Category II Flashcards

1
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what are add services to b202?

A
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
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2
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what are admin things to submit to owner in b202 and 203?

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schedule with milestone dates
documents to the owner at appropriate intervals
file documents for governing approval

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3
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what are architect’s services in b203?

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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
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4
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where should carbon monoxide detectors be installed?

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sleeping rooms and hallways

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5
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what are ways to mitigate radon?

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radon testing
under floor ventilation
sump pump
ventilation systems

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6
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what are the 6 topographical conditions?

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grading
vehicle access
utility access
features
bodies of water
views
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7
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what are 4 hydrological conditions?

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water table
site drainage
movement of waters (swales)
foundation selection

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8
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what are 2 geological conditions?

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types of soils

type of foundations

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9
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what are 6 factors that affect wetland health?

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habitat alteration
hydrological modification
biological invasion
pollution
overharvesting
climate change
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10
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what are 5 state and 3 federal agencies for wetlands?

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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
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11
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what 4 permits for wetlands?

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usace 404
rwqcb 401
cdfg streambed alteration (CA DEPT FISH AND WILDLIFE)
ceqa

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12
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what are 4 state agencies and 4 federal agencies for coastal zone?

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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
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13
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what 3 acts are for endangered species?

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ca endangered species act
federal endangered species act
ceqa

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14
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what 2 state and 2 federal for endangered species?

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ca dept fish and wildlife
ca epa
us fish and wildlife
us epa

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15
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what are the 4 types of zone maps?

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shaking
fault rupture
seismic hazard zones for liquefaction and landslides
tsunami inundation

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16
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what must a project have from a licensed geologist?

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investigation to demonstrate that not on active fault.

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17
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what are factors that can contribute to the spread of wildfire?

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temperature
humidity
wind
uphill
airbourne embers
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18
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what is the basic wind speed in the west coast?

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85 mph

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19
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what are the 3 wind exposure categories?

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B (urban) C, D (flat open)

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20
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what are 3 things for a flood?

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locate building pad above 100 year flood plain
avoid large areas of concrete
use swales

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21
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what 5 agencies for hazardous materials?

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us epa
cal epa
ca air resources board
regional air quality management district
state water resources control board
22
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what are 6 regulations/acts for hazardous materials?

A
toxic substances control act
cercla
federal epa brownfields program
ca epa brownfields program
federal clean air act
federal clean water act
23
Q

what do you need to review for compliance in the entitlement phase?

A

ceqa
zoning code
local coastal program
specific plan

24
Q

what do you file after an eir?

A

notice of preparation, then notice of completion

25
Q

when is public review period and for how long?

A

after eir or negative declaration.
30-60 days after eir
20-30 days after negative declaration

26
Q

is coastal zone management act federal or state?

A

federal

27
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what are federal coastal activities?

A
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
28
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how is the coastal act administered?

A

coastal development permits by the coastal commission or local coastal program.
then, the LCP is submitted to coastal commission

29
Q

what are the emission requirements from the SCAQMD?

A

nitrogen oxides 11 ppm
VOC 30 ppm
carbon monoxide 250 ppm
for more than 500 hours and 1 million btu per year

30
Q

what are key components of the california building code?

A
occupancy
construction type
floor area
building height
exits/egress
separation/shafts
fire protection
fire extinguishing
accessibility
engineering
31
Q

what are 5 things about your building in terms of types of construction do you need to determine?

A
occupancy group
type of construction
location of building on property
allowable floor area
height and number of stories
32
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when does calgreen apply to residential?

A

new construction, additions of 1000sf or greater or alterations $200,000 and above

33
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what is category 1 occupancy?

A

low hazard to human life

agriculture buildings

34
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what is category 2 occupancy?

A

not 1,3,4

35
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what is category 3 occupancy?

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substantial hazard to human life in a failure--
occupant load greater 300
schools
health care
detention facilities
36
Q

what is category 4 occupancy?

A
essential facilities
hospitals
fire, rescue police
emergency shelters
power generating
water treatment
37
Q

what occupancies have the most live loads?

A

corridors
dining room/restaurants
stores
stadiums

38
Q

what is the load for handrails/guardrails?

A

50 plf

39
Q

which types of buildings are exempt from cbc 11a and b?

A

privately funded single family homes and duplexes

privately funded multi-family projects of 3 or less units in a condo

40
Q

what is the standard for fire-resistance rating?

A

ASTM E 119

UL 263

41
Q

what is the min stair width in accessible means of egress?

A

48”

42
Q

what is the stairway width minimum when load less than 50?

A

36”

44” for 50 or greater

43
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what are mandatory requirements for achieving energy efficiency?

A
space conditioning equipment
water heating equipment
glazing requirements
building envelope
building fenestration
insulation requirements
lighting systems and equipment
44
Q

what are 5 important codes in the california health and safety code?

A

essential services buildings seismic safety act
california code of regulations - title 24
air resources
california retail food code
hospital facilities seismic safety act

45
Q

what are the 4 water regulations?

A
  1. clean water act
  2. california water code
  3. department of water resources (has water plan)
  4. state water resources control board (enforced with 9 regional water quality control boards)
46
Q

what does water quality monitoring after a project is complete usually under enforcement?

A

regional water quality board

47
Q

what are things Factory Mutual is in charge of?

A
fire department connections
wall hydrants
fire hose
fire door
heat and smoke vents
skylights
48
Q

what are things ASHRAE is in charge of?

A

HVAC and refrigeration

49
Q

what are things ASTM is in charge of?

A
adhesives
building
cement/concrete
fire/flammability
masonry
road/paving
roofing
thermal insulation
wood
steel
STANDARDS
50
Q

what are things ANSI is in charge of?

A

accredits other standards. doesnt make standards

51
Q

what are things UL is in charge of?

A
develops products/safety testing
exterior wlls
fire protection systems
fire resistance
interior finish materials
means of egress
plastic building materials
roof assemblies
52
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what are things GA is in charge of?

A

fire resistance design manual for gyp floor/wall/ceiling/columns etc.