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Carpentry Architectural Plans And Building Codes

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1. Pages of a set of construction drawings showing the walls as viewed from above.






2. A structure that projects out from a sloping roof to form another roofed area to provide a surface for the installation of windows.






3. Foundation type creating a space under the first floor which is not tall enough to allow a full basement.






4. Mark on a plot plan indication the start point for laying out the lot. Usually a large object that is unlikely to move during construction such as a large rock or tree is used.






5. Orthographic drawing showing only one side of the outside of the building at a distance of about 100'.






6. A detailed description of the land surface.






7. Used by spec writers for complex commercial projects; developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).






8. See National building Codes.






9. The proportional reduction of each line in a drawing of a building that clearly shows the information and can be handled conveniently.






10. A drawing showing a close-up or zoomed-in view of part of another drawing.






11. An area near a fireplace - usually paved and extending out into a room - around which a wood floor installation must be framed.






12. An interior wall separating one portion of a building from another.






13. Below-grade - walled area around basement windows.






14. Plastic sheet to prevent moisture from penetrating the building surface.






15. Below-grade - walled area around basement windows.






16. A type of window in which the sash is hinged at the top and swings outward.






17. A solid concrete building base used instead of a foundation because it saves on material and labor.






18. A door that slides sideways into the interior of a partition; when opened - only the lockedge of the door is visible.






19. Mark on a plot plan indication the start point for laying out the lot. Usually a large object that is unlikely to move during construction such as a large rock or tree is used.






20. Scale used between lines of a contour map.






21. Orthographic drawing showing only one side of the outside of the building at a distance of about 100'.






22. A type of window in which the sash is hinged at the edge and usually swings outward.






23. A person who writes supplemental information for construction projects to include any information that cannot be communicated in drawings or schedules.






24. A framework containing small lights of glass placed on one or both sides of the entrance door.






25. Lines on a drawing representing a certain elevation of land.






26. A person who writes supplemental information for construction projects to include any information that cannot be communicated in drawings or schedules.






27. Rules and regulations guiding the construction industry as set by National agencies.






28. Informational chart found on a set of prints providing pertinent information on doors of the building.






29. Term used to describe buildings that do not fit the local zoning laws.






30. A reference point for determining elevators during the construction of a building.






31. A window in which two sashes slide vertical by each other.






32. Doors that are hinged to each other in pairs as well as one being hinged to the jamb.






33. A drawing showing a birds eye view of the lot - position of the building - and other pertinent information; also called site plan.






34. A reference point for determining elevators during the construction of a building.






35. Process of designing structures to best fit standard material sizes.






36. Term used to describe buildings that do not fit the local zoning laws.






37. Molding used to trim around doors - windows - and other openings.






38. Ruler used to area and read measurements in various proportions and scale.


39. A window in which two sashes slide vertical by each other.






40. Informational chart found on a set of prints providing pertinent information on doors of the building.






41. Horizontal finish members in a staircase on which the feet of a person ascending or descending the stairs are placed.






42. Written or printed directions of construction details for a building - sometimes referred to as specs.






43. Multiple drawings.






44. An engineered assembly of wood or wood and metal members used to support roofs or floors.






45. Area communities are divided into two separate types of buildings that can be built in the area.






46. The pages of a set of prints that show a building from above - looking down.






47. Used by spec writers for complex commercial projects; developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).






48. External water faucets of a building.






49. An opening for ventilation consisting of horizontal slats installed at an angle to exclude rain - light - and vision - but to allow the passage of air.






50. A fixed-sash window for the roof that provides light only - no ventilation.