ch18 Flashcards
The orientation of a house is:
The orientation of a house is its location on its site.
At the state level, Nevada building codes standards are based upon which one of the following?
UBC (Uniform Building Code)
The UBC or the Uniform Building Code is the standard upon which local building codes are based.
Before construction can begin on a residential or commercial structure, every individual or contractor must first obtain a:
building permit.
A building permit is required for any construction that exceeds $500.
A house with a stucco exterior, a roof with red tile, and a courtyard is most likely a __________ style house.
Spanish
Spanish inspired houses usually have the following features: low-pitched roof with red roof tiles, little or no overhanging eves, and stucco siding. Courtyards, carved stonework, or cast ornaments, along with patterned tile roofs and wall surfaces are distinguishing traits.
One common feature of a Victorian is its:
ornate exterior woodwork.
Victorian style details include elaborate cut shingles, ornate exterior woodwork, fancy gingerbread trim, dormers, rounded porches, asymmetrical floor plans, turrets, and towers.
The text setting forth the construction materials and workmanship is referred to as the:
specifications.
An architect will deliver specifications, which set forth the materials to be used and the workmanship required.
The roof style that gives the least protection from water intrusion is a:
flat roof.
A flat roof is the hardest to weatherproof because of standing snow and water.
A wood frame house typically built on:
foundation walls or concrete slab.
Modern wooden residential properties are built upon foundation walls made of concrete that are generally reinforced by steel bars or mesh.
The minimum construction and occupancy standards for all dwelling units in Nevada (including all rentals, hotels, and motels) is administered by the:
State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Nevada Housing Division.
The State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Nevada Housing Division, administers the state building codes.
The effectiveness of insulation is expressed by its:
R-value.
The effectiveness of various types of insulation is expressed by what is known as its R-Value, wherein the “R” refers to resistance to heat flow.
The highest point of construction of a frame building is known as the:
ridge board.
Roofs are constructed of rafters, sheeting, and a selected finish material. The rafters are constructed to meet at the ridge board, which is the highest point of construction.
An odorless, colorless, tasteless gas and one of the causes for lung cancer in humans is:
radon.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is naturally present in our environment. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified radon as being the second largest contributor to lung cancer in humans.
A window that opens from both the top and the bottom is called a:
double-hung window.
The double-hung window consists of an upper and lower sash that slide vertically in separate grooves.
A style of house with large areas of glass and easily adaptable to a hilly site is a __________ style house.
contemporary or modern
The modern or contemporary style may be one or more stories. This style generally also incorporates large windows and glass doors and combinations of roof styles. The advantage of the design is that it is flexible and well suited for building on hillsides or other difficult sites.
