Test 1

Question 1

Building Codes

Answer 1

• Nothing to do with land use

- Must have a safe design, stability of materials, correct methods of construction

Question 2

Land Use Control

Answer 2

• Zoning
• Subdivision Regulations
• Legal Ownership

Question 3

Easement

Answer 3

• You can’t build a structure on it

Question 4

Legal Ownership

Answer 4

• Abstract of Title (Title Search)
• Title/Deed
• Resource Limitations (Mineral Rights)

Question 5

Lien

Answer 5

• When you do work on the property, but don’t get paid

Question 6

Deed

Answer 6

• Property Legal Description
• Easements
• Deed Restrictions (Protective Covenants)

Question 7

Plat

Answer 7

• Plot of land

- Make a map of an area

Question 8

When are Manholes Required?

Answer 8

1. At each change of Direction
2. At each change of grade
3. At Junctions of Mains
4. At Junctions of Large Service Lines
5. At 400 ft - 500 ft Max, On Straight runs

Question 9

Stationing

Answer 9

• Stationing Increases as Elevation Increases

- Manhole #’s Increase w/ Stationing

Question 10

Manhole Materials

Answer 10

• Pre-cast Concrete
• Cast in Place Concrete
• Masonry - CMU, Brick
• Plastic

Question 11

Manhole Configuration

Answer 11

• Concentric

- Excentric

Question 12

Types of Manholes

Answer 12

1. Standard Manhole
   
   • Inspection and Maintenance
   • Provide for Transition in Flow
2. Drop Manhole
   
   • Inspection/Maintenance
   • Transition
   • To provide service to projects downstream
   • Maintain Minimum Cover
   • Minimize Depth of Excavation/Backfill

Question 13

Vertical Curves

Answer 13

• Parabolic Arcs
• Directly Affect Only: Stationing, Elevations
• Configuration Curve: Symmetrical, Unsymmetrical

Question 14

Sewer Types

Answer 14

• Sanitary Sewer

- Storm Sewer

Question 15

Horizontal Curves

Answer 15

• Circular Arcs

- Directly Affect Alignment, Stationing

Question 16

Degree of Curvature

Answer 16

• Lies at the center of a circular arc subtracted by an arc length

Question 17

Deflection Angel from the tangent

Answer 17

• The cord of any circular arc is always 1/2 the center angel of the arc

Question 18

Zoning

Answer 18

• Legal means that allows local govt. to control the use of land
• Purpose is to provide for the general well being for the public
• Zoning Does not impact what is in a structure; only controls the use of the structure

Question 19

Districts

Answer 19

• Residential - Broken Down by density and Population
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Research
• Other

Question 20

Personal Property Tax

Answer 20

-

Question 21

General Property Tax

Answer 21

• Land and Development of land
• Local govt. operation
• Education (k-12)

Question 22

State Government

Answer 22

• More than 50% of our state $ is given for education (General Property Tax)

Question 23

Appraised Value of the Property

Answer 23

• Private Appraiser

- Tax Appraiser brought in by county

Question 24

Apportionment

Answer 24

• Who is paying for what 11%

- 200,000 x .11 = 22,000 - Assessed Value

Question 25

Tax Exempt Buildings

Answer 25

- Mosques, state buildings, firehouse - They wont pay county/city taxes

Question 26

Mill Levy

Answer 26

- Mill Levy = Total Budget/Total Assessed Value x 1000

Question 27

Special Assessment Property Tax

Answer 27

- Benefit District Method - Paying for it Equally by everyone - Streets, Storm/Sanitary Sewers - Water - Frontage Method - Street/Storm Sewers