FLORIDA GLASS AND GLAZING
CONTRACTOR EXAMINATION STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
1. According to the Florida Building Code, what is the minimum design pressure (DP)
requirement for a window in a Wind-Borne Debris Region if the project lacks impact-resistant
shutters?
A. A minimum of DP 30 regardless of site conditions.
B. The DP must match the site-specific wind load and the glass must be impact-rated.
C. DP 50 for all residential applications.
D. The DP is irrelevant if the glass is tempered.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: In Wind-Borne Debris Regions, if shutters are not used, the
glazing itself must be impact-resistant and rated to meet or exceed the site-specific design
pressures calculated per ASCE 7.
2. When installing setting blocks for a standard lite of glass, where should they generally be
placed according to GANA standards?
A. At the 1/2 points of the sill member.
,B. At the 1/3 points of the sill member.
C. Directly in the corners of the frame.
D. At the 1/4 points of the sill member.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Setting blocks should typically be placed at the 1/4 points of the
sill to distribute the weight of the glass and minimize stress on the glass and frame.
3. What is the standard weight of 1/4-inch thick monolithic glass per square foot?
A. 1.54 lbs
B. 2.10 lbs
C. 5.00 lbs
D. 3.27 lbs
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Glass weighs approximately 156 lbs per cubic foot. For 1/4 inch
glass, the calculation is (1/) * 156, which is approximately 3.27 lbs/sq ft.
4. Which ASTM standard is used specifically for the performance of exterior windows and
curtain walls under the impact of missiles and cyclic pressure differentials?
A. ASTM E1300
B. ASTM E283
, C. ASTM C1036
D. ASTM E1886
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: ASTM E1886 covers the test method for the performance of
exterior windows, curtain walls, and doors impacted by missiles and exposed to cyclic
pressure.
5. In the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), such as Miami-Dade or Broward County, what
is the required missile level for a commercial building’s ground floor glazing?
A. Large Missile (Level D)
B. Small Missile (Level A)
C. Medium Missile (Level C)
D. No missile rating is required for commercial buildings.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Glazing located within the first 30 feet above grade in the HVHZ
must meet the Large Missile impact test requirements (Level D).
6. What is the maximum allowable height for a ladder to be extended above the landing
surface according to OSHA standards?
A. 1 foot
B. 2 feet
CONTRACTOR EXAMINATION STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
1. According to the Florida Building Code, what is the minimum design pressure (DP)
requirement for a window in a Wind-Borne Debris Region if the project lacks impact-resistant
shutters?
A. A minimum of DP 30 regardless of site conditions.
B. The DP must match the site-specific wind load and the glass must be impact-rated.
C. DP 50 for all residential applications.
D. The DP is irrelevant if the glass is tempered.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: In Wind-Borne Debris Regions, if shutters are not used, the
glazing itself must be impact-resistant and rated to meet or exceed the site-specific design
pressures calculated per ASCE 7.
2. When installing setting blocks for a standard lite of glass, where should they generally be
placed according to GANA standards?
A. At the 1/2 points of the sill member.
,B. At the 1/3 points of the sill member.
C. Directly in the corners of the frame.
D. At the 1/4 points of the sill member.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Setting blocks should typically be placed at the 1/4 points of the
sill to distribute the weight of the glass and minimize stress on the glass and frame.
3. What is the standard weight of 1/4-inch thick monolithic glass per square foot?
A. 1.54 lbs
B. 2.10 lbs
C. 5.00 lbs
D. 3.27 lbs
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Glass weighs approximately 156 lbs per cubic foot. For 1/4 inch
glass, the calculation is (1/) * 156, which is approximately 3.27 lbs/sq ft.
4. Which ASTM standard is used specifically for the performance of exterior windows and
curtain walls under the impact of missiles and cyclic pressure differentials?
A. ASTM E1300
B. ASTM E283
, C. ASTM C1036
D. ASTM E1886
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: ASTM E1886 covers the test method for the performance of
exterior windows, curtain walls, and doors impacted by missiles and exposed to cyclic
pressure.
5. In the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), such as Miami-Dade or Broward County, what
is the required missile level for a commercial building’s ground floor glazing?
A. Large Missile (Level D)
B. Small Missile (Level A)
C. Medium Missile (Level C)
D. No missile rating is required for commercial buildings.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Glazing located within the first 30 feet above grade in the HVHZ
must meet the Large Missile impact test requirements (Level D).
6. What is the maximum allowable height for a ladder to be extended above the landing
surface according to OSHA standards?
A. 1 foot
B. 2 feet
