Specifications and Building Codes
What are written statements that define the extent and quality of the work to be done
Specifications
Why is wood not a good material for framing a residential house in Florida
Mold and Termites are the biggest concerns
A site plan can also be referred to as a _____ plan
Plot
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
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What provides detailed information that cannot be shown on a drawing due to space constraints
Specifications
List 4 types of softwoods
Cypress, Fir, Hemlock, Pine, Cedar, Redwood, Spruce
What is the capital of Minnesota?
St. Paul
Who typically draws the site plan
Engineer
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What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
List 4 types of hardwoods
Ash, Beech, Birch, Cherry, Elm, Gum, hickory, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut
The north arrow indicates what direction on the plan
If contour lines show elevations decreasing toward the middle, this would indicate what
Valley or pond
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What are laws and standard specifying requirements for building construction
Building Codes
What is put in concrete to increase the tensile strength
Reinforcing Bars
What lines define the limits of a building plot or piece of property
Property Line
List 5 things shown on a site plan
Various answers instructor discretion
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List 4 section headings that are typically in a set of specifications
Related documents, Summary, Related Sections, Definitions, References, Description of Work, Quality Assurance, Submittals, Special Inspections, Project Conditions, Products, Execution, Protection, Maintenance, Warranties, Cleaning and Repairs
Aggregates are also referred to as _____
Gravel
What lines identify the ground elevation
Contour Lines
What is minimum distance between the building and property line called
Setback
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