Site Planning & Design Flashcards
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When planning lighting for a multi-sport athletic field, what is the primary standard document used to determine illuminance requirements?
Answer: IESNA RP-6 Sports Lighting Standard
The IESNA RP-6 Sports Lighting Standard provides recommended illuminance levels for various sports and competition levels.
A site plan indicates the need for an ADA-compliant accessible route to spectator seating. What is the maximum slope allowed for an accessible pathway?
Answer: 1:12 (8.33%)
ADA guidelines require accessible ramps to have a maximum slope of 1:12 (8.33%), ensuring wheelchair users can safely navigate the route.
In site planning, what does the term 'right-of-way' (ROW) refer to in relation to field construction?
Answer: A strip of land owned or controlled by a government entity for public infrastructure
Right-of-way is a legally designated strip of land for public infrastructure such as roads, utilities, or sidewalks that limits construction in that area.
Which soil amendment is most commonly incorporated into native soil to improve drainage on a new natural grass athletic field?
Answer: Sand
Sand is the most commonly used amendment to improve drainage in native soil profiles for athletic field construction due to its particle size and permeability.
What is the purpose of a 'perimeter drain' (also called an edge drain) in an athletic field construction project?
Answer: To collect and remove water from the edge of the playing surface
A perimeter drain collects water that has moved laterally through the field profile and channels it to an outfall to prevent waterlogging.
During site planning, a builder discovers the site contains jurisdictional wetlands. What is the most critical first step?
Answer: Engage a wetland consultant and contact the Army Corps of Engineers
Jurisdictional wetlands are regulated by the Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, requiring permits before any disturbance.
What is the primary benefit of incorporating a 'crowned' field surface design versus a uniform cross-slope design?
Answer: It drains water in two directions simultaneously, reducing standing water time
A crowned surface sheds water toward both sidelines simultaneously, which is more effective at removing surface water quickly than a single-direction cross-slope.