Architectural drawings Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bicsi Installer 1 Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST) AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction. This is any state or government department which enforces code compliance on a given project. The building official, electrical inspector, fire martial, or other individual/entities responsible for interpretation of enforcement. (ITSIMM, Page A-1 and A-2) A Drawings (Architectural) Drawings that show a plan (top) view of each floor in a building. They include all aspects of th...

Bicsi Installer 1 Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST) AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction. This is any state or government department which enforces code compliance on a given project. The building official, electrical inspector, fire martial, or other individual/entities responsible for interpretation of enforcement. (ITSIMM, Page A-1 and A-2) A Drawings (Architectural) Drawings that show a plan (top) view of each floor in a building. They include all aspects of th...

what must be large enough and in the right places to accommodate building movement from earthquakes? correct answers A:Gaps or joints between cladding Why: The cladding on the outside of some buildings can sustain damage and even fall off if it does not allow the building to flex when the ground shakes. Precast concrete cladding, with or without stone facing, is heavy. The steel connections holding it to the building must be strong enough to allow the building to move in an earthquake withou...

A: Door Schedule - Answer- Where would it be best to call out the frame material on an entry door? A. door schedule B. finish schedule C. hardware schedule D. finish plan A: 'I' should be used for interior design sheets when an architect's drawings are included as part of the drawing set 'I' is most commonly used when architectural drawings are also included in a drawing set, as a means to easily distinguish between architectural and interiors work. - Answer- When would be most ap...

ARE 5.0 MOCK EXAM – PCM 2024 An architecture firm is facing a deadline on a large library project and decides to hire a freelance computer-aided design (CAD) drafter who works from home to assist the firm in completing the construction documents on time. According to the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) RULES OF CONDUCT, what must the architect of record do to sign and seal the final drawings? A. The architect must redline the drawings and have the drafter ...

ARE CSE Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Responsible Control - ANSWERSThe phrase responsible control means the amount of control over the content of all architectural instruments of service during the preparation that is ordinarily exercised by architects applying the professional standard of care. Can an architect stamp and sign documents that were not produced under his or her responsible control? - ANSWERSNo. That said, responsible control does not mean architectural services ne...

What are the 5 Construction Stages? correct answers 1. Design Stage 2. Pre-Construction Stage 3. Procurement Stage 4. Construction Stage 5. Post-Construction Stage Two types of professional designers correct answers (1) Architect and (2) Engineer They design the overall aesthetic and functional look of buildings and other structures correct answers Architects TRUE or FALSE The design of a building involves far more than its appearance. Buildings also must be functional, safe, ...

NCARB Practice Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 A developer hires an architecture firm to design a new apartment building. The firm completes construction documents and a building permit is issued. The firm will provide CA services at a rate of $200 per hour for the principal and $150 per hour for the project manager. As the firm starts CA, the owner asks for a not-to-exceed fee based on the following: -Twenty shop drawings, which the project manager will handle at an average of three ho...

What two major components make up the contract documents? Correct Answer-Plans --> drawings Specs --> project manual When did architects first use their drawings to communicate design intent? Correct Answer-They built models and drew sketches to help explain to the builders what they wanted done. What does CAD stand for? Correct Answer-Computer Aided Design Typical drawing order in set of plans? Correct Answer-Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Whats the...

Party Dispute - Problems that arise on a project (i.e. delays, failures, fee controversies) Administrative Proceeding - Problems that arise from civil statutes (i.e. licensing, code compliance, regulations) Standard of Care - What a reasonably prudent architect would do, in the same time and place, given the same or similar facts and circumstances. The law does not require perfection. Duty - A set of terms or requirements that defines what one person "owes" another in a particular relati...