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1. The inspector is not required to determine ____ ___ of any system or compo-
nent.: -Years of age
-Life expectancy
-Make model
2. Horizontal waste pipe should slope ____ inch per foot: 1/4" per foot if < 3 inch pipe.
1/8" per foot if > or = to 3 inch pipe
3. Drip screed: Also called weep screed.
Used at the base/bottom of stucco walls to release moisture.
4. Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB): Used for Backflow Prevention.
Lawn Irrigation systems: installed vertically 6 to 12 inches above highest outlet/emitter and before the irrigation system
valves.
5. Lintel: L shaped steel installed to support brick veneer above openings such as windows and doors.
Should bear on 6 inches or greater of the supporting veneer.
Rusted lintels may expand and cause cracks around openings.
6. Guardrail for decks and patios: A deck 30" above grade requires a guardrail.
Required if deck is > or = to 30 inches above grade.
Balusters and openings should not exceed 4 inches in diameter.
Rail height must be > or = to 36 inches from deck.
7. Minimum overlap on vertically installed fiber cement siding: 1 1/4 inches overlap, and
blind nailing recommended
8. Distance required between wall cladding and roof covering materials?: 1" to 2"
(1 inch minimum, some local code is 2")
9. What is the concern with a Double sided key lock deadbolt: All means of egress
(escape), must be operable from the inside without special knowledge or tools. A keyed lock is a danger.
10. Fiberglass shingle roof that is 5 years old is losing granular and cupping. Attic
insulation and venting is adequate. What is the most reasonable explanation?-
: Improper installation. Sealing strip or nailing was not done properly.
11. What is the last part to fail in a slate roof system?: The slate itself. Flashings eventually
wear out, but long before the slate.
12. Metal roof has minor rust in spots. What is the corrective action?: Removing the
rust, priming and painting.
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13. What type of flashing is found on a gable edge?: Rake edge or edge flashing. A gable Edge
is called a rake.
14. Which construction framing provides fire blocking?: a platform-framed structure
15. The Bottom chords of trusses were cut to fit other construction. What is the
recommendation?: Recommend a structural engineer .
16. What purpose does a barometric damper serve?: To control the draft
17. Water is dripping from discharge piping coming from a hydronic heating
system. What is most likely the cause?: A leak
18. Masonry Chimney is required to be _____ inches from wood framing in the
attic?: 2"
19. When new insulation is placed directly over old in the attic, what is the correct
way to place / handle Kraft paper on new insulation?: Score or remove the vapor paper
20. What two structural components would be tied together with hurricane
ties?: Truss/rafter to the top of walls
21. What type of piping is used for a pool circulation system?: Schedule 40 PVC
22. Does the main water supply shutoff have to be above grade, below grade,
or accessible?: Accessible ?
23. Distance between interior electrical receptacles?: 12'
24. A wood burning furnace should be how far away from combustibles: 18"
25. Dishwasher drain line is installed where in reference to the trap?: Above
26. stairs, staircase tread depth: Tread depth should be a minimum of 10 inches. 11 inches if there is
no nosing.
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should be no more than 3/8ths of
an inch
27. Staircase Nosing projection: Nosing should project between 3/4th inch and 1 1/4th inch
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should be no more than 3/8ths of
an inch
28. Staircase Riser height: Riser height should be 7 3/4th inches maximum
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should be no more than 3/8ths of
an inch
29. Stair stringers and width: Stairs wider than 36 inches should have at least three stringers
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30. Spiral staircase: Tread depth should be a minimum of 7 1/2 inches, measured 12 inches from the narrow
side.
Riser height should be 9 1/2 inches maximum.
Minimum width is 26 inches at / below the handrail
31. Hearth size requirements for greater than and smaller than 6 square feet: 6
opening - 16" in front and 8" sides
Over 6' - 20" and 12"
32. What is a cricket or saddle?: A ridge structure designed to divert water on a roof around the high side
of a chimney or the transition from one roof area to another
33. Deadman: any type of anchor embedded in the supported soil and tied to the retaining wall
34. Egress window: A window large enough, as defined by local building codes, for exit or entry in case of an
emergency. Typically required in bedrooms.
Size:
Height above floor:
35. Which roof covering would be best for a slope of 2 inches per foot?: 2:12 is
minimum for asphalt. Recommend metal roof.
36. Foundation anchor bolts shall be at least ___ inch in diameter and shall
extend a minimum of ___ inches into the concrete or grouted cells of concrete
masonry units.: 1/2 and 7 inches
37. Foundation anchors should be ___ from ends and ___ apart/between.: 4-12
inches and 6 feet
38. Floor joists are installed with the crown facing which direction?: Up
39. Grounding electrode should be a minimum of ___ feet below grade: 8'
40. A window in a shower requires safety glazing if the bottom is ___ inches above
the shower pan.: Less than 60" in any bathing/swimming area
41. Safety glazing is required where: Panes larger than 9 square feet if all the following are true:
Bottom less than 18" from floor
Top edge over 36" from floor
Walkway within 36" of glazing
42. The shower opening (or access and egress opening) should be at least _____
finish-width and ___ inches unobstructed in front of the door.: 22 inches wide opening,
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and 24 horizontal inches in front of door
Also, the door should always open outward or OK if it opens both in and out.
43. Swale: A graded flow path used in open drainage systems.
44. Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable (NM): _________ is a factory assembly of two or more insulated
conductors having an outer sheath of moisture resistant flame-retardant, non-metallic material.
Commonly called Romex.
Should be supported every 4 1/2 feet, and within 1 foot of boxes and terminations.
Should have a nail guard when run closer than 1 1/4 inches from framing members.
45. What is the Temperature on the large refrigerant line when AC is in cool
mode?: Cool. The large (Suction) line should be cool, low pressure, returning to the condenser outside.
46. Underground feeder (UF): Similar to Nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM), but UF is Designed for wet
locations and may be buried.
47. Compressor does what?: Compresses cool gas to superheated high pressure gas to send through the
condenser.
48. Condenser does what?: The condenser takes high pressure heated gas from the compressor, and runs
the gas through coils where the fan helps remove heat from the gas, and resulting in a warm, high pressure liquid to
return to the evaporator.
49. When a heat pump is in heating mode, the condenser acts as?: Reverse roles. In
heating mode, The condenser acts as An Evaporator Coil. And the evaporator acts as a condenser.
50. What issue would be caused if a dryer exhaust vent terminated to the
exterior directly above the condenser?: Poor HVAC operations. Due to the heat/water and lint
expelled from the dryer. Exhaust Must be at least 3 feet from dryer exhaust ducts.
51. Crawl space ventilation should be within ___ feet of each corner: 3'
At least one vent < or = 3 feet from each corner
52. Which type of insulation is combustible?: Cellulose (recycled newspaper)
53. Vermiculite Insulation: Looks like pea gravel. Sometimes contains asbestos if from Libby Montana mine.
54. Clothes Dryer vent should be installed at least ___ feet from building open-
ing: 3
55. The minimum size water service pipe shall be _____ inch.: 3/4 inch
56. Minimum size of toilet drain piping?: 3"
57. Minimum drain size for shower?: 1 1/2 inches (Some standards require 2")
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1. The inspector is not required to determine ____ ___ of any system or compo-
nent.: -Years of age
-Life expectancy
-Make model
2. Horizontal waste pipe should slope ____ inch per foot: 1/4" per foot if < 3 inch pipe.
1/8" per foot if > or = to 3 inch pipe
3. Drip screed: Also called weep screed.
Used at the base/bottom of stucco walls to release moisture.
4. Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB): Used for Backflow Prevention.
Lawn Irrigation systems: installed vertically 6 to 12 inches above highest outlet/emitter and before the irrigation system
valves.
5. Lintel: L shaped steel installed to support brick veneer above openings such as windows and doors.
Should bear on 6 inches or greater of the supporting veneer.
Rusted lintels may expand and cause cracks around openings.
6. Guardrail for decks and patios: A deck 30" above grade requires a guardrail.
Required if deck is > or = to 30 inches above grade.
Balusters and openings should not exceed 4 inches in diameter.
Rail height must be > or = to 36 inches from deck.
7. Minimum overlap on vertically installed fiber cement siding: 1 1/4 inches overlap, and
blind nailing recommended
8. Distance required between wall cladding and roof covering materials?: 1" to 2"
(1 inch minimum, some local code is 2")
9. What is the concern with a Double sided key lock deadbolt: All means of egress
(escape), must be operable from the inside without special knowledge or tools. A keyed lock is a danger.
10. Fiberglass shingle roof that is 5 years old is losing granular and cupping. Attic
insulation and venting is adequate. What is the most reasonable explanation?-
: Improper installation. Sealing strip or nailing was not done properly.
11. What is the last part to fail in a slate roof system?: The slate itself. Flashings eventually
wear out, but long before the slate.
12. Metal roof has minor rust in spots. What is the corrective action?: Removing the
rust, priming and painting.
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13. What type of flashing is found on a gable edge?: Rake edge or edge flashing. A gable Edge
is called a rake.
14. Which construction framing provides fire blocking?: a platform-framed structure
15. The Bottom chords of trusses were cut to fit other construction. What is the
recommendation?: Recommend a structural engineer .
16. What purpose does a barometric damper serve?: To control the draft
17. Water is dripping from discharge piping coming from a hydronic heating
system. What is most likely the cause?: A leak
18. Masonry Chimney is required to be _____ inches from wood framing in the
attic?: 2"
19. When new insulation is placed directly over old in the attic, what is the correct
way to place / handle Kraft paper on new insulation?: Score or remove the vapor paper
20. What two structural components would be tied together with hurricane
ties?: Truss/rafter to the top of walls
21. What type of piping is used for a pool circulation system?: Schedule 40 PVC
22. Does the main water supply shutoff have to be above grade, below grade,
or accessible?: Accessible ?
23. Distance between interior electrical receptacles?: 12'
24. A wood burning furnace should be how far away from combustibles: 18"
25. Dishwasher drain line is installed where in reference to the trap?: Above
26. stairs, staircase tread depth: Tread depth should be a minimum of 10 inches. 11 inches if there is
no nosing.
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should be no more than 3/8ths of
an inch
27. Staircase Nosing projection: Nosing should project between 3/4th inch and 1 1/4th inch
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should be no more than 3/8ths of
an inch
28. Staircase Riser height: Riser height should be 7 3/4th inches maximum
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should be no more than 3/8ths of
an inch
29. Stair stringers and width: Stairs wider than 36 inches should have at least three stringers
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30. Spiral staircase: Tread depth should be a minimum of 7 1/2 inches, measured 12 inches from the narrow
side.
Riser height should be 9 1/2 inches maximum.
Minimum width is 26 inches at / below the handrail
31. Hearth size requirements for greater than and smaller than 6 square feet: 6
opening - 16" in front and 8" sides
Over 6' - 20" and 12"
32. What is a cricket or saddle?: A ridge structure designed to divert water on a roof around the high side
of a chimney or the transition from one roof area to another
33. Deadman: any type of anchor embedded in the supported soil and tied to the retaining wall
34. Egress window: A window large enough, as defined by local building codes, for exit or entry in case of an
emergency. Typically required in bedrooms.
Size:
Height above floor:
35. Which roof covering would be best for a slope of 2 inches per foot?: 2:12 is
minimum for asphalt. Recommend metal roof.
36. Foundation anchor bolts shall be at least ___ inch in diameter and shall
extend a minimum of ___ inches into the concrete or grouted cells of concrete
masonry units.: 1/2 and 7 inches
37. Foundation anchors should be ___ from ends and ___ apart/between.: 4-12
inches and 6 feet
38. Floor joists are installed with the crown facing which direction?: Up
39. Grounding electrode should be a minimum of ___ feet below grade: 8'
40. A window in a shower requires safety glazing if the bottom is ___ inches above
the shower pan.: Less than 60" in any bathing/swimming area
41. Safety glazing is required where: Panes larger than 9 square feet if all the following are true:
Bottom less than 18" from floor
Top edge over 36" from floor
Walkway within 36" of glazing
42. The shower opening (or access and egress opening) should be at least _____
finish-width and ___ inches unobstructed in front of the door.: 22 inches wide opening,
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and 24 horizontal inches in front of door
Also, the door should always open outward or OK if it opens both in and out.
43. Swale: A graded flow path used in open drainage systems.
44. Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable (NM): _________ is a factory assembly of two or more insulated
conductors having an outer sheath of moisture resistant flame-retardant, non-metallic material.
Commonly called Romex.
Should be supported every 4 1/2 feet, and within 1 foot of boxes and terminations.
Should have a nail guard when run closer than 1 1/4 inches from framing members.
45. What is the Temperature on the large refrigerant line when AC is in cool
mode?: Cool. The large (Suction) line should be cool, low pressure, returning to the condenser outside.
46. Underground feeder (UF): Similar to Nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM), but UF is Designed for wet
locations and may be buried.
47. Compressor does what?: Compresses cool gas to superheated high pressure gas to send through the
condenser.
48. Condenser does what?: The condenser takes high pressure heated gas from the compressor, and runs
the gas through coils where the fan helps remove heat from the gas, and resulting in a warm, high pressure liquid to
return to the evaporator.
49. When a heat pump is in heating mode, the condenser acts as?: Reverse roles. In
heating mode, The condenser acts as An Evaporator Coil. And the evaporator acts as a condenser.
50. What issue would be caused if a dryer exhaust vent terminated to the
exterior directly above the condenser?: Poor HVAC operations. Due to the heat/water and lint
expelled from the dryer. Exhaust Must be at least 3 feet from dryer exhaust ducts.
51. Crawl space ventilation should be within ___ feet of each corner: 3'
At least one vent < or = 3 feet from each corner
52. Which type of insulation is combustible?: Cellulose (recycled newspaper)
53. Vermiculite Insulation: Looks like pea gravel. Sometimes contains asbestos if from Libby Montana mine.
54. Clothes Dryer vent should be installed at least ___ feet from building open-
ing: 3
55. The minimum size water service pipe shall be _____ inch.: 3/4 inch
56. Minimum size of toilet drain piping?: 3"
57. Minimum drain size for shower?: 1 1/2 inches (Some standards require 2")
