Deck 35: Renovations, Remodeling, and Additions

Question 1

A(n) ____ permit may be required for storm water disposal.

A) mechanical
B) plumbing
C) electrical
D) building

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When completing the elevations, items on the ELEV NEWW layer should be drawn with _____.

A) thin black continuous lines
B) thick black continuous lines
C) thin black dashed lines
D) thick black dashed lines

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following should be represented on the sections?

A) existing material that will be removed
B) all cabinet doors, drawers, and open shelves
C) all new openings including skylights, windows, and doors
D) intersections of the new and old floor

Answer 3

D

Question 4

When the floor plan is complete, ____ and notes should clearly define all new materials.

A) sections
B) dimensions
C) footprints
D) drawing symbols

Question 5

An addition is defined by the IRC a existing structure caused by increasing the existing floor area or by increasing or altering the height of a structure.

Question 6

Structures built prior to the 1940s are most likely made using western platform construction.

Question 7

A ____ is a useful tool to provide support while sketching and placing field notes.

A) flashlight
B) camera
C) ladder
D) clipboard

Question 8

The ____ for a remodel must show the size of the job site, the street, easements, setbacks, and the footprint of the existing structure, including decks.

A) foundation plan
B) floor plan
C) site map
D) site plan

Question 9

The ____ will provide the size of the proposed job site and help you to determine the property lines.

A) site map
B) floor plan
C) building permit
D) foundation plan

Question 10

A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, move, or demolish any one- or two-family dwelling or similar structure.

Question 11

New crawl access, new vents, and new hold down and connectors required for lateral bracing should be represented on the _____.

A) interior elevations
B) exterior elevations
C) foundation plan
D) framing plan

Question 12

The ____ shows the intersection of the existing and new foundation and floor systems.

A) foundation plan
B) floor plan
C) site map
D) site plan

Question 13

The ____ plan shows the existing walls and materials to be removed to prepare the site for the new project.

A) site
B) demolition
C) floor
D) renovation

Question 14

Building permits required for a remodel or addition include the structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits.

Question 15

The framing plan for a remodel is similar to the framing plan required for new construction.