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Name 5 project types

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New construction, adaptive reuse, historical, reconstruction, rehabilitation

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What are the modules covered under the B101?

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Schematic design, design development, construction docs, bid/award, construction administration

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What are modules?

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The facility delivery cycle

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Minimum score for LEED certification

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40

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Is LEED law?

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No. It is a guideline.

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AIA contracts describe what?

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Project phases and the architects legal responsibilities

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What are the two types of historical projects? Describe them

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Preservation - building system upgrade (structural/mechanical/electrical)
Restoration - restore to a specific period

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ASTM

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American Society for Testing & Materials

Testing

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NFPA

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National Fire Protection Agency

Fire Life-safety

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UL

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Underwriters Laboratory

Certification

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IFC

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International Fire Code

Model: Fire Protection Systems

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IPC

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International Plumbing Code

Model

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IMC

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International Mechanical Code

Model

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NEC

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National Electrical Code

Model

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ASCE

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American Society of Civil Engineers

Lateral, Roof Loading

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ACI

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American Concrete Institute

Concrete Performance Design

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AISC

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American Institute of Steel construction

Steel performance Design

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NDS

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National Design Specifications

Wood Performance Design

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ASHRAE

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American Society of Heating, Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Engineers
HVAC

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FEMA

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

Flood Elev, Site design, CPTED

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IESNA

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Illuminating Engineers Society of North America

Indoor and Outdoor Lighting

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NPS

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National Parks Service: The Secretary of the Interiors

Historic

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LEED

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Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

Green Certification

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EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency

Lead, Asbestos, PCBs, IAQ

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CPTED
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design | Defensible Space
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ANSI
American National Standards Institute | Access& Usable
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ADAAG
Americans With Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines | Barrier Free
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OSHA
Occupational Safety & Health Administration | 29CFR Asbestos removal
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Ramp Running - slope
1:12 (8%)
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Walkway slope
1:20 (5%)
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Landing slope
1:48 (2%)
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Parking slope
1:48 (2%)
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Cross slope
1:48 (2%)
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Access Aisle slope
1:48 (2%)
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Curb ramp slope
1:12 (8%)
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Assembly Access Aisle slope
1:8 (12.5%)
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Handrail slope
Same as ramp or walkway the handrail serves
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List the High portion of the Embodied Energy Table
Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Steel, Plastic
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List the Medium portion of the Embodied Energy Table
Glass, Mineral Fiber/Asphalt, Concrete, Brick (red), Gypsum Board
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List the Low portion of the Embodied Energy Table
Lightweight Concrete, Sand-Lime Brick, Wood, Sand/Gravel
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Commissioning =
Site Balancing & Laser Alignment
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List site accessible elements
Parking, Accessible Route, Passenger Loading Zone, Site Arrival Point (bus stop i.e.), Paths Between Sports Fields
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List building accessible elements
An accessible entrance, an accessible route to the altered area, at least one accessible restroom for each sex or one unisex restroom, accessible telephones, accessible drinking fountains, parking storage and alarms when possible
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define accessible egress
A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any accessible point in a building or facility to a public way
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describe absolute dimensions
dimensions that are not stated as a maximum or minimum are absolute
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describe tolerances
all dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances except where the requirement is stated as a range with specific minimum and maximum end points
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separation between fine grade and large grain soil
sieve #200
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Fine grain soil is.... | What type of a foundation is required?
clay or silt. A deep foundation is required. Piles or caissons.
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Course grain soil is... | What type of a foundation is required?
sand or gravel. A shallow foundation is allowed. Slabs and footings.
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working or dining bar counter height
28"min to 34" max

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