The key to knowing the requirements that the IBC code mentions, is the ANSI a117.1 Standard. Universal design, Barrier Free Design, and Accessible Design are all according to the ANSI Standard a117.1 Even the DOJ’s Americans with Disability Act refers to the…
read moreStairs are can be one of the trickier parts of a building. You’ll want to follow basic guide lines when designing accessible buildings. Stair Configurations: 10′ x 20′ is a good starting point for a rule of thumb for a stairwell size….
read morePRE-CLOSEOUT 0.) About when the project is 3/4 complete, the Architect makes a site visit to determine if the contractor is on track to complete the project on time, and within budget. This site visit allows the architect to determine if the…
read moreFOUR METHODS OF SPECIFYING PRESCRIPTIVE TYPE 1. PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS CLOSED PROPRIETARY OPEN PROPRIETARY –BASE BID WITH ALTERNATES –LIST OF APPROVED MANUFACTURERS –BASE BID WITH APPROVED EQUAL 2. DESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATION PERFORMANCE TYPE 3. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS PRESCRIPTIVE or PERFORMANCE TYPE 4. REFERENCE SPECIFICATION …
read more[source: http://www.areforum.org/forums/member.php?118010-DaveW] GENERAL CONDITIONS · General Conditions are an inherent part of the the Contract for Construction. · With the agreement govern the entire contract. · Contain contractual principles applicable to most projects with supplements for a particular project. · Contains broad…
read more4 days – Architect issue addendum to all bidders for acceptable substitution 7 days – Architect issue cert of payment after Contractor applies – Owner pays – Contractor pays subs and suppliers – Contractor can stop work if Architect does not issue…
read more[source:http://www.areforum.org/forums/showthread.php?174093-Schematic-Design-%283-1%29-a] Interior Layout Vignette (3.1 and 4.0): Common Questions: Q. I’ve read that I must have a 5′ turning radius in front of the copier and worktable. Is this required? A. No. You must have space for a turning radius in each…
read moreRAMP CODE: 1010.4 Vertical rise • Rise of any ramp is limited to ≤ 2′-6″. 1010.5.1 Width • The width required for a means of egress ramp is the same as that required for corridors. Note: 1018.2, “Corridor width,” is cited as…
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