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CADD-2 Lesson 11
Architecture Chap. 17 - 23 Electrical Plans, Roof Plans, & Elevations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many Amps of Electrical Service should a single family residence be equipped with? | 200 Amps |
| What type of Dimensions does are the primary measurements shown on an Elevation? | Vertical or Height Dimensions. |
| According to standard code requirements, Duplex Outlets should be placed a maximum of how many feet apart in standard living areas? | 12 ft. |
| According to standard code requirements, Duplex Outlets are required to be how far apart on Kitchen countertops? | 4 ft. |
| How high should a standard electrical switch be located above the finished floor? | 4 ft. |
| According to standard code requirements, Duplex Outlets should be placed a maximum of how many feet from the corner of a wall in standard living areas? | 6 ft. |
| The exterior covering of a structure. | Facade |
| The uppermost area of two intersecting roof planes. | Ridge |
| The exterior views of a structure. | Elevation |
| The lower part of the roof that projects from the wall. | Eave |
| Most building codes require outdoor outlets to be what type? | GFI and Weatherproof. |
| Most building codes require bathroom outlets to be what type? | GFI (Ground Fault Interupter) |
| The recommended total area of ventilator openings in the attic space should be how much? | Minimum 1/300th of the ceiling area. |
| What are the three major appliances that require wiring for a 220 volt receptacles? | Hot Water Heater, Oven, and Clothes Dryer. |
| How much area does a "square" of shingles cover? | 100 sq. ft. |
| What is the minimum roof pitch required with most building codes that allows you to use fiberglass or asphalt shingles? | 4/12 |
| When developing Electrical plans, place the switch on which side of the door? | The Latch Side. |
| When dimensioning an elevation the vertical distance for the ceiling height should be measured from where? | The finished floor line. |
| Which roof style is the most common because of it's adaptability to a wide variety of architectural styles? | Gable Roof. |
| A Gambrel Roof is also known as what? | A Barn Roof. |
| What is a small Gable shaped roof used to divert water from behind a chimney called? | A Saddle. |
| A roof type with two sloping surfaces that intersect at the ridge of a structure. | Gable |
| A roof type with four sloping sides. | Hip |
| A type of roof formed with two planes on each side of the ridge. The lower pitch is steeper than the upper portion of the roof. | Gambrel |
| A roof with very minimal roof pitch, usually less than 1/12. | Flat |
| Similar to a flat roof with but with a slight more pitch, less than 12/4 used to cover porches. | Shed |
| Small gable projection from a roof to allow naturally light into the upper level of a 1-1/2 story structure. | Dormer |
| A channel at the edge of the eave for collecting rainwater from the roof. | Gutter |
| A pipe that carries rainwater from the roof to the ground. | Downspout |
| Metal (usually thin) used to prevent water from leaking through surface intersections. | Flashing |
| A pipe that extends above the roof that allows air to reach the plumbing pipes. Must be located on the Roof Plan. | Vent pipes. |
| The part of the chimney that creates the draft that allows the smoke to escape the chimney. | Flue. |
| A combination of a Hip roof and a Gable Roof on the same roof slope. | Dutch Hip. |
| A hip roof having two slopes on each side | Mansard |
| The underside of a structure of the eave or overhang. | Soffit. |