ARCHITECTURE CODES, COMMON
SIZES, ETC. EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
All habitable rooms must have what percent of floor area in glass for natural light? -
ANSWER-8%
What is the required width for hallways? - ANSWER-36 inches wide
List the minimum width for residential stairs. - ANSWER-36 inches wide
What are the recommended spaces for the following? - ANSWER-A Wardrobe closet
depth: 24 inches deep (at least)
B Water closet compartment: The size for a separate toilet compartment should be at
least 36x66 inches with a swing-out or pocket door. Code Requirement: The minimum
size for a separate toilet compartment is 30x60 inches.
C Stair width: 36 inches minimum, but more (up to 60 inches) is preferred
D Fireplace hearth depth: Hearth extensions shall extend at least 16 inches in front of
and at least 8 inches beyond each side of the fireplace opening.
Describe an advantage of using schedules for windows and doors. - ANSWER-One
advantage of using schedules for windows and doors is that you don't have to write the
dimension for every door and window every time you draw them. The schedule acts as
a key for all of the descriptive details associated with windows and doors.
What is the required minimum height of guardrails? - ANSWER-36 inches
Provide the appropriate note used to identify a guardrail at a balcony overlooking the
living room. - ANSWER-Use an arrow to point to it; don't write the note over it.
Tell that it's a guardrail. Describe it - materials, dimensions, spindles, etc.
What door would you recommend for use when space for a door swing is not available?
- ANSWER-Pocket door
Name the window that you would recommend when a 100 percent openable unit is
required. - ANSWER-Casement window
What does the note 6040 next to a window on the floor plan mean? - ANSWER-It
means that the window is 6 feet wide by 4 feet high
What is the minimum crawl space or attic access required? - ANSWER-22" X 30" (+ 30"
unobstructed head room when entering an attic)
SIZES, ETC. EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
All habitable rooms must have what percent of floor area in glass for natural light? -
ANSWER-8%
What is the required width for hallways? - ANSWER-36 inches wide
List the minimum width for residential stairs. - ANSWER-36 inches wide
What are the recommended spaces for the following? - ANSWER-A Wardrobe closet
depth: 24 inches deep (at least)
B Water closet compartment: The size for a separate toilet compartment should be at
least 36x66 inches with a swing-out or pocket door. Code Requirement: The minimum
size for a separate toilet compartment is 30x60 inches.
C Stair width: 36 inches minimum, but more (up to 60 inches) is preferred
D Fireplace hearth depth: Hearth extensions shall extend at least 16 inches in front of
and at least 8 inches beyond each side of the fireplace opening.
Describe an advantage of using schedules for windows and doors. - ANSWER-One
advantage of using schedules for windows and doors is that you don't have to write the
dimension for every door and window every time you draw them. The schedule acts as
a key for all of the descriptive details associated with windows and doors.
What is the required minimum height of guardrails? - ANSWER-36 inches
Provide the appropriate note used to identify a guardrail at a balcony overlooking the
living room. - ANSWER-Use an arrow to point to it; don't write the note over it.
Tell that it's a guardrail. Describe it - materials, dimensions, spindles, etc.
What door would you recommend for use when space for a door swing is not available?
- ANSWER-Pocket door
Name the window that you would recommend when a 100 percent openable unit is
required. - ANSWER-Casement window
What does the note 6040 next to a window on the floor plan mean? - ANSWER-It
means that the window is 6 feet wide by 4 feet high
What is the minimum crawl space or attic access required? - ANSWER-22" X 30" (+ 30"
unobstructed head room when entering an attic)
