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Radon a radioactive gas produced by the natural breakdown of minerals in the earth. It may
contaminate the ground water source.
Toxic substance An element capable of causing adverse human health or environmental
effects under conditions of exposure to even low levels is known as a/an:
High voltage transmission According to the preliminary survey of typical strengths of
magnetic fields, the source that produces the strongest levels is:
1978 Asbestos products are generally found in homes built prior to:
The decay of uranium deposits in the earth Radon is produced by:
Charcoal canister The home inspector can test for radon using a:
Formaldehyde was used in spray-in foam insulation, and can cause health problems if
allowed to build up indoors.
picocurie measurement used for radon.
asbestos Encapsulation and enclosure are procedures used to remediate:
4pCi/L A radon level above________ requires abatement
heat pump A device that transfers heat from a colder area to a warmer area and acts as a
reverse air conditioner.
,hip roof A roof that rises by inclined planes from all four sides of a building.
built-up roof A roofing composed of three to five layers of asphalt felt laminated with coal
tar, pitch, or asphalt. The top is finished with crushed slag or gravel. Generally used on flat or
low-pitched roofs.
keyway A slot formed and poured on a footer or in a foundation wall when another wall will
be installed at the slot location. This gives additional strength to the joint/meeting point.
muntin A small member which divides the glass or openings of sash or doors.
threshold A strip of metal, wood, marble or other material attached at the base of a door to
help keep rain, snow, etc. from entering a structure.
saddle A small second roof built behind the back side of a fireplace chimney to divert water
around the chimney. Also, the plate at the bottom of someâ€Â"usually exteriorâ€Â"door
openings. Sometimes called a threshold.
fire stop A solid, tight closure of a concealed space, placed to prevent the spread of fire and
smoke through such a space. In a frame wall, this will usually consist of 2 by 4 cross blocking
between studs. Work performed to slow the spread of fire and smoke in the walls and ceiling
(behind the drywall). Includes stuffing wire holes in the top and bottom plates with insulation,
and installing blocks of wood between the wall studs at the drop soffit line. This is integral to
passing a Rough Frame inspection.  See also 'Fire block'.
dormer A structural element projecting through a sloping roof. Often used to create usable
space by adding headroom and or windows.
top chord The upper or top member of a truss.
, rake fascia The vertical face of the sloping end of a roof eave.
FACE NAIL To install nails into the vertical face of a bearing header or beam.
king stud/jack stud The vertical "2 X's" frame lumber (left and right) of a window or door
opening, and runs continuously from the bottom sole plate to the top plate.
hot water heating system This system for heating water, usually in a in a water heater, and
distribution through a system of pipes.
RISE The vertical distance from the eaves line to the ridge. Also the vertical distance from
stair tread to stair tread (and not to exceed 7 ½").
TOENAILING To drive a nail in at a slant. Method used to secure floor joists to the plate.
load bearing wall Includes all exterior walls and any interior wall that is aligned above a
support beam or girder and transfers the load above to a foundation.
building code Local or state regulations, overseeing construction, established to protect
public health and safety.
OAKUM Loose hemp or jute fiber that's impregnated with tar or pitch and used to caulk
large seams or for packing plumbing pipe joints
service equipment Main control gear at the service entrance, such as circuit breakers,
switches, and fuses.
pressure treated wood Lumber that has been saturated with a preservative
Radon a radioactive gas produced by the natural breakdown of minerals in the earth. It may
contaminate the ground water source.
Toxic substance An element capable of causing adverse human health or environmental
effects under conditions of exposure to even low levels is known as a/an:
High voltage transmission According to the preliminary survey of typical strengths of
magnetic fields, the source that produces the strongest levels is:
1978 Asbestos products are generally found in homes built prior to:
The decay of uranium deposits in the earth Radon is produced by:
Charcoal canister The home inspector can test for radon using a:
Formaldehyde was used in spray-in foam insulation, and can cause health problems if
allowed to build up indoors.
picocurie measurement used for radon.
asbestos Encapsulation and enclosure are procedures used to remediate:
4pCi/L A radon level above________ requires abatement
heat pump A device that transfers heat from a colder area to a warmer area and acts as a
reverse air conditioner.
,hip roof A roof that rises by inclined planes from all four sides of a building.
built-up roof A roofing composed of three to five layers of asphalt felt laminated with coal
tar, pitch, or asphalt. The top is finished with crushed slag or gravel. Generally used on flat or
low-pitched roofs.
keyway A slot formed and poured on a footer or in a foundation wall when another wall will
be installed at the slot location. This gives additional strength to the joint/meeting point.
muntin A small member which divides the glass or openings of sash or doors.
threshold A strip of metal, wood, marble or other material attached at the base of a door to
help keep rain, snow, etc. from entering a structure.
saddle A small second roof built behind the back side of a fireplace chimney to divert water
around the chimney. Also, the plate at the bottom of someâ€Â"usually exteriorâ€Â"door
openings. Sometimes called a threshold.
fire stop A solid, tight closure of a concealed space, placed to prevent the spread of fire and
smoke through such a space. In a frame wall, this will usually consist of 2 by 4 cross blocking
between studs. Work performed to slow the spread of fire and smoke in the walls and ceiling
(behind the drywall). Includes stuffing wire holes in the top and bottom plates with insulation,
and installing blocks of wood between the wall studs at the drop soffit line. This is integral to
passing a Rough Frame inspection.  See also 'Fire block'.
dormer A structural element projecting through a sloping roof. Often used to create usable
space by adding headroom and or windows.
top chord The upper or top member of a truss.
, rake fascia The vertical face of the sloping end of a roof eave.
FACE NAIL To install nails into the vertical face of a bearing header or beam.
king stud/jack stud The vertical "2 X's" frame lumber (left and right) of a window or door
opening, and runs continuously from the bottom sole plate to the top plate.
hot water heating system This system for heating water, usually in a in a water heater, and
distribution through a system of pipes.
RISE The vertical distance from the eaves line to the ridge. Also the vertical distance from
stair tread to stair tread (and not to exceed 7 ½").
TOENAILING To drive a nail in at a slant. Method used to secure floor joists to the plate.
load bearing wall Includes all exterior walls and any interior wall that is aligned above a
support beam or girder and transfers the load above to a foundation.
building code Local or state regulations, overseeing construction, established to protect
public health and safety.
OAKUM Loose hemp or jute fiber that's impregnated with tar or pitch and used to caulk
large seams or for packing plumbing pipe joints
service equipment Main control gear at the service entrance, such as circuit breakers,
switches, and fuses.
pressure treated wood Lumber that has been saturated with a preservative
