Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction is a comprehensive resource that covers printreading fundamentals, construction materials, and light frame construction used in residential and light commercial buildings. This book provides information applicable to the carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and general building trades and provides an authentic printreading experience using contemporary prints. Specifications describing the building components and construction procedures are included for two of the projects: the Brick-Veneer Residence and the Wendy’s® Restaurant. This new edition provides information on a newly constructed 19,000 sq ft multistory veterinary center. Also included is updated coverage on building codes, CSI MasterFormat™, LEED® certification, and green building technology. The storage folder that accompanies the Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction textbook includes four sets of prints. These prints are discussed in detail in the associated chapters of the book. Digital versions of the complete print sets and the Wendy’s restaurant specifications are also included as part of the online learner resources. To obtain more information about related training products, visit the American Tech website at www.go2atp.com.
The Specifications for the Wendy’s Restaurant encompass 12 divisions of the CSI MasterFormat, including Site Construction, Concrete, Wood and Plastics, Mechanical, and Electrical. The Specifications correspond to the plans for the Wendy’s Restaurant discussed in Chapter 9.
SPECIFICATIONS
MasterFormat ™ is a uniform system of numbers and titles where information about construction requirements, products, and activities is organized into a standard sequence. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) developed MasterFormat for use by the design and construction community. Two versions are in currently in use. Specifications for some construction projects are organized by the MasterFormat 16-division structure that was in use for approximately 40 years prior to 2004. The updated 2014 edition of MasterFormat contains 50 divisions that define broad areas of construction. Assigned divisions are numbered 00 to 14; 21 to 23; 25 to 28; 31 to 35; 40 to 45; and 48. Certain divisions, such as 15 to 20, were not assigned to construction areas in order to allow for expansion of MasterFormat without the entire system having to be restructured. estaurant Specifications for the Wendy’s Restaurant SI Masterfollow the 16-division version of the CSI Format, 16 Format. In this version of the MasterFormat, masonry ry, divisions, based on trade groups such ass masonry, primar wood and plastics, and electrical, are thee primary n the size siz organizational headings. Depending on roject o , the th and complexity of the construction project, specific number of divisions included in a set off specificaations for f fo tions varies. For example, the specifications ons. Wendy’s Restaurants contain 12 divisions.
Specifications are written instructions used to supplement the prints when constructing a building. Specifications may be included as part of the prints or bound in book form. The General Requirements included at the beginning of a set of specifications define the relationships and assign the responsibilities of the owner, architect, contractor, subcontractors, and material suppliers. The General Requirements also describe some of the technical construction requirements for completing the job. The remainder of the specifications provides specific information regarding the types, sizes, and locations of materials and equipment used to construct the project. If a discrepancy should occur between the prints and the specifications, the specifications take precedence.
In 2008, the Construction Specifications Institute introduced GreenFormat™, a new web-based product database that is used to report the sustainable properties of building products. GreenFormat is organized by the MasterFormat numbering system and helps identify products that may contribute to LEED® certification credits.
Review Questions, Trade Competency Tests and the Final Exam assess the student’s comprehension of subject matter covered in the text Chapter introductions preview content to be covered Name
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Multiple Choice ________________________ 1. The ___ establishes guidelines for accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by individuals with disabilities. A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) C. International Building Code® (IBC) D. International Code Council (ICC) 413