VIRGINIA HIC SPECIALTY REVIEW 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS TESTED
QUESTIONS.
■ What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a
built-up girder and the masonry pocket? Answer: 1/2"
■ A deck attached to the back of a house is framed with southern pine
2x10s. The joists are 16 inches OC. What is the maximum allowable
clear span for the joists supporting this deck? Answer: 14 feet 0
inches
■ Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a
perimeter wall shall be not less than inches. Answer: 16 X 24
■ Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through
but not water? Answer: Housewrap
■ Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material
with a least dimension of? Answer: 1/4"
■ The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail
of a guard at the open side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a
size that a sphere inches cannot pass through. Answer: 6
, ■ What is the typical height of a regular base kitchen cabinet?
Answer: 34-1/2"
■ Handrails on a ramp adjacent to a wall must have a space of not less
than inches between the wall and the handrails. Answer: 1.5
■ A nosing projection not less than inch(es) but not more than
inch(es) must be provided on stairways with solid risers. Answer: 3/4,
1-1/4
■ The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum
vertically above stair nosings, ramp and walking surfaces. Answer:
34" minimum, 38" maximum
■ Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a
cap sheet, mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing
material is: Answer: Built-up roof covering
■ Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of units vertical
in 12 units horizontal or greater. Answer: 2
■ If the length of a piece of gutter is 22 ft 6 inches, what is the max
slope that can be provided? Answer: 1-3/8", Metal gutters on a house
appear to be level. However, they actually slope at least 1" every 16'
toward the downspouts (1/16 per foot). 22'-6" - 16'-0" = 1 inch 22'-6"
- 16' = 6' 6 6'-6" x 1/16 = 6/16 = 3/8" Total Max Pitch = 1-3/8"
■ What is the emittance value of steel? Answer: 0.12
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS TESTED
QUESTIONS.
■ What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a
built-up girder and the masonry pocket? Answer: 1/2"
■ A deck attached to the back of a house is framed with southern pine
2x10s. The joists are 16 inches OC. What is the maximum allowable
clear span for the joists supporting this deck? Answer: 14 feet 0
inches
■ Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a
perimeter wall shall be not less than inches. Answer: 16 X 24
■ Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through
but not water? Answer: Housewrap
■ Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material
with a least dimension of? Answer: 1/4"
■ The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail
of a guard at the open side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a
size that a sphere inches cannot pass through. Answer: 6
, ■ What is the typical height of a regular base kitchen cabinet?
Answer: 34-1/2"
■ Handrails on a ramp adjacent to a wall must have a space of not less
than inches between the wall and the handrails. Answer: 1.5
■ A nosing projection not less than inch(es) but not more than
inch(es) must be provided on stairways with solid risers. Answer: 3/4,
1-1/4
■ The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum
vertically above stair nosings, ramp and walking surfaces. Answer:
34" minimum, 38" maximum
■ Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a
cap sheet, mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing
material is: Answer: Built-up roof covering
■ Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of units vertical
in 12 units horizontal or greater. Answer: 2
■ If the length of a piece of gutter is 22 ft 6 inches, what is the max
slope that can be provided? Answer: 1-3/8", Metal gutters on a house
appear to be level. However, they actually slope at least 1" every 16'
toward the downspouts (1/16 per foot). 22'-6" - 16'-0" = 1 inch 22'-6"
- 16' = 6' 6 6'-6" x 1/16 = 6/16 = 3/8" Total Max Pitch = 1-3/8"
■ What is the emittance value of steel? Answer: 0.12
