NCIDQ Latest Update (2023/2024) Already Graded A

NCIDQ Latest Update (2023/2024) Already Graded A Design Theory A way to direct design based on a system of beliefs or philosophy Programming A process during which info about a problem is collected, analyzed and clearly stated to provide a basis for design The 5 Step Process of PROGRAMMAING 1) Establishing goals 2) Collecting and analyzing facts 3) Uncovering and testing concepts (programmatic concept) 4) Determining Needs 5) Stating the problem 4 major considerations during programming Form Function Economy Time Every program should include... - Statement of goals and objectives - a list of client needs - a list of spaces and their square footages Anthropometrics a measurement of the size, proportions, and range of motion of the human body Ergonomics the study of the relation between human physiology and the physical environment Human Comfort based on humidity, air movement, air quality, temperature, sound vibration, and light British Thermal Unit (BTU) Amount of heat required to raise 1 pound of water by 1 degree F. In SI units, this is known as a Joule. Acting over a period of one hour, the SI unit corresponding to BTU/hr is WATTS NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Lab Underwriter's Lab is one. They pass the following labels: "listed label": passed the test "classified label": tested for certain type of use ASTM E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction ad Materials (evaluates ability to prevent passage of fire, heat, and hot gasses for a given amount of time Ratings: Walls) 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours Doors) 20, 30, and 45 minutes NFPA 252 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies (evaluates ability to resist passage of flame, heat, and gasses) ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials Class: Flame Spread Rating: A) I 0-25 (most resistant) B) II 26-75 C) III 76-200 Fire Partition Wall assembly with fire resistance rating of 1 hour. Used in corridor walls, guest rooms in R-1, R-2, I-1 Fire Barrier Vertical or horizontal assembly that is fire-resistance rated and is design to restrict spread of fire, confine it to limited areas, or afford safe passage for egress. Offers more protection than a fire partition! MUST be continuous from floor slab to roof above. Smoke Barrier continuous vertical or horizontal membrane with a minimum fire resistance rating of 1 hour Accessory Occupancy a space or room that is ancillary to the main occupancy but doesn't exceed 10% of the floor area on the story. (Example: a small gift shop in a hospital) Incidental Use Area is ancillary to the main occupancy and has the same classification as the nearest main occupancy but poses a greater level of risk to that occupancy. It must be separated from the main occupancy by a fire barrier, be equipped by an automatic sprinkler system, or both. (Example: a laundry room over 100 SqFt needs both 1 hr rating and sprinklers) Means of Egress continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any point to a public way Exit Access Portion of the means of egress that leads to the ENTRANCE of an exit . (does not provide a protected path of travel) Exit portion of egress that provides a protected path of egress - MUST have a 1 to 2 hour fire rating - Travel distance is NOT an issue once the exit has been reached Exit Discharge the portion of egress between termination of an exit and a public way (could be interior or exterior) Occupant Load Factor Amount of floor area to be occupied by one