CON 151 CSU Exam 1
Building code - ANS -Establishes requirements for the construction and occupancy of buildings.
It contains standards of performance and requirements for materials, methods, and systems
and can cover structural strength, fire resistance, adequate light and ventilation, egress, and
occupational safety.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANS -makes accessibility to public buildings a civil right.
a. Access standards - entrances, stairs, doorways, elevators, and toilet facilities.
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) - ANS -sets safety standards under which buildings
are built, may affect design. Health and safety of workers.
Zoning ordinance - ANS -govern the types of activities that can take place on a given piece of
land. Size of building envelope, setbacks, parking spaces, total Sq ft, height, etc.
setback - ANS -The minimum distance required by code or ordinance between the building and
a property line or other reference.
American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) - ANS -establishes standard specifications for
commonly used materials of construction.
Project manual - ANS -is a single volume that contains all written requirements for a building
construction project.
Drawings/ blue prints - ANS -AIA definition is construction documents that "show in graphic and
quantitative form the extent, design location, relationships, and dimensions of the work to be
done"
Easement - ANS -A legal right afforded a party to cross or to make limited use of land owned by
another.
Cardinal Points - ANS -The four major compass headings of north, east, south, and west.
Dewater - ANS -to remove water from a job site by pumps, well points, or drainage systems.
In situ - ANS -(1) in place, as natural, undisturbed soil. (2) Descriptive of work accomplished on
the site rather than in prefabrication elsewhere, as cast-in-place concrete
Open excavation - ANS -usually cover a large portion of the building excavation.
, Trench Excavation - ANS -usually for utilities and footers
Pit excavation - ANS -usually for sumps, isolated footings and elevators
Clearing and Grubbing - ANS -consists of removing trees, shrubs and other vegetation,
including their roots and stumps.
Lateral Displacement - ANS -in soil is the horizontal movement of the soil under heavy
foundation loads
Footing - ANS -the base of a foundation, column, or wall used to distribute the load over the
subgrade.
master format 0-14 - ANS -Division 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements
Division 01 - General Requirements
Division 02 - Existing Conditions
Division 03 - Concrete
Division 04 - Masonry
Division 05 - Metals
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, Composites
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08 - Openings
Division 09 - Finishes
Division 10 - Specialties
Division 11 - Equipment
Division 12 - Furnishings
Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Conveying Equipment
3 types legal land surveys - ANS -◦ Metes & Bounds - used natural highlights or artificial
monuments at the corners ◦ Many monuments were not permanent
◦ Rectangular Survey - Government system ◦ Adopted in 1785 and used in most states today ◦
Meridians, Base lines, Correction lines, Guide meridians, Township and range lines, Sections
◦ References to plat maps (Lot and Block system) ◦ References known (recorded) maps to
describe specific plots
primary members of a building team - ANS -1. Owner
2. DESIGN TEAM, Architect, Engineer, May include GC
Industry Standards - ANS -ensure a minimum level of quality, safety, and performance Written
standards are for Material, Product, Design, Workmanship, and Testing
Types of industry standards - ANS -Product standards - thickness, joining method
Design standards - requirements for using a particular material, product, or system
Building code - ANS -Establishes requirements for the construction and occupancy of buildings.
It contains standards of performance and requirements for materials, methods, and systems
and can cover structural strength, fire resistance, adequate light and ventilation, egress, and
occupational safety.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANS -makes accessibility to public buildings a civil right.
a. Access standards - entrances, stairs, doorways, elevators, and toilet facilities.
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) - ANS -sets safety standards under which buildings
are built, may affect design. Health and safety of workers.
Zoning ordinance - ANS -govern the types of activities that can take place on a given piece of
land. Size of building envelope, setbacks, parking spaces, total Sq ft, height, etc.
setback - ANS -The minimum distance required by code or ordinance between the building and
a property line or other reference.
American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) - ANS -establishes standard specifications for
commonly used materials of construction.
Project manual - ANS -is a single volume that contains all written requirements for a building
construction project.
Drawings/ blue prints - ANS -AIA definition is construction documents that "show in graphic and
quantitative form the extent, design location, relationships, and dimensions of the work to be
done"
Easement - ANS -A legal right afforded a party to cross or to make limited use of land owned by
another.
Cardinal Points - ANS -The four major compass headings of north, east, south, and west.
Dewater - ANS -to remove water from a job site by pumps, well points, or drainage systems.
In situ - ANS -(1) in place, as natural, undisturbed soil. (2) Descriptive of work accomplished on
the site rather than in prefabrication elsewhere, as cast-in-place concrete
Open excavation - ANS -usually cover a large portion of the building excavation.
, Trench Excavation - ANS -usually for utilities and footers
Pit excavation - ANS -usually for sumps, isolated footings and elevators
Clearing and Grubbing - ANS -consists of removing trees, shrubs and other vegetation,
including their roots and stumps.
Lateral Displacement - ANS -in soil is the horizontal movement of the soil under heavy
foundation loads
Footing - ANS -the base of a foundation, column, or wall used to distribute the load over the
subgrade.
master format 0-14 - ANS -Division 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements
Division 01 - General Requirements
Division 02 - Existing Conditions
Division 03 - Concrete
Division 04 - Masonry
Division 05 - Metals
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, Composites
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08 - Openings
Division 09 - Finishes
Division 10 - Specialties
Division 11 - Equipment
Division 12 - Furnishings
Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Conveying Equipment
3 types legal land surveys - ANS -◦ Metes & Bounds - used natural highlights or artificial
monuments at the corners ◦ Many monuments were not permanent
◦ Rectangular Survey - Government system ◦ Adopted in 1785 and used in most states today ◦
Meridians, Base lines, Correction lines, Guide meridians, Township and range lines, Sections
◦ References to plat maps (Lot and Block system) ◦ References known (recorded) maps to
describe specific plots
primary members of a building team - ANS -1. Owner
2. DESIGN TEAM, Architect, Engineer, May include GC
Industry Standards - ANS -ensure a minimum level of quality, safety, and performance Written
standards are for Material, Product, Design, Workmanship, and Testing
Types of industry standards - ANS -Product standards - thickness, joining method
Design standards - requirements for using a particular material, product, or system
