Absolute Free PDD Exam Practice for Comprehensive Preparation 

Refer to the exhibit. An architect is designing a multipurpose room that will operate daycare services as well as exercise classes. The multiple occupancies within the space utilize components of the same means of egress system. What is the occupant load factor that should be used in calculating egress?

A family-owned apple farm in the Upper Midwest is taking advantage of a change in the local zoning code that added a new Agri-Tourism class in the existing farm zone. This allows the Owner to build a new facility on their existing site. The building will be open to the public and include a brewery, distillery, tap room, and market. The architect is ready to submit the drawings to the Owner for the 50% construction documents review.

Contractor has submitted the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) shop drawings to the Architect for

review, due to the lead time on this critical path item. Once construction begins, farming operations must be

able to continue uninterrupted.

Key project information includes:

Brewing and distilling will operate year-round.

Brewery will initially include four fermenting tanks. Owner has requested space for at least two

additional tanks. Potential expansion will be based on future sales.

Distillery will produce 16% alcohol, which is classified as a flammable liquid. Fire separations are

required.

Tap Room is designed with seating for 300 people, not including exterior patio seating. It will have

views to the working orchards and the historic buildings on site.

Tap Room is scheduled to be open from August through November. Owner would like options to

extend operating dates based on popularity.

The Market area will feature local farm products and is not conditioned.

Entire building will be fully sprinklered.

Selected building materials are low-maintenance, as requested by the Owner, for durability and to

reflect the nature of a working farm.

Mechanical and electrical systems will be hung from the building structure. These loads are included in

PEMB shop drawings.

Public water and sewer is not available at the Project Site.

Occupancy sensors are included to reduce utility costs and achieve energy conservation requirements.

The following resources are available for your reference:

Architectural Drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and schedules

Consultant Drawings, including structural, HVAC, power distribution, and plumbing

PEMB Shop Drawings

Design and Construction Schedule

Specification Excerpts, showing relevant spec sections

IBC and ADA Excerpts, showing relevant code and accessibility sections

After reviewing the documents, the architect discovers a coordination issue in the corridor.

The owner wants to add a small storage closet with dimensions of 4'-0" L x 4'-0" W in the Laundry Room

along column line 1. The closet will have access from the corridor only.

Which of the following documents require revision due to this addition? Check the three that apply.

Proposed trees along a residential street next to a new development site should first be selected based on which of the following?

Refer to the exhibit.

The metal connector shown is primarily designed to resist which one of the following?