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WorksheetsDrafting comp 11
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 7hrs 0mins
A stairs handrail are usually anchored by the ends by a
Balusters
Anchor post
Columns
Newel post
Balusters support the ________________ of a stair
Treads
Handrail
Floor
Post
The Overhang of a Stair Tread is called the
Cliff
Nosing
Lip
Toe Edge
A Stair has 12 Treads – What is the number of Risers
10
11
12
13
Theses always ______ _______ riser than run
one more
two more
three more
four more
Identify the adjacent stair type
L- shaped
Double L
Double Landing
U-shaped
Identify the adjacent stair type
L shaped
T shaped
single landing
straight run
Identify the object “AA” in the adjacent stair section
Tread
Riser
stringer
step out
Identify the object “FF” in the adjacent stair section
a. Ceiling Joist
b. Double Joist
Trimmer
Main joist
Identify the object “AA” in the adjacent stair section
stair opening
devils hole
stair gap
Master gap
Identify the object “CC” in the adjacent stair section
clear opening
Head clearance
Access opening
Egress opening
There are ________ basic terms you must be familiar with to work with stairs
7
10
3
5
______ describes an uninterrupted series of steps between two different levels
flight
walkway
stairwell
walkline
The hole that is made in the upper floor to provide room for a flight of stairs. (Con be open or enclosed)(vertical)
flight
walking
stairwell
none of the above
The term walkline describes an imaginary line indicating the path people tend to walk as they use the stairs
true
False
The IRC also regulates the k=minimum required space above each portion of the stairs by defining the ________
Access opening
Headroom
Backroom
None of the above
The ______ _______ describes the total length of the stairs
total rise
total run
back rise
none
The _______ ______ refers to the height from floor to floor that the flight of stairs will connect
total backing
total rise
total tun
none
Which supports the other components of the stairs
stringer
stingro
stair jack
A and C
A 2x12 notch stringer is typically used for enclosed stairs
True
False
A 4x14 stringer is common from open stairs
False
True
________ ______ joists support the stringer at the top of the run.
Double floor joist
single floor joist
Solid floor joist
none
A kick block is also known as a kicker
true
false
______ is a horizontal step of the stairs
Tread
riser
run
none
Minimum required thread depth for the individual tred run
10"
15"
11"
12"
The verticle backing between the tread is the riser
True
False
Individual riser height to a max rise of
7"
7 3/4"
8"
none
The nose is required by code to extend past the riser a minimum of 3/4' AND NOT MORE THE 1 1/4
TRUE
FALSE
iF THE TREAD DEPTH IS 11" OR LESS, A NOSE IS NOT REQUIRED
tRUE
FALSE
when the flight of stairs changes direction, a horizontal platform supports each run
landing
backing
rest area
none
________ are required for each continuous fun of treads with 4 or more risers
Guardrail
handrail
safety seat
none
the rail fixed to the wall or post that you hold on to for support
handrail
guardrail
none
handrail height 34" and 38"
true
false
the newel post is often topped with a decorative cap called(go off of the book)
newel cap
finial
topping
none
_______is a railing placed on the open side of an elevated waling surface to minimize the rick of falling to a lower level
handrail
guardrail
back rail
space rail
The horizontal part of the guardrail is referred to as a banister
balister
banister
baluster
none
so with a standard 8'-0" ceiling, you will always need 14 risers(how many runs?)
13
11
12
15
min headroom
8'-0"
9'-8"
6'-8"
none
The max spacing of the opening between risers dies not apply to
spiral stairs
curved stairs
cantilever stair
winder stairs
minimum number of steps
3
4
2
0
a key consideration in representing circular stairs is to define the center point for the stairs radius
true
false
_______ stairs are typically premanufactured stairs with treads with non-parallel edges that are formed around the center support
spiral
winder
curved
none
