PX : Contract Documents Flashcards
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What three safety factors must be considered when selecting construction materials and detailing?
These three factors are
structural
fire
human contact
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When are furniture specifications used?
These are used on large commercial projects when the designer and client want bids from one or more dealers for the items and accessories to be purchased, and when the dealers will be accepting responsibility for ordering, installing, and billing the client.
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What is the purpose of a performance specification?
This kind of document shows what results the final construction assembly must achieve without stating exactly what the product must be or what procedures must be followed.
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What is a proprietary specification?
This is the most restrictive specification because it requires the use of specific manufacturers’ products.
149
Which parts of a specification should include requirements for sustainability?
In a specification, requirements for this aspect of interior design, which encompasses energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and other areas, are included in Division 01, General Requirements, and in each appropriate technical section.
150
Which CSI division would contain specifications for interior signage?
CSI Division 10, Specialties, would contain the information for this.
151
Which CSI Division would contain the specifications for doors?
CSI Division 08, Openings, would contain the information for these.
152
What does a design office use to maintain consistency, completeness, and accuracy when writing specifications?
A design office uses master specifications, or guide specifications, for this purpose.
153
What type of specification specifies a proprietary material while still satisfying requirements for public bidding?
A base-bid, or approved equal, specification meets these requirements.
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What is a reference standard specification?
This document describes the requirements for a product or process based on an accepted authority or test method, such as ASTM, ANSI, or a trade association.
155
At a minimum, which five items should be on the cover sheet of a set of drawings?
The items that should be on this include
an index of drawings
information required by the building department
standard abbreviations and symbols used
general notes
designer’s and consultants’ names and contact infromation
156
What building code information is typically required on the cover sheet of a set of interior design drawings?
This information typically includes the occupancy category or categories, the construction type, the area of the interior space, the occupant load, and whether the building is sprinklered.
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Where should the interior designer go to verify what specific drawings are required to be submitted to the building department?
The local authority having jurisdiction (building department) can verify this requirement for required documents.
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What is a key plan?
This is a very small-scale plan of a large building used on a floor plan sheet. It shows by shaded area which part of the larger building is drawn on that particular sheet.
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What is a site plan?
This is an overhead view of a building showing the roof of the building and surrounding site development.
160
What is the purpose of blocking when shown on a woodwork detail?
This construction element is placed in a partition cavity to provide for secure attachment of woodwork to the partition.
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What is furring, and why is it used?
This construction element (either wood strips or light-gage metal) is used as an intermediate attachment when wallboard is applied over concrete or concrete block, or when additional depth is needed for electrical outlets or insulation.
162
What type of glazing must be used for hazardous locations, such as sliding glass doors?
Either tempered glass or laminated glass must be used in these locations.
163
Where would the exact methods of fabricating the interior designer’s millwork design be shown?
Millwork shop drawings would show these.
164
What is the term for veneers that form a mirror image?
Book matching is used to describe this
165
What are joists?
These are horizontal, repetitive wood or metal structural members used to support a floor.
166
Who is generally responsible for providing the construction drawings for a commercial kitchen?
A kitchen or food service consultant is typically responsible for producing these.
167
What are two purposes of a vent pipe?
This construction element is used to allow sewer gases to escape and to prevent siphoning of water out of traps.
168
Where should the interior designer look to locate possible conflicts with ducts and other piping?
The mechanical and plumbing plans should be reviewed to locate these problem areas.
169
On the electrical engineer’s power plan, how is a dedicated outlet indicated?
This is shown with a single home run indication to a circuit breaker box.
170
What information is always shown on the electrical engineer’s lighting plan but not always on the interior designer’s reflected ceiling plan?
Switching is always found on one plan but not necessarily the other.
171
What is the purpose of a plumbing trap?
This element holds water and prevents sewer gases from entering the building.
172
Which CSI MasterFormat division would contain specification for acoustical ceilings?
CSI Division 09, Finishes, would contain the information for this overhead element.
173
What type of specification should be used for a manufacturer’s custom-etched glass panels?
A proprietary specification would be used for this type of glazing element.
174
What type of specification could be used for gypsum wallboard?
A reference standard specification could be used for this type of partition product.
175
Which CSI MasterFormat division would contain the specifications for furniture?
CSI Division 12, Furnishings, would contain the information for this.
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What is another term for raised panel construction?
Stile and rail paneling is another term for this type of construction.
