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PRRE - Unit 2: Property Basics Flashcards

1
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A ______________ authorizes the location, size, and use of building and is issued by municipalities based on the proposed development conforming to the municipal land use bylaws for that area.

A

Development Permit

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2
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A _________ is required for construction of new buildings before that work can proceed.

A

Building Permit

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3
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The ______________ is the legislation that establishes technical specifications for new building construction and construction materials.

A

Alberta Building Code (ABC)

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4
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The builder must secure an ______________ before the residence is approved for move-in of the purchaser

A

Occupancy Permit

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5
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A ____________ is issued for additional renos or work done on a property aka. changes to existing buildings

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Subsequent Building Permits

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6
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__________: improves the appearance of the residence by modernizing its finishes, which are often cosmetic in nature.

A

Updating (renovation)

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7
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________: improves the functionality of the residence by improving its existing features or by adding new features.

A

Upgrading (renovation)

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8
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_________: expands the size of the existing property by increasing the overall living space.

A

Additions (renovation)

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9
Q

Newer Resale Properties are _____ years old
Older Resale Properties are _____ years old
Heritage Resale Properties are _______

A

<10 years old
> 10 years old
Much older (a.k.a. character homes)

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10
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4 Current concepts in residential construction:

A

1) Technology
2) Sustainable
3) Accessibility
4) Adaptability

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11
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_________ refers to the ability of occupants to use a single device or process to handle multiple tasks, such as operating multiple appliances through a single system

A

Convergence

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12
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____________ is the ability of occupants to operate systems and equipment from almost any location by having on-site or remote access through hard-wired or wireless connections.

A

Connectivity

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13
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___________ relates to environmental stewardship which involves the responsible planning and management of natural resources

A

Sustainability

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14
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____________ This is the Canada-wide, industry driven program that promotes eco-friendly construction practices through the voluntary participation of builders, renovators, and products manufacturers.

A

Built Green

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15
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What are the 3 types of Construction?

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1) Manufactured Construction (~95%)
2) Modular Construction (~85%)
3) Panelized Construction

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16
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Currently the most common house construction method in Alberta

A

Site-Built Construction

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17
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Any physical property firmly attached to the land

A

Fixture

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18
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3 main components to building construction process

A

1) Building Substructure
2) Building Superstructure
a) Envelope
b) Service Systems
c) Interior Features
3) Building Lot

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19
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_______________ is a thin, asphalt-based film or coating that is applied to the below grade exterior of foundation walls during the construction process. The purpose of damp proofing is to reduce the passage of water vapour into the foundation walls

A

Damp-proofing

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20
Q

Low slope roof possesses a slope equal to or less than ______
High slope roof possess a slope of ______ or greater

A

14 degrees
15 degrees

21
Q

The rate at which heat moves through insulation is referred to as its ___ value or ____ value

A

R or RSI

22
Q

The higher the R or RSI value, the more ____________ the material is at resisting the transfer of heat.

A

Effective

23
Q

1) ______ windows open by sliding vertically, 2) _______ windows open by sliding horizontally, 3) ________ windows open by cranking outward from side hinge, 4) ________ windows open by cranking out from top hinge

A

1) Hung
2) Sliding
3) Casement
4) Awning

24
Q

____________ are high windows located on the upper part of the outside (exterior) wall above eye-level. (our living room)

A

Clerestory

25
Q

Which 4 systems make up the Building Service System?

A

1) Electrical
2) Plumbing
3) HVAC
4) Safety / Security

26
Q

What are the 4 types of electrical outlets?

A

1) Polarized
2) Grounded
3) Tamper-resistant
4) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

27
Q

__________: The average rate at which a heating system uses fuel compared to the amount of heat produced over a year

A

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE)

28
Q

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency Ratings:
Low = __ %
Medium = __ %
High = __ %

A

L = < 77%
M = 78-89%
H = >90%

29
Q

__________ ceilings follow the roofline of the building to form the underside of the roof, forming an unequal slope.

A

Vaulted

30
Q

___________ ceilings follow the buildings roofline and form the underside of the roof. They are attached directly to the roof trusses and have two equal sloping sides.

A

Cathedral

31
Q

In Back-to-front grading, the ____ of the lot is the high point of the property.

A

Back

32
Q

In Front-to-back grading, the ____ of the lot is the high point of the property.

A

front

33
Q

In Split grading, the _______ is the high point of the property

A

Building

34
Q

Titled storage is identified using ______ lines on the Condo Plan

A

Solid

35
Q

Exclusive Use storage is identified using ______ lines on the Condo Plan

A

Dotted

36
Q

Assigned storage is ________ on the Condo Plan

A

Not illustrated

37
Q

4 Types of Light pollution…

A

1) Urban Sky Glow
2) Light Trespass
3) Glare
4) Light Clutter

38
Q

__________ is the transfer of heat between particles because of their direct contact.

A

Conduction

39
Q

________ is the transfer of heat by the movement of air or liquid.

A

Convection

40
Q

__________ is the transfer of heat from one object to another through space.

A

Radiation

41
Q

2 Tests used in Energy Audits

A

1) Blower Door Test
2) Thermography Test

42
Q

____________ is a form of landscaping that emphasizes the planting of low-water demand vegetation suitable to the conditions surrounding a property.

A

Xeriscaping

43
Q

__________ refers to a marketing practice that involves making an environmental claim about a product, practice, or service that goes beyond what the environmental benefits truly are.

A

Greenwashing

44
Q

What are some common EXCLUSIONS in home inspections?

A
  • Alarm systems
  • Smoke alarms
  • Wood burning appliances
    -Sprinkler system
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Underground tanks
  • Decorative items
  • Telephone or cable lines
  • Outbuildings
45
Q

What are the 3 phases of an ESA?

A

Phase I: Info gathering to see if environmental contamination is suspected
Phase II: Scientific testing to confirm contamination
Phase III: Further testing and remediation plan creation

46
Q

3 Stages to an Environmental Impact Assessment

A

1) Determining necessity
2) Terms of Reference and EIA report
3) Technical review

47
Q

Property Inspection businesses follow which regulation?

A

Home Inspection Business Regulation

48
Q

What is the minimum amp needed for an occupant?

A

100 amp

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