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NC-2009 IEQc8.2:Daylight and Views—Views

What are reviewers looking for in the section views

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Jean Marais
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I have provided plan views where it is assumed that one can't see over the shown case work, etc. I have provided elevations where one can see the height and size of windows. Still it is required to submit sections. I have 12 very different regularly occupied spaces. What are reviewers looking for in the section views? Do I need to beg my architect to provide me with 12 sections?

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Fri, 11/11/2011 - 15:33

I would use whatever sections the architects are providing in their drawing set. I haven't had a problem with it yet. Then I draw a line from the top of the window, the bottom of the window and the 42" point on the window back to the furthest part of the section where these lines go without being obstructed to show the views.
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Mon, 11/14/2011 - 08:31

Ha ha, that's my problem. There are and will most probably be no section views. This is an extra ask for a really small project 7141 ft². That is why I need to know which sections are wanted and what is important on them so I can ask for the bare minimum.

Wed, 11/16/2011 - 22:34

Are you trying to show areas that comply where it isn't obvious on the plans and elevations that they do? I think this is the reason they ask for sections. For example, if the lines you have drawn on the plans to show access to a view is drawn through something on the plans and a reviewer might not know how tall that object is, show them in section that it is not over 42" tall. I don't think sections are mandatory if they aren't adding information to the submission.
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Mon, 11/21/2011 - 16:49

Jean, This is one of those times where providing a little more information in the submission may save time and trouble later, since a reviewer is very likely to ask for a section drawing. At the very least, you could do a hand drawn section on graph paper that shows the window heights, view angle, and the height of any partitions or obstructions. Just do one that represents a typical condition, and add a note explaining why the construction drawings didn't include sections.

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