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Surveys, questionnaires, observation, furniture placement
Observation, interviews, comparison shopping, material selection
Interviews, surveys, questionnaires, background reading, observation
Background reading, room mock-ups, surveys, observation, focus groups
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Safety, aesthetics, supportive.
Supportive, adaptable, accessible
Accessibility, aesthetics, affordability
Accessibility, cost effectiveness, adaptability
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An environment that meets existing health and safety standards
An environment where seating is chosen for individual comfort and use
An environment that allows individual climate, acoustic, light and air controls
An environment where the furnishings layout provides ease of use
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There should be at least 21" of clear walkway in front of a lavatory
Ground fault circuit interrupters must be specified on all receptacles
A mechanical ventilation system must be provided
The minimum clearance from the center of the toilet to any obstruction is 20"
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Noncombustible 10%, combustible 5%
Noncombustible 10%, combustible 15%
Noncombustible 20%, combustible 20%
Noncombustible 10%, combustible 30%
Wood 2x4 studs, 1/2" gypsum plaster on 3/8" Type X gypsum lath each side, 5-1/4" face-to-face thickness = 1-hour fire resistance rating
Noncombustible metal studs, two layers of 1/2" Type X gypsum lath each side, 3 5/8" face-to-face thickness = 2 hour fire resistance
Noncombustible metal studs, 5/8" gypsum plaster on metal lath each side, 4-3/4" face-to-face thickness = 2 hour fire resistance rating
Wood 2x4 studs, 5/8" Type X gypsum wallboard each side, 4-3/4" face-to-face thickness = 1 hour fire resistance rating
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Glazing in swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane is less than 18" above the floor
Glazing in showers and bathtubs or when the pane is greater than 8 sf
Glazing adjacent to a pool that is less than 48" from the pool
Glazing in unframed swinging doors or when the pane is greater than 6 sf
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Inventory existing furniture to clarify furniture needs.
Develop preliminary furniture plans
Meet with executives to determine personal preferences
Prepare written bid specifications.
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Schematics, construction drawings and final cost estimates.
List of contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers
Drawings, color boards, samples, and furniture selection
All of the above
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Measure the job site to obtain necessary dimensions of the site
Ascertain potential building codes that might affect the project.
Finalize a budget of expected costs for all construction and furnishings.
Make preliminary space plans of project spaces.
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A=60", B=48"
A=60", B=42"
A=54", B=48"
A=48", B=60"
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A=60", B=18"
A=42", B=18"
A=60", B=24"
A=42", B=24"
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A=9", B=8", C=30"
A=8", B=8", C=27"
A=8", B=9", C=28"
A=6", B=12", C=27"
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A=18-30", B=18", C=36", D=18"
A=36", B=18", C=42", D=18"
A=18-30", B=18", C=48", D=18"
A=18-30", B=18", C=42", D=18"
Basswood, maple, birch, cherry
Ash, cottonwood, alder, oak
Teak, alder, walnut, elm
Chestnut, beech, birch, mahogany
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A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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28"-32"
26"-34"
28"-34"
30"-34"
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In-house facilities management staff perform these functions prior to the start of the design project.
The client indicates that, in their opinion, programming is an unnecessary aspect of interior design services.
The client's computer staff has programmed the project.
The general contractor agrees to take on that portion of the work.
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The client believes that the programming phase is unnecessary.
The client's in-house facilities management staff has performed a thorough data gathering and spatial analysis study.
The client employs a computer programmer to perform the design programming.
The client's budget indicates that most of the programming process must be eliminated.
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The client's computer system malfunctions during the programming process.
The general contractor creates delays in the project's time schedule.
The client group has unresolved internal conflicts that impede the data gathering process.
Detailed equipment information is not forthcoming from the manufacturer.
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Space planning
Critical path method
Computer programming
Planning methodology
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On-site observation
Organizing contract documents
Creating design sketches
Establishing AutoCad layering
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Design Development phase
Contract Documents phase
Contract Administration phase
Programming phase
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Kitchens
Corridors
Toilet rooms
Stairways
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Exit discharge
Exit
Exit enclosure
Exit access
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15%
30%
20%
25%
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Working drawings
Electrical drawings
Lighting plans
Cabinetry or millwork drawings
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UL
NFPA 358
ASTM E119
ASTM E84
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The structural elements of the building have been treated to increase their fire resistance
The building uses an automatic sprinkler system
Mill construction or heavy timbers are used
A fire wall or party wall has been used
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18"
15"
12"
9"
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Fire extinguishers
Sprinklers
Standpipes
Smoke detectors
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CAL 117
CAL 116
CAL 160
CAL 133
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2-hour
1-hour
3/4-hour
1/2-hour
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Ergonomics
Anthropometrics
Ekisticks
Proxemics
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100 occupants and 250 feet
20 occupants and 50 feet
75 occupants and 150 feet
50 occupants and 75 feet
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Final design
Preliminary design
Initial interview
Programming
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