In wet areas, what are the requirements for wall finishes? Right Ans - -
walls within 2' or service sinks, toilets, or urinals are required to be
constructed of moisture resistant material (cement board, X) and are required
to have tile (or similar) finish up to minimum 4' AFF. Wallcovering may be
used above 4' AFF. Lavatories do not count as a service sink.
Are outlets required on every wall? Right Ans - Residential yes,
Commercial no
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a lavatory? Right Ans -
30" x 48" with about 17" of that clear under the lavatory
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a bathtub? Right Ans -
30" x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a urinal? Right Ans - 30"
x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a shower? Right Ans - 30"
x 48"
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear knee space of at
least: Right Ans - 30" W x 17"D
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear floor space of:
Right Ans - 30" W x 48"D with about 17" of the 48" underneath the counter
(t/f) The dip of the overflow shall not be considered in determining knee and
toe clearances. Right Ans - true, you don't count the overflow drain
For the PRAC, this chair is in the way of a credenza. Where do I put the
marker(s)? Right Ans - On BOTH the chair AND the credenza, they are in
the way of each other.
What are the CLEARANCES required at an accessible toilet/water closet?
Right Ans - a 60" turnaround anywhere in the space, have 60" clear at the
toilet's rear wall, and 56" clear along the side wall.
, When taking PRAC, are clearances and dimensions the same? Right Ans -
NO - clearances are the dashed shaped boxes and dimensions are the linear
strings
When taking PRAC, can you put more than one room label per room when
asked to label spaces per program? Right Ans - NO, one label per room. just
because you can fit 2 workstations in an open office, doesn't mean you put the
"open office" label in the room twice.
Which walls are subject to the most glare and heat issues? Right Ans -
South
Where should emergency lighting be located? Right Ans - Aisles, corridors,
and exit access stairways and ramps.
Where should audio/visual fire alarms be located? Right Ans - Restrooms,
hallways, lobbies, and general assembly areas & visible from any location in
the room. This means that sometimes 2 are required if the space is a hallway
with a turn. They are mounted between 6'-8" to 7'-6" AFF.
what do supply diffusers look like in an RCP Right Ans - They typically have
an X through them
what do return diffusers typically look like in an RCP? Right Ans - They
typically have a diagonal line through them.
What residential walls need to be framed as plumbing walls? Right Ans -
Any wall with any type of plumbing going through it. Standard residential
walls are 2x4 studs and walls with any pipes going through need to be 2x6.
What residential appliances require a 240V outlet? Right Ans - Appliances
with a heating element like ovens, cooktops and dryers.
How should outlets be placed in a residential kitchen? Right Ans - Each
appliance gets an outlet. Each section of countertop that is wider than 12" gets
an outlet. Outlets shouldn't be closer than 24". An outlet should be placed on
either side of the sink. All outlets in a dwelling serving the countertop will be
GFCI.
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