PPD - Study Notes Questions With Complete Solutions
1-hour rated partition Correct Answers A partition that
requires specific construction, such as 5/8" Type X gypsum
board on both sides of studs, as a single piece of gypsum board
lacks a fire-resistance rating on its own.
1-hour rated suspended ceiling Correct Answers A ceiling's
rating derived from the combination of rated ceiling tile, the
suspension system, and the structural floor above.
10% to 50% slope Correct Answers Steep slope that may only
be suitable for limited activity, equivalent to a 10' - 50' rise per
100'.
100% slope Correct Answers A slope with the same rise and
run, forming a 45 degree angle.
2-hour fire-resistive wall Correct Answers Required in F-2, S-
2, R-3, and R-4 occupancies.
200% slope Correct Answers A slope with a rise of 2 feet and
a run of 1 foot.
3-hour fire wall Correct Answers Required in other
occupancies, except in Type II or V constructions, where a 2-
hour rating may be allowed.
4-hour fire-resistive wall Correct Answers Required in H-1
and H-2 occupancies.
,4% to 10% slope Correct Answers Moderate slope requiring
some effort to climb or descend, equivalent to a 4' - 10' rise per
100'.
50 ft Dead-End Corridors (Group I-3) Correct Answers May
be 50 ft long in Group I-3 occupancies of Conditions 2, 3, or 4
(these conditions refer to specific security arrangements in
detention facilities).
50 ft Dead-End Corridors (with sprinklers) Correct Answers
Group B, E, F, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S, and U occupancies may
have 50 ft dead-end corridors if the entire building is equipped
with an automatic sprinkler system.
50% slope Correct Answers A slope with a rise of 1 foot and a
run of 2 feet.
90° Parking Correct Answers Spaces perpendicular to aisle.
Most efficient in terms of land use. Requires less total width for
either single- or double-loaded layout.
Aboveground Drainage Correct Answers Methods: Pervious
paving, sheet flow, gutters (built into roadways/parking), ground
swales, channels.
Absorption Loss Correct Answers Water loss due to being
absorbed by soil or vegetation.
Accelerating Admixtures Correct Answers Speeds up the rate
of hydration to increase the rate of strength gain.
,Accessible Parking Correct Answers Number of spaces
required for the physically disabled is set by 2010 ADA
Standards for Accessible Design and local codes.
Accessible Parking Location Correct Answers Spaces should
be located close to the building entrance and identified with the
international symbol for accessibility.
Accessory Occupancies Correct Answers Minor, ancillary
spaces (under 10% of floor area) that don't require separation
from the main occupancy by a fire barrier, unless specific
exceptions apply (like live/work units or certain
hazardous/residential occupancies).
Active Solar Design Correct Answers Core Concept: Uses
pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, and other mechanical equipment to
collect, store, and distribute solar energy.
Actual Number for Occupant Load Correct Answers For
fixed-seat occupancies, calculated by counting the number of
seats.
ADA/Accessibility Requirements Correct Answers Must also
meet minimum width required by the 2010 ADA Standards or
other accessibility guidelines.
Additional requirements for special doors Correct Answers
Refer to IBC Sec.
Advantages (Photovoltaics) Correct Answers Clean energy,
reduces demand on grid, can sell excess power back to utility.
, Advantages of Continuous Slab-to-Slab Partitions Correct
Answers Best passive control of smoke and fire and most
easily and least costly for contractors to construct.
Advantages of Green Roofs Correct Answers Conserves
energy (reduces cooling/heating loads), reduces storm runoff,
absorbs carbon dioxide, reduces ambient air temperatures, filters
air and binds dust particles, reduces the heat island effect,
protects roofing membranes from UV degradation, temperature
extremes, wind, and hail, adds acoustical insulation, adds
aesthetic appeal.
Air Barrier Correct Answers Building envelope system
component (materials, components, assemblies) controlling
infiltration/exfiltration on all vertical/horizontal surfaces
exposed to exterior.
Air Barriers Correct Answers Control infiltration (air in) and
exfiltration (air out) to reduce energy loss (25-40% of
heating/cooling energy), keep out pollutants/moisture, and
prevent mold/material degradation.
Air-Entraining Agents Correct Answers Admixtures that
create a network of microscopic air bubbles in concrete to
increase resistance to freeze-thaw damage.
Albedo Correct Answers A measure of the reflectivity of a
material.
1-hour rated partition Correct Answers A partition that
requires specific construction, such as 5/8" Type X gypsum
board on both sides of studs, as a single piece of gypsum board
lacks a fire-resistance rating on its own.
1-hour rated suspended ceiling Correct Answers A ceiling's
rating derived from the combination of rated ceiling tile, the
suspension system, and the structural floor above.
10% to 50% slope Correct Answers Steep slope that may only
be suitable for limited activity, equivalent to a 10' - 50' rise per
100'.
100% slope Correct Answers A slope with the same rise and
run, forming a 45 degree angle.
2-hour fire-resistive wall Correct Answers Required in F-2, S-
2, R-3, and R-4 occupancies.
200% slope Correct Answers A slope with a rise of 2 feet and
a run of 1 foot.
3-hour fire wall Correct Answers Required in other
occupancies, except in Type II or V constructions, where a 2-
hour rating may be allowed.
4-hour fire-resistive wall Correct Answers Required in H-1
and H-2 occupancies.
,4% to 10% slope Correct Answers Moderate slope requiring
some effort to climb or descend, equivalent to a 4' - 10' rise per
100'.
50 ft Dead-End Corridors (Group I-3) Correct Answers May
be 50 ft long in Group I-3 occupancies of Conditions 2, 3, or 4
(these conditions refer to specific security arrangements in
detention facilities).
50 ft Dead-End Corridors (with sprinklers) Correct Answers
Group B, E, F, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S, and U occupancies may
have 50 ft dead-end corridors if the entire building is equipped
with an automatic sprinkler system.
50% slope Correct Answers A slope with a rise of 1 foot and a
run of 2 feet.
90° Parking Correct Answers Spaces perpendicular to aisle.
Most efficient in terms of land use. Requires less total width for
either single- or double-loaded layout.
Aboveground Drainage Correct Answers Methods: Pervious
paving, sheet flow, gutters (built into roadways/parking), ground
swales, channels.
Absorption Loss Correct Answers Water loss due to being
absorbed by soil or vegetation.
Accelerating Admixtures Correct Answers Speeds up the rate
of hydration to increase the rate of strength gain.
,Accessible Parking Correct Answers Number of spaces
required for the physically disabled is set by 2010 ADA
Standards for Accessible Design and local codes.
Accessible Parking Location Correct Answers Spaces should
be located close to the building entrance and identified with the
international symbol for accessibility.
Accessory Occupancies Correct Answers Minor, ancillary
spaces (under 10% of floor area) that don't require separation
from the main occupancy by a fire barrier, unless specific
exceptions apply (like live/work units or certain
hazardous/residential occupancies).
Active Solar Design Correct Answers Core Concept: Uses
pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, and other mechanical equipment to
collect, store, and distribute solar energy.
Actual Number for Occupant Load Correct Answers For
fixed-seat occupancies, calculated by counting the number of
seats.
ADA/Accessibility Requirements Correct Answers Must also
meet minimum width required by the 2010 ADA Standards or
other accessibility guidelines.
Additional requirements for special doors Correct Answers
Refer to IBC Sec.
Advantages (Photovoltaics) Correct Answers Clean energy,
reduces demand on grid, can sell excess power back to utility.
, Advantages of Continuous Slab-to-Slab Partitions Correct
Answers Best passive control of smoke and fire and most
easily and least costly for contractors to construct.
Advantages of Green Roofs Correct Answers Conserves
energy (reduces cooling/heating loads), reduces storm runoff,
absorbs carbon dioxide, reduces ambient air temperatures, filters
air and binds dust particles, reduces the heat island effect,
protects roofing membranes from UV degradation, temperature
extremes, wind, and hail, adds acoustical insulation, adds
aesthetic appeal.
Air Barrier Correct Answers Building envelope system
component (materials, components, assemblies) controlling
infiltration/exfiltration on all vertical/horizontal surfaces
exposed to exterior.
Air Barriers Correct Answers Control infiltration (air in) and
exfiltration (air out) to reduce energy loss (25-40% of
heating/cooling energy), keep out pollutants/moisture, and
prevent mold/material degradation.
Air-Entraining Agents Correct Answers Admixtures that
create a network of microscopic air bubbles in concrete to
increase resistance to freeze-thaw damage.
Albedo Correct Answers A measure of the reflectivity of a
material.
