Multiple family blueprint reading Flashcards
What is the minimum number of suites in a structure to make multi family?
Two or more
What must be installed between two suites in legal duplex
Fire rated walls
One house is upgraded to legalize basement Suite 3 things need to be done
Electrical panel
Heating and ventilation
What makes a R 2000 duplex, unique in regards to fire rating
It’s fire rated all the way to the roof in the attic access to the faucet
What ventilation is mandatory in our 2000 duplex
HRV
Heat, recovery ventilation
What is the maximum amount of storeys that could be built in Calgary with wood frame structure?
Six
What is another name for a four-story residential condominium?
Walk up
What is the most common method of heating in lowrise multifamily?
Perimeter heating
What are two reasons why a hallway pressurize is so important
Fire management
Stop, migrating, cooking and living areas
What other areas and multi family need positive pressure areas
Stairway
Three methods of heating in high-rise residential
Perimeter heating
Heat pump
In floor slab heating
What multifamily structure is most complicated to reach the needs of the occupants?
Senior complex
Why is it important for examination rooms to operate a negative pressure and senior facilities
Odours and contaminants don’t get in the living areas
What type of ventilation equipment is used in pools and spas of multifamily structures to control humidity
HRV
Heat, recovery revolution
What was being installed in all ductwork, penetrating firewalls
Fire damper
What makes MUA a unit indirect fire opposed to that work for
Indirect heat exchanger
What piece of ventilation might be used to counteract the effects of infiltration and convenience store
Air curtain
Who test fire dampers
ULC 555
What might a sheet metal worker install in the elevator machine room to eliminate pressurization issue?
Transfer duct
What type of sensor is used in a controlled system was fully enclosed underground parking
CO2
What’s PTAC stand for
Packaged terminal air conditioner
What component is used in heat pump to cool and heat?
Reversing valve
What must be done to external insulation on the rooftop duck work when exposed to the elements?
Insulated aluminum
(Foil back )
How thick should external insulation be on outdoor supply duck work?
2 inches
