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Carpentry Architectural Plans And Building Codes

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1. Vertical members that enclose the space between treads.






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


3. See National building Codes.






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






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






6. The surface area of a structural member where weight of load is transferred.






7. Building plan that shows a cross-section of the building as if it were sliced to reveal its skeleton.






8. 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.






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






16. Drawings that give information about the locations - size - and kind of windows to be installed in the building.






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


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






19. External water faucets of a building.






20. A notion granted by the zoning board of appeals in a community to change the zoning code due to hardships imposed by the zoning regulations.






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






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






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






24. Vertical members that enclose the space between treads.






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






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






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






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






29. Attic access or drain through a parapet wall.






30. An area of land that cannot be built upon because to provides access to a structure or utilities.






31. Multiple drawings.






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






33. An indentation in a foundation wall where a girder rests.






34. Scale used between lines of a contour map.






35. A drawing in which the height of the structure or object is shown; also the height of a specific point in relation to another point.






36. Distance buildings must be kept from the property lines.






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






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






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






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






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






42. Multiple drawings.






43. Drawings that give information about the locations - size - and kind of windows to be installed in the building.






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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