LARE LARE Construction Documentation 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which scale would be most appropriate for a large-site master plan that needs to show regional context?
- 1" = 10'
- 1" = 20'
- 1" = 200' (Correct answer)
- 1" = 2'
Correct answer: 1" = 200'
A scale of 1" = 200' (or smaller) is suited for large regional or master-plan drawings where overall spatial relationships matter more than fine detail.
Question 2: A 'planting plan' differs from a 'planting layout plan' in that a planting plan specifically includes:
- Only hardscape elements
- Plant quantities, species, sizes, and a plant schedule (Correct answer)
- Irrigation head locations
- Soil amendment depths only
Correct answer: Plant quantities, species, sizes, and a plant schedule
A planting plan shows the type, quantity, size, and location of all plant material along with a plant schedule summarizing this data.
Question 3: What does 'finish grade' (FG) mean on construction documents?
- The grade of the subbase material
- The final surface elevation after all construction and landscaping is complete (Correct answer)
- The slope of a drainage swale
- The top of a concrete curb
Correct answer: The final surface elevation after all construction and landscaping is complete
Finish grade is the final elevation of the ground surface after all grading, paving, and planting work is completed.
Question 4: In construction documents, 'RCP' stands for which type of drawing?
- Reflected Ceiling Plan
- Reinforced Concrete Pipe (Correct answer)
- Rough Construction Plan
- Regional Context Plan
Correct answer: Reinforced Concrete Pipe
In site and civil work, RCP commonly refers to Reinforced Concrete Pipe used for stormwater drainage systems.
Question 5: Which section of the CSI MasterFormat addresses site preparation and earthwork?
- Division 01 – General Requirements
- Division 31 – Earthwork (Correct answer)
- Division 32 – Exterior Improvements
- Division 33 – Utilities
Correct answer: Division 31 – Earthwork
Division 31 of MasterFormat covers earthwork, including clearing, grading, excavation, fill, and erosion control.
Question 6: A 'detail drawing' at a scale of 1" = 1' is being used to show:
- The entire site layout
- A specific construction assembly or connection at large scale (Correct answer)
- The regional setting of the project
- Overall grading contours
Correct answer: A specific construction assembly or connection at large scale
Large-scale detail drawings zoom in on specific assemblies—like a wall cap, paving edge, or drain installation—to communicate complex construction information clearly.
Question 7: When construction documents note 'CONC' on a paving plan, it typically refers to:
- Concentrated drainage flow
- Concrete as a paving material (Correct answer)
- Contour numbers
- Construction notes
Correct answer: Concrete as a paving material
'CONC' is the standard abbreviation for concrete on construction documents.
LARE LARE Construction Documentation 3
Which scale would be most appropriate for a large-site master plan that needs to show regional context?