Plan Reading and Blueprints

Question 1

Refer to the set of plans provided. The total square footage for the main floor is__________?

Answer 1

764 square feet

Question 2

Refer to the set of plans provided. The total square footage for the second floor is__________?

Answer 2

730 square feet

Question 3

Refer to the set of plans provided. The elevation scale on sheet 1 of the plans is__________?

Answer 3

1/8 inch

Question 4

Refer to the set of plans provided. The elevation on page 1 of the plans indicates what type of siding on the front of the house?

Answer 4

8” lap siding

Question 5

Refer to the set of plans provided. The elevation view on page 2 indicates which type of window on the second floor?

Answer 5

Slider

Question 6

Refer to the set of plans provided. The pitch of the garage roof is__________?

Answer 6

5/12

Question 7

Refer to the set of plans provided. The rear of the garage is sided with__________?

Answer 7

T1-11

Question 8

Refer to the set of plans provided. What type of ceiling is depicted on the plans for the master bedroom?

Answer 8

Vaulted

Question 9

Refer to the set of plans provided. The pitch of the roof on the front porch shed is__________?

Answer 9

5/12

Question 10

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size of the garage overhead door?

Answer 10

16 X 7

Question 11

Refer to the set of plans provided. What size are the rafters on the front porch roof?

Answer 11

2” X 6” 24” on center

Question 12

Refer to the set of plans provided. What are the inside floor dimensions of the garage?

Answer 12

19’-8” X 22’-4”

Question 13

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size and spacing for the first floor joists?

Answer 13

4” X 6” 48” on center

Question 14

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size and spacing for the second floor joists?

Answer 14

2” X 10” 16” on center

Question 15

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size of the sliding glass door?

Answer 15

5 feet X 6 feet - 8 inches

Question 16

Refer to the set of plans provided. Where is the hot water tank located?

Answer 16

Garage

Question 17

Refer to the set of plans provided. The center of the front living room window is located ________ from the outside left corner of the house.

Answer 17

5 feet - 7 inches

Question 18

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size of the posts supporting the roof on the front porch?

Answer 18

6’ X 6’

Question 19

Refer to the set of plans provided. What type of laundry tub is indicated in the laundry room?

Answer 19

Not indicated

Question 20

Refer to the set of plans provided. How many locations on the outside of the house are available to attach a garden ho

Answer 20

2

Question 21

Refer to the set of plans provided. How many smoke detectors are located on the second story?

Answer 21

4

Question 22

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the indicated size of the attic access panel?

Answer 22

30” X 22”

Question 23

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the distance of the centerline for bedroom window #2 measured from the outside right corner of the house?

Answer 23

5’ - 7”

Question 24

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the outside wall dimension of the second story wall where the master bedroom and closet are located side by side?

Answer 24

22’

Question 25

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size of the foundation footing for the entire house?

Answer 25

16" X 8"

Question 26

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the access size of the crawl space?

Answer 26

24" X 18"

Question 27

Refer to the set of plans provided. What provides ventilation in the crawl space?

Answer 27

10 foundation vents

Question 28

Refer to the set of plans provided. The garage floor slab is slope

Answer 28

3" and toward the doorway

Question 29

Refer to the set of plans provided. How thick are the piers on each side of the garage door?

Answer 29

12" Inches

Question 30

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the height of the ceiling in bedroom #2?

Answer 30

7' - 9"

Question 31

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the R-value of the exterior wall insulation shown on the elevation drawings?

Answer 31

R-15

Question 32

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the total number of risers from the first story to the second story?

Answer 32

14

Question 33

Refer to the set of plans provided. How many inches is the roof overhang?

Answer 33

12"

Question 34

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the R-value of the crawl space insulation?

Answer 34

R-21

Question 35

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the live load design of the living room?

Answer 35

40 pounds per square foot

Question 36

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the live load design of the stairway?

Answer 36

100 pounds per square foot

Question 37

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the live load design of the upper floor master bathroo

Answer 37

40 pounds per square foot

Question 38

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the minimum width of the window in bedroom #3?

Answer 38

20 inches

Question 39

Refer to the set of plans provided. What size lumber is used for the gable end brace?

Answer 39

2 X 4

Question 40

Refer to the set of plans provided. What are the floor joist splice plates made of?

Answer 40

1/2" CDX

Question 41

The top of guard rails shall not be less than ____ in height.

Answer 41

36"

Question 42

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the sill height of the master bedroom above the finished floor?

Answer 42

Less than 44"

Question 43

Refer to the set of plans provided. The garage trusses are located

Answer 43

24" on cente

Question 44

Refer to the set of plans provided. The entry door peep hole shall be located _____ above the finished floor.

Answer 44

54 - 66 inches

Question 45

Refer to the set of plans provided. What maintains the attic air space at the eaves between the insulation and the roof decking?

Answer 45

Baffle vents

Question 46

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the thickness of the drywall on the interior garage walls?

Answer 46

1 layer 5/8" type X drywall

Question 47

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the width of the front entry door?

Answer 47

36 inches

Question 48

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the thickness of the garage ceiling drywall?

Answer 48

Not indicated

Question 49

A residential blue print drawn to 1/4" scale shows a window which measures 1 inch wide by 3/4 inches tall. What will be the actual window size?

Answer 49

4 feet x 3 feet

Question 50

If the brick ledge is to be located at 127.5 feet and the bench mark is at 130.5 feet, what is the difference in elevation?

Answer 50

The brick ledge is 3 feet lower than the bench mark.

Question 51

Changes to plans and specs should be _________ by all parties involved in that phase of constructi

Answer 51

signed

Question 52

The building plan is drawn 1/4" scale. One wall is missing the actual dimension; your tape measure indicated the wall as 4-5/8". How long will the actual built wall be?

Answer 52

18-1/2 feet long

Question 53

If a blueprint scale indicates 1 inch = 1 foot, then a reading of 1 1/2 inches on the blueprint equals ____ inches for actual construction purposes.

Answer 53

18

Question 54

A homeowner has requested a change order to switch from tile to carpet in the living room.The living room dimensions are 15' 0" x 12' 6". If tile is $5.25 per square foot and carpet is $26 per yard, determine the amount the homeowner will save.

Answer 54

400