Michigan Builders License Exam |727 Questions and Answers 100% Correct (Latest Update 2023)

Michigan Builders License Exam |727 Questions and Answers 100% Correct (Latest Update 2023) Created to serve as a complete, comprehensive code regulating the construction of single-family, two-family and buildings consisting of three or more townhouse units. - ANSWER IRC (International Residential Code) Administrative - ANSWER First 2 chapters of code book are True - ANSWER Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F Yes - ANSWER Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code? 8 foot fence. - ANSWER None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT: sidewalks and driveways tiling an 8 foot fence playground equipment False - ANSWER Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F Live load. - ANSWER The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as True. - ANSWER If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the code official. T or F Figures. - ANSWER Illustrations are typically referred to as Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - ANSWER Generally speaking, the building official's job is to True. - ANSWER It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F Kitchen. - ANSWER All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT: bathrooms kitchens storage spaces closets 3. - ANSWER Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than square feet, half of which must be openable. 44 inches. - ANSWER The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is 5.7 sq ft. - ANSWER A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least square feet. 3. - ANSWER At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be feet wide. 30 inches. - ANSWER A porch more than inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards. 200. - ANSWER Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than . 7 days. - ANSWER According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within days. 40%. - ANSWER A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than % of the stud width. Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - ANSWER The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as U-factor. - ANSWER is a measure of how well the window or door assembly conducts heat. The lower the number, the better insulation the assembly will provide. 50%. - ANSWER Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach % of the total thermal loss of a ceiling. R-3. - ANSWER Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of for mechanical system piping. True. - ANSWER Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F Prescriptive Path. - ANSWER is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered the most simple. Area weighted averages. - ANSWER can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements. IC (Insulation Contact) - ANSWER Recessed lights must be rated. True. - ANSWER Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value requirements. T or F Registered design professional. - ANSWER The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted on the electrical distribution panel. The certificate shall be completed by the builder or State energy code requirements. - ANSWER One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet False. - ANSWER Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F R-value Settled thickness Manufacturer name - ANSWER Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with: March 2011. - ANSWER The new Michigan codes took effect in 10. - ANSWER Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down to below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less. Area weighted average. - ANSWER The is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all the glazed fenestration products in the building. Thermal insulation R-values Design criteria Equipment systems - ANSWER Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to: 2009. - ANSWER In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the IECC, with certain amendments. Air leakage. - ANSWER is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure differential. Windows Attic access hatches Recessed lights - ANSWER Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of through cracks and holes. Table 402.1.1 2009 IECC - ANSWER R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by component can be found in International Energy Conservation Code - ANSWER IECC U-factor and UA alternatives. - ANSWER The compliance method allows for more innovative construction techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing. 500 sq feet - ANSWER R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to True. - ANSWER Floor insulation must be installed to maintain permanent and continuous contact with the underside of the subfloor decking. T or F 5, 6 and 7. - ANSWER Michigan falls into climate zones False. - ANSWER It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing cavities of a residential building. T or F IC rated (Insulation Contact) - ANSWER means an electrical fixture has been tested and listed as suitable for installation in a cavity where the fixture may come in contact with insulation. 3%. - ANSWER According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce CO2 emissions by 300 sq ft. - ANSWER Attic insulation markers must be installed every square feet. True. - ANSWER Buildings that are exempted from the new regulations are those with very low energy use or ones that are neither heated or cooled. T or F Yes. - ANSWER A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need to pull a permit? No. - ANSWER A concrete contractor has been hired by an owner to install a driveway and sidewalks. The lot is flat and the concrete is being place on undisturbed earth with a prepared base. Does the contractor need to pull a permit? Yes. - ANSWER A permit has been issued for a building project and there is a code infraction in the building plans that has been overlooked by the building official. Can the building official require a correction to a project that they previously overlooked? Health department. - ANSWER Who issues a well and septic permit? 200 sq. feet. IRC R105 - ANSWER Permits are not required for one story detached accessory structures not exceeding: The next business day. - ANSWER If work requiring a permit is provided in an emergency situation, the permit application must be submitted within: True. - ANSWER If an inspection official is refused entry to a building project, the official will have recourse to the remedies provided by law which include securing a warrant from the court and returning with an officer of the law. No. IRC R104.8 - ANSWER Can a building official be held liable for any damage occurring to persons or property as a result of their actions or inaction? Yes. - ANSWER An owner needs a foundation wall repaired, it has seriously buckled due to excessive lateral loading from soil pressure. Does the contractor need to pull a permit? 6 ft. IRC R105.2 - ANSWER Although contractors should check for restrictive covenants and local zoning requirements, a permit isn't required from the building official for installing a fence not over tall. 180 days. - ANSWER If a permit is applied for but not yet approved and the applicant is not persueing approval after days the application will be considered abandoned. Yes. - ANSWER Can a building official revoke a Certificate of Occupancy? True. - ANSWER When a project requiring a permit has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit, the building official is authorized to charge an additional fee. T or F 450 - ANSWER Foam plastic is used as insulation. The flame spread index cannot exceed 75 and the smoke development index cannot exceed 8". - ANSWER Foam plastic used for interior trim shall have a maximum thickness of 1/2" and a maximum width of 10%. - ANSWER Foam plastic interior trim must not constitute more than of the total wall and ceiling area of any room or space. 1/2". - ANSWER Foam plastic used as insulation in walls must be separated by an approved thermal barrier. What is the minimum thickness of gypsum wall board being used as a thermal barrier for spray foam insulated walls? Framing. - ANSWER Which of these inspections happens last? Mechanical rough Plumbing rough Framing Electrical rough Yes. - ANSWER A retaining wall will be five feet tall from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. Do you need to pull a permit? At the time of inspection. - ANSWER Your building is utilizing engineered products such as engineered floor joists. When do the installation instructions need to be available at the work site? 1 3/8" solid wood 1 3/8" honeycomb core 20 minute fire rated Any of the above - ANSWER A door directly between a garage and a residence shall never open directly into a sleeping room. The door must also be 1 1/4" - ANSWER The nosing for stairs shall not be less than 3/4" but not be more than No. - ANSWER A front porch is 25 inches above the grade below. Are guards required to be installed? False. - ANSWER If a smoke alarm is in a bedroom, it doesn't need to be right outside the bedroom also. 1/2" - ANSWER If spray foam insulation is used to insulate a wall, what is the minimum thickness of drywall needed to cover the foam plastic? 200 - ANSWER Finishing materials used for walls and ceiling shall have a flame-spread index not to exceed No. - ANSWER Wood joists are 19" above exposed ground. Do they have to be preservative treated or naturally durable wood? True. - ANSWER You may bulldoze, grade and remove tree stumps in a wetland as long as you have a permit. True. - ANSWER Current code requires that the lowest floors in newly constructed buildings in flood hazard areas not located in designated Coastal A Zones, must have the lowest floors elevated to or above the 100-year design flood elevation. T or F Cohesive, granular, organic. - ANSWER What are the three basic soil types? Reduce settling Provide stability Increase load-bearing capacity - ANSWER The principal reasons to understand soil composition are to: 150 yards - ANSWER If a excavating company needs to haul away 125 yards of bank soil that will swell 20% how many yards of loose soil will they haul away? Setback. - ANSWER The exact location of property lines should be determined early in the design phase in order to comply with _ requirements. True. - ANSWER A garden shed over 200 square feet will require a T or F Bulldozer. - ANSWER What tool would you use to peel back topsoil? Cutting into Piling soil over Compacting - ANSWER the root system of a tree during construction can potentially kill it. Builders level. - ANSWER You would use a to determine a floor is level, but this tool would not help determine if a wall is plumb. 1/2 inch. - ANSWER The condition of erosion control devices must be checked after a rainfall event of or more within a 24 hour period. 15 feet from the property line. - ANSWER A side yard easement of 15 feet means your building structure must be: Who set the monument When was it set Where was it set - ANSWER You can identify survey monuments by the following Easements. - ANSWER Public provide utilities access to run lines or pipes across or under your property. Fill. - ANSWER A deposit of earth material placed by artificial means is called True. - ANSWER Grading is changing the earth surface by either excavating or filling or a combination of both. T or F Rough grade. - ANSWER The stage at which the grade approximately conforms to approved plans is called: True. - ANSWER Water wells should be located on the opposite side or uphill side of the house from the drainfield. T or F Lifts. - ANSWER When back filling around the foundation the soil should be compacted in of 6 inches at a time. True. - ANSWER The ablility to achieve maximum density when compacting soil requires that the soil has it's optimum moistute content. T or F True. - ANSWER The heavier the plates are on a vibratoty plate compactor the more compaction force it will generate. T or F False. - ANSWER All soil types have the same optimum moisture content for compaction. Plot plan and site plan. - ANSWER Which drawing shows the shape and boundary lines of a lot, as well as locating the building, driveway, sidewalks, well and septic system, elevation contours, etc. Plot Plan Site plan Elevation plan Both A and B Proctor test Sand cone test Nuclear density test - ANSWER What is a method of determining soil density? Without adequate moisture or containing too much water. - ANSWER It is virtually impossible to compact soil without adequate moisture containing too much water with optimum moisture content both A and B Point of reference or a benchmark. - ANSWER A basic starting point from which measurements in building layout can be made using a transit or builders level is called a All of the above. - ANSWER When building in a floodplain, special precaution must be made concerning: flood resistant construction. determining the design flood elevation. placing the lowest floor at the proper elevation. all of the above Parking vehicles , building access or storage. - ANSWER When building in a floodplain, enclosed areas below the design flood elevation will be used solely for True. - ANSWER Increasing the weight of the plates on vibratory plate compactors is the best way to increase their efficiency. T or F True. - ANSWER Rammers are the most efficient compactor to use in clay (cohesive) soils. T or F Avoid raising or lowering the grade around the trees Bore under the tree roots instead of trenching for Utility installations Barricade the area around the trees keeping heavy equipment off - ANSWER Special precautions should be taken with desirable trees on a building site to avoid injuring and even killing them such as: True. - ANSWER The optimum moisture content for soil compaction will depend on the type of soil being compacted. Moisture content. - ANSWER Proper is the most important factor in efficient soil compaction. Shoring up the side walls. - ANSWER Three methods of preparing an excavated hole to prevent cave-ins are: 1) providing the correct angle of repose for the specific soil type, 2) the benching method and 3) . 5 feet. - ANSWER If an excavation is more than , an adequate protective system from cave-ins must be utilized. True. - ANSWER Grading is changing the earth surface by either excavating or filling or a combination of both. Removing vegetation, noncomplying fill and topsoil. - ANSWER Before filling, the ground must be prepared to receive fill. An example of this would be: Final grade. - ANSWER Site vision GPS systems are installed on bulldozers to help establish : Lifts. - ANSWER When compacting soils, soils should be compacted in of 6 inches. This will provide for proper compaction through all levels. Slope. - ANSWER A ground surface inclination expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance is called Hand shovel. - ANSWER How should the excavator remove excess soil from beneath a buried electrical line? Prevent evaporation. - ANSWER There are two ways to insure proper curing of concrete: apply water to make up for water lost due to evaporation, and True. - ANSWER When pouring concrete, the concrete should be placed near its required point. Excessive handling of the concrete weakens it. T or F Never acceptable. - ANSWER Pouring concrete on frozen earth is: 1/2" - ANSWER The diameter of a No. 4 deformed bar is: All of the above. - ANSWER Which of the following are true in regard to cold-weather construction? calcium chloride is added to concrete to help it set quickly. insulation of straw, hay, or polyethylene is placed around concrete footings. concrete block walls are usually laid with heated mortar. all of the above 1/4 the thickness. - ANSWER When sawing a control joint in a concrete slab, the joint must be a minimum of how deep? Middle one third. - ANSWER Rebar placement for a footing should be in the of the footing depth. Chairs. - ANSWER The most precise way of positioning rebar for a slab is to use: True. - ANSWER Chairs are classified according to their degree of rust protection. Class #1 is the maximum protection, class #2 is moderate protection, and class #3 is no protection. T or F Curing. - ANSWER Proper prevents most problems in the finished concrete. Methods used to ensure a high quality, finished product, include a sprayed on membrane curing compound, polyethylene sheets, waterproof paper or wet burlap. Slump cone. - ANSWER A is a 12" high cone which determines the amount of water in the mix. 5% to 7% - ANSWER In cases of severe cold weather exposure, the air content in a concrete mix should be about: Scale or spall. - ANSWER If concrete is exposed to de-icers and it is not air entrained, it will: Scaling. - ANSWER When concrete becomes flaky and fragmented on the surface, this is called: One quarter the space between side forms Three quarters the space between reinforcing bars One third the depth of the slab on ground - ANSWER The maximum size aggregate is limited to the lesser of: 150 lbs. - ANSWER How much does one cubic foot of concrete weigh? 28 days. - ANSWER Concrete is considered to be fully cured or set after days. True. - ANSWER Air entrainment protects concrete from frost damage, but also makes concrete more workable. For that reason, not as much water is necessary for the mix. T or F Retarders. - ANSWER On hot sunny days in the summertime, a contractor may decide to use to slow down the setting time of concrete. Cement, sand, water, and gravel. - ANSWER Concrete is made by mixing: Cause it to shrink more Weaken it Cause it to crack more - ANSWER Adding too much water to a concrete mix will it. Screeding - ANSWER concrete is the process of leveling the freshly poured concrete before it is floated. True - ANSWER Floating of the freshly screeded concrete is accomplished with a wood or magnesium bullfloat which smoothes out, levels, compacts and brings the small particles to the surface for finishing. T or F Power trowel. - ANSWER On large areas, it may be necessary to use a to finish the surface area. Non-slip surface. - ANSWER On sidewalk surfaces, it is necessary to broom the surface of concrete to provide a: Cure. - ANSWER It is necessary to maintain the temperature above 50 degrees in order for concrete to properly: 2" - ANSWER Welded wire mesh should be placed from the top of concrete slab surface. Efflorescence. - ANSWER The white salty powder that forms on the finished surface of concrete is called Slab. - ANSWER A concrete floor may also be called a: The top cures faster. - ANSWER Concrete slabs on grade have a tendency to curl because: Power screed. - ANSWER As concrete is placed in a form it needs to be leveled off. This can be done manually or mechanically with a Movement, expansion or contraction. - ANSWER A control joint allows for what? To slow down the setting time of concrete. - ANSWER What is the purpose of adding retarders to a concrete mixture? Water reducers. - ANSWER What is added to make concrete more workable with less water? 10' - ANSWER A one car driveway should have a minimum width of? 18' - ANSWER A two car wide driveway is usually how wide? 3" - ANSWER Where concrete is cast against and permanently exposed to the earth, reinforcement steel should be from the earth. Increase the slump to the level specified in the mix design. - ANSWER In most specifications, adding water to a batch of concrete is permitted only one time at the job site as long as the water/cement ratio is not exceeded. This would be done in order to: Lower the cement factor and increase the size of the aggregate. - ANSWER A method to prevent cast concrete from excessive shrinking is to: Control random cracking. - ANSWER Contraction joints, also known as control joints, in a slab are used to: Movement - ANSWER Isolation joints isolate differing parts of a structure to permit independent: Construction joints. - ANSWER are a convenient way to limit the size of the placement of concrete to a manageable volume and are a stopping place for a day's work. Base. - ANSWER For a slab placed below grade, it is necessary to provide at least 4" of crushed gravel or stone. This should be compacted. It will prevent moisture from collecting under the slab. This 4" area is known as . At least 12 hours. - ANSWER The timing for the removal of forms is important. The concrete has to achieve a strength great enough to support its own weight and the weight of any construction loads placed upon it. General guidelines for wall and column form removal is after placement. Rich concrete. - ANSWER Concrete that has a lot of Portland cement in the mix may be referred to as: Improves ductility and reduces surface cracks. - ANSWER What is the reason for using fiber reinforcement in concrete? Form release agent (oil). - ANSWER What is used to prevent concrete from sticking to wood forms? Calcium chloride. - ANSWER The most commonly used additive to help concrete set rapidly and more cohesively is: Tool for leveling concrete. - ANSWER What is a screed? 90 minutes. - ANSWER With the exception of special conditions, maximum delivery time between the water being mixed with the Portland cement in batching and the time of completion of discharge from a transit-mix truck is Prevent cracks from opening. - ANSWER What is the sole purpose for welded wire fabric in a floor slab? True. - ANSWER The reason for tying reinforcing bars with tie wire is to keep the rebar in place while pouring. It does not add any additional stength to the concrete. T or F Stay-in-place forms. - ANSWER Concrete slabs poured above grade are often supported by ribbed or corrugated steel decking. These forms are called False. - ANSWER Rebar is placed in concrete mainly to improve its compression strength. T or F #16 gauge soft annealed. - ANSWER What is the usual size of tie wire for rebar placement? Temperature reinforcement. - ANSWER Reinforcing steel placed to resist the stresses due to shrinkage and weather changes is called 27 - ANSWER Ready mix concrete is purchased by the cubic yard, which is how many cubic feet? The curing process. - ANSWER The thermal process known as hydration refers to: Determining water mix in concrete. - ANSWER A slump cone is a metal cone used for: Air entraining agents. - ANSWER What admixture is used to improve the durability of concrete that is exposed to freezing and thawing? Reinforcing rod or welded wire. - ANSWER Reinforced concrete is accomplished by adding: 1/4 inch. - ANSWER The term "fine aggregate" refers to well-graded gravel up to: Has more workability and is more watertight. - ANSWER In comparison to regular concrete, air entrained concrete: Making concrete more durable in freeze/thaw conditions. - ANSWER Air entrainment is used for what? Hydration - ANSWER When water is added to Portland cement it causes the mass to harden. This reaction is called: Calcium chloride. - ANSWER Accelerators speed up the curing process. Which of the following is an accelerator? True. - ANSWER Concrete cures best in cool, damp environments. T or F Durability Surface soundness Reducing cracking - ANSWER Besides ensuring the proper strength of concrete, proper curing of concrete also aids in: 12" R1003.2 Chimneys - ANSWER What is the minimum thickness of concrete footings for fireplaces? 3 1/2" - ANSWER What is the minimum thickness of concrete used for floors on grade? Hot days and large pours with small crews - ANSWER Retarders slow down the setting time of concrete allowing more time for finishing. This is especially useful on: True. - ANSWER When pouring concrete directly on earth for exterior purposes such as driveways and side walks, if the base is dry it will tend to draw the moisture out of the concrete prematurely. It's a good idea to moisten the base prior to the pour, no puddles though. Concrete not being air entrained Overworking while finishing air entrained concrete Exposure to deicers within 30 days of the pour - ANSWER Scaling of concrete is caused by? True. - ANSWER Concrete with larger aggregate will need less air entrainment. T or F Sand and water. - ANSWER When air entrainment is used the amount of in the mix is reduced. T or F Cool damp conditions. - ANSWER Concrete cures best in? Once. - ANSWER Transit mix concrete allows for water to be added to the mix at the jobsite. Hydrolic cement or epoxy injection. - ANSWER To repair a crack in a concrete foundation wall use Slope the ground away from the wall 5% Use impermeable backfill at the building perimeter Install downspouts that carry water away from the foundations - ANSWER The best way to avoid moisture problems below grade is to: House wrap. - ANSWER allows water vapor molecules to pass through, while keeping out liquid rain water. Siding. - ANSWER is the first line of defense against moisture coming in contact with the wall framing, insulation and interior wall finishing. 6" - ANSWER Exterior wood framed walls, sheathed walls and wood sidings that are less than " above finished grade must be made of either naturally durable wood or preservative treated wood. 1 1/4 inch - ANSWER The minimum horizontal lap for fiber cement siding is U-factor. - ANSWER The IECC defines as: The rate at which a window, door, or skylight conducts non-solar heat flow True. - ANSWER The lower the U-factor, the more energy efficient the window is. T or F Storm doors Hot tub enclosure Unframed swinging doors - ANSWER Which of the following areas require safety glazing? 30" - ANSWER The International Residential Code requires a cricket or saddle built immediately upslope and behind any chimney wider than ". 14 1/2 inches - ANSWER What is the actual distance between studs that are placed at 16" O.C.? Moisture to escape. - ANSWER Housewrap is a special infiltration barrier on the outside surface of the wall sheathing that is installed before the siding is installed. It's high tech design prevents air infiltration while still allowing: Which is 6 inches of drop over 10 feet. - ANSWER The required slope for the grade around a home away from the foundation is least 5 % for the first 10 feet. 6 inches. - ANSWER Exposed insulating material applied to the exterior of foundation walls shall be protected to a minimum depth of below the finished grade. Michigan Uniform Energy Code - ANSWER MUEC True. - ANSWER To help keep rain water from the roof from saturating the soil around the foundation use a less permeable top-soil or a clay cap at grade so water more effectively moves away from the foundation. T or F Conduction, convection and radiation. - ANSWER What are the three methods of heat transmission? Warm side in winter. - ANSWER Where should a vapor barrier be placed on an exterior wall? An indication of a materials ability to reduce heat transmission. - ANSWER What does R-value represent? True. - ANSWER Flashing is required above all window and door openings as well as above all horizontal projecting trims that do not have ship lap or built-in flashing edges. T or F 3 - ANSWER When crawl spaces are naturally ventilated a ventilation opening is required with feet of each corner. R-1 - ANSWER Wood that is one inch in thickness has approximately what R-value? True. - ANSWER Homes with uninsulated crawl space foundation walls require insulation that is in permanent and continuous contact with the underside of the subfloor decking. T or F True. - ANSWER When installing foam board sheathing using adhesives a solvent adhesive will damage the foam board. T or F True. - ANSWER 1/2 inch gypsum board has an R- value of .45, softwood lumber has an R- value of 1.25 per inch. T or F True. - ANSWER Ventilation baffles insure that the required air space below the roof sheathing isn't obstructed by insulation materials. T ot F Paperbacking on batt insulation Polyethylene sheeting Closed cell sprayfoam insulation - ANSWER In cold climates like Michigan It's important to have a vapor retarder on the inside surface of exterior walls behind the finished wall surface. this can be accomplished with? 8" - ANSWER When a fireplace lining of firebrick at least 2" in thickness is installed, the total minimum thickness of the back and side wall is , including the firebrick. 1" minimum to 4 1/2" maximum. - ANSWER The air space between brick siding and the plywood sheathing should be: Weep holes. - ANSWER To insure that water moisture is not trapped behind brick veneer, small holes are made in the joints of the lowest course of bricks. These holes are called: Running. - ANSWER Which brick pattern is the strongest? 2.67 - ANSWER Brick ties should be placed not more than every 2 feet horizontally, and vertically so that no more than square feet are supported by one tie. Lime. - ANSWER What ingredient, when increased in mortar, decreases strength but increases workability? Pilaster - ANSWER A masonry column that is used to support other structural members is called: Fireplace flues should be kept straight as possible, but furnace flue direction can change within code limitations. - ANSWER When building flues for fireplaces or furnaces: Flue. - ANSWER The passageway in a chimney which allows the smoke and fumes to escape is the: Width. - ANSWER A 12" masonry block is referring to what? 16 plus 2 full corners. - ANSWER How many concrete blocks are needed to lay one course of 8x8x16 blocks in a wall that is 24 feet long? Key stone. - ANSWER The center stone in the middle of an arch is called? Corner leads. - ANSWER When constructing a masonry building using block, the are laid first. 3 feet. - ANSWER What is the minimum height of a chimney located at the ridge of a roof? Thin set. - ANSWER What is the mortar base used when laying ceramic flooring? Add proper amount of sand and mortar. - ANSWER How would you thicken mortar that has too much water in it? Sufficiently braced. - ANSWER Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until the wall has sufficient strength and has been anchored to the floor above or has been to prevent damage. water. - ANSWER Mortar is a mixture of lime, Portland cement, sand and 2-1/2 - ANSWER When the air temperature is above 80F, mortar should be used within hours after originally mixed. True. - ANSWER Masonry units shall be dry before placing. T or F 3/8" - ANSWER Concrete blocks are shorter in all dimensions (length, width and height) than the nominal dimensions. 8' - ANSWER Bracing is required when a masonry wall exceeds while under construction. Add water and thoroughly remix. - ANSWER To retemper mortar that has stiffened: 3/4" - ANSWER The minimum allowable bed joint for a starting course on a footing is 1/4" and the maximum allowable is 3/8" to 1/2" - ANSWER Other than the starting course, horizontal bed joints for masonry shall be: 32-3/8" x 40-3/8" - ANSWER Constructing a panel using 8" nominal glass block, with the block being four blocks wide and five blocks high, what should the size of the opening be, in order to maintain the bond of the surrounding blocks in the wall? 7-3/4" x 7-3/4" x 3-7/8" - ANSWER What is the actual size of a nominal 8" square glass block? Hydraulic cement - ANSWER What product is a non-corrosive, non-rusting and non-shrinking material that is best used to seal cracks in masonry and concrete? Diamond tip blade. - ANSWER What blade would you use to cut brick with? 1-1/2 - ANSWER Grout shall not be used after hours after originally mixed. Prior to mixing, heat sand and water to produce mortar above 40 degrees - ANSWER In cold weather, to prevent mortar from freezing Closure block - ANSWER The block which fills the final gap in a course between corners is called the: Bed joints - ANSWER In constructing a stack bond joint, #9 gage steel reinforcement is required in every other course. The joint reinforcement is placed horizontally in the: 3/8" - ANSWER Bed joints are horizontal joints. The first course of bed joints can't be less than 1/4" or more than 3/4". Ideally, all joints should be: 9 gauge wire - ANSWER Wall ties are either #22 gauge galvanized sheet metal or: 8" - ANSWER Masonry walls for fireplaces shall not be less than in thickness where a firebrick lining is used. 20" - ANSWER The firebox shall not be less than in depth. 1/4" - ANSWER Joints in fire brick shall not exceed: hearth - ANSWER The fireplace shall be composed of brick, concrete, stone or other approved noncombustible materials and not be less than 4" thick. 8" - ANSWER The throat in the fireplace shall not be less than above the fireplace opening and shall not be less than 4" in depth. muriatic acid - ANSWER Mix 15 parts water to one part to remove efflorescence and excess mortar from the face of brick that has recently been laid. True. - ANSWER Mortar bearing surfaces of glass block have rough edges to form a good bond with mortar. T or F raking - ANSWER Removing fresh mortar from a fresh joint is called: width - ANSWER In an 8" cement block, this measurement refers to: 3/8" shorter than its nominal dimensions - ANSWER A standard concrete block is: U - ANSWER A lintel block is what shape? 3-5/8"x 8" x 2-1/4" - ANSWER What are the dimensions of a standard non-modular brick? lintel - ANSWER Where would a mason use angle iron? to keep moisture from getting between the bricks and the flue - ANSWER Why does a brick chimney have a cement cap on it? minimum #9 gage wire corrosion resistant sheet metal - ANSWER When laying bricks, what are the brick ties made of? 16" - ANSWER What is the minimum hearth extension in front of a fireplace with less than 6 . of opening? 20" - ANSWER When the fireplace opening is more than 6 . the hearth extension in front of the opening must be at least? 12" - ANSWER When the fireplace opening is 6 . or larger the hearth extension for each side must be at least? 8" - ANSWER When the fireplace opening is less than 6 . the hearth extension must be how much wider on each side than the opening? 2' higher than a point on the roof that is 10' on a horizontal measurement - ANSWER When the chimney is located on the slope of the roof the chimney must be how much higher? 6" - ANSWER Solid masonry walls in one story buildings may be of nominal width when not over 9 feet in height. 8" - ANSWER With the exception of a solid masonry wall for one story buildings, all other load-bearing exterior walls shall have a minimum thickness of: solid masonry units - ANSWER Masonry fireplaces shall be constructed of: the shell is thicker at the center of the block there is more room to place the reinforcement bars the two hole block is stronger than the three hole block - ANSWER Two hole blocks are preferred over three hole blocks for reinforce block walls because True. - ANSWER Block wall can be reinforced with steel rods call rebar. t or F M and S - ANSWER What two mortar types are allowed for foundations? post and beam and timber framing CBC p. 374 - ANSWER Long spans between bearing points require floor and roof sheathing to be 2" nominal tongue and groove planks, or tongue and groove plywood that is 1-1/8" thick in this framing method. 16 inches - ANSWER What is the most common spacing of floor joists? use proper bridging - ANSWER To stiffen floor construction, a builder should: the ribbon - ANSWER In balloon framing, the second floor joists rest on rigidity and strength to floor joists - ANSWER Bridging is used to provide: either doubled or laddered - ANSWER Bearing walls running above and parallel to the floor joists require that the floor joists be: all walls - ANSWER Typically there is a double plate on the wall frame over: within the middle 1/3 rd of the span - ANSWER Joists should not be notched: boards with few knots or irregularities. - ANSWER In lumber classification, Firsts and seconds (FAS) is best described as: strength and stiffness - ANSWER Floor joists are selected mainly on the basis of: three 8d nails - ANSWER For nailing ceiling joists to the top plate you should use at least: 19/32" particle board - ANSWER For a fire stop, you should not use: False - ANSWER Temporary ground bracing for roof trusses is only done by bracing from the ground. T F soleplate to the top plate - ANSWER In platform construction the wall studs extend from the: king stud - ANSWER What is the name of the full-length stud that a jack stud is fastened to? to which rafter ends are attached - ANSWER The ridge board is the horizontal member at the peak of the roof: 8 feet - ANSWER When floors require bridging, use one row of 1 x 3 or 2 x 2 wood; or metal bracing for spans over . two 16 D - ANSWER To secure studs to either the top or bottom plates, how many face nails are used? the notch cut on the underside of a rafter to fit the top plate - ANSWER A bird's mouth is: matched lumber - ANSWER Boards that are shaped to form a tongue-and-groove joint at the edge are called? framing - ANSWER Timber, balloon, post and beam, and platform refer to the four basic kinds of: bottom chord - ANSWER The lowest horizontal member of a truss is called a: 1/360 of the span - ANSWER The deflection of floor joists should not exceed . prevent the spread of flames - ANSWER The purpose of a fire wall is to allow for a sloping ceiling of an interior space - ANSWER The scissors truss could be used to: 1 1/2" - ANSWER What is the minimum amount of bearing area if a joist is placed over a girder or sillplate? 6d common nail - ANSWER You are nailing a 1/2" x 4' x 8' wood structural panel sheeting on an exterior wall. What is the minimum size nail to use? gusset - ANSWER The name for the metal or wood plate used to strengthen the joints of a truss is: 22" x 30" - ANSWER What is the minimum size rough framed attic access hole? 2-8d - ANSWER How many and what size nail(s) should the carpenter use when nailing a 1X4 wood corner brace to a 2X4 wall frame? 2-8d - ANSWER How many and what size nail(s) should the carpenter use when nailing a metal corner brace to a 2X6 wall frame? doubled - ANSWER When framing for large openings in the floor, the joist and header should be: 2 rows - ANSWER One row of bridging is installed for a joist over 8' long and for a joist over 16' long. the joints must be staggered - ANSWER When installing square edge or tongue and groove plywood subflooring: at the top and bottom of each stair run - ANSWER Firestopping for enclosed stairs are required: 1000 square feet - ANSWER According to the International Residential Code draft stopping is required in all ceiling and floor openings larger than: 4" x 4" - ANSWER When using lumber for a post or column, the minimum size is: True - ANSWER Joists shall be supported laterally at the ends by full depth solid blocking not less than 2" nominal thickness, or by attachment to a header, band or rim joist, or to an adjoining stud. T F True CBC p. 388 - ANSWER The most common mistake when using joist hangers is to use too few nails. T F balloon - ANSWER If the studs run from the mudsill to the top plate of the second floor, what type of framing method is being used? rafters - ANSWER Position of the ceiling joists should be coordinated with: or normally run across the narrow span of the building - ANSWER Ceiling joists usually: a strip for joists to rest on - ANSWER A ledger is: 3 - ANSWER Joists resting on beams or girders must overlap a minimum of how many inches, if they don't run continuous? hangers - ANSWER If joists are to be framed flush with the top of a wood girder, it is best to use: two # 8D - ANSWER How many nails do you use on each end of wood bridging? face of the finished walls - ANSWER The inside measurements of a room are made from the: plumb cut - ANSWER The cut made in a rafter so that it fits against the ridge board is the: is glued and nailed directly to the joists - ANSWER When installing a glued floor system, the subflooring: 2 - 8d nails - ANSWER Where the wood wind braces cross each stud you should use: Douglas fir - ANSWER Which of these is not a hardwood: oak willow Douglas fir maple eight 16d nails - ANSWER When notching or drilling a hole in the top plate of a load bearing or exterior wall, if the hole or notch exceeds 50% of the top plates width, you must provide a galvanized metal tie that is a minimum of 16 gauge, 1-1/2 inches wide across each side of the opening with: not be closer than 2" to the top or bottom of the joist - ANSWER Holes drilled into floor joists for piping shall not exceed 1/3 of the depth of the joist and: 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" - ANSWER What is the actual dressed size of a 2x4 stud? cripple studs CBC p. 449 - ANSWER What is the name of short vertical wall framing members used below window openings? to layout windows and doors - ANSWER For what reason would you use a story pole? 5/8" - ANSWER Holes bored in a single stud in exterior walls and bearing walls shall not exceed 40% of the stud depth and not be closer than to the edge of the stud. joist, posts, girders and sills - ANSWER Floor framing consists of: 10d nails, 32" o.c. - ANSWER When making a wood girder using 2" lumber, you should use nails for each layer and nails should be spaced at tops and bottoms and staggered, with 2 nails at each end and at each splice. 20 lbs. - ANSWER Roof assemblies subject to wind uplift pressures of per square foot or greater require approved connectors between the top plate and rafter or truss. True - ANSWER Walls can be braced with the materials that cover them as long as the material provides the structural strength. T F a load bearing wall - ANSWER Where practical, an I-beam can be replaced in residential construction by: soleplate - ANSWER The bottom horizontal member of a wall frame in platform construction is called a: top plate - ANSWER The horizontal member located at the top of a wall frame is called: noncorrosive - ANSWER The best type of nail to attach a 4 x 8 sheet of exterior plywood used as siding or soffit, above grade is: between the roof and chimney - ANSWER A saddle is used: between the roof and a chimney - ANSWER A cricket is used: bridging - ANSWER Bracing which prevents joists from moving side to side is called: 45 - ANSWER Diagonal bracing (corner or wind) is normally installed at a degree angle. crown up - ANSWER Rafters and floor joists should be installed with the: sag - ANSWER Deflection could be defined as: all TCTLB are installed and bearing attachments are made - ANSWER A carpenter should never release the truss being installed from the lifting sling until . ground bracing - ANSWER When preparing to set roof trusses, substantial of the first truss is critical for the proper installation and safety concerns of the project. corner brace - ANSWER The diagonal member in a wall frame is a: veneer grade - ANSWER The mark C-D stamped on a sheet of plywood refers to the: platform framing - ANSWER The type of wall framing most often built on a horizontal surface and then tilted up is called: 3-16d nails, 16" o.c. - ANSWER The required fastening for securing a sole plate to a joist or blocking at braced wall panels is: Easily adapted to prefabrication It does not require unusually long lengths of lumber On multi-story buildings, firestops are built into the construction - ANSWER What would be an advantage of platform frame construction over balloon frame construction? lay out wall locations on the subfloor - ANSWER The first step in wall framing is to: stud locations - ANSWER When laying out the soleplate, lay out door and window openings, partitions and . 32" roof sheathing and 16" subflooring - ANSWER A sheet of plywood stamped 32/16 has a maximum span of: 36" - ANSWER The minimum hall width in a single family dwelling is: perpendicular to joists - ANSWER Recommended installation of sheet subflooring over joists is: the top of the bridging is nailed before, and the bottom is nailed after the subfloor is nailed - ANSWER When should bridging be installed? sill sealer - ANSWER The material placed between the sill plate and the top of the foundation wall is called: 4' o.c. CBC p. 411 - ANSWER Floor joists running parallel to and supporting bearing walls shall be doubled. If the wall will contain plumbing or heating ducts, the joist can be separated by blocking. The blocking must be cut from the same size stock as the floor joists and spaced no more than: headers - ANSWER What is used over doors/windows openings to transfer superimposed loads to vertical members 24 inches on center - ANSWER Studs (2x4) carrying ceiling and roof loads only, may be spaced a maximum of: metal wind bracing or 1 x 4 wood let-in to the studs - ANSWER When framing walls, corner bracing may be: jack or trimmer stud - ANSWER A vertical framing member that extends from the soleplate to the header is called: connect the walls together stabilize the walls transfer the loading - ANSWER The double top plate on a wall is needed to: W or Fink - ANSWER In residential construction the most commonly used truss is: 3 3/4" - ANSWER The maximum size hole that may be bored into a 12" floor joist is: material cost savings labor cost savings no need for interior bearing walls - ANSWER The main reason contractors use pre-built trusses: sills and girders - ANSWER Floor joists should support the weight of the floor between the: APA - ANSWER Plywood testing and rating is performed by: 12" - ANSWER A chimney 48" wide is running parallel to the ridge of the roof. What must be the height of the cricket, as measured from the base of the chimney at the upper roof surface intersection, to the ridge of the cricket? The pitch of the roof is 6" in 12". 8 feet IRC R802.5.1 - ANSWER Purlins are supported by braces no less than 2" x 4" that span between the rafter and a bearing wall below. The brace cannot have an angle greater than 45 degrees from horizontal and the brace cannot exceed in length. web stiffeners - ANSWER When installing I-Joists using hangers, if the sides of the hanger do not extend at least 3/8th" up the I-Joist top flange, should be installed preventing the joist from moving side to side. 5" x 5" - ANSWER Structural timber is lumber that is or larger. True CBC pp. 374-375 - ANSWER Post and beam framing is rigid enough not to require sheathing for structural stability. T F knee wall CBC p. 904 - ANSWER A half height wall often found in 1 1/2 story homes with a roof pitch steep enough to provide attic living space is called a: True - ANSWER Interior soffits need to have fireblocking installed in the wall at or lower than the lowest part of the soffit. T F solid wood 1" x 3" cross bridging metal straps cross bracing CBC p. 410 - ANSWER Floor joists taller than 12" require bridging which can be: 30 lbs. - ANSWER Floors in residential construction are engineered to have a minimum of 40 pounds per square foot with the exception of sleeping areas, which can be at: collar ties CBC p. 543 - ANSWER A horizontal framing member that prevents opposing rafter pairs from spreading apart and rafters from bowing in under a load are: species - ANSWER To determine a maximum span for a floor joist, one first has to know the spacing, the grade, the dimension and the of the lumber. Deflection = 1/360th of the span - ANSWER At the top of span tables for floor joists, what does L/triangle (symbol) = 360 mean? diagonal 1" x 4" let-in to studs or diagonal metal strips - ANSWER If a building is to be sheathed with continuous rigid foam exterior sheathing, braced walls can be constructed with: 45 to 60 - ANSWER Diagonal corner bracing must be installed at a degree angle. sole - ANSWER The lowest horizontal member of a stud wall frame is a plate. 3-16d nails 16" o.c. - ANSWER What is the minimum fastening of the soleplate to joist or blocking at braced wall panels? are easier to install create a stiffer floor are less likely to squeak CBC p. 421 - ANSWER Plywood and OSB have replaced 1" boards for sub-flooring nailed diagonally across the floor joist because they: studs CBC pp. 432-434 - ANSWER A king, jack, trimmer and cripple are all? King, Fink (W), and Scissors - ANSWER What are the three most commonly used trusses on homes? sill plate (mudsill) CBC p. 269 - ANSWER The lowest horizontal framing member fastened to the top of the foundation wall is a . notching boring holes making cuts - ANSWER When using engineered wood products, what action is prohibited without the permission of the manufacturer or registered design professional? Weight from building materials and permanent mechanical systems - ANSWER What is meant by the term dead load? live load IRC Table R301.5 - ANSWER Weight that a floor, attic floor, balcony, deck, stairs, or even railing system is designed to support is called 8d nail 6" o.c. - ANSWER Rim joists are required to be fastened to the top plate a minimum of : 24" - ANSWER Joints in double top plates must be offset from a joint in the lower plate by at least: band joists rim joists - ANSWER Joists that rest on the sill plate and run parallel with the foundation walls around the perimeter are called . dormer CBC p. 518 - ANSWER A roof projection from a slanted roof which typically includes a window and also provides more headroom is a True - ANSWER Panelized wall systems are either open or closed. Buildings with a closed panelized wall system have the plumbing and electrical systems enclosed in the wall as well as the insulation and interior wall finish. T F soffit or bulkhead CBC p. 460 - ANSWER Where ceilings are lowered above cabinets in kitchens, and where lighting is installed in bathrooms is called a: 4 - ANSWER Openings in a roof, ceiling, or floor when the header span is longer than feet, require that both the headers and the trimmer joist or rafter be doubled. 6 - ANSWER Openings in a roof, ceiling, or floor where a header is longer than feet require that approved hangers be used at the connection between the doubled header and the doubled trimmer joist or rafter. purlin CBC p. 544 - ANSWER What is a horizontal framing member that supports roof loads and transfers them to structural supports? 3" - ANSWER If a beam is resting on masonry or concrete, how much area does the end of the beam have to be resting on? 3" - ANSWER What is the minimum lap of floor joists over a bearing point? 4' - ANSWER When framing an opening in a floor, an opening exceeding requires the header and trimmer joist to be doubled. 1 - ANSWER A finished basement has a drop ceiling. The basement area is 1700 square feet. How many draft stops are required between the floor above and the top of the drop ceiling? 24" - ANSWER End joints of doubled top plates must be offset by at least . Never notch the middle third! - ANSWER What is the maximum notch depth in the middle third of a rafter? the first coat on metal lath - ANSWER A scratch coat of plaster is: 24" - ANSWER The standard depth for a base kitchen cabinet is: two screws through the rails - ANSWER Kitchen cabinets are secured to the wall by using: a sound deadener - ANSWER Ceiling tiles are used for: 24" - ANSWER How deep are kitchen cabinets below the counter top? 36" - ANSWER How far above the kitchen floor should the kitchen sink be? 4" - ANSWER The required guards on raised floor areas, balconies and porches shall not have openings larger than in residential structures: 18" - ANSWER The sum of one riser and one tread of a stair should be about: Main runners, cross Tees and wall molding - ANSWER In suspended ceilings, what are the three components used for the grid system to support the panels? Durability - ANSWER The fiber in high quality brushes is six important characteristics: tipping or flagging, stiffness, flex, snapback, trim and . 12' - ANSWER The maximum vertical rise between floor levels or landings in a flight of stairs is: 12" - ANSWER The standard depth for an upper kitchen cabinet is: miter cut - ANSWER 45-degree cut made across a baseboard or piece of trim is called a 4 3/8" - ANSWER Guard openings below the stair-railing should be no larger than in a residential structure: balustrade - ANSWER The complete railing system of a residential stair is called a: nosing - ANSWER The front edge of a stair tread that overhangs the riser is called the: a separation between two window panes a separation between two door panels - ANSWER A mullion describes: a pocket door will be installed - ANSWER Having to install a track on the door jamb before installing wall board indicates: the vertical difference between the finished floors - ANSWER The total rise of a stair run is: 84" to 87" - ANSWER What would the height be from the finished floor to the top of a 30" wall cabinet? corner bead - ANSWER Two gypsum wall boards meet at an outside corner. The best way to protect the joint is with: 5/8" type X gypsum board or equivalent - ANSWER A living unit is built directly above a garage. The ceiling in the garage must have: Nylon - ANSWER Which paint brush would you use for latex paint? 1/2" - ANSWER The usual distance allowed between the finished floor and the bottom of a swinging door for clearance is . 6 foot level - ANSWER An accurate and fast way to plumb side jambs of a doorframe is by use of a . 6" - ANSWER When installing ceramic tile around a bathtub with a showerhead, the tiles should extend a minimum of 5' above the rim of the tub or above the showerhead, whichever is higher. 8 percent - ANSWER Wood used for interior finish should be dried to a moisture content of . platform - ANSWER The intermediate area between two parts of a flight of stairs is called a . ceiling first, then walls - ANSWER What is the standard sequence of attaching gypsum wallboard at the ceiling intersection? 1 1/4", 2" - ANSWER Handrails that have a circular cross-section must have a minimum diameter of and a maximum diameter of . True - ANSWER Handrails should be provided on at least one side of stairways with four or more risers. T F Wall brush - ANSWER What type of paintbrush would be best for painting exterior siding? before the carpenter installs the siding - ANSWER Two outside walls meet at a corner. When does the carpenter install the corner boards? covered and protected - ANSWER What is the proper way to store wood flooring on a job site? Bugle Phillips screws or type S drywall screws - ANSWER When using metal studs, how are the wall sheathing/surface materials attached to the studs? start in one of the corners - ANSWER How should base cabinets be installed properly? A - ANSWER Which of the following is the highest grade of veneer in plywood? Jamb - ANSWER What is the frame that surrounds an interior door called? S4S - ANSWER What is the abbreviation for lumber that has been surfaced on all four sides? Determine height of ceiling and install level perimeter molding - ANSWER What is the first step when installing a drop ceiling? 1 3/8" - ANSWER Most interior doors are manufactured in a thickness of . reveal - ANSWER The setback of door casing from the face of the jamb is often referred to as the . 6' - ANSWER When installing ceramic tile in a shower stall, tiles should be a minimum of above the shower floor or 6" above the shower head, whichever is higher. landing - ANSWER The floor at the top or bottom of each story where the flight of stairs ends or begins is a . 1/2" - ANSWER When gypsum wallboard is used for a draftstop, it must be a minimum of thick. 3/8" - ANSWER What is the maximum height variation between all risers on a stairway? Insufficient or overly thin compound used under the tape - ANSWER What would be the likely cause of blisters in wallboard tape? Sash brush - ANSWER What type of paintbrush would be best for painting interior trim 3" - ANSWER When installing the grid system for a suspended ceiling, the top edge must be at least 3" below the bottom of the joist: Quarter sawn - ANSWER The method used to saw a log has an effect on how stable the lumber will be. Which method provides the most table lumber? Bow Crook Cup - ANSWER If a board is warped, it has this defect. Find the highest part of the floor and use that point to establish your layout line 34 1/2" from the floor. - ANSWER When installing base cabinets, the first step is to: Four - Two through the upper rail and two through the lower rail - ANSWER When installing wall cabinets, a minimum of #10 round headed wood screws should be used for each cabinet. 12" - ANSWER In kitchens that have a soffit above the cabinets, the soffit is usually below the rest of an 8' ceiling. True - ANSWER When laying strip wood flooring, it is preferred to lay the flooring perpendicular to the floor joist below. T F open - ANSWER If hardwood flooring has a higher moisture content than the building it is being installed in, it will develop joints after installation. 8 1/4 inches - ANSWER What is the maximum height of risers in a set of steps? 9 inches - ANSWER What is the minimum tread depth in a set of steps? chair rail - ANSWER A is a molding that runs horizontally across walls at 3' to 4' from the floor. 5.0 square feet R310.1.1 - ANSWER A sleeping room window on the ground level floor shall have a minimum opening of: pocket door - ANSWER A door that slides into the wall is called a . a net clear opening of 5 square feet a minimum net clear opening of 20" width and 24" height a sill no more than 44" above the floor - ANSWER A bedroom window on the first floor must have: 5.7 square feet R310.1.1 - ANSWER A bedroom on the third floor must have an egress window with a net clear opening of two standard panes with 1/4" dead air space - ANSWER The most energy efficient type of glazing is: 11" - ANSWER What is the recommended distance from the bottom of the door to the bottom of the bottom hinge? 7" - ANSWER What is the recommended distance from the top of the door to the top of the top hinge? 36" to 38" - ANSWER What is the recommended height of the door knob off the floor? 6'8" - ANSWER The height of a standard residential door is ? 1 1/2" - ANSWER The large egress door must have a landing on the exterior side. This landing shall not be more than below the top of the threshold. 2 - ANSWER Where there is a stairway with or fewer risers located on an exterior side of a door, a landing is not required (with the exception of the large egress door). 7 3/4" - ANSWER Other than the large egress door, landings or risers cannot exceed rise to the threshold. 7 3/4" - ANSWER Other than the large exit door, landings or risers cannot exceed rise to the threshold. egress - ANSWER The main reason for properly sized windows in a bedroom area is: a net clear opening of 5.7 sq. ft. a minimum net clear opening of 20" width or 24" height a sill height not more than 44 inches above the floor or ground R310.1.1,R310.1.2,R310.1.3 - ANSWER All egress windows above the first floor must have: True R311.2 - ANSWER The large egress door must provide a minimum of a 32" wide opening when measured from the face of the door when the door is open 90 degrees to the door stop. T F Yes R311.7.5 - ANSWER Can there be a door at the top of a stair run if the door does not swing over the stairs? 8 R303.1 - ANSWER In habitable rooms glazing (window area) must be not less than what percent of the floor area? No R310.1.1 - ANSWER An egress window has an opening 20 inches wide by 24 inches high with the bottom of the opening 44 inches above the floor. Does this window meet code for the first floor? fixed and ventilating - ANSWER What are the two basic types of skylights? True - ANSWER On a roof slope facing south or west, the skylight may permit a maximum of "solar heat and radiation gain", which can increase room temperatures and fade rugs and furniture. Placing the unit on an east or north slope will give you adequate light but less direct sunshine. T F bottom hinged window - ANSWER A hopper window is a . casing - ANSWER The trim that is installed around windows and doors is called . have 3 hinges - ANSWER Solid core doors should: pocket - ANSWER This type of door should have the track installed before the drywall is hung. in the direction of egress - ANSWER All stairway means of egress doors shall swing . jamb - ANSWER What is the frame that surrounds the door on three sides called? The carpenter stands with his back to the hinge side of the door jamb and if the door swings left it is a left hand door - ANSWER When the finish carpenter hangs a door, how does he know if it is a left or right hand door? sash - ANSWER The part of the window that holds the glass is called the . safety glazing - ANSWER All doors ingress and egress including storm doors must have . 4.34 To figure R-Value, divide 1 by the U-Value: 1 divided by .23 = - ANSWER What would be the R-Value of a window rated U 0.23? two square - ANSWER How many squares of vinyl siding are in a carton? 1024 - ANSWER How many square feet of siding will the builder need to cover a house that has 8 ft. walls and is 28 ft. X 36 ft.? Do not account for any window or door openings. excessive moisture in the house - ANSWER The most common cause of outside paint blistering is: 3 days - ANSWER Newly applied stucco should be shaded and kept moist for . plywood Celotex Thermax - ANSWER Aluminum siding may be installed over: it dents easily when struck by any hard object - ANSWER What is the principal disadvantage of aluminum siding? 1/4" 3/8" when installing in temps below 40 degrees - ANSWER Where vinyl siding meets the accessories, you should always leave an expansion gap of: 8' - ANSWER The standard length for shingle panels is: 7 1/4" - ANSWER The standard face width of 8 inch beveled siding is: 24" - ANSWER When horizontal siding is applied over sheathing that consists of solid plywood or fiberboard, the nails can be spaced (horizontally) about how far apart? 1 1/2 inch - ANSWER Plain beveled siding is lapped so it will provide a tight exterior wall covering. In standard installation, 10 inch beveled siding is lapped about . True - ANSWER Siding needs to be flash