Chapter 1 - Online Quiz Flashcards
A subcontractor is a construction entity that contracts directly with the owner to provide specialized construction services directly to a building owner. T/F
False
A building code contains off-street parking requirements. T/F
False
Fire resistance ratings for building components are given in units of:
Hours
In general, it costs more to make a building more resistant to fire. T/F
True
When paying for construction services, cost plus a fee compensation reduces a building owner’s exposure to the risk of unexpected increases in construction cost in comparison to lump sum compensation. T/F
False
Except Type H Hazardous occupancies, there is no limit in the building code on the height to which a Type 1A building can be built. T/F
True
Which of the following is not an example of a legal constraint an architect/engineer might face when designing a building? Cost of borrowing money, Building codes, Env codes, Zoning ordinances
Cost of borrowing money
A single family detached dwelling may be built of unprotected wood. T/F
True
The LEED system deals with:
Sustainability in design and construction
It has been estimated that buildings consume 30-40% of the energy utilized in the world each year. T/F
True
According to the USGBC, what percentage of the world’s energy use and greenhouse gas emission can be attributed to buildings?
30-40%
A zoning ordinance typically governs what?
Activities that may take place on a piece of land, How much of the land may be covered by a building, How far a building must be set back from property lines, Total floor area of a building on a given site.
In design/build construction, the design team and the construction team are part of the same legal entity. T/F
True
Phased construction is most commonly associated with what project delivery method?
design/build
Access standards for buildings relate to what?
Access to a building by all members of the population, including the physically handicapped.
