VIRGINIA HIC STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND STEP
BY STEP SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified bitumen
roofing?
Answer: 1/4 inch in 12 (R905.11)
◉ When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney
Answer: When the chimney is greater than 30 inches wide
◉ High wind area how many fasteners per shingle
Answer: 6 fasteners
◉ What material is acceptable for valley on asphalt shingle roof
installation
Answer: mineral surfaced asphalt
◉ What is the minimum slope required of asphalt shingle roof?
Answer: 2 1/2 in 12
, ◉ Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck
a MINIMUM of how many inches?
Answer: 3/4 inch
◉ What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door
Answer: Top track, lower track, insert bottom pivot, insert upper
pivot
◉ What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for
an egress window in a second floor sleeping area
Answer: 5.70 square feet
◉ Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that
slide vertically in the side jambs?
Answer: Double hung
◉ What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr
fire rated door installation on interior wall
Answer: 100 sqft
◉ A door frame consists of what parts?
Answer: 2 side jambs, One head, & surrounding assembly
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND STEP
BY STEP SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified bitumen
roofing?
Answer: 1/4 inch in 12 (R905.11)
◉ When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney
Answer: When the chimney is greater than 30 inches wide
◉ High wind area how many fasteners per shingle
Answer: 6 fasteners
◉ What material is acceptable for valley on asphalt shingle roof
installation
Answer: mineral surfaced asphalt
◉ What is the minimum slope required of asphalt shingle roof?
Answer: 2 1/2 in 12
, ◉ Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck
a MINIMUM of how many inches?
Answer: 3/4 inch
◉ What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door
Answer: Top track, lower track, insert bottom pivot, insert upper
pivot
◉ What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for
an egress window in a second floor sleeping area
Answer: 5.70 square feet
◉ Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that
slide vertically in the side jambs?
Answer: Double hung
◉ What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr
fire rated door installation on interior wall
Answer: 100 sqft
◉ A door frame consists of what parts?
Answer: 2 side jambs, One head, & surrounding assembly
