Exam 28: Foundation Plan Layout

Many of the dimensions used on the framing plan can also be used on the foundation plan.

The best way to lay out a foundation plan is to use the dimensions placed on the framing plan to see if it can be drawn.

The foundation plan for a home with a full basement will have similarities to a ____ system.

Trusses typically have ____ bearing points.

Before symbols can be placed on the foundation drawing, ____ need to be created to separate the concrete and floor information from other information in the drawing file.

When drawing a concrete slab foundation layout, the size of the chimney should be drawn based on the measurements from the ____.

What command should be used to lay out the thickness of the stem walls and footings?

Corners can be adjusted by using the ____ command.

When drawing a concrete slab foundation layout, after the outer edge is laid out, you should use the ____ command to locate the interior side of the stem wall around the slab at the garage area.

When drawing a foundation with continuous footings and a post-and-beam floor system, which of the following should you represent first?

The process for planning a foundation to support a stick-framed roof and main floor framing is similar to the process for a ____.

In addition to the continuous footings required for a truss roof, individual piers may be required to reinforce the foundation where loads from window supports are located.

If you trace a floor plan that is slightly out of scale, you will reproduce the same errors in the foundation plan.

Homes with roofs framed with trusses will have all of their bearing points located at interior walls that are parallel to the ridge.

Layers for the foundation and floor framing information should start with a prefix of ____.