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Prepare for the CSLB Class B General Building Contractor Exam with practice covering construction methods, building systems, safety, estimating, materials, codes, and general building practices.

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General B Contractor License Exam
it is better to use leveling rod than a yard stick when longer
using a transit because the rod is



Fill dirt is measured in cubic yards




what backfill should be used after concrete forms have sand
been removed?



The best type of material to set a house foundation on is: gravel




what doe "rough grade" refer to in excavation and the grade approximately conforming to the finish grade
grading



how many days can earth from a trench be piled up 7
against a structure?



the min allowable distance between a structural same as depth of the utility excavation
excavation (a house) and a large scale utility excavation
(swimming pool) is:


public buildings must provide adequate sanitary facilities 32 inches
for the physically handicap. how wide must the access
be to the toilet?


if a contractor finds something that does not meet code refer the plan to the building official who approved it
when he/she gets a plan that has been approved by
building official, what should be done?


how many fire exits are required in bedrooms in building one
of four stories or less



class III hazardous structure is textile mill




the max occupant load per foot of exit width in a building 50
is



you must comply with energy requirements when when you are adding to the total square footage
construction a residential room addition



the min permitted clear width for an exit door in a 32 inches
building is



how wide must a handicap access door to a building be 36 inches




what is the min wide of vestibule by law? 44 inches

, General B Contractor License Exam
what is the min height of a railing adjoining an elevated 42 inches
or sunken open area (ex an unenclosed skylight in an
apartment building)


the min size for an attic access opening is 22" x 30"




what is not used to produce mulch? sewer sludge




which of the following tool would be the most accurate transit
for determining the relative elevation of points in the
landscape ?


where is a stepped-footing or stepped foundation used? Hilly Terrace




you can prevent condensation on a cold water line in hot insulation
weather by using



the best insulator is styrofoam




what id the difference between blanket and batted length
insulation



where do you position the vapor barrier when placing upward
insulation in sub flooring ?



which r-value of insulation would be used most often to R30
confirm with the state Energy commission requirements
when insulating an attic during new construction?


How should you install insulation when installing attic 12" away from the vent opening
side vents



what is the easiest insulation to install in older homes? loose-fill




Insulation for furnace flues should be single-wrap tight




where should a vapor barrier be installed between insulation and interior wall




insulation is best determined by R value




according to the energy conservation code the max floor
glazed area is calculated from a percentage of the ___
gross area when building a 4 story residential building.

, General B Contractor License Exam
what must you do when sealing a window with Silas Kraft cover the metal flanges
paper



the min clearance of non tempered glass from the floor 18 inches
level of fixed panels is



a fire extinguisher should be maintained and tested every year




what should be the max travel distance to a fire 75 ft
extinguisher in a workspace?



what type of fire extinguisher is needed in a computer halon
room?



in trenches 4 ft or deeper ladders should be spaced 50ft




when setting up scaffolding for a 2 story building what is make sure scaffolding is attached properly to the building & footing is checked.
the most important thing to do



what is the min width of a scaffold platform 20 inches




when demolishing a 5 story building where do you top outside
begin?



what type of shoes should you wear when working on a rubber- soled
4:12 sloped roof.



the side rails of all ladders to service a platform must 3
extend at least how many feet above the upper landing
unless suitable handholds are provided?


the min distance between a metal ladder and electrical 4 feet
equipment is



how often should the safety valve on a portable air weekly
compressor be popped ?



a mobile crane with booms over 200 ft require a load 50 tons
indicating device when the capacity is greater than



how long must an employer keep medical records 30 years
regarding asbestos exposure in the workplace?



when is the safest time to handle asbestos wet

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