Reference no: EM132790195
BLDC 1500 Building Code - British Columbia Institute of Technology
THE PROJECT
Review a set of plans for a single family dwelling located on a typical fully serviced building lot. Answer code relevant questions at specific locations indicated on the plans.
INSTRUCTIONS
Study the plans and general site notes and become familiar with how the building is laid out. Answer the questions and provide Code references where applicable. You will see that the questions listed on the next page refer to locations indicated on the drawings. The parameters of the question are to be answered for that exact location. When you have completed the questions refer to the answers and see how your answers compare.
FOUNDATION PLAN QUESTIONS
Q-1 What is the minimum required thickness for the indicated foundation wall location?
Q-2 What is the minimum required thickness for the indicated foundation wall location?
Q-3 What is the minimum required width for the indicated footing location?
Q-4 Size the indicated member using a built-up beam of D-Fir, Select Structural lumber.
Q-5 Size the indicated column using a built-up wood column.
Q-6 Design the indicated footing under the column supporting the interior end of the beam in question 5.
Q-7 How many rows of strapping or bridging are required for the indicated joist span?
MAIN FLOOR PLAN QUESTIONS
Q-8 Size the indicated joist using S.P.F. #2 lumber.
Q-9 Size the indicated member. Select the smallest member possible using S.P.F. #2 lumber without the use of structural sheathing.
Q-10 If the top of the deck elevation is 137.16m. What is minimum height permitted for the guard serving the deck?
Q-11 Is the indicated door required to be equipped with a self-closing device?
Q-12 What are the minimum "Performance Grade" and "Water Resistance" required by code for this window?
Q-13 What is the minimum width of the indicated door?
Q-14 Is the indicated door permitted to swing in the direction shown?
Q-15 Is the indicated beam permitted to be designed in Part 9?
SECOND FLOOR PLAN QUESTIONS
Q-16 Is the indicated lintel permitted to be designed in Part 9?
Q-17 What is the minimum height of the indicated guard?
Q-18 What are the run requirements for the indicated portion of the stairs?
Q-19 The attic space over the second floor is required to be accessed by an attic access, what are the minimum dimensions of the hatch?
SECTION A-A QUESTIONS
Q-20 Calculate the total effective thermal resistance for the assembly at the location indicated?
Q-21 Is the furred out wall indicated required to be insulated for its full height?
Q-22 What is the minimum insulation value for insulation between the edge of the slab and the foundation wall?
Q-23 What is the minimum nominal thermal insulation required over the top plates at this location?
Q-24 Calculate the total effective thermal resistance for the assembly at the location indicated?
SECTION B-B QUESTIONS
Q-25 Is this wall required to have a fire resistance rating?
Q-26 What is the minimum required thickness for the indicated concrete slab?
Q-27 Is the indicated foundation wall required to be dampproofed?
Q-28 Is this wall required to have a fire resistance rating?
Attachment:- Building Code.rar