Are outlets required on every wall?
ANSWER
Residential yes, Commercial no
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a lavatory?
ANSWER
30" x 48" with about 17" of that clear under the lavatory
In wet areas, what are the requirements for wall finishes?
ANSWER
- walls within 2' or service sinks, toilets, or urinals are required to be constructed of moisture
resistant material (cement board, X) and are required to have tile (or similar) finish up to
minimum 4' AFF. Wallcovering may be used above 4' AFF. Lavatories do not count as a ser-
vice sink.
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a bathtub?
ANSWER
30" x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a urinal?
ANSWER
30" x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a shower?
ANSWER
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,30" x 48"
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear knee space of at least:
ANSWER
30" W x 17"D
(t/f) The dip of the overflow shall not be considered in determining knee and toe clearances.
ANSWER
true, you don't count the overflow drain
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear floor space of:
ANSWER
30" W x 48"D with about 17" of the 48" underneath the counter
For the PRAC, this chair is in the way of a credenza. Where do I put the marker(s)?
ANSWER
On BOTH the chair AND the credenza, they are in the way of each other.
What are the CLEARANCES required at an accessible toilet/water closet?
ANSWER
a 60" turnaround anywhere in the space, have 60" clear at the toilet's rear wall, and 56"
clear along the side wall.
When taking PRAC, are clearances and dimensions the same?
ANSWER
NO - clearances are the dashed shaped boxes and dimensions are the linear strings
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, When taking PRAC, can you put more than one room label per room when asked to label
spaces per program?
ANSWER
NO, one label per room. just because you can fit 2 workstations in an open office, doesn't
mean you put the "open office" label in the room twice.
Where should emergency lighting be located?
ANSWER
Aisles, corridors, and exit access stairways and ramps.
Which walls are subject to the most glare and heat issues?
ANSWER
South
Where should audio/visual fire alarms be located?
ANSWER
Restrooms, hallways, lobbies, and general assembly areas & visible from any location in the
room. This means that sometimes 2 are required if the space is a hallway with a turn. They
are mounted between 6'-8" to 7'-6" AFF.
what do supply diffusers look like in an RCP
ANSWER
They typically have an X through them
what do return diffusers typically look like in an RCP?
ANSWER
They typically have a diagonal line through them.
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ANSWER
Residential yes, Commercial no
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a lavatory?
ANSWER
30" x 48" with about 17" of that clear under the lavatory
In wet areas, what are the requirements for wall finishes?
ANSWER
- walls within 2' or service sinks, toilets, or urinals are required to be constructed of moisture
resistant material (cement board, X) and are required to have tile (or similar) finish up to
minimum 4' AFF. Wallcovering may be used above 4' AFF. Lavatories do not count as a ser-
vice sink.
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a bathtub?
ANSWER
30" x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a urinal?
ANSWER
30" x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a shower?
ANSWER
1
,30" x 48"
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear knee space of at least:
ANSWER
30" W x 17"D
(t/f) The dip of the overflow shall not be considered in determining knee and toe clearances.
ANSWER
true, you don't count the overflow drain
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear floor space of:
ANSWER
30" W x 48"D with about 17" of the 48" underneath the counter
For the PRAC, this chair is in the way of a credenza. Where do I put the marker(s)?
ANSWER
On BOTH the chair AND the credenza, they are in the way of each other.
What are the CLEARANCES required at an accessible toilet/water closet?
ANSWER
a 60" turnaround anywhere in the space, have 60" clear at the toilet's rear wall, and 56"
clear along the side wall.
When taking PRAC, are clearances and dimensions the same?
ANSWER
NO - clearances are the dashed shaped boxes and dimensions are the linear strings
2
, When taking PRAC, can you put more than one room label per room when asked to label
spaces per program?
ANSWER
NO, one label per room. just because you can fit 2 workstations in an open office, doesn't
mean you put the "open office" label in the room twice.
Where should emergency lighting be located?
ANSWER
Aisles, corridors, and exit access stairways and ramps.
Which walls are subject to the most glare and heat issues?
ANSWER
South
Where should audio/visual fire alarms be located?
ANSWER
Restrooms, hallways, lobbies, and general assembly areas & visible from any location in the
room. This means that sometimes 2 are required if the space is a hallway with a turn. They
are mounted between 6'-8" to 7'-6" AFF.
what do supply diffusers look like in an RCP
ANSWER
They typically have an X through them
what do return diffusers typically look like in an RCP?
ANSWER
They typically have a diagonal line through them.
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