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IDEX Prep 1
IDEX prep 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ADA is considered a ___ and California was the 1st state to entergrate into code | Civil Right. |
| Disability is defined by the ADA as | a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. |
| Ergonomics | is the study of the relation between human physiology and physical environment. |
| Closure | allows the eyes to fill in the gaps when understanding design. |
| Anthropometrics | is the measurement of the size, proportions, and range of motion of the human body. |
| California building standards commissions responsible for administering minimum building codes | California building standards code states that goods and services used in public building must not discriminate against those with disabilities |
| barrier free | universal access |
| Local building department gives | occupancy permit |
| Under type of construction what does UL stand for | Unlimited area |
| What material gives you 3/4 hour rateing | 1/2" gyp |
| What material gives you 1 hr rateing | 5/8" gyp |
| What material is associated with noise control & fire | whool |
| What does STC stand for | Sound Transmission Class |
| Describe STC | is an integer rating of how well a building partition attenuates airborne sound |
| NRC is what | noise reduction coefficient - is a scalar representation of the amount of sound energy absorbed upon striking a particular surface |
| An NRC of 0 indicates | indicates perfect reflection |
| An NRC of 1 indicates | perfect absorption |
| Contractor's state license board keeps report of license history for the past ___ years | 10 |
| Contractors must be at least this age ___ years | 18 |
| A tort is what | in common law jurisdictions, a wrong that involves a breach of a civil duty (other than a contractual duty) owed to someone else. |
| What are actions or examples of tort | Negligence, fraud & interference |
| A golden rectangle is | a geometrical figure - one whose side lengths are in the golden ratio, or approximately 1:1.618. |
| What is the order of the seven principles of universal design | E,F,S,P,T,L,S. EFfort SPenT Listing Shi# - Equitable use - Flexiblity in use - Simple & intuitive use - Percetible information - Tolerance for error - Low physical effort - Size and space for approach and use |
| the minimum door height is __" | 80 |
| toilet rooms and kitchens shall habe a minimum clearance of | 7'-0" |
| Every dwelling shall have at least one room ___ sq ft | 120 |
| A habitable room shall be at least __ sq ft | 70 |
| from the center of the fixture to the wall their must be ___ " | 18" |
| For accessible the common number for floor clearance is ___ " | 48 |
| the clearance area required between the sink and adjacent wall/partition is __ " | 44 |
| In plan view from the end edge of the wc to the end of grab gar is a min of __"? | 24 |
| the standard clear space is __ " x __" | 30 - 48 |
| ASTM E2129 is? | Standard Practice for Data Collection for Sustainability Assessment of Building |