NCIDQ Flashcards
Low emitting carpeting products for home and business
Green Label Plus
Low emitting resilient Flooring
FloorScore
Low emitting building materials and furnishings, furniture.
Greenguard
helps mfrs create and helps buyers identify interior products and materials that have low chemical emissions, improving the quality of the air in which the products are used.
NFPA 253/ASTM E648
critical radiant flux of floor coverings in corridors or exits “means of egress”.
flame spread
horizontal floor within test chamber
ASTM E84
steinner tunnel test
flame spread
wall and ceiling
A from C, A is most resistant
ASTM D2859
Methenamine Pill test
all carpet in U.S.
ASTM E119
fire resistance of construction assemblies
wall, ceiling, floor
ability to prevent passage of heat, fire, hot gases
1. heat transfer test 2. hose stream test
ASTM E662/NFPA 258
Test for smoke density
NFPA 701
draperies, curtains, window treatment - hanging fabric
- fabric lighter than 21oz/sqyd, curtain, draperies, window treatment
- fabric weighing more than 21oz/sqyd, blackout lining, architectural fabric
Two exits required occ. class. when OL exceeds 49
A,B,M
STC
Sound Transmission Class
how well a wall assembly reduces airborne sound passage between spaces
NRC
Noise Reduction Coefficient
measures the ability of a wall or ceiling to absorb sound. not about transfer
SAC
Sound Absorb Coefficient
evaluates the sound absorption material
CAC
Ceiling Attenuation Class
ANSI A326.3
hard surface slip resistance
DCOF AcuTest
ANSI A137.1
ceramic tile slip resistance
DCOF AcuTest
Occupant Load business classroom mercantile assembly w/o fixed unconcentrated (tables+chairs) concentrated (chairs) fitness
business 150 classroom 20 mercantile 60 assembly w/o fixed unconcentrated 25 concentrated 7 fitness 50
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environment Design, green building
new construction, commercial interiors, existing building, core and shell, homes, schools, retails, healthcare, neighborhood development
promote environmentally sound, socially beneficial and economically prosperous management of the worlds forests
FSC
forest stewardship council
sustainable zero waste product development
material health, utilization, renewable energy, water stewardship, social fairness
C2C
Cradle to Cradle
SFI
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
low-emitting materials criteria
VOC emission from indoor source in schools
CHPS
Collaborative High Performance Schools
developed ICC700 National Green Building Standard
Single- and multifamily homes, residential remodeling projects, site development
NAHB Green Building Standard
National Association of Home Builders
energy, indoor environment, site, water, resources, emissions, project management
Green Building Initiative
Legal considerations
an offer
acceptance
consideration
mutual agreement
owner-contractor contract docs
A101
A102
A103
A104
owner-architect contract docs
B102 B152 B252 B253 B254
owner-vendor contract docs
A151
A152
contractor-vendor contract doc
A751
General Conditions contract doc
A201
A101
Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum
(for Construction)
Used with A201, General Conditions
Used with A101–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds
These are typically used for large projects with a fixed payment amount. These include three basic categories of information: schedule, cost, and the scope of the work. While this is a contract between the owner and the contractor, the Architect or Interior Designer is listed because their drawings are part of the contract
A104
Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor
A201
A201- 2017 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
Incorporated by reference into other documents, such as A101
A151
Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Vendor for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment
Commonly used in residential design. The client pays a specific markup on the actual cost of the merchandise and other items that the designer sells to the client.
Cost-plus percentage markup
Cost-plus fixed fee
Commonly used in commercial design by contractors. The client pays the actual cost of the work plus an amount for the overhead and profit. This includes all trade subcontractor work, labor, materials, and equipment.
Square foot pricing
common in commercial projects. The fee is determined by a rate per square foot multiplied by the amount of square footage of the project.
Percentage of actual construction/merchandise cost
Based on a negotiated percentage of the construction cost or the cost of goods and installation for the project.
Value-oriented method
The design firm prices services based on the value or quality of the services instead of focusing on the cost of providing those services. This fee method works for design firms whose services have prestige value in the marketplace.
Out-of-pocket reimbursable expenses
These are expenses that are not part of the services billing. But these are made to complete the project and are typically billed to the client with a service charge. Reimbursable and non-reimbursable direct costs are considerations in all fee options. It’s possible to combine several compensation options into a singular agreement. Each would tie to a specific scope of services provided. Compensation options with consultants are separate and different from the prime agreement.
Billing Rate
employee paid+fringe benefits+overhead+allowance for profit
travel cost - reimbursable
most fire resistive construction type
Type I
Acoustic glass is also known as
laminated glass
2 layers of glass with an inner layer of PVB, and provides superior acoustic privacy
laminated glass
typically used in 1/2″ (12.7 mm) or 5/8″ (15.9 mm) thickness
Type R (regular) boards
fire-rated partitions and are more fire-resistive
The core contains noncombustible fibers (fiberglass) mixed with gypsum. If subjected to fire, they maintain their structural integrity longer
Type X boards
These boards employ several different proprietary technologies to resist mold and moisture absorption.
Mold-and-moisture-resistant (MMR) boards
— boards are specified for bathroom walls and ceilings because of the greater relative humidity in bathrooms
Mold-and-moisture-resistant (MMR) boards
stronger than gypsum boards of the same thickness but more difficult to install
Portland Cement Boards
used as an underlayment for ceramic tile flooring
Portland Cement Boards
water-cooled chillers and air-based cooling systems contain
evaporator
compressor
condenser
expansion valve
Liquid refrigerant flows over an — —— tube bundle
evaporator
It absorbs heat from the chilled water circulating through the bundle
evaporator
——— draws refrigerant vapor from the evaporator pumps it to the condenser, raising its pressure and temperature. As refrigerant condenses on or in the condenser tubes, heat is emitted, cooling the water or air.
compressor
high-pressure liquid refrigerant passes from the ——— through the ———, reducing the pressure and temperature as it enters the evaporator. It then flows over the chilled coils absorbing more heat and completing the cycle
condenser
expansion valve
NFPA ——— sets specific requirements for installation, location, and maintenance for smoke d etection systems
NFPA 72
NFPA ——— specifies requirements for flame detection alarm systems or radiant energy-sensing systems
NFPA 101
three types of flame detectors
Optical Detectors
UV Detectors
Infrared Detectors
use sensors to detect when flames are present
Optical Detectors
detect radiation within four milliseconds of ignition. Some have a time delay to prevent accidental triggers from lightning
UV Detectors
thermal imaging to sense the hot gases produced by a fire, like carbon dioxide. The typical alert time for IR detectors is 3-5 seconds.
Infrared Detectors
——— detector required outside each separate sleeping area in new construction. If a fuel‐burning device like a gas fireplace is in the bedroom, a detector or alarm must also be included.
Carbon monoxide detector
a maximum floor area of all Class ‘A’ fire hazards
11,250 sqft
IBC 906.3(1) table
a maximum travel distance of all Class ‘A’ high hazards
75 feet
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. This sets minimum ventilation requirements by occupancy category
ASHRAE 62.1
Stairways serving an occupant load of 50 or more must be at least
44”
stairways serving an occupant load of 49 or less must not be less than
36”
if the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system and an emergency voice/alarm communication system, the exit width multiplying factors are
- 2 for stair
0. 15 egress component other than stairways
The minimum dimension in the direction of travel must not be less than the width of the stair but need not be more than
48” if the stair is straight run
The risers of the stair cannot be less than ——— or more than ———.
4”
7”
For residential occupancies and private stairways serving an occupant load less than 10, the maximum riser may be ——— and the minimum tread may be ———
7 3/4”
10”
the top of the handrail must be between
34in and 38in
gripping portion cannot be less than ——— or more than ———
1 1/4in
2 in
ASTM 90
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
operable partitions, floor-ceiling assemblies, doors, windows, roofs, panels, and other space-dividing elements
how well a floor-ceiling assembly reduces structure-borne sound transmission to the room below
Impact insulation class (IIC)
measures the ability of a wall or ceiling to absorb airborne sound
Noise reduction coefficient (NRC)
Codes and standards used to determine and regulate the ratings for sound attenuating partitions and ceilings include
ASTM E90 ASTM E336 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) ASTM E1414 ASTM E492 2010 ADA Standards
a program of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) that promotes the marketplace visibility of sustainable products, services, and organizations. It provides independent green claims validation, product certification, training, and advisory services and standards development.
UL Environment
Room corner Test
NFPA 265
Textile
Wall Ceiling
smoke density, smoke toxicity test
ASTM E662
IIC
Impact Insulation Class
rates the ability of a floor or ceiling to block the sound of impacts from the room above
ex. high heels on the floor above being heard in the room below
rating is from 25-65 with 25-55 a typical range for most construction.
Minimum DCOF value
0.42
Expressed Warranty
promises, claims, descriptions, or affirmations made about a product’s performance, quality or condition that form the “basis of the bargain”
international organization oversees the development of national and regional standards based on basic forest management principles and criteria
FSC
accredits certifying organizations that comply with its principles and ensures that materials have come from environmentally responsible management
