Design & Building: Plan Reading & Blueprints Sessions 3 & 4

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the total number of risers from the first story to the second story?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the thickness of the garage ceiling drywall?

This elevation point is used to determine all other elevations on the construction site.

Refer to the set of plans provided. How many inches is the roof overhang?

The most common “scale” used for residential blue print drawings is ____ inch.

A plot plan shows

A benchmark on a site plan has an elevation of 118.42 feet. Finish grade has an elevation of 115.22 feet. The finish grade is how many feet lower or higher than the benchmark?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the R-value of the crawl space insulation?

A residential blue print drawn to 1/4″ scale shows a window which measures 1 inch wide by 3/4 inches tall. What will be the actual window size?

Residential plan views are generally drawn _________ scale.

Refer to the set of plans provided. What type of laundry tub is indicated in the laundry room?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the live load design of the living room?

The site plan will indicate elevations for grading, brick ledges, and sometimes floor elevation. Which of the following MUST be shown on a site plan to use as a reference point for locating proper elevations?

___________ indicates the type of steel beam, location of pipes, and type of footing.

Refer to the set of plans provided. How many locations on the outside of the house are available to attach a garden hose?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the live load design of the stairway?

What type of plan indicates the size, dimensions, and thickness of the basement walls?

Indicates types and location of siding, shingles, windows, and doors.

Refer to the set of plans provided. How many smoke detectors are located on the second story?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the live load design of the upper floor master bathroom?

This document indicates the location, size, style, and finish for doors and windows.

Indicates size and spacing of structural lumber including trusses.

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the indicated size of the attic access panel?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the minimum width of the window in bedroom #3?

If the brick ledge is to be located at 127.5 feet and the bench mark is at 130.5 feet, what is the difference in elevation?

Changes to plans and specs should be _________ and _________ by all parties involved in that phase of construction.

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the distance of the centerline for bedroom #2 window measured from the outside right corner of the house?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What size lumber is used for the gable end brace?

A” indicates a _________

Building codes set the _____________ standard for construction.

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the outside wall dimension of the second story wall where the master bedroom and closet are located side by side?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What are the floor joist splice plates made of?

D” indicates a _________

The building plan is drawn 1/4″ scale. One wall is missing the actual dimension; your tape measure indicated the wall as 4-5/8″. How long will the actual built wall be?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size of the foundation footing for the entire house?

The top of guard rails shall not be less than ____ in height.

B” indicates a _________

City ordinances can indicate the distance from a property line to the home. This is called a

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the access size of the crawl space?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the sill height of the master bedroom above the finished floor?

B” indicates a _________

Refer to the set of plans provided. What provides for ventilation in the crawl space?

Refer to the set of plans provided. The garage trusses are located

Which type of plan shows how the home looks when “cut” in half by an imaginary cutting plane?

Refer to the set of plans provided. The garage floor slab is sloped

Refer to the set of plans provided. The entry door peep hole shall be located _____ above the finished floor.

Which type of plan shows the footprint of the house on property?

Refer to the set of plans provided. How thick are the piers on each side of the garage door?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What maintains the attic air space at the eaves between the insulation and the roof decking?

Which type of plan shows the outside views of each side of the house?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the height of the ceiling in bedroom #2?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the thickness of the drywall on the interior garage walls?

Which type of plan shows the room layout for each floor?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the R-value of the exterior wall insulation shown on the elevation drawings?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the width of the front entry door?

By city ordinance, the minimum required distance from the front property line to the dwelling is called ___________.

Refer to the set of plans provided. The total square footage for the main floor is

Refer to the set of plans provided. The total square footage for the second floor is

Refer to the set of plans provided. The elevation scale on page 2 of the plans is

Refer to the set of plans provided. The elevation on page 1 of the plans indicates what type of siding on the front of the house?

Refer to the set of plans provided. The elevation view on page 2 indicates which type of window on the second floor?

Refer to the set of plans provided. The pitch of the garage roof is

Refer to the set of plans provided. The rear of the garage is sided with

Refer to the set of plans provided. What type of ceiling is depicted on the plans for the master bedroom?

Refer to the set of plans provided. The pitch of the roof on the front porch shed is

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size of the garage overhead door?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What size are the rafters on the front porch roof?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What are the inside floor dimensions of the garage?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size and spacing for the first floor joists?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size and spacing for the second floor joists?

Refer to the set of plans provided. What is the size of the sliding glass door?

Refer to the set of plans provided. Where is the hot water tank located?

Refer to the set of plans provided. The center of the front living room window is located ________ from the outside left corner of the house.