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  1. Under the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, what is the maximum running slope for a new accessible ramp?

    Answer: 1:12

    ADA ramps may not exceed a 1:12 slope, meaning 1 inch of rise per 12 inches of run.

  2. The ADA limits the opening force for interior hinged doors (non-fire doors) to what maximum?

    Answer: 5 pounds-force

    Interior non-fire doors must open with no more than 5 lbf of force under the 2010 ADA Standards.

  3. What minimum clear width does the ADA require for an accessible route?

    Answer: 36 inches

    Accessible routes must be at least 36 inches wide, with brief reductions to 32 inches allowed.

  4. Which ASHRAE standard sets minimum ventilation rates for acceptable indoor air quality in commercial buildings?

    Answer: ASHRAE 62.1

    ASHRAE 62.1 specifies minimum outdoor air ventilation rates for IAQ.

  5. Which ASHRAE standard is most often adopted as the commercial building energy code baseline in the U.S.?

    Answer: ASHRAE 90.1

    ASHRAE 90.1 sets minimum energy efficiency requirements and is referenced by the IECC for commercial buildings.

  6. ASHRAE Standard 188 requires building owners to develop what type of program?

    Answer: Water management program for Legionella risk

    ASHRAE 188 establishes requirements for water management programs to reduce Legionellosis risk in building water systems.

  7. Which ASHRAE standard addresses safety requirements for refrigeration systems, including machinery room ventilation and refrigerant detectors?

    Answer: ASHRAE 15

    ASHRAE 15 is the Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems, covering machinery rooms and detection.

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