NCIDQ IDPX - Codes and Standards(RATED A+ ALREADY PASSED)

NCIDQ IDPX - Codes and Standards(RATED A+ ALREADY PASSED)What are the four stages of a product's life cycle? The stages of this process include: - raw material acquisition - manufacturing - use and maintenance - disposal What is embodied energy? This is the energy required by a product or material for its extraction as a raw material, initial processing, and subsequent manufacture into a finished product. In terms of its sustainability, what are the primary advantages and disadvantages of aluminum as a construction material? This material has high potential for recycling but it requires a large amount of energy for its manufacture. What are volatile organic compounds? (VOCs) These are chemicals that contain carbon and hydrogen and that vaporize at room temperature and pressure. What are post-industrial (or pre-consumer) materials? These are scrap or trim materials generated in the manufacturing process that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste. What does post-consumer mean? This adjective describes a material or product that has served its intended use and has been recovered from waste destined for disposal. What is outgassing? This is the release of toxic gases from a material, typically after the material has been installed. What is the primary concern related to indoor air quality and paint? With this wall finish, the primary concern related to indoor air quality is the level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) What is sustainable design? This term encompasses the various strategies employed to achieve a balance between the consumption of environmental resources and the renewal of those resources throughout the entire life cycle of a building. What is the minimum diameter of a circle in which a wheelchair can turn? 60" When a door is approached perpendicular to its opening, what is the minimum maneuvering clearance for wheelchair access at the strike side of the door opening? The pull side of the door. the minimum wheelchair maneuvering clearance in this situation is 18" How high above the floor must a grab bar be mounted? This accessibility feature must be mounted between 33" and 36" AFF What is the maximum allowable slope for an accessible ramp? The maximum slope for this accessibility feature is 1 vertical unit for every 12 horizontal unites, or 8.33% In addition to a specific diameter and mounting height, what other handrail feature is required on an accessible stairway? A handrail must also extend beyond the upper and lower risers. Where are detectable warnings required? These are required on walking surfaces in front of hazardous vehicular areas. According to ADAAG regulations, what is the maximum vertical reach dimensions for accessibility? For either front or side approach, 48". in previous regulations 54" was allowed for side approach. What is the minimum clear floor space required to accommodate one stationary wheelchair? The minimum clear floor space required for this is 30"x48" What is the minimum dimension for a accessible door opening? The minimum width for this passage is 32" What is the minimum clear floor width of an accessible toilet stall? 60" is the minimum clear width for this accessibility feature. To be classified as accessible, what is the maximum allowable vertical change in floor level? To be classified as accessible, this construction element must not have a vertical change exceeding 1/4" For an accessible ramp, what is the maximum rise allowed between landings? For an accessible ramp, this must be no more than 30". According to ADAAG regulations, what two types of alarms are required for accessibility? ADAAG regulations require these to be both audible and visible. For a corridor in a commercial construction, what minimum width is required, and what width is recommended? The minimum width for this component of a space plan is 44". 60" is the recommended width. What are two sustainable types of wood flooring? Bamboo and Palm Wood What does the Certificate of Occupancy letter provide? This letter is issued by the authority having jurisdiction and allows the client to occupy a building or portion of a building after the final inspection. What is the primary model building code used in the United States? The IBC - International Building Code In the United States, what document gives jurisdictions the basic authority to adopt and enforce building codes? The basic authority for this comes from the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It gives police powers to the states which in turn either use that authority to adopt codes or pass that authority on to local jurisdictions. What two types of product labels does Underwriters Laboratories (UL) provide? Listed labels and classified labels What is the Steiner tunnel test, ASTM 84? This is a standard test for determining the surface burning characteristics of finish materials and the smoke developed index of the same materials. According to the international Building Code (IBC), what is a fire partition, and where is it used? The IBC defines this as a wall assembly having a fire-resistance rating of one-hour used in: - walls separating dwelling units - walls separating guest rooms in Group R-1, R-2, and i-i occupancies. - walls separating tenant spaces in covered malls - corridor walls What two situations require the construction of a fire barrier? This type of fire-resistance-rated wall is required as: - a separation where there are different occupancies - an enclosure where there are vertical exits What is the maximum percentage of wall or ceiling area that combustible trim (such as trim made wood) can occupy in a room? In a room, this material type can occupy no more than 10% of a wall or ceiling area. What is an occupancy class, and what is it used for? This is a usage classification assigned to a building or an interior space. It differentiates various types of fire hazards and the life-safety characteristics of various uses. What is an accessory occupancy? This is a space or room that is used in conjunction with the main occupancy, but containing no more than 10% of the floor area of the main occupancy. What is an incidental use area? This is an area that is ancillary to the main occupancy, but has the same classification. It must be separated from the main occupancy by a fire barrier, be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, or both. What is fire-resistance-rated glazing? This is glass or some other glazing material that has been tested according to ASTM E119 as part of a fire-resistance rated wall assembly. In regard to interior design, what is a guard, and what dimension must it have in commercial construction? This is a building component installed to prevent falls from an elevated area. Its required minimum height is 42" AFF What are the three parts of a means of egress? Exit access, exit, and exit discharge