Category II Flashcards
what are add services to b202?
multiple site evaluation site suitability site planning master planning preliminary design preliminary cost estimating scheduling market analysis detailed existing facility evalutation environmental suitability services in support of owner's other consultants
what are admin things to submit to owner in b202 and 203?
schedule with milestone dates
documents to the owner at appropriate intervals
file documents for governing approval
what are architect’s services in b203?
program analysis site analysis and selection site context cultural factor analysis historic resource inventory site development planning detailed site utilization studies utility studies environmental studies design guidelines parking and circulation guidelines economic analysis estimate of the cost of the work planning and zoning analysis meetings and presentations
where should carbon monoxide detectors be installed?
sleeping rooms and hallways
what are ways to mitigate radon?
radon testing
under floor ventilation
sump pump
ventilation systems
what are the 6 topographical conditions?
grading vehicle access utility access features bodies of water views
what are 4 hydrological conditions?
water table
site drainage
movement of waters (swales)
foundation selection
what are 2 geological conditions?
types of soils
type of foundations
what are 6 factors that affect wetland health?
habitat alteration hydrological modification biological invasion pollution overharvesting climate change
what are 5 state and 3 federal agencies for wetlands?
ca dept of fish and wildlife ca epa state water resources control board california coastal commision state lands commision FEDERAL us army corps of engineers us epa national resources consercation service
what 4 permits for wetlands?
usace 404
rwqcb 401
cdfg streambed alteration (CA DEPT FISH AND WILDLIFE)
ceqa
what are 4 state agencies and 4 federal agencies for coastal zone?
ca dept fish and wildlife ca epa state water resource control board california coastal commission FEDERAL us fish and wildlife us army corps of engineers us epa us coast guard
what 3 acts are for endangered species?
ca endangered species act
federal endangered species act
ceqa
what 2 state and 2 federal for endangered species?
ca dept fish and wildlife
ca epa
us fish and wildlife
us epa
what are the 4 types of zone maps?
shaking
fault rupture
seismic hazard zones for liquefaction and landslides
tsunami inundation
what must a project have from a licensed geologist?
investigation to demonstrate that not on active fault.
what are factors that can contribute to the spread of wildfire?
temperature humidity wind uphill airbourne embers
what is the basic wind speed in the west coast?
85 mph
what are the 3 wind exposure categories?
B (urban) C, D (flat open)
what are 3 things for a flood?
locate building pad above 100 year flood plain
avoid large areas of concrete
use swales
what 5 agencies for hazardous materials?
us epa cal epa ca air resources board regional air quality management district state water resources control board
what are 6 regulations/acts for hazardous materials?
toxic substances control act cercla federal epa brownfields program ca epa brownfields program federal clean air act federal clean water act
what do you need to review for compliance in the entitlement phase?
ceqa
zoning code
local coastal program
specific plan
what do you file after an eir?
notice of preparation, then notice of completion
when is public review period and for how long?
after eir or negative declaration.
30-60 days after eir
20-30 days after negative declaration
is coastal zone management act federal or state?
federal
what are federal coastal activities?
outer continental shelf oil and gas leasing exploration and development designation of dredge material disposal sites in the ocean military projects at coastal locations USACE US fish and wildlife national parks highway improvements commercial space launch projects
how is the coastal act administered?
coastal development permits by the coastal commission or local coastal program.
then, the LCP is submitted to coastal commission
what are the emission requirements from the SCAQMD?
nitrogen oxides 11 ppm
VOC 30 ppm
carbon monoxide 250 ppm
for more than 500 hours and 1 million btu per year
what are key components of the california building code?
occupancy construction type floor area building height exits/egress separation/shafts fire protection fire extinguishing accessibility engineering
what are 5 things about your building in terms of types of construction do you need to determine?
occupancy group type of construction location of building on property allowable floor area height and number of stories
when does calgreen apply to residential?
new construction, additions of 1000sf or greater or alterations $200,000 and above
what is category 1 occupancy?
low hazard to human life
agriculture buildings
what is category 2 occupancy?
not 1,3,4
what is category 3 occupancy?
substantial hazard to human life in a failure-- occupant load greater 300 schools health care detention facilities
what is category 4 occupancy?
essential facilities hospitals fire, rescue police emergency shelters power generating water treatment
what occupancies have the most live loads?
corridors
dining room/restaurants
stores
stadiums
what is the load for handrails/guardrails?
50 plf
which types of buildings are exempt from cbc 11a and b?
privately funded single family homes and duplexes
privately funded multi-family projects of 3 or less units in a condo
what is the standard for fire-resistance rating?
ASTM E 119
UL 263
what is the min stair width in accessible means of egress?
48”
what is the stairway width minimum when load less than 50?
36”
44” for 50 or greater
what are mandatory requirements for achieving energy efficiency?
space conditioning equipment water heating equipment glazing requirements building envelope building fenestration insulation requirements lighting systems and equipment
what are 5 important codes in the california health and safety code?
essential services buildings seismic safety act
california code of regulations - title 24
air resources
california retail food code
hospital facilities seismic safety act
what are the 4 water regulations?
- clean water act
- california water code
- department of water resources (has water plan)
- state water resources control board (enforced with 9 regional water quality control boards)
what does water quality monitoring after a project is complete usually under enforcement?
regional water quality board
what are things Factory Mutual is in charge of?
fire department connections wall hydrants fire hose fire door heat and smoke vents skylights
what are things ASHRAE is in charge of?
HVAC and refrigeration
what are things ASTM is in charge of?
adhesives building cement/concrete fire/flammability masonry road/paving roofing thermal insulation wood steel STANDARDS
what are things ANSI is in charge of?
accredits other standards. doesnt make standards
what are things UL is in charge of?
develops products/safety testing exterior wlls fire protection systems fire resistance interior finish materials means of egress plastic building materials roof assemblies
what are things GA is in charge of?
fire resistance design manual for gyp floor/wall/ceiling/columns etc.
