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Carpentry Architectural Plans And Building Codes

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






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






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






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






5. Multiple drawings.






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Vertical members that enclose the space between treads.






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






15. Areas of a building site devoted to natural vegetation.






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






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

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






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






27. See National building Codes.






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






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






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






31. Boundaries established by distances and compass directions.






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






33. Direction an installed door will open.






34. External water faucets of a building.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Direction an installed door will open.






43. A type of exterior door in which the doors are opened by sliding the panels along a track horizontally.






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






45. External water faucets of a building.






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






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






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






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






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