Category II

Question 1

what are add services to b202?

Answer 1

multiple site evaluation
site suitability
site planning
master planning
preliminary design
preliminary cost estimating
scheduling
market analysis
detailed existing facility evalutation
environmental suitability
services in support of owner's other consultants

Question 2

what are admin things to submit to owner in b202 and 203?

Answer 2

schedule with milestone dates
documents to the owner at appropriate intervals
file documents for governing approval

Question 3

what are architect’s services in b203?

Answer 3

program analysis
site analysis and selection
site context
cultural factor analysis
historic resource inventory
site development planning
detailed site utilization studies
utility studies
environmental studies
design guidelines
parking and circulation guidelines
economic analysis
estimate of the cost of the work
planning and zoning analysis
meetings and presentations

Question 4

where should carbon monoxide detectors be installed?

Answer 4

sleeping rooms and hallways

Question 5

what are ways to mitigate radon?

Answer 5

radon testing
under floor ventilation
sump pump
ventilation systems

Question 6

what are the 6 topographical conditions?

Answer 6

grading
vehicle access
utility access
features
bodies of water
views

Question 7

what are 4 hydrological conditions?

Answer 7

water table
site drainage
movement of waters (swales)
foundation selection

Question 8

what are 2 geological conditions?

Answer 8

types of soils

type of foundations

Question 9

what are 6 factors that affect wetland health?

Answer 9

habitat alteration
hydrological modification
biological invasion
pollution
overharvesting
climate change

Question 10

what are 5 state and 3 federal agencies for wetlands?

Answer 10

ca dept of fish and wildlife
ca epa
state water resources control board
california coastal commision
state lands commision
FEDERAL
us army corps of engineers
us epa
national resources consercation service

Question 11

what 4 permits for wetlands?

Answer 11

usace 404
rwqcb 401
cdfg streambed alteration (CA DEPT FISH AND WILDLIFE)
ceqa

Question 12

what are 4 state agencies and 4 federal agencies for coastal zone?

Answer 12

ca dept fish and wildlife
ca epa
state water resource control board
california coastal commission
FEDERAL
us fish and wildlife
us army corps of engineers
us epa
us coast guard

Question 13

what 3 acts are for endangered species?

Answer 13

ca endangered species act
federal endangered species act
ceqa

Question 14

what 2 state and 2 federal for endangered species?

Answer 14

ca dept fish and wildlife
ca epa
us fish and wildlife
us epa

Question 15

what are the 4 types of zone maps?

Answer 15

shaking
fault rupture
seismic hazard zones for liquefaction and landslides
tsunami inundation

Question 16

what must a project have from a licensed geologist?

Answer 16

investigation to demonstrate that not on active fault.

Question 17

what are factors that can contribute to the spread of wildfire?

Answer 17

temperature
humidity
wind
uphill
airbourne embers

Question 18

what is the basic wind speed in the west coast?

Answer 18

85 mph

Question 19

what are the 3 wind exposure categories?

Answer 19

B (urban) C, D (flat open)

Question 20

what are 3 things for a flood?

Answer 20

locate building pad above 100 year flood plain
avoid large areas of concrete
use swales

Question 21

what 5 agencies for hazardous materials?

Answer 21

us epa
cal epa
ca air resources board
regional air quality management district
state water resources control board

Question 22

what are 6 regulations/acts for hazardous materials?

Answer 22

toxic substances control act
cercla
federal epa brownfields program
ca epa brownfields program
federal clean air act
federal clean water act

Question 23

what do you need to review for compliance in the entitlement phase?

Answer 23

ceqa
zoning code
local coastal program
specific plan

Question 24

what do you file after an eir?

Answer 24

notice of preparation, then notice of completion

Question 25

when is public review period and for how long?

Answer 25

after eir or negative declaration. 30-60 days after eir 20-30 days after negative declaration

Question 26

is coastal zone management act federal or state?

Answer 26

federal

Question 27

what are federal coastal activities?

Answer 27

``` outer continental shelf oil and gas leasing exploration and development designation of dredge material disposal sites in the ocean military projects at coastal locations USACE US fish and wildlife national parks highway improvements commercial space launch projects ```

Question 28

how is the coastal act administered?

Answer 28

coastal development permits by the coastal commission or local coastal program. then, the LCP is submitted to coastal commission

Question 29

what are the emission requirements from the SCAQMD?

Answer 29

nitrogen oxides 11 ppm VOC 30 ppm carbon monoxide 250 ppm for more than 500 hours and 1 million btu per year

Question 30

what are key components of the california building code?

Answer 30

``` occupancy construction type floor area building height exits/egress separation/shafts fire protection fire extinguishing accessibility engineering ```

Question 31

what are 5 things about your building in terms of types of construction do you need to determine?

Answer 31

``` occupancy group type of construction location of building on property allowable floor area height and number of stories ```

Question 32

when does calgreen apply to residential?

Answer 32

new construction, additions of 1000sf or greater or alterations $200,000 and above

Question 33

what is category 1 occupancy?

Answer 33

low hazard to human life | agriculture buildings

Question 34

what is category 2 occupancy?

Answer 34

not 1,3,4

Question 35

what is category 3 occupancy?

Answer 35

``` substantial hazard to human life in a failure-- occupant load greater 300 schools health care detention facilities ```

Question 36

what is category 4 occupancy?

Answer 36

``` essential facilities hospitals fire, rescue police emergency shelters power generating water treatment ```

Question 37

what occupancies have the most live loads?

Answer 37

corridors dining room/restaurants stores stadiums

Question 38

what is the load for handrails/guardrails?

Answer 38

50 plf

Question 39

which types of buildings are exempt from cbc 11a and b?

Answer 39

privately funded single family homes and duplexes | privately funded multi-family projects of 3 or less units in a condo

Question 40

what is the standard for fire-resistance rating?

Answer 40

ASTM E 119 | UL 263

Question 41

what is the min stair width in accessible means of egress?

Answer 41

48"

Question 42

what is the stairway width minimum when load less than 50?

Answer 42

36" | 44" for 50 or greater

Question 43

what are mandatory requirements for achieving energy efficiency?

Answer 43

``` space conditioning equipment water heating equipment glazing requirements building envelope building fenestration insulation requirements lighting systems and equipment ```

Question 44

what are 5 important codes in the california health and safety code?

Answer 44

essential services buildings seismic safety act california code of regulations - title 24 air resources california retail food code hospital facilities seismic safety act

Question 45

what are the 4 water regulations?

Answer 45

1. clean water act 2. california water code 3. department of water resources (has water plan) 4. state water resources control board (enforced with 9 regional water quality control boards)

Question 46

what does water quality monitoring after a project is complete usually under enforcement?

Answer 46

regional water quality board

Question 47

what are things Factory Mutual is in charge of?

Answer 47

``` fire department connections wall hydrants fire hose fire door heat and smoke vents skylights ```

Question 48

what are things ASHRAE is in charge of?

Answer 48

HVAC and refrigeration

Question 49

what are things ASTM is in charge of?

Answer 49

``` adhesives building cement/concrete fire/flammability masonry road/paving roofing thermal insulation wood steel STANDARDS ```

Question 50

what are things ANSI is in charge of?

Answer 50

accredits other standards. doesnt make standards

Question 51

what are things UL is in charge of?

Answer 51

``` develops products/safety testing exterior wlls fire protection systems fire resistance interior finish materials means of egress plastic building materials roof assemblies ```

Question 52

what are things GA is in charge of?

Answer 52

fire resistance design manual for gyp floor/wall/ceiling/columns etc.