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Carpentry Architectural Plans And Building Codes

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






2. Attic access or drain through a parapet wall.






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. Doors - usually two for a single opening - that are mounted on rollers and tracks so that they slide by each other.






8. Pages of a set of construction drawings showing the cross section of the building.






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






10. Informational chart found on a set of prints providing pertinent information on interior design of the building.






11. Vertical members that enclose the space between treads.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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20. Keep buildings of similar size and purpose in areas for which the have been planned.






21. See National building Codes.






22. 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.






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. Older process of creating copies of construction drawings where the result is blue with white lines and letters.






30. Doors - usually two for a single opening - that are mounted on rollers and tracks so that they slide by each other.






31. Direction an installed door will open.






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Pages of a set of construction drawings showing the cross section of the building.






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. A detailed description of the land surface.






45. Multiple drawings.






46. Vertical members that enclose the space between treads.






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






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






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






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







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