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module 06 | interior building finishes + materials Flashcards

1
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what does cal tb 116 / nfpa 261 test for?

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determining resistance of mock-up upholstered furniture material assemblies to ignition by smoldering cigarettes

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what does cal tb 117 / nfpa 260 test for?

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cigarette ignition resistance of components of upholstered furniture

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3
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what type of cushioning presents a particularly high fire hazard?

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untreated cellular plastic

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4
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what is ansi/bifma x5.1?

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american national standard for office furnishings - general office chairs

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what is ansi/bifma x5.4?

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american national standard for office furnishings - lounge seating

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what is ansi/bifma x5.5?

x5.6?

x5.9?

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american national standard for office furnishings - desk products

panel systems

storage units

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what is ansi/bifma x6.1?

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educational seating

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what is ansi/bifma x6.4?

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occasional-use seating

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what is ansi/bifma x7.1?

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standard for formaldehyde + tvoc emissions of low-emitting office furniture systems + seating

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what is ansi/bifma m7.1?

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standard test method for determining voc emissions from office furniture

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11
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what is nfpa 701?

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vertical ignition test

measures the flammability of draperies, curtains, and other window treaments

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12
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what is astm e84?

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steiner tunnel test

tests the flame spread rating of interior finishes + building materials

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13
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how is the steiner tunnel test rated?

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materials are rated from a - c according to how fast a flame spreads

class a is the most fire-resistant

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14
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what is astm e662?

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standard test method for specific optical density of smoke generated by solid materials

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15
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what is astm e648?

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the floor radiant panel test

measures a carpet’s ability to spread flame in a corridor when a fully developed fire is nearby

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16
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what is astm d2859?

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methenamine pill test

standard test method for ignition characteristics of finished textile floor covering materials

(essentially, does it burn?)

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17
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what is a carbon footprint?

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the total amount of greenhouse gases generated from any action

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18
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energy demands for buildings makes up what percentage of co2 emissions?

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30%

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19
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what is the term for the total energy required to extract, produce, fabricate, and deliver material to a job site?

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embodied energy

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20
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bio-based raw materials must be tested using which standard testing method?

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astm d6866

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21
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cradle to cradle measures environmental and social performance across which five categories?

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  1. material health
  2. reutilization
  3. renewable energy
  4. water stewardship
  5. social fairness
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22
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how many levels of gypsum board finishes exist?

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6, starting with level 0

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23
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what is gyp level 0?

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unfinished

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24
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what is gyp level 1?

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taped, without joint compound

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25
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what is gyp level 2?

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taped, with one layer of joint compound

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26
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what is gyp level 3?

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taped, with two layers of joint compound

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27
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what is gyp level 4?

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two coats of joint compound over joints, three layers of joint compound over fasteners

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28
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what is gyp level 5?

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same as level 4, with an added skim coat of compound over the entire surface

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29
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what type of paint has replaced oil-based paints?

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alkyd paint

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30
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what are the three grades of vinyl wallcovering?

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  • type i - light duty
  • type ii - medium duty
  • type iii - heavy duty
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31
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what is nfpa 286?

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contribution of wall + ceiling interior finish to room fire growth

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32
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what is astm e2257?

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room fire test of wall + ceiling material assemblies

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33
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what is astm 2573?

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test method for site-fabricated stretch wall systems mounting

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34
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what is the method for testing crocking resistance of wallcoverings + upholstered walls?

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aatcc 8

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35
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what is the method for testing colorfastness to light for wallcoverings + upholstered walls?

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aatcc 16

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36
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when calculating the total amount square footage of wallcovering to order, how much should one add for waste?

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20%

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37
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how many square feet does a double roll of wallcovering contain?

38
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how wide is a single roll of wallcovering? and how many square feet does it contain?

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27”

36 sf

39
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most commercial wallcovering has a width of how many inches?

40
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how is vinyl wallcovering sold?

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by the linear yard

41
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what is the composition of linoleum?

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  • linseed oil
  • wood
  • pigments + fillers
42
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what are the two main types of sustainable resilient flooring?

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  • rubber
  • linoleum
43
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what is fusion bonded carpet?

A

carpet product in which the carpet fibers are directly bonded to a backing material, using heat + adhesives

44
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which natural carpet material is durable + resistant, but costs the most money?

45
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what are four synthetic carpet fibers?

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  • nylon
  • acrylic
  • polyester
  • olefin
46
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solid wood flooring can be installed over which types of subfloors?

A

plywood or wooden sleepers

47
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what does nfpa 253 / astm e648 test for?

A

critical radiant flux of floor covering systems using a radiant heat energy source

48
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what does aatcc stand for?

A

american association of textile chemists and colorists

49
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what does aatcc 16 test for?

A

colorfastness to light

(aka fade-ometer test)

50
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what does aatcc 8 test for?

A

colorfastness to crocking

51
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what does aatcc 147 test for?

A

antibacterial activity assessment of textile materials - parallel streak method

52
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what are the three main textile abrasion tests?

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  • wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test - astm d4157
  • martindale abrasion test - astm d4966
  • taber abraser test - astm d3884
53
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what method is used to test textiles with an oscillatory cylinder (or double rubs)?

54
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what method is used to test textiles with a figure-8 rub pattern?

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martindale

55
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what method is used to test textiles using a rotary platform / double-head method?

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taber abraser

56
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how far away from a window should window treatments be mounted?

A

at least 2”

57
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what is drapery fullness?

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a measure of how much fabric is taken up by pleating

58
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what is the ratio for drapery fullness?

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fabric width before pleating : fabric width after pleating

59
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what are the three standard fullnesses?

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  • 100% (2x width of finished drapery)
  • 150% (2.5x width of finished drapery)
  • 200% (3x width of finished drapery)
60
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what is the term for the space needed on either side of a window left when drapery is fully open?

A

stacking space

61
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what is the usual overlap allowance for drapery?

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3” on either side

62
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what is the term for the distance from the wall to the drapery rod?

63
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how much space is usually allocated for drapery rod returns?

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3” - 3 1/2”

64
Q

what is the first step in calculating the fabric needed for drapery?

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add window opening size + stacking space + return + overlap

65
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what is the second step in calculating the fabric needed for drapery?

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multiply the total width by the desired fullness

66
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what is the full calculation for drapery?

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total fabric width = total width x fullness

67
Q

what variables are combined to determine the cut length?

A
  • opening size
  • desired length of drapery
  • header + hem
68
Q

the average combined total of the header + hem is ______________.

A

16” - 20”

69
Q

what section of ibc dictates where occupant load signs need to be placed?

A

ibc section 1004.9

70
Q

what section of ibc regulated exit signs?

A

ibc section 1013

71
Q

how tall should letters be on accessible directional + informational signage?

A

5/8” - 3”

72
Q

where are wheelchair symbols required to be placed?

A
  • parking spaces
  • passenger loading zones
  • accessible entrances
  • accessible restroom facilities
73
Q

how tall should letters be on accessible signage for permanent rooms?

A

5/8” - 2”

74
Q

braille must be mounted at ______ minimum and _________ maximum, to the center of the sign.

A
  • 48”
  • 60”
75
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mounting location for permanent accessible signage is on the door’s ___________, with an _________________ clear floor space at the sign center and outside the arc of the door swing.

A
  • latch side
  • 18” x 18”
76
Q

what is the only floor finish that can absorb sound?

77
Q

nrc ratings for perforated metal panels range from _______ to _________.

78
Q

ceilings fall under which division of the csi masterspec?

A

09 5000 - ceilings

79
Q

what is the most restrictive type of specification?

A

a proprietary spec

80
Q

what type of specification describes how a product should perform, but does not specify a product?

A

a performance, or open, specification

81
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what are the three main types of performance specifications?

A
  • descriptive specification
  • reference specification
  • master specification
82
Q

what type of specification explains exactly what the product is?

A

a prescriptive specification

83
Q

what type of specification specifies a proprietary product, but allows for substituting other equal products?

A

a base-bid specification

84
Q

what are two benefits to using nylon in carpets?

A
  1. it is an economical material
  2. it is strong + wear-resistant
85
Q

which two carpet materials have high crush resistance?

A

nylon + polyester

86
Q

anwhat synthetic carpet fiber has a wool-like appearnace?

87
Q

what two materials can solid wood flooring be installed upon?

A
  • plywood subfloor
  • wooden sleepers
88
Q

how is carpet measured?

A

by the square yard

89
Q

what is the only floor material that can absorb sound?

90
Q

resilient flooring is almost as sound reflective as what other floor material?

91
Q

what is the masterspec section for ceiling finishes?

A

09 5000 - ceilings

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