Chapter 22 (Assignment 17) Building Design / Construction Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a top-level objective of the National Building Code or BC Building Code?
1) Structural safety
2) Public health
3) Aesthetics
4) Fire protection
Aesthetics
What BEST describes a green building?
It allows ample natural light and fresh air
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding wood stud frame construction?
1) It takes longer to complete than steel frame construction.
2) It offers limited building height compared to other construction methods.
3) It is usually the least expensive method of construction.
4) It is impossible to mitigate the possibility of shrinkage of the wood framing.
It is impossible to mitigate the possibility of shrinkage of the wood framing.
the problem of shrinkage of the wood frame can be
mitigated by the use of manufactured truss joists and beams made from wood products such as Parallam
LEED is a rating system that certifies buildings based on which of the following?
1) The use of sustainable green building and development practices
2) How well the building can withstand seismic activity (earthquakes)
3) The building’s fireproof rating
4) The marketability of the building’s suite mix, given local market conditions
The use of sustainable green building and development practices
because the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) is a third party certification program that encourages sustainable green building and development practices.
Shereen, a developer, is looking for a construction material that requires the least amount of additional fireproofing. Which of the following would her contractor MOST likely recommend?
1) Steel frame
2) Reinforced concrete
3) Wood stud frame
4) Masonry
Reinforced concrete
because reinforced concrete is the most fireproof of the building construction materials.
The Hyannis is a new apartment building. The distance from the bottom landing to the top floor of the Hyannis is 275 feet. What is the minimum speed the elevator should be?
1) 137.5 fpm
2) 275 fpm
3) 500 fpm
4) 550 fpm
550 fpm
because the minimum speed of an elevator should be twice the rise from the top to the bottom landing. As the rise is 275 feet, the elevator speed should be at least 550 fpm.
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a green building?
1) ENERGY STAR windows filled with argon gas
2) Higher operating costs than a similar sized non-green building
3) A heating system using solar or geothermal energy
4) Built using an integrated design process
Higher operating costs than a similar sized non-green building
ENERGY STAR windows, solar or geothermal heating,
and integrated design are common features of green buildings while green buildings generally have lower – not higher – operating costs than similar non-green buildings.
A heritage conversion project that was completed this year is unlikely to have?
Ample on site parking
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered a form of obsolescence in a multi-family residential property?
1) A suite featuring embossed wallpaper that is imported from Italy and requires extensive maintenance
2) A suite with a kitchen that has not been updated in three decades, with appliances that use considerably more energy than their modern day equivalents
3) An updated heritage conversion with high ceilings and preserved ornamental decor in the lobby
4) A large number of 3-bedroom suites in a residential market where the highest demand is from students and young single people
An updated heritage conversion with high ceilings and preserved ornamental decor in the lobby
because an updated heritage conversion is not typically considered to be a form of obsolescence.
Which of the following is NOT a use for insulation?
1) Lessening the impact of sounds
2) Keeping heat in during cooler months
3) Keeping moisture out
4) Keeping heat out during warmer months
Keeping moisture out
because keeping moisture out is not a use for insulation.
Which of the following is NOT required in each unit of a multi-family building by the National Plumbing Code?
1) A kitchen sink
2) A shower or bath tub
3) A source of domestic hot water, either in the suite or shared
4) Laundry facilities
Laundry facilities
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of steel frame construction?
1) It is non-combustible
2) It is less expensive than reinforced concrete
3) It does not have any shrinkage problems
4) Fire resistance can be provided by drywall for walls and floors
It is less expensive than reinforced concrete
because steel frame construction is more, not less, expensive than reinforced concrete.
What BEST describes the primary purpose of flashing around a roof?
To direct rain-driven moisture away from the sealant around vertical penetrations of the roof
What is the term used for the portion of a building that extends above ground?
Superstructure
Which of the following is NOT a type of shallow foundation?
1) Isolated footings
2) Oval footings
3) Strip or wall footings
4) Raft foundation
Oval footings
Which of the following is defined as a colourless, odourless radioactive gas that poses a threat to the health of homeowners if high levels are present inside a residence?
1) Radon
2) Sodium bicarbonate
3) Dihydrogen oxide
4) Sodium chloride
Radon
What is Multi-Family Property?
a housing development comprising of 2 or more self-contained dwelling units. can range from a duplex to a large high-rise
How are wood frame buildings designed to stop the spread of fire?
For wood-frame dwellings, the resistance to spread of fire is achieved by fire stopping, CLADDING over the wood frame and fire-rated doors and closures in common areas.
When a wood-frame building is above a certain size, MASONRY WALLS are required to divide the building into fire compartments.
How often is the National Building Code updated?
Every 5 years
What are 3 Main Purposes of Building Codes?
1) Fire Safety
2) Public Health (sanitary conditions)
3) Structural Sufficiency
What is Shadow Foundation?
Foundation comprising of square or strip concrete footings that may or may not have steel reinforcing.
What is Flat Slab?
A concrete framing system involving a concrete slab for each floor supported by poured-in-place concrete columns, with either a top panel at the columns or a flat plate between the columns.
Elevators in buildings over 2 floors require:
speed: twice the rise | 150’ = 300 fpm (feet per minute)
What is Screed?
thin layer of concrete that serves as a rough finish (floor)
List examples of Curable Functional Obsolescence:
Single Pane windows
Outdated Kitchens
Plumbing Fixtures
Electrical services in unit
lighting
telecom cabling
building security
What are 3 examples of Incurable Functional Obsolescence?
1) Slow elevators
2) Inadequate parking
3) poor HVAC
What does LEED stand for?
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
What is integrated design?
Project is designed to jointly outline the building’s long-term energy and sustainability
What are 3 types of shallow foundation?
1) Isolated footings
2) 3) Strip or wall footings
3) 4) Raft foundation
