MASSACHUSETTS CSL EXAM
When using metal flashing, the metal shall be corrosion .019 (pg. 413 IRC)
resistant with a thickness of not less than...
What agency governs the requirement for asphalt ASTM D 3462 (pg. 417 IRC)
shingles?
In areas where there has been a history of ice forming 24" (pg. 417 IRC)
along the eaves, causing back up of water in asphalt
shingles, an ice barrier must be used and extend from
the lowest edge of all roof surfaces to a point as least
_____ inches inside the exteriors wall line of a building.
All wood beams, joists, studs, or other combustibles shall 4" (pg. 430 IRC)
have a clearance of no less than two inches from the
front face and side not less than _________ inches from
the back of a masonry fireplace.
The minimum thickness of a hearth extension shall 2" (pg. 430 IRC)
be_________(without exception) on a masonry
fireplace?
Double underlayment is required for an asphalt shingle 4:12 (pg. 417 IRC)
application, where the roof has a slope of up to
________?
Openings in roof and ceiling framing shall be framed with 4 feet (pg. 390 IRC)
header and trimmer joist. The joist span shall not exceed
_________ feet before the header and trimmer joists
must be doubled.
How many classes of vapor retarders are there and what 3 classes. (pg. 25 IRC)
is the difference between them?
Class I: 0.1 perm or less
Class II: 0.1 < perm ≤ 1.0 perm
Class III: 1.0 < perm ≤ 10 perm
What is the presumptive load bearing value of silty gravel 2000 (Pg. 79 IRC)
measured in pounds per sq. ft?
What is the minimum fasteners required for a steel floor 2 No. 8 screws (pg. 138 IRC)
joist track to a load-bearing wall?
Where the fireplace opening is 5 sq. ft, hearth extensions 16" and 8" (pg. 430 IRC)
shall extend at least _________ inches in front of and at
least ________ inches beyond each side of the fireplace
opening
Where the fireplace opening is greater than 6 sq. ft, the 20" and 12" (pg. 430 IRC)
hearth extension shall extend at least _____ inches in
front of and at least _______ inches beyond each side of
the fireplace opening
A masonry fireplace 36" wide and 30" high must have a 60" by 20". It is over 6 sq ft. so the hearth needs to extend 12" beyond each side
hearth extension in front of the opening with a minimum of the opening 36+12+12=60.
dimension of __________?
What is the foundation/footing size for a 36x55 chimney 48x67. Foundation needs to extend 6" beyond all sides of chimney. (pg. 431 IRC)
in a single-family house
In all cases, a masonry chimney shall extend a minimum 36" (pg. 432 IRC)
of ________ inches above the highest point where the
chimney passes through the roof.
, MASSACHUSETTS CSL EXAM
A portion of masonry chimney located in the interior of a 2" (pg. 434 IRC)
building or the exterior wall shall have a minimum
clearance to combustibles of _______ inches?
Clean-out openings shall be provided within ________ 6" (pg.434 IRC)
inches of the base of each flue within every masonry
chimney
In a single-family dwelling, masonry chimneys shall be 2" (pg. 434 IRC)
separated from wood framing members by a minimum
of?
Appliances shall be accessible for inspections, service, 30" (pg. 473-474 IRC)
repair, and replacement and _______ inches of working
space shall be provided in front of the control side to
service the appliance
Condensate from all coiling units or evaporators shall be An approved place of disposal (pg. 481 IRC)
conveyed from the drain pan outlet to?
Mechanical draft systems shall be installed in Power exhauster terminations shall be located not less than 10 feet from lot lines
accordance with the manufacturers installation and adjacent buildings (M1804.2.6 IRC)
instructions and all of the following regs except?
Minimum required flue size for a rectangular flue in a 8" x 12" (pg. 434 IRC)
chimney serving a fireplace for a single-family dwelling
with an opening of 500 sq. ft with a height of 15 feet?
Steel columns shall not be less than __________ inch- 3", schedule 40
diameter of scheduled __________pipe manufactured in (R407.3 IRC)
accordance with ASTM A53/A53M grade 8 of approved
equivalent.
Unless otherwise required or indicated on the project 3/8" (pg. 246 IRC)
drawings, head and bed joints shall be how many
inches?
Wire wall tie used in solid masonry units shall be 1.5" (pg. 246 IRC)
embedded at least ________ inches into the mortar bed.
A single layer of 5/8" gypsum wall board is to be installed 16" (pg. 343 IRC)
parallel to the ceiling framing. What is the maximum on
center spacing for framing member?
A masonry veneer lintel shall have a length of bearing of 4" (pg. 357 IRC)
not less than _______ inches.
A 3x3x1/4 steel lintel is used for opening in a masonry 4 foot 6 inches
veneer wall, what is the maximum span if supporting one (pg. 357 IRC)
story above?
The MA state building code for 1&2 family dwellings 40 ft (pg. 393 IRC)
addresses the construction of cold-formed steel roof
framing. What is the max width parallel to the joist span?
In a single-family home an enclosed attic with a class 1 300 sq. ft of the area of the space ventilated. (pg. 409 IRC)
or 2 vapor retarder installed on the warm-in-winter side
of the ceiling, a screened vent opening shall have a free
area of 1 square foot to?
When using metal flashing, the metal shall be corrosion .019 (pg. 413 IRC)
resistant with a thickness of not less than...
What agency governs the requirement for asphalt ASTM D 3462 (pg. 417 IRC)
shingles?
In areas where there has been a history of ice forming 24" (pg. 417 IRC)
along the eaves, causing back up of water in asphalt
shingles, an ice barrier must be used and extend from
the lowest edge of all roof surfaces to a point as least
_____ inches inside the exteriors wall line of a building.
All wood beams, joists, studs, or other combustibles shall 4" (pg. 430 IRC)
have a clearance of no less than two inches from the
front face and side not less than _________ inches from
the back of a masonry fireplace.
The minimum thickness of a hearth extension shall 2" (pg. 430 IRC)
be_________(without exception) on a masonry
fireplace?
Double underlayment is required for an asphalt shingle 4:12 (pg. 417 IRC)
application, where the roof has a slope of up to
________?
Openings in roof and ceiling framing shall be framed with 4 feet (pg. 390 IRC)
header and trimmer joist. The joist span shall not exceed
_________ feet before the header and trimmer joists
must be doubled.
How many classes of vapor retarders are there and what 3 classes. (pg. 25 IRC)
is the difference between them?
Class I: 0.1 perm or less
Class II: 0.1 < perm ≤ 1.0 perm
Class III: 1.0 < perm ≤ 10 perm
What is the presumptive load bearing value of silty gravel 2000 (Pg. 79 IRC)
measured in pounds per sq. ft?
What is the minimum fasteners required for a steel floor 2 No. 8 screws (pg. 138 IRC)
joist track to a load-bearing wall?
Where the fireplace opening is 5 sq. ft, hearth extensions 16" and 8" (pg. 430 IRC)
shall extend at least _________ inches in front of and at
least ________ inches beyond each side of the fireplace
opening
Where the fireplace opening is greater than 6 sq. ft, the 20" and 12" (pg. 430 IRC)
hearth extension shall extend at least _____ inches in
front of and at least _______ inches beyond each side of
the fireplace opening
A masonry fireplace 36" wide and 30" high must have a 60" by 20". It is over 6 sq ft. so the hearth needs to extend 12" beyond each side
hearth extension in front of the opening with a minimum of the opening 36+12+12=60.
dimension of __________?
What is the foundation/footing size for a 36x55 chimney 48x67. Foundation needs to extend 6" beyond all sides of chimney. (pg. 431 IRC)
in a single-family house
In all cases, a masonry chimney shall extend a minimum 36" (pg. 432 IRC)
of ________ inches above the highest point where the
chimney passes through the roof.
, MASSACHUSETTS CSL EXAM
A portion of masonry chimney located in the interior of a 2" (pg. 434 IRC)
building or the exterior wall shall have a minimum
clearance to combustibles of _______ inches?
Clean-out openings shall be provided within ________ 6" (pg.434 IRC)
inches of the base of each flue within every masonry
chimney
In a single-family dwelling, masonry chimneys shall be 2" (pg. 434 IRC)
separated from wood framing members by a minimum
of?
Appliances shall be accessible for inspections, service, 30" (pg. 473-474 IRC)
repair, and replacement and _______ inches of working
space shall be provided in front of the control side to
service the appliance
Condensate from all coiling units or evaporators shall be An approved place of disposal (pg. 481 IRC)
conveyed from the drain pan outlet to?
Mechanical draft systems shall be installed in Power exhauster terminations shall be located not less than 10 feet from lot lines
accordance with the manufacturers installation and adjacent buildings (M1804.2.6 IRC)
instructions and all of the following regs except?
Minimum required flue size for a rectangular flue in a 8" x 12" (pg. 434 IRC)
chimney serving a fireplace for a single-family dwelling
with an opening of 500 sq. ft with a height of 15 feet?
Steel columns shall not be less than __________ inch- 3", schedule 40
diameter of scheduled __________pipe manufactured in (R407.3 IRC)
accordance with ASTM A53/A53M grade 8 of approved
equivalent.
Unless otherwise required or indicated on the project 3/8" (pg. 246 IRC)
drawings, head and bed joints shall be how many
inches?
Wire wall tie used in solid masonry units shall be 1.5" (pg. 246 IRC)
embedded at least ________ inches into the mortar bed.
A single layer of 5/8" gypsum wall board is to be installed 16" (pg. 343 IRC)
parallel to the ceiling framing. What is the maximum on
center spacing for framing member?
A masonry veneer lintel shall have a length of bearing of 4" (pg. 357 IRC)
not less than _______ inches.
A 3x3x1/4 steel lintel is used for opening in a masonry 4 foot 6 inches
veneer wall, what is the maximum span if supporting one (pg. 357 IRC)
story above?
The MA state building code for 1&2 family dwellings 40 ft (pg. 393 IRC)
addresses the construction of cold-formed steel roof
framing. What is the max width parallel to the joist span?
In a single-family home an enclosed attic with a class 1 300 sq. ft of the area of the space ventilated. (pg. 409 IRC)
or 2 vapor retarder installed on the warm-in-winter side
of the ceiling, a screened vent opening shall have a free
area of 1 square foot to?
