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Question 1

What must accompany a fire and smoke damper as part of this fire protection feature?

Answer 1

Labeled access point.

The labeled access point must be large enough to provide access for inspection and maintenance.

Question 2

What should an architect do if the shop drawings are different from the proposed contract documents?

Answer 2

Note the deviation of the detail and bring it to the attention of the consultant.

Question 3

According to AIA A101, the owner has how many days after the issuance of the architects final certificate of payment to pay it?

Answer 3

30 days

Per AIA A101

Question 4

For which of the reasons would the contractor consider using the alternate, fly ash, in lieu of portland cement?

Answer 4

1. Lower embodied energy-
   Because fly ash is a byproduct of burning pulverized coal, it requires less energy to produce than portland cement. It also requires less water than portland cement.
2. Better workability-
   Fly ash improves the segregation of the concrete, thereby making it easier to pump. These added benefits would lead to a quicker slab pour.

Question 5

If the proposed product or method by a subcontractor or contractor is different from the product or method in the specifications, what is the architect to do?

Answer 5

The subcontractor and contractor should follow specifications unless directed by the owner to do something different. Owners approve and give directives. Architects merely review for compliance.

Architects don’t approve submittals, architects review them for compliance with the contract documents !!!!

Question 6

According to AIA A201, the Contractor is required to add which parties to its commercial liability policy to protect against claims caused by the Contractor’s negligent acts or omissions during the Contractor’s operations?

Answer 6

Owner
Architect
Architects Consultants

Question 7

True or False?

Addenda are included in the Bid Documents.

Answer 7

True

Addenda can be issued prior to or during the bidding phase.

Question 8

When the term “day” is used in the AIA A201 General Conditions, how it is defined?

Answer 8

Day = Calendar Day

all days including weekends and holidays

Question 9

What is the “New Rules of Measurement Document”?

Answer 9

New Rules of Measurement (NRM1) :
provides guidance on the quantification of building works for the purpose of preparing cost estimates and cost plans. Direction is also given on quantifying other construction project costs which are not reflected in the measurable building work items: preliminaries, overheads and profit, project team and design team fees, risk allowances, inflation, and other development and project costs.

Question 10

What is a ProForma?

Answer 10

It is an analysis of the building project showing costs and return on investment.

A proforma analysis is a set of calculations that projects the financial return that a proposed real estate development is likely to create. This report is typically done by the client at the beginning of the project to determine if the project will be profitable.

Question 11

What is a “General Obligation Bond”?

Answer 11

Shareholders are guaranteed to be repaid using future tax revenues. Bonds are backed by the credit and taxing power of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a project.

Question 12

When are Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds issued from the Contractor to the Owner?

Answer 12

Before work begins on site.

Question 13

True or False:

The services required to document alternates in the Bidding documents is a basic Service of the Architect according to AIA B101.

Answer 13

False-

“Perpetration of design and documentation for bid alternates or proposal requests by the owner” are under additional services in the contract.

Question 14

Builders Risk Insurance is purchased by the owner and is also called what?

Answer 14

ALL RISK

All risk insurance covers fires (specific peril), theft, vandalism, and malicious mischief.

Question 15

True or False:

Abbreviations should be consistent with drawings when used in a Specification Manual.

Answer 15

FALSE

Abbreviations should NOT be used at all in specifications !!!

Question 16

True or False:

Smoke detectors can be installed on walls.

Answer 16

True.

They can be installed on the ceiling or the wall, but they must be a minimum of 4” from a perpendicular surface to be out of the dead-air space zone.

Question 17

What must also be installed if there is not an operable window in a residential bathroom?

Answer 17

Mechanical Fan

Glazed openings are not required if mechanical ventilation is installed and ducted direct to outside, min. 50 CFM intermittent or 20 CFM continuous.

Question 18

When does the Architect’s Contract Administration responsibilities begin?

Answer 18

After the award of the construction contract.

Question 19

What is the difference between “Construction Administration” and “Contract Administration”?

Answer 19

Construction Administration and Contract Administration are terms that are used interchangeably in the profession.

Question 20

During construction on a project, who is responsible for completing the following documents: Change Order, Construction Change Directive and Certificate of Substantial Completion?

Answer 20

The Architect

Question 21

When a building permit is issued on a project, the Construction Documents shall be approved in ……

Answer 21

…..writing or by stamp.

Question 22

When a code conflicts with an appliance manufacturers instructions, which provision should be followed?

• the code or the appliance manufacturers instructions?

Answer 22

• appliance manufacturers instructions.

According to the IRC, where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliances, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer’s instructions shall apply.

Question 23

What is an UFER?

Answer 23

A “Ufer” ground is slang (but a common trade term) for what the National Electrical Code (NEC) defines as a concrete-encased grounding electrode. The concrete-encased electrode can be bare, zinc-galvanized or other steel reinforcing bars or rods of not less than ½ in diameter coated in electrically conductive material. It can be installed in one continuous 20’ length, or, if in multiple pieces, it can be connected by the usual steel tie wires, exothermic welding, welding or other effective means to create a 20’ or greater length.

Question 24

According to the IRC, what is the maximum number of traps that can use one common vent?

Answer 24

2

An individual vent shall be permitted to vent two traps or trapped fixtures as a common vent. The traps or trapped fixtures being common vented shall be located on the same floor level.

Question 25

How far should a plumbing stack vent above the roof extend according to the IRC?

Answer 25

According to the IRC, open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated not less than 6” above the roof or 6” above the anticipated snow accumulation, whichever is greater, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extension shall be run not less than 7’ above the roof.

Question 26

True or False”

4:12 pitch roof are considered high slope or steep slope roofs.

Answer 26

True

4:12 and greater are high slope

Question 27

What is meant by dry-in?

Answer 27

“Dry-In” means that the building shell has been completed sufficiently to keep out wind, rain, or the weather in general, thus assuring that weather-sensitive materials or work can begin indoors without those materials suffering weather damage by rain, wind, snow, etc

Question 28

What is the difference between a fire wall and a fire barrier?

Answer 28

Firewalls are thick exterior walls with a higher fire-resistance rating.
Fire barriers are interior walls with a lower fire-resistance rating. But, unlike a firewall, they do not necessarily extend from foundation to roof.

Question 29

A 2x4 stud wall spaced @ 16’ O.C. with (1) 5/8” sheet of type x gypsum wallboard on each side has how long of a fire rating?

Answer 29

1 hour

Question 30

A 2x6 @ 24” O.C. load-bearing wood frame wall with 5/8” type x gypsum wallboard applied horizontally on both sides would have a fire rating of what?

Answer 30

2 hours

Question 31

What is AIA G710?

Answer 31

Architect’s Supplemental Instructions

Question 32

What is AIA G714?

Answer 32

Construction Change Directive

Question 33

Out of the 5 construction types, which is the LEAST fire resistant?

Answer 33

Type 5-least fire resistant

Type 1- most fire resistant

Question 34

According to the IRC, how much can an exterior bearing wood stud be notched?

Answer 34

A stud in an exterior wall or bearing partition shall not be permitted to be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of its depth width. Studs in nonbearing partitions shall not be permitted to be notched to a depth not to exceed exceeding 40 percent of a single stud depth width.

Question 35

Who pays for mediation?

Answer 35

As stated in AIA A201, General Conditions (Mediation), the Owner and the Contractor would share this cost equally.

Question 36

What is the definition of a claim?

Answer 36

a demand or assertion made by the Contractor or Owner seeking payment of money, an extension of time, an adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other modifications of the Contract.

Question 37

As stated in AIA Contract Document A201, claims by either party must be initiated within how many days after occurrence of the event giving rise to such claim?

Answer 37

21 days after occurrence of the event giving rise to such claim or within 21 days after the claimant first recognizes the condition giving rise to the claim, whichever is later.

Question 38

If the Owner or Contractor files a dispute or makes a claim, the IDM must take certain preliminary action within how man days of receipt of the claim, including requesting additional information, suggesting a compromise, and accepting or rejecting the claim.

Answer 38

10 days

Question 39

If a Contractor files a claim for additional time due to excessive weather, what must they submit?

Answer 39

Reasons for the request and include estimate of the cost. For excessive weather, evidence that weather was abnormal for that time period must be submitted.

Question 40

Can a contractor request payment for materials stored off site?

Answer 40

As stated in AIA A201, General Conditions (Applications for Payment), the Contractor can request payment for materials and equipment stored off-site only if approved in advance by the Owner.

Question 41

Name some types of allowances:

Answer 41

lump-sum allowances, 
unit-cost allowances,
quantity allowances, 
contingency allowances, 
testing 
and inspecting allowances.

Question 42

Forms of Acceptance for substitutions on a project include:

Answer 42

Change Order,

Construction Change Directive

Architect’s Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

Question 43

Things to avoid in writing specifications?

Answer 43

articles (the, an, a),
abbreviations
symbols.

words such as:
"as approved"
"as indicated"
"as required"
"hereinafter"
"hereinbefore"
"herewith any"
"such"
"etc."
"as per"
"in a workmanlike manner"
"to the satisfaction of the Architect/engineer"
"also"

Question 44

What is included in a project manual?

Answer 44

Invitation to Bid,
specifications,
Owner/Contractor Agreement
and Instructions to Bidders

NOT INCLUDE:
owner / architect agreement
change orders
construction drawings

Question 45

Costs for the purposes of adjusting the Contract Sum due to a Construction Change Directive listed in AIA Contract Document A201 would include:

Answer 45

cost of labor,
cost of materials,
rental costs,
costs of premiums for all bonds and insurance,
and any additional costs of supervision and field office personnel directly attributable to the change.

Question 46

Before the Certificate of Final Payment can be issued by the Architect, proof that payrolls and materials as well as any outstanding debts are paid by the Contractor must be provided as well as what from the contractor?

Answer 46

The Consent of Surety to Final Payment, if applicable, must also be provided.

Note: Certification that any insurance required by the Contract Documents will be not be canceled without written notice to the Owner at least 30 days prior shall also be provided.

Question 47

How does AIA A201 define the Contractor’s warranty obligation?

Answer 47

The Contractor’s warranty will typically begin at the date of Substantial Completion and continue through the period of the applicable statute of limitations or repose, whichever is shorter. The 1-year correction period is a separate obligation and should not be confused with the Contractor’s warranty obligation.

Question 48

What information is in a project manual?

Answer 48

Specifications
Conditions (general, supplementary, and other)
Invitation to Bidders