Va Contractors License Exam Questions with Complete Solution

What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is in contact with?? - ANSWER-24 inches What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - ANSWER-None Where should a drip edge be used? - ANSWER-Beneath the underlayment What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - ANSWER-36 inches What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - ANSWER-Perculation test- Perc Test What is the minimum width of footings used for a one story structure build on claye sand soil used in conventional light frame construction! - ANSWER-12 inches What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x 12" build up floor girder for an interior bearing wall in a one story frame home 28 feet wide? - ANSWER-8 ft 10 inches When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger the notch in the joist should be a maximum of ? - ANSWER-1/4 of the depth of the joist When are roof drains required? - ANSWER-When the roof has parapet walls