Exam 6: Building Plans and Codes

An orthographic is a single-view drawing.

The boldest line on a drawing is the __________ line.

A triangle that is similar to a 3-4-5 right triangle is a ____.

A drawing in which three surfaces of an object are seen in one view, with the base of each surface drawn at a 30-degree angle.

Any hardships imposed by zoning regulations may be relieved by a(n) ____.

If there is a discrepancy on a set of plans, the specifications should be followed before the set of prints.

Before a certificate of occupancy is issued a __________ inspection is required.

A ____ inspection takes place after the roof, framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place, and all concealed wiring, pipes, chimneys, ducts, and vents are complete.

A _____________ is usually a perspective view.It shows the building from a desirable vantage point to display its most interesting features.

Specifications are written to give information that cannot be completely provided in the drawings or schedules.

Window schedules include information useful to the framing carpenter.

____ are small parts drawn at a very large scale.

____ are used on drawings to represent objects in the building, such as doors, windows, cabinets, plumbing, and electrical fixtures.

A(n) ____ line is a fine, solid line used to indicate the location, length, width, or thickness of an object.

A ____ schedule gives information on the kind of finish material to be used on the floors, walls, and ceilings of the individual rooms.

How a building is positioned with respect to the sun will affect the cost of heating and cooling.

The dotted line with alternating very long and short dashes is the __________ line.

The dimensions of a building and their location on a site are determined from information in the ____ plan.

When put together, plans, elevations, sections, and details constitute a set of ____.

According to the Pythagorean theorem, if building length is 40' and the width is 32', then the diagonal equals ____'.