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Special Construction Flashcards

1
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During the design and construction of radio and TV towers, which of the following provisions must be made to resist wind uplift

A

towers must resist 2 times the calculated wind uplift

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2
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dish antennas subject to the structural provisions of building codes are

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antennas over 2 feet in diameter

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3
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for inspection, ____ are approved for providing ready access to TV towers

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6 ft step ladders

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which of the following must be provided, when an auxilary inflation system is needed for a membrane structure

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an approved standby power-generating system

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5
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with regard to structural loads on radio and TV towers, which of the following is an accurate statement

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towers must be designed for the dead load, wind loads as well as the ice load in regions where ice formation occurs

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6
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most building codes require that fire hazards caused by demolition activites and building construction work comply with

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NFPA standards

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the protection required for public sidewalks when being used by the public during construction demolition is

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sidewalk sheds

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8
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sidewalk sheds and guard fences are required by the building codes. when must these safety barriers be installed

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prior to commencing any type of construction

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9
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when a building is demolished, which of the following meets building code requirements with regard to party walls

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the contractor of the demolished building is responsible for maintaining the security and usefulness of the party wall

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10
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Which of the following must public walks or walkways under sidewalk sheds comply with

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such walkways must comply with the requirements for interior egress corridors and ramps

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11
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which of the following is a proper safeguard around the perimeter of a construction site

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approved fences and barricades

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12
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if it becomes necessary to temporarily store materials on public property or to block existing roadways, the requirements of most localities is best described by which of the following

A

special permision is needed

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13
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which of the following best describes the requirements for existing utilities, prior to cemmencing demolition activites on any buildings

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all utilities must be disconnected and capped off at a safe distance from where the demolition is taking place

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14
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if a building has been demolished and the site cleared, most building codes and local ordinances further require you to

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provide safeguards to prevent waer damage to foundations of adjoining structures

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15
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another requirement for the vacant lot after demolishing the building is to

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grade the site so that it conforms to existing adjoining grades

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16
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which of the following do most building codes base the requirements for construction materials and methods used for sidewalk sheds

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the height of the building and the distance to the public street

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17
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when demolition activites cause toxic dust, which of the following is not a building code requirement

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all workers must be protected against the dust, however it is up to the general public to stay away from the construction site

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18
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the demolition of a building may involve structural collapse, however, this would violate the requirement of most building codes. How is this problem generally taken care of?

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a structural collapse is acceptable for building demolition

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19
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which of the following codes is used when enforcing new and replacement of water supply systems in high hazard zones

A

the national plumbing code

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20
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regulations and guidelines on the use of explosives for demolition projects and other building construction practices have been developed by which of the folloing Federal Departments

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DOT

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21
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the maximum width allowed for a pedestrian walkway with or without an automatic sprikler system is

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30ft

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22
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what are building requirements for mobile homes placed in high hazard zones

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-such units must be placed in accordance with the applicable elevation requirements
-building codes regulate mobil homes as well as permanent structures
-placement of mobile homes must adhere to the anchor and tie down requirements of national and local building codes

23
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what are an approved window cleaning safeguard

A

-motorized vertical scaffold wiht guard rails
-belt terminals
-anchors

24
Q

analysis of foundation soils is best described as

A

organic content

25
Q

which of the following is generally a code requirement when protecting the public against intermittent hazards across a walkway

A

a watchman

26
Q

which of the following best describes the requirements for a building standpipe water system used to fight fires

A

the system should never be blocked

27
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window cleaning safeguards are required on multistory buildings when buildings are more than ____ stories

A

4

28
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in accordance with the provisions of building codes, which of the following (in most areas) may order the removal of any display sign not being maintained

A

the code official having jurisdiction

29
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the best definition of an open sign is

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one in which at least 50% of the enclosed area is open to the transmission of wind

30
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which of the following building code regulations apply to structural enclosures below the base flood elevation

A

the enclosure must not be used for human occupancy

31
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which of the following conditions would classify an area of tidal influence to be in a high-hazzard (V) zone?

A

one that is subject to wave heights in excess of 3 feet

32
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which of the following is a building code requirement for walkways, when exterior walls of walkway connected buildings are required to have a fire-resistant rating of more than 2 hours?

A

the walkway must be equipped throughout with an automatic sprikler

33
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the minimum allowable unobstructed width of a pedestrian walkway is ____ feet

A

3

34
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if there is no automatic sprikler system when a walkway serves as a required exit, what is the maximum allowable length of exit access travel?

A

200 feet

35
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what is the best definition of a projecting sign

A

one that extends more than 15 inches from the building wall to which it is attached

36
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the classification of buildings connected by pedestrian walkways is

A

connected buildings are considered to be separate structures

37
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what must the fire-resistance rating be between walkways and the interior of adjoining structures

A

2 hours

38
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in regard to the erection of display signs, which of the following takes precedence ever buildings codes

A

zoning laws

39
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the maximum allowable height that a closed roof sign may project above the roof of a building of types 1 and 2 construction is

A

50 feet

40
Q

which of the following materials must wall signs with an area exceeding 40 sq ft be constructed of

A

metal or other approved non combustible material

41
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an accepted foundation for structures erected in high-hazard zones is

A

pilings or columns

42
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which of the following best describes the requirements for neighboring walls adjining or shared by a new building under construction

A

new construction must not cause damage to any existing structure

43
Q

which of the following best describes the requirements for portable fire extinguishers that are required on construction job sites

A

they must be A:B:C rated

44
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which of the following is a code requirement, if a contractor is denied access to a structure adjoining a construction site that eht contractor is working and because of that will be unable to protect the adjoining building from possible damage caused by the contractors construction work

A

notify the adjoining property owner and the local building inspection office in writing and have the notification delivered by certified mail

45
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most building inspection departments in the United States accept compaction test results for fill material when the tests are performed in accordance with

A

ASTM D 698

46
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the owner of a structure adjoining a new building construction site may have to pay for damage to his or her owner property even if the damage was caused by the new construction. Under which of the following conditions could this happen

A

the owner of the adjoining property refused to allow the building contractor entry to the existing structure

47
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which of the following is a requirement for retaining walls that are built adjacent to an adjoining property structure

A

retaining walls must be provided with a guardrail or fence

48
Q

which of the following agencies is the authority in establishing the official flood hazard map for both new and current residential areas

A

FEMA
federal emergency management agency

49
Q

which of the following is a code requirement for standpipe systems when a building is being demolished

A

a standpipe system must be kept in operable condition up to the floor level being demolished

50
Q

permanent interior and exterior stairs are required when a building has been constructed to a height of more than

A

4 stories

51
Q

hose connections to standpipes are required to comply with which of the following

A

the hose connection must have a removable cap

52
Q

which of the following is a building code requirement for standpipe systems durring the construction of each floor level

A

the standpipe system must be ready for use on each level as that level is finished

53
Q

all high rise buildings must have which of the following fire-protection systems

A

a standpipe water supply system

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