INTD 3321: Chapter 1

Practice flashcards in fill-in-the-blank style based on Ch 1 Finish Selection & Specification reading guide.

__________ resistance and __________ resistance are two safety considerations of interior finish selections.

Slip, shatter

Durability is the ability to resist destructive forces, __________, and continue to function as intended.

wear

__________ is the property dependent on quality and quantity of light.

Color

Workability, texture, strength, refinement, form, elasticity, durability, and color are the __________ of materials.

properties

The criteria that is important for materials that come in contact with the human body is __________.

comfort

Fire resistance prevents or retards the passage of ___heat, hot_____, or __________ under condition of use.

excessive, gases, flames

Acoustic properties of interior materials affect the acoustic quality of a space by __________ or __________ sound within it and by transferring sound from one space to another.

absorbing, reflecting

A sound made by one object striking another reflecting into the room where it originates but also passing through the building structure to another location is __________.

impact sound

IBC stands for __________.

International Building Code

__________ classifications are developed to address _____ ______ associated with specific types of ________ use.

Occupancy, risk factors, building

Occupant load is the __________ that is assumed to safely occupy a space or building.

number of people

Noncombustible materials do not ________, burn, support_______, or ______ flammable ______ when subjected to fire or heat.

ignite, combustion, release, vapors

Fire resistant materials __________ the spread of fire for a designated time period.

retard

Combustible materials will __________ and continue to __________ when the flame source is removed.

ignite, burn

Means of egress is a __________ and __________ path of travel from any point in a building to its exterior or a public way.

continuous, unobstructed

STC stands for __________.

Sound Transmission Class

NGBS stands for __________.

National Green Building Standard

ANSI is defined as the methods for __________ and __________ standards.

developing, coordinating

The type of design that addresses the requirements of a single group within a larger population, specifically people with disabilities, is __________.

Accessible design

The type of design that is inclusive of all people with respect to human factors is __________.

Universal design