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NCARB PDD Exam - Topic 4 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCARB's PDD exam
Question #: 10
Topic #: 4
[All PDD Questions]

During the documentation of an office building, the owner requests a fitness center amenity be added to the scope. The mechanical engineer informs the architect that the mechanical unit currently located on a utility mezzanine will need to increase in size to accommodate the required increased capacity.

Who should the architect confirm with that the larger unit will work in this location?

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When the mechanical unit on a utility mezzanine increases in size:

The structural engineer must confirm the mezzanine can support the increased weight and dynamic loads of the larger unit.

The architect coordinates with the structural engineer to ensure structural integrity.

The building owner is informed but not responsible for technical assessment.

The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) oversees code compliance but not structural verification.

Accessibility consultant deals with accessibility issues, not mechanical equipment sizing.


NCARB ARE 5.0 Review Manual, Project Development and Documentation chapter

Building systems coordination and structural integration

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Delbert
15 days ago
Why not just ask the authority having jurisdiction?
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Adaline
20 days ago
I think the building owner should be involved too.
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Jamal
25 days ago
Definitely needs to check with the structural engineer.
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Sean
1 month ago
Accessibility consultant might not be the right choice for this.
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Dalene
1 month ago
Isn't it surprising that the mechanical unit has to be bigger?
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Evangelina
1 month ago
Wait, why not just ask the building owner?
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Bulah
2 months ago
I agree, the structural engineer is key here!
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Agustin
2 months ago
Definitely needs to check with the structural engineer.
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Lyda
2 months ago
I could see the building owner needing to be informed, but I think the structural engineer is crucial for ensuring the unit fits safely.
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Mira
2 months ago
This seems similar to a practice question we did about mechanical systems. I feel like the structural engineer is the right choice here.
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Bernadine
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about checking with the authority having jurisdiction for code compliance.
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Portia
2 months ago
I think the architect should confirm with the structural engineer since the larger unit might affect the load on the mezzanine.
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