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NCIDQ IDPX & PRAC (Q & A)RATED A+ ALREADY PASSEDlife cycle cost analysis determines cost of a building component; accounts for initial cost, financing, operation, maintenance, disposal, & residual value. HID and fluorescent two light sources that require the use of a ballast low voltage lamps can include incandescent, halogen, and LED lamps that are designed to operate at a reduced voltage; provide better beam control than a standard incandescent lamp; not specifically solid-state lighting (LEDs); CAN BE SWITCHED TOGETHER Illuminance The rate at which light strikes a surface, or falls on a unit area; is measured in footcandles or in metric - lumens per square meter or lux, lx. Luminance Luminous flux per unit of projected area and unit solid angle leaving a surface, either reflected or transmitted. Measured by candela per square meter. Sometimes referred to as brightness candela per square meter units used for the measurement and description of the brightness (foot lamberts) of a direct glare source are Lumen the amount of light output produced by a lamp or light source; lamp manufacturers rate their lamps in this unit and publish catalogs with this information Candlepower The luminous intensity of a light source, expressed in candelas. Footcandle A unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square foot. Incandescent, fluorescent, high-intensity discharge, and light-emitting diodes Four types of light sources Efficacy Ratio of luminous flux emitted to the total power input of the source and is measured in lumens per watt; incandescent is low in this Incandescent Lamp that consists of a tungsten filament placed within a sealed bulb containing an inert gas; inexpensive, compact, easy to dim, and can be repeatedly started without a decrease in lamp life, and have a warm color rendition; LOW EFFICACY, short lamp life, and high heat output; can include halogen/MR16 lamps 44in Minimum exit corridor width in commercial construction application for and certificate for payment What document(s) are used to approve the release of funds for furnishing a project? purchase order furnishings are bought through this process, without knowing if the manufacturer has any products available; allows buyers to place orders with suppliers without immediately making payment; a form of contract that allows the seller to offer credit as the buyer is legally obligated to pay for products and services once delivered bill of lading a legal contract that defines responsibility for goods while they are in transit; transfers title of property for shipping. sales agreement/contract proposal, purchase order, certificate of payment (from client), acknowledgement, bill of lading, packing list Order of the paperwork necessary during the procurement process for furniture after the designer has completed research and narrowed the search for furniture to a few specific types; helps the designer and client make a final decision When would furniture samples or mockups be obtained by the designer? order a custom full size mock up made from wood panel or other materials, take the client to a dealership or major design center to view the product, and have the manufacturer send a sample to the client's home or office Once a designer has narrowed the search for furniture to several options, actual samples or mockups may be needed for the designer and client to make a final selection. Which of the following would be a typical method of obtaining samples or mockups? Furniture schedule Of the options listed below, what tool is the most commonly used in cost estimating for FF&E? furniture or accessory items Typically what are the first items of FF&E that an interior designer should research? Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) a listing of product safety information prepared by the manufacturer and marketers of products containing toxic chemicals, required to list the contents of and all health effects of the material, first aid, safe storage and disposal guidelines, protective equipment required of handling, and procedures for handling leaks and spills. It is intended for use by employers and emergency responders, rather than by consumers parameter method After defining the exact scope of work and selecting individual floor finish types for each area of your project, you must provide your client with an updated working budget number. Which method of estimating would be used at this time? -Local Cost Indicies -Detailed Quantity Takeoff Method -Matrix Costing -Parameter Method parameter method Method of budgeting where the estimate typically uses base unit pricing per material type because specific products have not yet been selected; expanded itemization of construction quantities and furnishings and assignment of unit costs to these quantities - procedure is most used in budgeting square footage method method of budgeting where the estimate is based off of project size and is used before much design work has started detailed quantity takeoff method method of budgeting where the estimate is fairly exact because the project has progressed to the point of specific manufacturers and products - most precise method of determining budget matrix costing Method of budgeting where a matrix is drawn showing the various alternatives along one side and the individual elements that combine to produce the total cost of the alternatives on the other side. local cost indices tool to adjust project budgets where conditions of geographical location and inflation exist; published in a variety of sources, including the major architectural and construction trade magazines addenda During construction, changes in the construction work are made by all of the following means except? addenda changes made to drawings during bidding and prior to awarding the contract that modifies or interprets the bidding documents by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections; must be sent to ALL contractors in bidding NO LATER than 4 days before receipt of bids subsitution submitted by a bidding contractor to the interior designer for consideration for a change in one of the materials specified. Generally bidders are required to submit request for approval at least 10 days before bid opening bulletin changes made to drawings AFTER execution of a contract that modifies or interprets the drawings by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections; directs the contractor to provide pricing for the proposed changes; items may have a cost impact and become change orders Construction Change Directive A document signed by the owner and the architect that authorizes a change in the work during CONSTRUCTION, even if contractor has not yet agreed on the change in the contract sum or contract time. It is used when there is not complete agreement on the terms of change order. GC must continue work. If GC disagrees with the proposed change, it is referred to as a claim. If GC agrees with the proposed change and there is a change in the construction cost and schedule, a formal change order is issued by the designer construction change authorization/minor work order only for minor changes that do not require a change in contract cost or time. change order requests made by the owner in CONSTRUCTION to add features to or subtract features from the scope of the project resulting in changes to the contract minor changes in work, formal change order, construction change directive three ways work changed are accomplished in construction on the date of substantial completion When do Warranties typically commence (go into effect)? substantial completion The point at which all punch list work has been completed and the owner can occupy or take possession of the new facility; issued by the architect/designer, signed by the contractor and owner expressed warranty promises, claims, descriptions, or affirmations made about a product's performance, quality or condition that form the "basis of the bargain" seller of the goods who transfers the FF&E warranties and manuals to client substantial completion stage when the work is sufficiently complete in accordance contract administration phase where all postinstallation and postoccupancy activities are an acknowledged beyond construction, including a final site inspection called a walk-through, where the designer, with the client, determines if there are any omissions or damages. Contractor initiates closeout procedures by notifying the interior designer in writing and submitting a comprehensive list of items to be completed or corrected prior to final payment. The designer then makes a first inspection to determine if the work or a designated portion of it is substantially complete or if additional items need to be completed or corrected (in a punch list) contract administration phase where the designer defines the goals, coordinates the tasks and scheduling, prepares and monitors a critical path for construction and installation, oversees quality control and performance, reviews submittals and shop drawings, acts as liaison between the client and contractors, maintains budget control and oversees all legal aspects of the contracts (not reviewing consultant contracts) punch list The designer then makes a first inspection to determine if the work or a designated portion of it is substantially complete or if additional items need to be completed or corrected. The list of items made by the interior designer as a result of the first inspection submit a notarized application for payment to the interior designer at least 10 days before the date established for each payment in the owner contract agreement In order to receive periodic payments, what must the contractor issue to the interior designer? interior designer contractor gives application for payment to whom provides space for the bidding vendor to fill in the required information including pricing A tender or bid form is a part of the contract documents that bid or tender form a standardized form that all bidders will submit for comparison of bids and should include the base bid, unit pricing and alternates (if applicable), time for completion, space to acknowledge receipt of any addenda. It must be signed by a party who can bind the vendor or contractor to the owner in a legal contract Owner and the General Contractor As outlined in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, who pays for any field tests/inspections beyond what is required in the contract documents? For a very large scale, multi-story office design project with a rigorous executive approval process In which of the following scenarios would it be MOST appropriate to build out a construction mock-up? -For a small hotel -For a very large scale, multi-story office design project with a rigorous executive approval process -For a specialty small spa with a multitude of different finishes -For any client having trouble visualizing their new space alert the contractor to the situation and write a letter to the owner stating what was observed While on a site visit during construction, the designer notices unsecured objects that are likely to fall and injure a worker or visitor. What should the designer do? right to reject furniture and equipment Once construction begins, the interior designer has a number of responsibilities under the owner-designer agreement and in accordance with the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and the General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment. Which of the followings is NOT one of the interior designer's responsibilities? -right to reject furniture and equipment -alert the contractor and owner of any safety violations observed -reject construction work that does not conform to the contract documents -after receiving written instruction from the owner, instruct the contractor to schedule any additional needed field tests owner only this person may reject nonconforming FFE work and must do so in writing to the vendor instructions to bidders The requirements for how bidders should propose a substitution is found in the Tell the contractor to request approval in writing so the interior designer can review the information about the tile and make a determination whether the specification is "or equal." If the request is approved, the interior designer will issue an addendum to all contractors telling them that the new product is approved Two weeks before the bids are due on a large restaurant project, one of the contractors asks if he can price a type of ceiling tile that was not listed in the specifications. What action should the interior designer take? Contact the general contractor in writing stating what you observed and that you are rejecting that portion of work since it is not in accordance to the contract documents After returning all necessary submittals for a project, you make a site visit to check the progress of the construction. While touring the site, you notice the transition from carpet to concrete isn't what you approved in the shop drawings and has resulted in a significant height difference that will be a tripping hazard. What is the first step you should take to address the issue? post tensioned What type of slab CANNOT be penetrated for a stair opening? post tensioned waffle slab reinforced concrete post and beam sash door Which type of door typically used in commercial construction contains one or more glass lights? post tensioned slab slab type that cannot be penetrated for a large opening, because it would typically require cutting an area larger than the spacing of the structural cables. If one of the cables were severed, the slab would collapse. beam and girder system In which structural system do large members span between columns with smaller members framed into them? low-slope or steep-slope This classification of a roof assembly of a building depends on the costs/maintenance, appearance, energy conservation, ventilation of the attic/roof joist space, and weight of the roof parts (including imposed live loads of snow, etc.). 18 How many stairs are required to reach the second floor, when the ceiling height of the first floor is 10 feet. Allow 6″ space between floors. 7 inches max stair riser height for commercial applications 36 inches How much space must be provided in front of power panels? 34-38 inches As measured from the nosing, a handrail for barrier-free design must have a height of: plumbing What would NOT be allowed in an access floor with removable panel? -electrical conduit -computer cable -HVAC -plumbing raised access floors space where computer cables, electrical conduit, and ductwork can live, commonly below computer rooms or where equipment must be kept cool acoustical quality STC rating is used to provide an evaluation of the building materials in terms of: noise reduction coefficient A numeric index of a material's ability to reduce/absorb unwanted noise within a space Use fire-rated dividers How do you prevent spread of fire and smoke to adjacent spaces in the plenum of a multi story building? fire dampers devices used in partitions and other fire-rated separations to allow fire-rated openings for ductwork; used to PREVENT the spread of fire AND smoke; can close when airflow velocity and pressure increases a certain amount fire rated dividers system that limits the horizontal spread of smoke and fire; required use if partitions do not extend through the plenum Fixture shutoff valves These are installed at each fixture for repair and maintenance without shutting off the entire water supply system. glass sidelites where the sill is greater than 18" AFF and the sidelights are 26" from the door Safety glazing is NOT required in which of the following locations? -shower doors -Glass sidelites where the sill is greater than 18" AFF and the sidelights are 26" from the door -glass sidelites 24" from a solid wood door and 2 ft AFF -full-height glass panels more than 12" from a door hazardous glazing in all fixed and operable panels of swinging, sliding, and bifold doors shall be considered a hazardous location 24 inches maximum allowable distance for adjacent glazing from the nearest vertical edge or a door in a closed position; this dimension and a dimension less than 24" would require safety glazing; requirement for safety glazing also correlates with the height of the bottom edge of the glazing AFF 60 inches maximum height AFF for adjacent glazing from the walking surface to require safety glazing; a dimension higher than this does not require safety glazing; requirement for safety glazing also correlates with the dimension of the nearest vertical edge of the door to the adjacent glazing Multiplying the gross Occupant Area by the Building Load Factor Rentable Area, the portion of a tenant's rented space plus a pro-rated portion of any shared spaces is calculated by: circulation area NSF x (Circulation Multiplier - 1) usable area NSF + Circulation Area rentable area USF + prorated share of Building Common Area; OR USF * building load factor gross area RSF + Vertical Penetrations and Building Exterior Walls circulation multiplier NSF ÷ CIRCULATION AREA occupant area NSF ÷ Efficiency Factor OR Circulation Multiplier circulation factor CIRCULATION ÷ USF have asbestos removed by a licensed contractor certified for this type of work You are converting a retail warehouse into a new coworking space and suspect that areas of the existing ceiling contains asbestos. What do you do next? Note: None of the ceiling material is friable or airborne, but is completely intact. asbestos EPA requires removal of this during building demolition or renovation. This must be done by a licensed contractor certified for this type of work. To the outside face of the building and includes all interior area Utilizing BOMA standards, gross building area for a two-story building leased to a single tenant is measured how Xeriscaping landscaping using native plants, which minimize the need for additional water potable water water which is suitable for drinking BOMA & IFMA The two primary methods of measuring space are based on the standards of what two organizations? Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International association that produces standards detailing common methods of measuring space for retail, industrial, multi-unit residential and mixed-use buildings. These standards are widely used in North America. International Facility Management Association (IFMA) association that produces standards that give methods for measuring space, such as Standard Practice for Building Floor Area Measurements for Facility Management (ASTME1836/E1936M) building expansion While the interior designer is not responsible for structural design, they can design details to accommodate building movement caused by all of the following EXCEPT -wind sway -floor deflection -seismic events -building expansion slip joints joints designed by interior designers for floor deflection and wind sway, and detail ceiling systems for seismic events. When partitions extend to the structure above in commercial buildings, the head of the partition needs to be designed with these joints. Interior designers can design these, but cannot design building expansion joints network In addition to analyzing space needs, the requirements for the client's workflow or business process should be compared with the space available. Which workflow type does not have a strict organized method of workflow? -network -cooperative -departmental -linear The glass doors will have to be replaced A client has requested a new entry to her consulting business, which is located in an old, unsprinklered building. The client's space must conform to current IBC requirements. The current entrance consists of a pair of all-glass doors mounted on floor closers. The entrance opens onto a 1- hour rated building corridor. What should the designer tell the client to expect regarding the new entrance? -One of the doors will have to be removed. -Smoke seals will have to be located around the edges of the glass doors. -The floor closers will have to be changed to hinges. -The glass doors will have to be replaced. sick building syndrome If an occupant of a building is experiencing a variety of health-related symptoms that cannot be directly linked to a particular cause, what might they be suffering from? symptoms typically improve when the occupant leaves the building building-related illness symptoms can be directly attributed to certain building contaminants; symptoms DO NOT immediately improve when the occupant leaves the building Multiple chemical sensitivity a condition brought on by exposure to VOCs or other chemicals basic budget; areas, square footages, relationships; goals for the project By the end of the Programming phase, the designer should have a good understanding of which of the following? Select all that apply. -ADA compliance -feasibility report -areas, square footages, relationships -basic budget -contractor's sworn statement -goals for the project feasibility report a research technique and report used to determine the viability of the proposed project, and a basic budget must first be in place to use as one of the criteria; not mandatory to design projects; sometimes the project would move forward only if the results of this were positive, so cannot be a part of programming and predesign contractor's sworn statement a document, written under penalty of perjury, that details who worked on what during the project and what that person is owed general contractor who is responsible for paying subcontractors on a job; responsible for coordinating the job, checking dimensions, and in general, building the job according to contract documents; responsible for determining the accuracy and completeness of dimensions, details, quantities, and other aspects of the SHOP drawings. transportation availability for building occupants The concept of "resiliency" used in design is the ability of an organization or a place to weather a catastrophic event and to come back better than it was before. What is seen as an important factor in choosing a "resilient" site for a new project? -ample access to alternative food supply sources -transportation availability for building occupants -multiple sources of public energy services to the building -the ability to provide "work from home" options resilient system a system designed to evolve and adapt to changing conditions over time Verify that the building and systems comply with the intent of the research plan, design strategies, and business case What is the MOST important activity that the project team does during the construction phase to prepare a project for post-occupancy research? -Verify that the installation and implementation of systems were completed as specified by the manufacturer -Develop a training and operational plan for the staff about the new processes and equipment to support achieving the planned outcomes -Verify that the building and systems comply with the intent of the research plan, design strategies, and business case -Develop and use a commissioning plan to evaluate requirements in construction documents contract administration Construction observation and documentation, using field reports, is a critical part of this phase Building Commissioning Process of inspecting, testing, starting up, and adjusting building systems and then verifying and documenting that they are operating as intended and meet design criteria of contract documents proprietary On a large restaurant project you have selected a unique handcrafted tile for use throughout the entire restaurant. You are nervous the contractor will try and replace this product due to cost and long lead times. In order to ensure you receive the exact product what type of specification should you write? -Proprietary -Base-bid -Performance -Descriptive Proprietary Specification A specification which calls for desired materials, products, systems, and equipment by their trade names and model numbers; most restrictive in that they call out a specific manufacturer's product, giving the interior designer complete control over what is installed. Easier to write, but do not allow for competitive bidding. Descriptive Specification Type of performance spec. Gives detailed written requirements for the material or product and the workmanship required for its fabrication and installation. Does not mention trade names. Can be very difficult to write. reference specification A specification which refers to quality standards established by recognized testing authorities or by the federal government; chances for error are reduced and liability is minimized because industry standards and generally recognized methods of building are being used. Performance Specifications standards used to determine requirements for acceptability of materials or sewn products based on results obtained through testing structural engineer A renovation project will require the demolition of several walls in an existing space as well as several floor penetrations in the existing slab for new electrical layouts. Which consultant would be most important to have along during the field survey? -construction project manager -mechanical engineer -architect -structural engineer project size The first and most preliminary budgets are typically estimated based on? power and communications plan What type of plan would an interior designer show power on? after schematic design and before construction documentation Where does design development fall in the sequence of the phases of a project? 1. Predesign/Concept 2. Programming 3. Schematic Design 4. Design Development 5. Contract Documents 6. Bidding & Negotiation/Tendering 7. Contract Administration phases of an interior design project saves time What is the primary advantage of reference specifications? They bring project-based observations and insights What is the MOST important reason to include expert experiential knowledge from an architectural consultant firm? -They provide experimental data on research studies -They have access to a network of professionals -They have access to a database of resources -They bring project-based observations and insights red lining the review process where architects or designers make revisions and notes on a set of drawings, generally construction drawings; call attention to problems or errors on drawings that a jurisdiction checks before issuing a building permit general contractor If an interior designer did not find an error in a dimension on the shop drawings for a custom steel door frame and the door frame was fabricated, who is responsible for paying to have the mistake corrected? -doorframe supplier -wall framing subcontractor -general contractor -interior designer feasibility of opening a double-wide doorway in an existing wall In surveying existing conditions of an older building before beginning space planning, an interior designer would probably need to seek expert consulting assistance to determine the -presence of adequate water pressure to add a sink in a washroom -existence of floor-mounted electrical outlets in an open space -number of supply air diffusers in the space -feasibility of opening a double-wide doorway in an existing wall interior designer During construction, it is discovered that the recessed downlights selected do not fit within the plenum area, due to inadequate height below the HVAC ductwork. Who is responsible? -building inspector -interior designer -electrical engineer -mechanical engineer interior designer has the responsibility for coordinating the drawings of the various consultants the final proposed square footage and height of the building If a designer is remodeling a building classified as TYPE V construction, what is the biggest consideration? -the final proposed square footage of the building -none of these, a TYPE V building can be as high and large as needed as it is the most fire resistive -the proposed building materials to be used for the new construction -the final proposed square footage and height of the building Type V Construction Least fire-resistant with 2 story height limit to identify the required emissions levels of products before certification by the organization The Greenguard Environmental Institute follows ASTM Standards D5116 and D6670 primarily for what purpose? -to identify the required emissions levels of products before certification by the organization. -to establish radon remediation and mitigation standards for trained contractors. -to certify a company using approved methods for removal and disposal of lead paint. -to establish the allowable levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in building products. Greenguard Environmental Institute Tests products following ASTM Standards D5116 and D6670, the EPA's testing protocol for furniture, and the state of Washington's protocol for interior furnishings and construction materials. They have a list of the emission levels that products must meet before they are certified by the organization all of these Where do the NFPA life safety and fire codes apply? -evacuation facilities of a building during a hurricane -interior finishes, fire protection equipment, and means of egress -means of egress, smoke control, sprinklers and other ---fire protection equipment -all of these cloudiness Within the IPC or International Plumbing Codes, proper water-quality analysis includes "turbidity." What is turbidity? must be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door, so that there is a minimum clear floor space of 18" x 18" (455 mm x 455 mm) centered on the tactile characters beyond the arc of the door swing Which is true about permanent tactile signage? -when there is no wall space to the latch side of the door, including double-leaf doors, the sign must be placed to the left of the right hand door -must be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door, so that there is a minimum clear floor space of 18" x 18" (455 mm x 455 mm) centered on the tactile characters beyond the arc of the door swing -there must be a minimum clear floor space of 24" x 18" (605 mm x 455 mm) centered on the tactile characters and beyond the arc of the door swing -the mounting height of the base-line of the lowest tactile character must be 48" (810mm) maximum and 60" minimum to the baseline of the highest tactile character 18"x18" centered on tactile characters beyond the arc of the door swing on the latch side minimum clear floor space for permanent tactile signage 80 inches minimum doorway height 8 inches maximum recessed dimension of wall obstruction in required door clearances Occupancy classification refers to an entire building, based on the usage and risks or hazards of a space. This refers to how people would react and exit in the case of an emergency. This is fundamental in setting construction features and occupant safety limitations. Especially means of egress, fire protection systems and interior finishes. Occupancy type the building code classification for the intended use or purpose of a building or building space. Refers to individual spaces in a building. Construction Type I and II Construction type in which building elements are of noncombustible materials. Non-combustible, steel and concrete, Type I has higher hourly fire ratings (most fire restrictive) Construction Type V Construction type in which combustible materials are used; size is limited by its occupancy to only a few thousand square feet in area and one or two stories in height. Least fire resistive construction type. Construction Type III Construction type in which there is mixed combustible and non-combustible materials. Masonry exterior, wood interior. Usually considered overall combustible by the IBC. Construction in which exterior walls are of noncombustible materials. Interior building elements are of any material permitted by the code. Construction Type IV Construction type - Heavy timber construction. Construction in which exterior walls are of noncombustible materials. Interior building elements are wood such as solid or laminated wood, or heavy timber. Considered overall combustible by the IBC An area for the storage and collection of recyclables is included in the program, some of the existing building stock is to be reused, and secured bicycle storage and changing/shower facilities are provided for 5% or more of the tenants Top three requirements (in order of importance) that need to be met for LEED certification Framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gypsum wallboard, final What is the typical correct order of construction inspections? 18 What is the occupancy load of a 2600 (242 m2) sq ft office suite? 150 gross floor area per occupant in business space type (occupant load) 60 gross floor area per occupant in mercantile space type (occupant load) occupant load The number of people that a building code assumes will occupy a given building or portion of a building. 49 Two exits are required for Occupancy groups A (assembly), B (business), and M (mercantile) when the occupancy load exceeds: material utilization, energy impacts, ecosystem health, social responsibility What attributes does the BIFMA e3, Furniture