IDPX Flashcards
effective tools for controlling moisture when detailing the area around a spa pool
drainage
flashing
sealants
releasing funds for construction is done with an application for and
certificate for payment
Which procedure is used to refine the budget as design progresses, when the designer and client have a good idea of the exact scope of work?
parameter method, which involves an expanded itemization of construction quantities and furnishings and assignment of unit costs to these quantities
paperwork order during the procurement process for furniture
sales agreement (= proposal, between designer and owner) purchase order (designer send to vendor) acknowledgement (vendor send to designer for final verification of orders) bill of lading (list of shipment content. #of boxes) packing list (detail list of shipment. # and name of parts. This is a funds releasing form) freight bill (invoice from the shipping company for the cost of shipping)
best way for an interior designer to charge a building owner when the project requires space planning for tenants who lease building space and construction drawings that the building’s contractors will use to build out each space?
area fee - based on the area, determined by multiplying the sqft by some fixed rate.
common fee calculating method in commercial projects when interior designer has much experience
area fee
common in commercial projects. The fee is determined by a rate per square foot multiplied by the amount of square footage of the project. tenant finish planning
square-foot pricing
unconcentrated (tables and chairs) OLF
etc. conference room, lunch room
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if submitted bid is over budget, what can client do
- rebid or renegotiate the contract
- authorize an increase in the construction budget and proceed with project
- abandon the project
- work with the interior designer in revising project scope to reduce cost
construction manager
- a third party who is an expert in construction, costing and the management of the construction process
- may act as an agent of the owner and be responsible for hiring contractors, advising on costs and managing the construction process
- doesn’t participate in the construction
- can get early pricing information as using CM in the project delivery method
What are the types of Performance Specification
Descriptive
Reference
Pure Performance (this can show up in the exam as just Performance Spec)
Master Spec
a statement setting criteria and results required for the item being specified
Pure Performance
In an assembly occupancy, when are two egress doors are required?
when the occupancy load is more than 50 and the travel distance to egress exceeds 75 feet
training room OLF
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safety glazing required locations
Hazardous Locations
- glazing in doors
- glazing adjacent to doors; the nearest vertical edge of the glazing is within a 24” arc of either vertical edge and where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60” above the walking surface
- glazing in windows; pane greater than 9 sqft, less than 18” AFF, greater than 36” AFF, walking spaces are within 36”, measured horizontally
and except decorative glazing
For office buildings, the overall building is allowed to use how many watts per square foot to power the interior lighting for the entire building?
.79
Which type of glass should you specify where human impact is a potential
laminated glass (both laminated and tempered are safety glazing, but laminated would stick together when it's broken than break into pieces everywhere)
what standard as the required minimums for building energy efficiency in regards to lighting power density
ASHRAE 90.1
When an office lease space only occupies a
portion of the floor, which area measurement includes a proportionate share of the
elevator lobby, public corridor, rest rooms, and mechanical rooms
rentable area
What is the usage classification assigned to a building or interior space that differentiates various types of fire hazards, and the life safety characteristics of various uses
Occupancy Class (classification)
types of workflow or business process
linear workflow
centralized workflow
departmental workflow
network workflow
Assembly - concentrated business area OLF
etc. call center, data center
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Control of IAQ is dependent upon what
limiting pollution sources and on proper ventilation
Which light sources would be most appropriate for the warehouse style retail stores.
etc. furniture dealership, costco, home depot
metal-halide (a type of HID lamp)
high efficiency and good color rendition
purpose of field administration
- protect the owner against defects and deficiencies in the work
- become generally familiar with the progress and quality of work and keep owner informed
- determine if the work is progressing in accordance with the contract documents
what information should the bid form sent to all bidders ask
amount of base bid
price for alterations
unit prices
number of calendar or work days in which the bidder proposes to complete the work
acknowledgement for receipt of any addenda
signature of someone legally empowered to bind the contractor to the contract
In order to receive periodic payments, what must the contractor issue to the interior designer?
submit a notarized application for payment to the interior designer at least 10 days before the date established for each payment in the owner contract agreement
what can you find in project manual (=bound book)
bidding requirements
parts of the contract
general and supplementary conditions (contract between owner and contractor)
technical spec
What puts more responsibility on the designer, can be used to explore unique design solutions and the use of new technology, are used to set criteria rather than requirements, and must be coordinated with the AHJ for final approval?
performance codes
stair riser and tread dimensions
standard
residential
riser max 7”, tread min 11”
riser max 7.75”, tread min 10”
less raw materials into a final product
recycled content (removing items from the waste stream)
- post-constumer
- post-industrial
- recovered
smallest tub size
30x45
standard tub size
30x72
What covers labeling programs and specifies the procedures and principles that third-party certifiers or ecolabelers must follow
ISO 14024
standard for Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
ASHRAE 90.1
which require that anyone who wants to practice as an interior designer meet certain requirements and obtain a license from the state to practice
practice act
formed like a partnership where the investors are called members and those who manages are called managers. The main advantage of these types of organizations is that liability is limited to a member’s investment; a member has no personal liability
LLC and LLP
which insurance protects the interior designer against charges of slander, libel, defamation of character, misrepresentation and other torts or civil wrongs that cause injury to another person.
personal injury protection insurance
which clause secures the owner and interior designer against loss or damage if a person is injured because of the contractor’s negligence
indemnificatio clause
standard residential wood house framing size
16”
gypsum board characteristics
- the main source of synthetic gypsum in North America is flue-gas desulfurization
- its manufacture, use, and disposal has an effect on the environment
- synthetic gypsum is chemically identical to natural mined gypsum
- About 28% of the industry’s total use of gypsum is synthetic gypsum
- is inexpensive to install
- has quick and easy installation
- has fire resistance,
- has sound control capabilities,
- has easy availability,
- has versatility,
- has ease of finishing and decorating, and
- provides ease of installation of doors and other openings
Regardless of the type or weight of a portable fire extinguisher, the bottom of a wall-mounted device must be
no lower than 4”
Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than
1:12
What is an expressed warranty
promises, claims, descriptions, or affirmations made about a product’s performance, quality or condition that form the “basis of the bargain”
scale to use for ceiling details, millwork details, and furniture details
1 1/2” - 3”
scale reserved for enlarged floor plans and full wall sections
¾” – 1”
During which project phase would the interior design first review and approve consultant’s billing
schematic design
the construction drawings, written specifications; and the legal contracts that bind all the concerned parties.
What are these three components referred to as
contract documents
The overall code compliance process for the project begins when
Before completion of the rough space plan
When a change needs to be made right away but the owner and contractor cannot agree on a price or time revision, the interior designer may issue
construction change directive
Unlike a change order, a change directive only requires the approval of the designer and the client. This allows the work to continue and the agreement on cost and time to then be discussed further between the designer and contractor until the matter can be settled.
Which documents outline procedures and time line for processing submittals
- General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
- Division 01 of the specifications
- project construction schedule
Low emitting resilient flooring
FloorScore
Low emitting carpeting products for home and business.
Green Label Plus
Low emitting products including building materials and furnishings
Green Guard
IBC 303.1.2 Small assembly spaces.
The following rooms and spaces shall not be classified as Assembly occupancies
- A room or space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of fewer than 50 persons and accessory to another occupancy shall be classified as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy.
- A room or space used for assembly purposes that is less than 750 square feet (70 m2) in area and accessory to another occupancy shall be classified as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy.
accessory occupancy
a space or room that is ancillary to the main occupancy but does not exceed 10% of the floor area of the main occupancy.
fee projection
should be used as the basis for setting the final fee agreement with the client
is one of the first tasks and most important tasks the project manager should complete
Total fee the designer will receive for the project and allocates it to the schedule and staff members who will work on the project, after deducting amounts for profit, overhead, and other expenses that will not be used for professional time
determining with the client what the expectations are concerning design, cost and other aspects of the project
Quality planning
maximum spacing between sprinklers heads is
15’
Obstructions to Sprinkler Discharge distance
anything within less than 18”
part of a fire suppression system
sprinklers
fire damper
fire extinguisher
Freestanding or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking top distance
not less than 30”
Project management order
Pre-contract Post Contract Programming and Pre-design Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documentation Bidding and Negotiating Contract Administration Project Closeout and Follow Up
when the designer first prepares studies to establish the design concept of the project, including types and qualities of materials, finishes and furniture. developing material and color boards
SD
in DD - refining or revising selections
The first and most preliminary budgets are typically estimated based on
project size
What is the MOST important activity that the project team does during the construction phase to prepare a project for post-occupancy research
Verify that the building and systems comply with the intent of the research plan, design strategies, and business case
Construction observation and documentation, using field reports, is a critical part of contract administration.
Evaluating the compliance of the end product with the design intent, during construction, sets the groundwork for the team in regards to preparing for post-occupancy research.
A statement by an insurance company that ensures completion of the project should the contractor default on its obligations
Performance bond
Promises payment to labor and for materials by a defaulting contractor.
Labor and material payment bond
represent an amount agreed upon by both the owner and the contractor in the event that the contractor cannot complete the project on time
liquidated damage
included in a contract with the intent to punish the breaching party
penalty clause
To avoid liens against a project, the interior designer should suggest that the owner require the contractor to submit a
labor and material payment bond
is designed to pay subcontractors and vendors in case the general contractor defaults on his or her payments for labor and materials provided.
When subcontractors or vendors are not paid for their work, they can file liens against the property
stating cancellation fees may be applicable as part of the signed contract.
Terms & Conditions
Portable Fire Extinguishers - Class A Fire Hazard
Max floor area for extinguisher - 11,250 sf
Max distance of travel of extinguisher - 75 feet
intensity of light source is measured in a specific direction
candlepower
live load
people, (heavy) furniture, snow, moving equipment
sprinkler spacing
max distance each - 15’
max distance from wall - 7’-6”
no special seismic design is required for
- structures in seismic design category a or b
- ceilings with areas less than 144 sq ft
- gypsum wallboard suspensions systems
- plaster and lath ceilings
What is a Tenant Work Letter
an agreement between the landlord and tenant that details the initial tenant improvements (TI) to be built
bidding package
project manual
contract document
bidding package
- drawings, spec, contracts, bid forms, addenda
project manual
- spec, contracts, bid forms
contract document
- drawings, spec, contracts, addenda
typical room fire extinguisher number
1/3000sf
