PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & CODES Flashcards
1. Understand the building construction process in general, knowing the participants and the steps involved. 2. Understand the various types of plans and drawings used in residential design. 3. Explain how building codes govern residential building design and construction. 4. Be able to interpret a basic set of drawings with respect to symbols and abbreviations
What is the first objective of this lession?
To understand the building construction process in general,
knowing the participants and the steps involved.
What is the second objective of this lession?
To understand the various types of plans and drawings used in residential design.
What is the third objective of this lession?
To be able to explain how building codes govern residential building design and construction.
What is the fourth objective of this lession?
To be able to interpret a basic set of drawings with respect to symbols and abbreviations.
Scales allow a large __________ images to be drawn _________ while maintaining _____________of the structure.
3D, less than full size, proportions
Generally, there are ____ types of scales?
4
The 4 types of scales are?
- Architectural
- Engineering
- Metric
- Graphic
Are plans and drawings the same thing? Yes or No?
Yes
Plan are required by __________ government to grant building permits?
Municipal
Plan are generally drawn on ______ feet by _______ feet papers?
2 feet x 3 feet
Which of the types of scales is not often used in construction?
Graphic scale.
Which type of scale is used most often in residential/house construction?
Architectural scale.
Architectural scales are based on the division of ____ inch?
1
In house construction, engineering scales are typically used for ________ type drawings?
service
The two typical drawings used for house construction are?
- Design/Consept Drawings.
- Working/Construction Drawings.
Which type of drawing is submitted to the municipality for approval?
Working/Construction Drawings.
