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What is the maximum horizontal protruding distance permits by code beyond 27" above finish floor đŻ
A. A 4" maximum projection.
B. A 6" maximum projection.
C. A 12" maximum projection.
Correct answer is A.
CBC 11B-307.2 Protruding limits.
Which of the maneuvering clearance below meets a push side front approach swing door equipped with both closer and latch đŻ
A. A 36"x44" clear floor push side front approach.
B. A 36"x48" clear floor push side front approach.
C. A 48"x48" clear floor push side front approach.
D. A 54"x60" clear floor push side front approach.
Correct answer is C.
Table 11B-404.2.4.1 Maneuvering clearances at manual swing doors and gates, figure (C)
What is the maximum length for a dead-end corridor in a fully sprinklered building of Group B occupancy đ
A. 20' for non-sprinkler building.
B. 50' for fully sprinkler building.
C. 75' for fully sprinkler building.
D. 100' for fully sprinkler building.
Correct answer is B.
CBC 1020.5 Dead ends.
Which of the following spaces below best exhibits your understanding where a posting of occupant load signs are needed đś
A. Assembly space and classrooms.
B. Dining, drinking and clubbing.
C. Similar purposes which exceed 50 occupants.
D. All of the above.
The answer is D.
CBC 1004.9 Posting of occupant load.
During your routine site visit in the CA phase, you noted two different trade crew members are in a heated argument regarding the ladder. You should đ
A. Ignore the situation and focus on your task.
B. Approach the crew members and help defuse the issue.
C. Notify the general contractor immediately & follow up with a field report.
Correct answer is C.
During the CA phase of the project, general contractor is responsible for all activities on the project site. We and our consultants must adhere to their rules.
What is a minimum ceiling height for occupiable spaces and corridors in a commercial building đ
A. 6'-8" ceiling height.
B. 7'-0" ceiling height.
C. 7'-6" ceiling height.
D. 8'-0" ceiling height.
Correct answer is C.
CBC 1208.2 Minimum ceiling heights.
What is the minimum clear width for an aisle if serving elements on both sides đ§
A. 32" minimum clear width aisle.
B. 36" minimum clear width aisle.
C. 44" minimum clear width aisle.
D. 48" minimum clear width aisle.
Correct answer is C.
CBC 11B-403.5.1 Clear width, Exception 4.
What is the maximum exit access travel distance for a fully sprinkler building in a Group A occupancy đŹ
A. 200' maximum.
B. 250' maximum.
C. 300' maximum.
D. Ask Lucy. Is she a new employee?
Correct answer is B.
CBC 1017.2 Limitations Table 1017.2 Exit access travel distance.
Where two exit access doorways are required, which of the answer below is the correct method to measure the separation distance in the doorways đ
A. Measure to the mid point of the door width.
B. Measure to the door frame of the door width.
C. Measure to any point along the door width.
D. Ask Sam. Who is Sam? We don't have Sam in DES...
Correct answer is C.
CBC 1007.1.1.1 Measurement point.
Depending on the size of the projects, prior to the end of each documentation phases, the production team should submit the drawings to this group to review, the group's name is đ¤
A. SRG - Standards Review Group.
B. PA - Project Architect.
C. PRG - Project Review Group.
D. Visit Zoho website.
Correct answer C & D.
The purpose of the PRG (Project Review Group) procedure is to provide 3rd party project document reviews to help ensure that our construction documents are following DES standards and meet quality standards before they are issued.
https://connect.zoho.com/portal/des-ae/manual/project-review-group
What is the accessible height range for the tops of dining surfaces and work surfaces above the finish floor đŻ
A. 28" minimum and 34" maximum.
B. 30" minimum and 34" maximum.
C. 32" minimum and 36" maximum.
D. Ask Tim, Tim is currently on a lunch break...
Correct answer is A.
CBC 11B-902.3 Height.
If provided an area of refuge inside exit stairway, the size of wheelchair space must be đ¤
A. 30"x48" wheelchair space.
B. 30"x52" wheelchair space.
C. 36"x48" wheelchair space.
D. Let me google it, nice try...
Correct answer is B;
CBC 1009.6.2 Size.
What is the maximum height measures to the bottom of a glazing panel of a vision light on a door đ¤
A. 36" above finish floor.
B. 40" above finish floor.
C. 43" above finish floor.
D. 44" above finish floor.
Correct answer is C.
C. CBC 11B-404.2.11 Vision lights.
Which Groups of occupancies in high-rise buildings require to provide luminous egress path markings đ¤
A. Groups A and E occupancies.
B. Groups B, M and R-1 occupancies.
C. Answers A and B above.
D. Ask David R.
Correct answer is C.
CBC 1025.1 General.
While you are reviewing the drawings in the construction trailer, a mechanical subcontractor share with you a conflict between the drawings and the field condition. You should đ¤
A. Review the drawings, walk with the mechanical subcontractor to investigate and provide a solution.
B. Request the mechanical subcontractor to issue a RFI to you.
C. Walk with the general contractor to investigate, and have the general contractor follow up with a RFI.
Correct answer is C.
Always have a member of the general contractor team with you in a site visit. All communication should go through the general contractor.
What is the minimum vertical knee clearance heights for a lavatory đ
A. Between 9" and 27".
B. Between 9" and 29".
C. Ask Byron, oops, Byron is not here. Ask Hagop.
Correct answer is B.
CBC 11B-306.3.1 Exception.
Which one of the answer below best represent the code requires minimum corridor width for Group B occupancy đ
A. 36" minimum width.
B. 44" minimum width.
C. 48" minimum width.
D. The required capacity of corridors shall be determined per Section 1005.3.2 (Other egress components).
Correct answer is D.
CBC 1020.3 Width and capacity.
CBC 1005.3.2 Other egress components.
What is the minimum height of an electrical receptacle outlet measured to the bottom of the outlet box in order to comply with current code đ
A. 12" above finish floor.
B. 15" above finish floor.
C. 18" above finish floor.
D. Ask Mikaela L.
Correct answer is B.
B. CBC 11B-308.1.2 Electrical receptacle outlets.
At what point in term of number of stories will trigger the need to extend one of the stairway, ship ladder or permanent ladder to the rooftop đś
A. Extend a stairway where three or more stories.
B. Extend a stairway where four or more stories.
C. Up to the designer or architect to determine if extend a stairway to roof is necessary.
Correct answer is B.
CBC 1011.12 Stairway to roof.
90 days after commencement of the work, general contractor requests for substitution on the window shade fabric. You should đ
A. Process the substitution requests.
B. Reject the substitution requests.
C. Review the project manual for direction.
D. Ask Kiwi, who is Kiwi?
Correct answer is C.
Review the project manual specification division 1 section 01 2500 appropriate direction to proceed.