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Va Contractors License | A collection of the common
questions and their correct and verified solutions
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What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - (Answer)
Perculation test- Perc Test
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - (Answer) None
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is
in contact with?? - (Answer) 24 inches
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - (Answer) 36 inches
Where should a drip edge be used? - (Answer) Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one story structure build on claye sand
soil used in conventional light frame construction! - (Answer) 12 inches
What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x 12" build up floor girder for an
interior bearing wall in a one story frame home 28 feet wide? - (Answer) 8 ft 10 inches
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger the notch in the joist should be
a maximum of ? - (Answer) 1/4 of the depth of the joist
, When are roof drains required? - (Answer) When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
(Answer) 7 5/8 in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bituminous materials are to be adhered
shall be? - (Answer) Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - (Answer) Should not be used for
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable temperature typically achieves
what percentage of specified compressive strength after 7 days ? - (Answer) 60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - (Answer)
Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition
supporting roof and ceiling only? - (Answer) 24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or
made? - (Answer) 1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined
spaces? - (Answer) Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch nominal
thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? - (Answer) 72 inches
Va Contractors License | A collection of the common
questions and their correct and verified solutions
..
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - (Answer)
Perculation test- Perc Test
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - (Answer) None
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is
in contact with?? - (Answer) 24 inches
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - (Answer) 36 inches
Where should a drip edge be used? - (Answer) Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one story structure build on claye sand
soil used in conventional light frame construction! - (Answer) 12 inches
What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x 12" build up floor girder for an
interior bearing wall in a one story frame home 28 feet wide? - (Answer) 8 ft 10 inches
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger the notch in the joist should be
a maximum of ? - (Answer) 1/4 of the depth of the joist
, When are roof drains required? - (Answer) When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
(Answer) 7 5/8 in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bituminous materials are to be adhered
shall be? - (Answer) Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - (Answer) Should not be used for
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable temperature typically achieves
what percentage of specified compressive strength after 7 days ? - (Answer) 60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - (Answer)
Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition
supporting roof and ceiling only? - (Answer) 24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or
made? - (Answer) 1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined
spaces? - (Answer) Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch nominal
thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? - (Answer) 72 inches
