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What is the standard width of an exit corridor?

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44 inches

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Floor area required for one stationary wheelchair

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30” x 48”

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Means of egress consists of 3 parts. They are:

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  1. The exit access:
    Portion that leads to the entrance of an exit. Travel distance is regulated
  2. The exit:
    Portion that provides a protected (1 or 2 hr rating) and fully enclosed path of egress
  3. The exit discharge:
    Portion between exit and public way
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An area of refuge is designed to ________

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Keep individuals who are unable to exit a building safe during a fire

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During construction, architect realizes that some of the weld tests required on structural steel was not included in the specs. Who is required to pay?

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Owner.

Contractor covers cost of tests specified. Any omitted is at owner’s expense

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If price escalates for the cost of material from the time of bid to when it’s needed and purchased for construction, is the Contractor entitled to a change order?

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No, not typically in a lump sum contract.

If there is an Escalation clause set forth however, the owner is responsible to pay.

Owner may be inclined to accept an escalation clause with the thinking that it would ease Bidders to pad their numbers less.

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Special conditions -vs.- Supplementary Conditions

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Supplementary Conditions are modifications to the general conditions to accommodate the legal, physical, or climatic conditions of the project.

Special Conditions are only for those requirements that will change from project to project, such as; soil borings, traffic control, reference docs / codes, inspections and tests

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If a change in the work result in an increase in the construction sum, the following methods may be used to determine the amount of increase:
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2.
3.

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  1. Lump sum
  2. Unit prices
  3. Cost plus fee
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Division 11

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Equipment

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If the common path of egress travel is greater than _____ feet, provide 2 exits.

  • Except in H occupancy group.
  • Sometimes common path can be extended to 100 feet if certain conditions are met
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75 feet

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The maximum rise of an ADA ramp is _____

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30 inches

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A305

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Contractor’s qualification statement

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Vertical loads on building may be caused by:
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2.
3.
4.
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  1. Winds
  2. Differential settlement
  3. Expansive soils
  4. Frost settlement caused by non-uniform soil conditions
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An architect is designing a project in a hot-arid climate. What are 3 strategies they can employ to bring in daylight but not heat

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Light shelves
Fritted glass
North-facing glass

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A305 (Contractor’s qualification statement) requires what following supplemental document to be provided by the applicant?

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Financial statement

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Occupancy group table:

ABEFHIMRSU

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Assembly
Business
Educational 
Factory and industrial
Hazardous
Institutional 
Mercantile 
Residential
Storage
Utilities
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Standard of care is measured by what?

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The professional skill and care provided by Architects practicing in the same or similar locality under similar circumstances

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Sound Transmission Class (STC) vs. Impact Isolation Class (IIC)

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Is the method of rating acoustic efficiency of various wall and floor systems in isolating airborne sound transmission. STC ratings aren’t appropriate in considering the effect of impact noises on floor assemblies caused by foot traffic or machinery (impact noises). For that purpose Impact Isolation Class (IIC) is used.

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Shop drawings show a Contractor __________

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How to install a specific item of equipment or material

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Acceptable accessible route slope

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1:20. Slopes greater are considered a ramp (min 1:12)

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Liquidated Damages

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Included in the Owner/Contractor agreement. Is an amount of money stipulated in the contract chargeable against the contractor as reimbursed damages for not finishing in time / where delayed construction results in actual loss to the owner.

Amount of damage due for each day lost should be provided in the Supplementary Conditions.

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  • specifying recycled materials and products
  • designing a materials flow plan for the contractor and user
  • specifying masonry over wood construction
    And,
  • assisting owner and contractor in a waste management plan

Are all ways the Architect can _________________

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Decrease the amount of construction related waste

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What is the maximum length of a corridor with a dead end?

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20 feet standard

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Occupant load factor

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The amount of floor area presumed to be occupied by one person

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Certificate of Substantial Completion (G704)
G704: A document prepared by the Architect stating the work is substantially complete, thereby establishing the date of substantial completion. Has to be signed by the O, A, and C
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Primary purpose of building code fire safety regulations
To provide for life safety and to enable occupants to safely evacuate a building
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A701
Instruction to Bidders
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Fiduciary
Party to whom another party entrust property for safe keeping
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Division 04
Masonry
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Total Cost of a Project
In addition to direct cost of construction; - professional fees - land costs - furnishings and Equipment - financing and legal costs - cost of inspection and tests These additional costs are usually about 20% of the cost of construction
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Division 05
Metals
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Where are sustainability provisions found?
In Division 01 general requirements
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Division 10
Specialties
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An ADA riser has a maximum dimension of ___ inches?
7 inches maximum! 4 inches minimum
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Minimum passage width for two wheelchairs
60"
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The Contractor uncovers conditions that differ from the contract docs. How many days do they have to provide notice to the Owner and Architect?
21 days
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A705
List of subcontractors
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According to ADA guidelines, a curb ramp running slope shall not exceed ____
1:12
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What does the project manual include that the contract documents do not?
Bidding forms / bidding info The contract docs however additionally include working drawings, addenda, and change orders
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Cluster Zoning results in ______
Permanent community open space.
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Division 07
Thermal and moisture protection
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Division 06
Wood and Plastics
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Division 12
Furnishings
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Number of exits required
- up to max. Occupant load of the code: at least 1 exit - more than max occupant load: at least 2 - common path of egress exceeds code limit: at least 2 exits - between 501-1000: 3 exits - more than 1000: at least 4 exits (1 exit for every 250 people)
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A contract allowance for building signage is established at $50K. The signage ends up costing $5K. In accordance with A201, the Contractor should offer a credit charge change order for _________
$5K (nothing taken out for overhead of profit, since that was established in contract)
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Mechanics' Lien / Lien
A claim against someone's property, not on the person's assets. - Secures that labor and materials supplied will be paid. Clear title to the property cannot be obtained until the claim is settled. - Not permitted on public projects; Miller act requires Contractors to acquire labor and material bonds
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Division 16
Electrical
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For wheelchair to make 180 degree turn
60"
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Division 15
Mechanical
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``` Which of the following are considered security for a project? A. Bid Bond B. Payment Bond C. Completion Bond D. Performance check E. Certified check F. Lien Bond ```
A. Bid Bond | E. Certified check
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Under the terms where there is a construction manager, in what order do the parties review shop drawings?
Contractor - Construction Manager - Architect
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Architects have the duty to protect the general public. What public interests does the Architect endeavor to protect? Name 3
Safety Health Welfare
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Division 13
Special construction
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When a performance bond is required by the contract documents, it must be delivered to the Owner _____
Prior to the commencement of work
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Standard minimum width for an exit corridor?
44 inches
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An architect carries ________ to help protect against any lawsuits arising from mistakes in drawings
Professional liability insurance
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Expansion Joints vs. Control Joint
Expansion joints = not filled with mortar; allow masonry to move independently of a structural steel or concrete frame. Control joints = filled with mortar; relieve forces that may build up within individual masonry or concrete elements
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What type of test equipment is used to check for air infiltration on an already constructed exterior wall system?
Smoke pencil
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The owner occupies a portion of the building after the Architect has deemed the project substantially complete. The owner notices a hole in the wall that wasn't noted on the architect's punchlist. Who is responsible for fixing the issue?
The owner has taken occupancy and is therefore responsible as the cause of damage cannot be established
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Division 09
Finishes
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Which party is responsible for administering the contract?
The Architect is responsible for administering the contract and making sure the completed work aligns with the contract documents
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How often is the Architect required to make visits to the site?
At intervals appropriate to the stage of construction
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A full-size mock-up is appropriate when: 1. 2. 3.
1. Material or system is to be used repetitively on the project 2. The installation will be the first use of an untested material or system 3. The project is to serve as a prototype
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What is the maximum length of a corridor with a dead end?
20 feet standard
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What is the standard width of an exit corridor?
44 inches
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G701
Change Order
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Schedule of Values
Statement from the Contractor to the Architect serving as a guide for reviewing contractor's applications for payment. Reflects amounts to be allotted for divisions of the work
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Quality Assurance
Requires that in designing, documenting, and constructing a building, proper resources and scrutiny are applied to each part of the process to prevent errors beforehand / early. Compare to Quality Control; requires review only before distribution
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Poor indoor air quality can result in sick building syndrome. What are 3 factors that can contribute to sick building syndrome?
1. Tobacco smoke 2. Inadequate ventilation 3. Off-gassing from installed products
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The specifications are NOT divided into _____
- Chapters They are divided into; Divisions, sections, and parts
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According to ADA guidelines, a curb ramp running slope shall not exceed ____
1:12
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Accessory occupancy
A space or room that is an accessory to a main occupancy but doesn't exceed 10% of the main occupancy. (I.e. A gift shop within a hospital)
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The owner occupies a portion of the building after the Architect has deemed the project substantially complete. The owner notices a hole in the wall that wasn't noted on the architect's punchlist. Who is responsible for fixing the issue?
The owner has taken occupancy and is therefore responsible as the cause of damage cannot be established
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The maximum rise of an ADA ramp is _____
30 inches
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Minimum clear width for accessible route
36"
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Division 08
Openings / doors and windows
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Poor indoor air quality can result in sick building syndrome. What are 3 factors that can contribute to sick building syndrome?
1. Tobacco smoke 2. Inadequate ventilation 3. Off-gassing from installed products
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Where are close-out procedures found?
In division 01 general requirements
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The specifications are NOT divided into _____
- Chapters They are divided into; Divisions, sections, and parts
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An area of refuge is designed to ________
Keep individuals who are unable to exit a building safe during a fire
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Planned Unit Development
(PUD) is similar to cluster development, but is larger in scale and may include commercial and industrial development as well as housing. Since PUD utilizes the cluster zoning concept, it generally doesn't require a zoning variance.
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The 3 parts of a spec and what is in them
1. General - What's covered/the scope, related sections, required submittals (if applicable), guarantees, warranties 2. Materials - the materials, products, and equipment to be used (can list multiple options if an open spec) 3. Execution - instruct how to install the products and perform the work
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Accessible door hardware
Mounted 48" max abv finished floor
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Division 03
Concrete
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The elements that comprise an exit to the outside, including aisles, corridors, doors, and stairways are called what?
Means of Egress
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On-site field observations by the architect are used to determine (name 3):
1. Progress and quality of work 2. Amount of work completed for progress payment 3. Whether work is being completed in accordance to contract docs
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Indemnification
Aka 'Hold Harmless Clause' A contractual obligation where one party agrees to guarantee another party against loss or damage from specified liabilities
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An architect carries ________ to help protect against any lawsuits arising from mistakes in drawings
Professional liability insurance
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Architects have the duty to protect the general public. What public interests does the Architect endeavor to protect? Name 3
Safety Health Welfare
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Subrogation
When the insurance company tries to get back their money by going after the third party responsible. NO SUBROGATION should be kept as a provision in the AIA 201 document so the insurance company, after paying out, doesn't go after the Contractor or whoever else might be responsible
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Electrolysis
Also known as Galvanic Action; occurs when two reactive materials such as aluminum and steel come in contact w/ each other, which may lead to corrosion
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Correct order for drawing set
Civil, arch, struct, plumb, mech, elec
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Where would you find information on the number of screws that are required for securing light gauge steel studs for a partition wall? Division 9 Division 5
Division 09 - finishes tricky but impossible to talk about the number of screws without describing the drywall
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The change order always describes changes to what 3 aspects of contract?
Time, sum, and scope!
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Project fee distribution per each phase in percentage
``` SD - 15% DD - 20% CD - 45% B - 5% CA - 15% ```
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Which of the following is not part of a zoning analysis? Use FAR Easements Build Heights
Easements, | Not actually part of Zoning. Property owner driven / included as part of the deed
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A construction worker is hurt in an unshored trench on a construction site in which all of the companies are working under AIA contracts. Is this statement true: The work may sue the Architect, and who wins will depend on the architects actions at the job site.
Yes, The worker can sue anyone they want if they feel they were responsible. The Architect likely is not but if they were on the job site when it happened and interfered ..
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Define Standard of care
The level of skill and care that the average typical architect, similarly situated would employ
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Handrail height
34-38 inches
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Distance between two doors (in secession)
48 inches
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what does ANSI and ASTM stand for and do they write standards?
American national standards institute and American society for testing and materials NO. They are accrediting institutions. They do not write standards.
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High vs low u-factor.
High: rapid heat gain or loss Low: minimal heat gain or loss When U value is low, R value is high (good thermal resistance)
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Requirement for a smoke proof enclosure is determined by what?
A buildings height Regardless of area, construction type, or occupancy
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Minimum clear width for an accessible door?
32 inches
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Height of a handrail for barrier-free design
34 to 38 inches
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You are designing toilet rooms to make them accessible. Which of these is the least expensive option? A. Power-assisted door opener that meets AFA standards B. Plan for accessible toilet rooms in another location
A. Power assisted doors | Cheaper and least amount of construction time required
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Clear width for standard ADA toilet stall
60 inches

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