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1
Q

Name 5 project types

A

New construction, adaptive reuse, historical, reconstruction, rehabilitation

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2
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What are the modules covered under the B101?

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Schematic design, design development, construction docs, bid/award, construction administration

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3
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What are modules?

A

The facility delivery cycle

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4
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Minimum score for LEED certification

A

40

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5
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Is LEED law?

A

No. It is a guideline.

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6
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AIA contracts describe what?

A

Project phases and the architects legal responsibilities

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7
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What are the two types of historical projects? Describe them

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Preservation - building system upgrade (structural/mechanical/electrical)
Restoration - restore to a specific period

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8
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ASTM

A

American Society for Testing & Materials

Testing

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9
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NFPA

A

National Fire Protection Agency

Fire Life-safety

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10
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UL

A

Underwriters Laboratory

Certification

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11
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IFC

A

International Fire Code

Model: Fire Protection Systems

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12
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IPC

A

International Plumbing Code

Model

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13
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IMC

A

International Mechanical Code

Model

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14
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NEC

A

National Electrical Code

Model

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15
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ASCE

A

American Society of Civil Engineers

Lateral, Roof Loading

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16
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ACI

A

American Concrete Institute

Concrete Performance Design

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17
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AISC

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American Institute of Steel construction

Steel performance Design

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18
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NDS

A

National Design Specifications

Wood Performance Design

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19
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ASHRAE

A

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Engineers
HVAC

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20
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FEMA

A

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Flood Elev, Site design, CPTED

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21
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IESNA

A

Illuminating Engineers Society of North America

Indoor and Outdoor Lighting

22
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NPS

A

National Parks Service: The Secretary of the Interiors

Historic

23
Q

LEED

A

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

Green Certification

24
Q

EPA

A

Environmental Protection Agency

Lead, Asbestos, PCBs, IAQ

25
Q

CPTED

A

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Defensible Space

26
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ANSI

A

American National Standards Institute

Access& Usable

27
Q

ADAAG

A

Americans With Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines

Barrier Free

28
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OSHA

A

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

29CFR Asbestos removal

29
Q

Ramp Running - slope

A

1:12 (8%)

30
Q

Walkway slope

A

1:20 (5%)

31
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Landing slope

A

1:48 (2%)

32
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Parking slope

A

1:48 (2%)

33
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Cross slope

A

1:48 (2%)

34
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Access Aisle slope

A

1:48 (2%)

35
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Curb ramp slope

A

1:12 (8%)

36
Q

Assembly Access Aisle slope

A

1:8 (12.5%)

37
Q

Handrail slope

A

Same as ramp or walkway the handrail serves

38
Q

List the High portion of the Embodied Energy Table

A

Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Steel, Plastic

39
Q

List the Medium portion of the Embodied Energy Table

A

Glass, Mineral Fiber/Asphalt, Concrete, Brick (red), Gypsum Board

40
Q

List the Low portion of the Embodied Energy Table

A

Lightweight Concrete, Sand-Lime Brick, Wood, Sand/Gravel

41
Q

Commissioning =

A

Site Balancing & Laser Alignment

42
Q

List site accessible elements

A

Parking, Accessible Route, Passenger Loading Zone, Site Arrival Point (bus stop i.e.), Paths Between Sports Fields

43
Q

List building accessible elements

A

An accessible entrance, an accessible route to the altered area, at least one accessible restroom for each sex or one unisex restroom, accessible telephones, accessible drinking fountains, parking storage and alarms when possible

44
Q

define accessible egress

A

A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any accessible point in a building or facility to a public way

45
Q

describe absolute dimensions

A

dimensions that are not stated as a maximum or minimum are absolute

46
Q

describe tolerances

A

all dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances except where the requirement is stated as a range with specific minimum and maximum end points

47
Q

separation between fine grade and large grain soil

A

sieve #200

48
Q

Fine grain soil is….

What type of a foundation is required?

A

clay or silt. A deep foundation is required. Piles or caissons.

49
Q

Course grain soil is…

What type of a foundation is required?

A

sand or gravel. A shallow foundation is allowed. Slabs and footings.

50
Q

working or dining bar counter height

A

28”min to 34” max

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