ARE ADA Accessibility Cheat Sheet

Quick reference for ADA accessibility requirements including key dimensions, ramp slopes, parking counts, restroom clearances, and reach ranges for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE Structural Systems Cheat Sheet

Compare steel, concrete, wood, and masonry structural systems with span ranges, connection types, load capacities, and common applications for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE Formulas Cheat Sheet

All key formulas for the ARE 5.0 exam: occupant load, exit width, structural, HVAC, plumbing fixture counts, stormwater, and lighting calculations.

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ARE Code Compliance Cheat Sheet

IBC construction types, occupancy classifications, height and area tables, fire-resistance requirements, and sprinkler trade-offs for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE Fire Protection Cheat Sheet

Fire ratings by assembly type, fire barriers vs fire walls, sprinkler types, standpipe classes, and alarm types for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE Building Envelope Cheat Sheet

Wall assembly components, vapor barrier placement, R-values, U-factors, air barriers, flashing types, and drainage planes for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE Construction Administration Cheat Sheet

CA timeline, submittal process, RFI workflow, change order procedure, pay applications, and completion milestones for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE Project Delivery Methods Cheat Sheet

DBB, DB, CMa, CMr, and IPD comparison table with risk allocation, contract relationships, schedule control, cost certainty, and owner involvement for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE Egress Requirements Cheat Sheet

Occupant load factors, exit width calculations, number of exits, travel distance limits, common path limits, and dead-end limits for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE HVAC Systems Cheat Sheet

HVAC system types comparison including VAV, CAV, VRF, WSHP, DOAS, and radiant systems with efficiency ratings and ductwork sizing basics for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE Sustainability Cheat Sheet

LEED credit categories, passive solar strategies, daylighting metrics, ASHRAE 90.1 compliance, water conservation fixtures, and recycled content for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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ARE Specifications Cheat Sheet

CSI MasterFormat divisions, specification types, SectionFormat parts, and coordination between drawings and specs for the ARE 5.0 exam.

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