Construction Documents Flashcards
In a set of construction drawings, where would you find the general notes?
title and index sheet
All of the following are true about drawing title blocks EXCEPT?
A. should contain sheet title and revisions column
B. must include designer’s email and logo
C. may contain key notes
D. should contain designers name, phone and fax number
B. must include designer’s email and logo
All of the following must be included on every title block except: A. Sheet number B. A space for professional stamps C. Project Address D. Copy print notice
D. Copy print notice
On which drawing in a set of construction drawings would you most likely find the project’s square footage noted?
Cover Sheet
Choose the correct drawing order:
A. Title, Arch, Structure, Civil, Mech, Plumb, Elec, Landscape
B. Title, Civil, Arch, Landscape, Structure, Mech, Plumb, Elec
C. Title, Arch, Elec, Plumb, Mech, Structure, Landscape, Civil
D. Title, Civil, Landscape, Arch, Structure, Mech, Plumb, Elec
D. Title, Civil, Landscape, Arch, Structure, Mech, Plumb, Elec
On which drawings would you find the abbreviations NIC, BRK, FPL? A. working drawings B. power plans C. millwork elevations D. lighting plans
working drawings
In a smaller scale set of drawings, plumbing would typically be included in which set of consultant’s drawings?
Mechanical
When would be most appropriate for an interior designer to use the prefix letter ‘I’ when numbering a set of construction drawings?
‘I’ should be used for interior design sheets when an architect’s drawings are included as part of the drawing set
Which of the following drawings would be most needed to begin space planning in an existing building?
base plan
Which of the following construction drawing types provides primary dimensions for new construction elements?
Construction Plans
Floor plans can be used to show which of the following? A. phone and power B. demolition C. furniture D. all of these
D. all of these
Which type of drawing is used to show items that are up to 48” (1.2 m) AFF?
Floor plan
Which type of drawing is a horizontal cross section that shows everything approximately 4′ -5′ (1200 mm-1500 mm) AFF?
Floor plan
Which drawing can be used to itemize the furniture for pricing and ordering?
furniture plan
This plan is sometimes aligned with the electrical and power/communication plans, because the exact location of many of these outlets is directly related.
furniture
Furniture plans are sometimes combined with the power and data plan. What is the best reason to do this?
Locations of outlets are usually related to furniture layouts, combining makes it easier to locate outlets.
Specialized items such as artwork, plants, graphics, and special free-standing or constructed items are called accessories are considered as part of which program?
furnishings
Your design assistant will be meeting the delivery crew at the job site, which plan should you be sure to provide to the installers and your assistant?
furniture plan
In which situation should an interior designer include a furniture plan as part of their construction drawing package?
A – If the existing furniture is being reused/relocated
B – A furniture plan should never be included in a construction drawing package as it is confusing to mix construction and furniture drawings. A furniture plan should always be separate.
C – To coordinate the location of electrical outlets in relation to the location of furniture
D – Both A and C
E – To show locations of new furniture only. The client takes care of any furniture to be reused
D – Both A and C
________________ is best located with the help of drawings, as much of it is related to the communication, electrical, and other architectural features of the building.
Equipment
For a more complex project, the codes on a furniture installation plan may consist of a combination of letters and numbers.
What would the code be for the fourteenth type of chair, located in room 409 of a new tenant space?
C14/409
What type of drawing satisfies the requirements of either design intent, constraints, function or constructability?
detail drawing
Which of the following would best be communicated using an elevation drawing?
A. wall finishes, vertical dimensions and openings
B. partitions that extend to the ceiling and those that extend through the ceiling
C. the arrangement of wall art
D. the location of furniture
A. wall finishes, vertical dimensions and openings
What mark is placed on a floor plan to indicate that an elevation of a wall or walls is drawn somewhere in the drawing set?
an elevation reference
Which information would not be found in an elevation drawing?
A. The configuration and finish of wall surfaces
B. The manner in which an assembly of several parts is organized and connected
C. Reference to other sections or details
D. Wall-mounted equipment
B. The manner in which an assembly of several parts is organized and connected
All of the following are true about detail drawings except?
A. typically drawn at a large scale of 1”= 1’-0” (1:10) or larger
B. if the project is negotiated, the details must be very complete and fully describe the extent of the work so the client will get a valid cost quote
C. can include construction elements such as wall types, doors, glazing, ceilings, millwork, stairways, flooring and any other special construction
D. show complex information
B. if the project is negotiated, the details must be very complete and fully describe the extent of the work so the client will get a valid cost quote
Which of the following types of drawings might be used to illustrate a detail?
A. detail drawing, large scale plan view, perspective
B. detail drawing, section, perspective
C. section, isometric view, large-scale plan view
D. large scale partial elevation, section, perspective
C. section, isometric view, large-scale plan view
A detail drawing would typically be drawn at any of the following scales except: A. 1” = 1’-0” B. 3” = 1’-0” C. 1 ½” = 1’-0” D. ¼” = 1’-0”
D. ¼” = 1’-0”
Which drawing sheets will contain specific information about the door and window construction and location?
elevations and sections
What is the best drawing to use when communicating the depth and dimensions of various moldings and reveals on a decorative wall in a conference room?
Vertical Section
For the most durable wood finish for a reception desk, which of the following finish types should be specified?
polyurethane
Which cabinet door and drawer construction type is most problematic in a space where there is a constant variation in humidity?
A. lipped overlay
B. reveal overlay
C. flush construction
D. none of these, humidity will affect all styles the same
C. flush construction
In flush construction the face of the drawer or door is installed flush with the face frame. Extra care and expense are required to fit and align the doors and drawers within the frame.
In many cases, the doors and drawers may sag, resulting in non-uniform spacing between fronts and causing some doors and drawers to “stick” in the frame. This problem is worsened by humidity causing the continual swelling and shrinking of the wood.
What should be called out on cabinet drawings to ensure a good fit next to existing construction?
scribe pieces at cabinet edges
On what sheet of a construction drawing set would be the most logical location for the door schedule?
On the partition plan
As listed in a window schedule, which dimension is called out first?
width
A schedule for construction drawings would be used to indicate all of the following except? A. ceiling finishes B. types of doors C. window treatment hardware D. wall finishes
C. window treatment hardware
Where would it be best to call out the frame material on an entry door?
door schedule
For construction drawings, what is the most effective way to communicate large amounts of complex information in a small space?
schedules
A separate finish plan is used to communicate which of the following?
Complex finish configurations, when there are several finish types on each wall.
Who will use the finish plan?
wall covering contractor
What is the best way to show finish placement for a project with spaces that have 2 finishes, such as paint and wallcovering?
Use a combination of lines, symbols, and elevations on a finish plan
A dead-end corridor may not exceed how many feet in a sprinklered building?
50 feet (15240 mm)
Which of the following is not typically required by the AHJ for review of code compliance?
A. Floor plans demonstrating means of egress, locations of exit signs and fire extinguishers.
B. Mechanical and Electrical drawings prepared by the consultant.
C. A description of the building construction type, occupancy group(s), sprinkler indication and area of construction
D. All of these are required
D. All of these are required
What type of floor plan related to health and safety is posted in public and commercial buildings?
egress plan
Which of the following would be the correct way to number a fire protection plan in a set of construction drawings for a high rise office space? A. 5FP4.1 B. 5FP C. FP1 D. 5F4.1
A. 5FP4.1
Which of the following is not typically required by the AHJ to appear on the first sheet of the drawing set?
A. The number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor and in all rooms and spaces
B. Construction type and occupancy group or groups
C. The valuation of the new construction represented by the plans and specifications
D. Names and addresses of all design professionals responsible for the work
A. The number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor and in all rooms and spaces
Which of the following changes is least likely to require a review of a building’s egress plan?
A. changes in the number of people with disabilities employed
B. alterations to the building construction, layout, or systems
C. changes in the finish selections
D. changes in fire and rescue service response or procedures
C. changes in the finish selections
For many different reasons in a construction project the final space may be different than the space reflected in the original construction drawings. When this happens what type of document must be produced and given to the client?
as-built drawings
Which type of construction drawing shows what existing construction is to stay and what is to be removed?
demolition plan
