FIGURE A and FIGURE B on the next page show drawings that appear on a building plan - NSC Civil Technology Civil Services - Question 2 - 2023 - Paper 1
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FIGURE A and FIGURE B on the next page show drawings that appear on a building plan. Analyse the drawings and complete the table on ANSWER SHEET 2.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:FIGURE A and FIGURE B on the next page show drawings that appear on a building plan - NSC Civil Technology Civil Services - Question 2 - 2023 - Paper 1
Step 1
Give ONE reason why FIGURE B represents the first floor plan.
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FIGURE B represents the first floor plan because it includes a window next to the sliding door/patio door on the balcony, indicating it is on the first floor.
Step 2
Name the SI unit that is used to indicate dimensions on building plans.
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The SI unit used to indicate dimensions on building plans is millimeters (mm).
Step 3
Identify number 1.
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Number 1 indicates the sliding door/patio door.
Step 4
Identify the number indicating the emergency exit.
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The number indicating the emergency exit is 2.
Step 5
What is the purpose of number 3?
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The purpose of number 3 is to support the handrails and to fill the spaces between the posts for safety purposes, preventing people from falling off the balcony.
Step 6
Identify number 4.
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Number 4 indicates the window sill.
Step 7
Identify number 5.
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Number 5 indicates the gutter.
Step 8
Identify number 8.
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Number 8 indicates the downpipe/rainwater pipe or RWDP.
Step 9
Identify number 9.
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Number 9 indicates the balcony or cantilever balcony.
Step 10
Deduce from the window schedule the dimensions of the window that is installed at number 8.
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The dimensions of the window installed at number 8 are 900 mm x 600 mm or 0.9 m x 0.6 m.
Step 11
Who is the owner of the new dwelling?
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The owner of the new dwelling is Mr. Ntombi.
Step 12
Name the elevation where the sink is located.
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The sink is located on the east elevation.
Step 13
Identify the safety error in FIGURE A.
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Figure A shows no balusters, rails, or safety rails on the balcony.
Step 14
Deduce from the building plan why it was not approved after the first submission.
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The building plan was not approved after the first submission because the drawing of the internal staircase was omitted.
