Brigham Young University-Idaho CONST 120 Test #1 || Solved
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Structures that were built prior to passage of zoning regulations and are now not in their proper
zone are referred to as correct answers Nonconforming
Minimum standards of safety concerning the design and construction of buildings are regulated
by correct answers building codes
Hardships imposed by zoning regulations may be relieved by a _________ granted by the zoning
board. correct answers variance
What governs the size, use (purpose) and location of buildings within a city or town correct
answers Zoning regulations
The building permit fee is usually based on the correct answers Estimated cost of construction
At what height from the floor is a building "cut" to show a floor plan? correct answers 4 feet
Foundation inspections occur prior to correct answers the placement of concrete
It is the responsibility of the ________ to notify the Building Official when it is time for a
scheduled inspection. correct answers contractor or his representative
To remove nails that have been driven all the way in, use a correct answers nail claw
The distances from the property line to the building are known as correct answers setbacks
, Long straight lines are laid out using a ________ which is stretched tightly between two points
and snapped against the surface. correct answers chalk line
A ________ suspended from a string can be used to check a wall for plumb. correct answers
plumb bob
On foundation plans, the walls are dimensioned from correct answers the face of one wall to the
face of the next
Green space refers to the correct answers amount of landscaped area
The location of the footing on a foundation plan is indicated by correct answers dashed lines
What is indicated by contour lines that are spaced far apart? correct answers A gradual slope
Orthographic drawings can be used to convey much of the information needed during
construction and may also be called correct answers Multi-view
The row of dimensions closest to the exterior walls of the structure shows the location of correct
answers doors and windows
When buildings are designed using a grid system with a unit of _______ it is known as modular
measure. correct answers 4"
A starting point of known elevation, used to determine other elevations is known as a correct
answers benchmark
A recess in a foundation wall that is used to support a girder is known as a correct answers
pocket
Correctly.
Structures that were built prior to passage of zoning regulations and are now not in their proper
zone are referred to as correct answers Nonconforming
Minimum standards of safety concerning the design and construction of buildings are regulated
by correct answers building codes
Hardships imposed by zoning regulations may be relieved by a _________ granted by the zoning
board. correct answers variance
What governs the size, use (purpose) and location of buildings within a city or town correct
answers Zoning regulations
The building permit fee is usually based on the correct answers Estimated cost of construction
At what height from the floor is a building "cut" to show a floor plan? correct answers 4 feet
Foundation inspections occur prior to correct answers the placement of concrete
It is the responsibility of the ________ to notify the Building Official when it is time for a
scheduled inspection. correct answers contractor or his representative
To remove nails that have been driven all the way in, use a correct answers nail claw
The distances from the property line to the building are known as correct answers setbacks
, Long straight lines are laid out using a ________ which is stretched tightly between two points
and snapped against the surface. correct answers chalk line
A ________ suspended from a string can be used to check a wall for plumb. correct answers
plumb bob
On foundation plans, the walls are dimensioned from correct answers the face of one wall to the
face of the next
Green space refers to the correct answers amount of landscaped area
The location of the footing on a foundation plan is indicated by correct answers dashed lines
What is indicated by contour lines that are spaced far apart? correct answers A gradual slope
Orthographic drawings can be used to convey much of the information needed during
construction and may also be called correct answers Multi-view
The row of dimensions closest to the exterior walls of the structure shows the location of correct
answers doors and windows
When buildings are designed using a grid system with a unit of _______ it is known as modular
measure. correct answers 4"
A starting point of known elevation, used to determine other elevations is known as a correct
answers benchmark
A recess in a foundation wall that is used to support a girder is known as a correct answers
