document issued by the interior designer before the execution of the contract that modifies or interprets the bidding documents by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections
addendum
a formal document authorizing a variation from the original contract documents that involves a change in contract price, contract time or both. It functions legally as an amendment to the construction contract.
change order
Who issues a change order?
owner
provides space for the bidding vendor to fill in the required information including pricing
tender or bid form
What is the sequence of documentation during the final phases of a project?
Electrical inspection, construction certificate of occupancy, punch list, certificate of substantial completion, certificate of final payment to the designer, maintenance schedule
The property owner must receive this certificate for construction projects before any movable interior furniture can be delivered or installed. This certificate applies to the structure and is obtained from the local building department after an inspection. Issuance of the certificate means that the building or space has been inspected, meets codes, and is approved for occupancy.
certificate of occupancy
Document is issued after the interior products have been delivered and installed and a punch list has been created. The designer or architect issues this document to clarify everything has been done and indicates missing items or work.
certificate of substantial completion
May be issued during the project, as some subcontractors will complete all their work, have it inspected, and get final approval significantly before the end of the project.
certificates for payment
Who initiates project closeout procedures?
contractor
Where can you use a 20 min fire rated door assembly?
corridor
An air handler access panel should measure a minimum of:
2’ x 2’
What are the 3 purposes of a plumbing vent?
eliminate toxic gases, prevent siphoning, equalize pressure
A standard gypsum board partition can meet a 1-hour fire rating how?
if the partition is constructed from floor slab to structural ceiling
named for the complete assembly that is installed in a door recess, thus making it one of the most commonly used and secure locking units
mortise lock
This part of the drainage system allows sewage gases to escape to the outside air versus possibly bubbling through the water traps.
vents
Linear pendant fixtures in an open office with a standard ceiling height are most appropriately mounted at:
84” AFF
The plywood or particle board covering placed over exterior studs or rafters of a building that provides strength and a base for the application of wall or roof cladding
sheating
a type of window which is hinged at the top and can swing in or out
awning
Common flat horizontal structural assembly in the building. It is supported by the elements below it, whether they be the soil, foundation elements, columns, beams, or bearing walls.
floor
All receptacles serving a countertop shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel, and all receptacles within ____ from the top inside edge of the bowl of a sink.
72”
Two exits are required for Occupancy groups A (assembly), B (business), and M (mercantile) when the occupancy load exceeds:
49
Which occupancy group is most restrictive?
A
You have to classify a training room with an occupancy of __ to be an Assembly
50
Storage rooms 100 sq ft and greater (9.3 m2) adjoining a corridor must be
one hour fire rated
Why is OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Act) an important part of the material and testing standards process?
It recognizes independent laboratories that test products to the specifications of applicable product safety standards.
Who issues the certificate of occupancy?
building department
For office buildings, the overall building is allowed to use how many watts per square foot to power the interior lighting for the entire building?
.79
Section 1203 of the 2018 IBC/International Building Codes deals with what important aspect of the Interior Environments?
It states that in all but Use Groups F, H S or U, interior spaces associated with human comfort must be provided with space heating.
The Room Corner Test or NFPA 265/UL 1715 typical addresses what fabric situation?
Specifically when napped, tufted, or looped textiles are used as “wallcoverings” on walls and ceilings.
tests both the flame spread and smoke development ratings in the classification of interior finishes applied to walls, ceilings, and other structural elements
Steiner Tunnel Test / ASTM E84
tests how a product will smolder before either flaming or extinguishing an actual smoldering cigarette as the ignition source
Smolder Resistance Test or Cigarette Ignition Test – NFPA 260
What type of construction is limited to only a few thousand square feet in area and one or two stories in height depending on occupancy?
Type V (combustible, all wood)
tests the ability of a door assembly to resist the passage of flame, heat, and gases
NFPA 252
What is the typical correct order of construction inspections?
Framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gypsum wallboard, final
Which is the standard test for flammability for wall and ceiling assemblies in building construction?
ASTM E-119
How do you measure the occupant area of a space?
From the inside face of the glass, to the centerline of adjacent demising partitions, to the inside tenant face of the partition bordering public corridor
What is considered primary circulation space as it relates to leased space?
exits required for building code egress, entry, lobby, elevator lobby
Why do most products lack documentation to demonstrate an LCA?
It’s costly, requires a multi-attribute product review process, and is very time consuming
describes a condition in which the health-related symptoms or symptoms of a building’s occupants are identified and can be directly attributed to certain building contaminants; symptoms do not immediately improve when the occupant leaves the building
building related illness
Formula for rentable area.
occupant area (x) building load factor
Who establishes the construction allowance during tenant lease negations and what unit of measurement is used to calculate it?
The building owner, Rentable Square Feet (RSF)
When would furniture samples or mockups be obtained by the designer?
after the designer has completed research and narrowed the search for furniture to a few specific types
What is it called when a designer is required to pay a portion of the total price for goods & services upfront when the order is placed?
pro forma credit
If a job is put out for bidding to manufacturers, the purchase order is created by the
interior designer or purchasing agent
An interior designer has written furniture specifications for a project and has put the job out for bid to several dealerships. In this situation, purchase orders are most likely to be written by the
delearship
What is the correct order of the paperwork necessary during the procurement process for furniture:
sales agreement, purchase order, acknowledgment, bill of lading, packing list
lists the contents of the shipment
bill of lading
a purchase order requesting that merchandise be delivered somewhere other than the address of the person or company ordering the merchandise
drop ship order
When would a storage room need to be fire rated?
If it exceeds 100 sq ft and adjoins a corridor
you need 1 fire extinguisher every
3000 SF
ASTM E-648/NFPA253 measures a horizontal floor covering’s ability to resist supporting a flame, assigning a rating of Class I or II.
Critical Radiant Flux
OLF for Education
20
What are some results of the passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?
Allows EPA to ban importation of toxic chemicals into US, regulate the production of industrial chemicals, track chemicals imported into US
Projections into the clear opening width (such as with a wall sign) between 34 inches and 80 inches above the finish floor or ground shall not exceed ______.
4”
Minimum clear floor space needed for permanent tactile signage
18” x 18”
Billing rates are determined by
amount of money employee is paid, fringe benefits, office overhead, allowance for profit
a demand or assertion by the contractor or owner seeking payment of money, an extension of time, an adjustment or interpretation of the contract terms, or other relief from terms of the contract
claim
A direct personnel expense or DPE multiplier and a net multiplier would be used when calculating?
a billing rate
accounts for the largest percentage of overhead in a design firm
indirect labor
the first thing an interior designer should do upon initiation of project closeout procedures
conduct a punch list
When the general contractor claims the project is substantially complete, what does this mean?
The client is allowed to move in, occupancy must meet code, the warranty period begins
What is the interior designer responsible for during the close-out phase of CA?
issuing a punch list, issuing a certificate of substantial completion, issuing a final certificate of payment
What documents outline procedures and time line for processing submittals?
General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Division 01 of the specifications, project construction schedule
When can a contractor make a final application for payment on a project?
When the certificate of substantial completion has been issued
standardize the numbering and format of project-related information for use in specifying, cost estimating, and data filing
MasterFormat
what should be evaluated by the design team during the POE?
construction documentation procedures, specifications and detailing methods, and fee allotment
What is a way for project managers to track their budgeted versus actual time for a design phase?
project management software
The desire to put in this extra time
excess perfection syndrome
An accessible route may have a slope up to
1:20
Roof plans are generally drawn at the same scale as which plan?
floor
Doors are classified according to:
method of operation
A stack vent that carries human waste from a toilet
soil stack
What prevents sewer system gases from entering the building:
traps
has to do with the sound transmission loss of building materials and sound transfer between spaces
STC (sound transmission class)
has to with the absorption of unwanted sound (noise) within a space
NRC (noise reduction coefficient)
the actual area required to accommodate specific functions
net area
The two primary methods of measuring space are based on the standards of what two organizations?
BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) & IFMA (International Facility Management Association)
LEED credit is only available when
areas for recyclables are provided
The initial determination of area required for a client’s program gives the
net area
What are the two factors in determining the allowable area of a building?
building construction type & occupancy classification
The circulation of a building is included in what square foot calculation total?
occupant area
Buildings constructed prior to which year are likely to contain spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos?
1973
What are the five common hazardous materials found in existing buildings?
asbestos, lead, PCBs, radon, and vermiculite
What part in the MasterFormat specification are submittals listed in?
Part 1 - General
While traveling for an installation, how should the designer handle their travel expenses?
billed to the client at cost or with a service charge
Travel on behalf of the client is a
direct expense
are requirements that dictate how many accessible elements must be provided
scoping provisions
Brightness ratio between task and immediate surrounding, task and nearby general surrounding, and task and more remote surroundings
3:1, 5:1, 10:1
