px | miscellaneous questions Flashcards
what is retainage?
the amount of money withheld from each application until the end of a job
how much is typically set aside for retainage?
10% of each application amount
who is responsible for the means and methods of construction on a job site?
the contractor
if a partially completed partition (constructed according to the designer) falls and injures a worker, who is responsible?
the contractor
aside from carrying out construction work, what are the other responsibilities of the contractor?
- means + methods of construction
- safety on the job site
true or false: the interior designer is responsible in the case of a contractor’s failure to carry out construction work per the designer’s drawings.
false
all construction techniques, means, and methods are the responsibility of the contractor
what is the purpose of an rfi?
to allow the contractor to submit questions about the construction of a project to the designer
in restroom toilet partitions, toe clearance must be provided at which partitions?
the front partition + at least one side partition
what is the minimum toe clearance for a toilet partition?
9”
reduction of energy consumption can be broadly categorized into these four groups:
- building commissioning
- mechanical systems
- electricity use
- plumbing
which of the following is not a strategy to reduce energy consumption in a building:
- completion of the building commissioning process
- specify high reflective finishes
- control ventilation
- avoid the use of cfc-based refrigerants in tenant spaces
control ventilation
advanced seismic design is not required for which four ceiling types?
- structures in seismic categories a or b
- ceilings with areas less that 144 sf
- gyp suspension systems
- plaster + lathe ceilings
the minimum number of toilet fixtures is determined by which two factors?
- occupant load
- occupancy group
where is it most important to use safety glass?
- shower doors and bathtub / shower enclosures or when the pane is greater that 9 sf
- window panes greater than 9 sf
- sidelites 24” from a doorframe
- swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane is less that 18” above the floor
swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane is less than 18” above the floor
what is the standard that establishes minimums for building energy efficiency in regards to lighting power density?
ashrae 90.1
what type of specification is the most complete and detailed type of specification?
master specification
what is the difference between master specifications and masterformat specifications?
master specification is a method of writing specs whereas masterformat is a proprietary systems to standardize specs
budgets are based and influenced by which three items?
- quantity
- quality
- money
what is a work plan?
a document that defines all of the tasks / scope of work including deliverables, schedule, resources, and budget needs
when ordering furniture, what is the correct order of the following steps:
- acknowledgment
- bill of lading
- sales agreement
- freight bill
- purchase order
- sales agreement
- purchase order
- acknowledgment
- bill of lading
- freight bill
the risk for furniture being damaged during shipment is assigned by whom?
the uniform commercial code
what is included in an expressed warranty?
promises, claims, descriptions, or affirmations made about a product’s performance, quality, or condition that form the “basis of the bargain”
true or false: metal doors are seldom used for commercial construction.
false
what is a dynamic load?
a load that is applied suddenly or changes rapidly
what is an example of a dynamic load?
- cars moving through a parking garage
- elevators traveling in a shaft
which of the following is not a characteristic of gyp?
- easy to install doors and windows within
- has fire resistance
- is a low cost installation
- poor sound control capabilities
poor sound control capabilities
what is the term for measuring how well ceilings absorb sound coming over a partition?
articulation class
under the a151-2019, the vendor ____________ + ______________ ffe in the project.
- sells
- installs
