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NHIE Home Inspector Manual: Site Conditions Study Cards/exam questions with correct answers/rated 5 starsNHIE Home Inspector Manual: Site Conditions Study Cards/exam questions with correct answers/rated 5 stars When is a retaining wall in scope of a home Inspection? - correct answers-Answer When failure of the retaining wall might negatively impact the house. When does a retaining wall require structural engeneers approval and a permit? - correct answers-Answer: The "2" & "4" rule. - over 4 feet with no horizontal support at top - over 2 feet that support a lateral load What is the purpose of drainage behind a retaining wall? - correct answers-Answer: - Drainage behind a retaining wall prevents rotation, cracking, bowing, sliding, or deterioration cause by hydrostatic pressure behind the wall. What is height restriction of a wood retaining wall? - correct answers-- 4 feet What are the two functions of the grading and drainage systems? - correct answers-Grading and drainage: 1) separate framing and wall covering material from earth and hard surfaces, and 2) divert water away from the foundation. What is the ideal slope of the ground near a foundation? - correct answers-Answer: The "6" in "10" rule. - 6 inches in the first 10 feet How much should hard surfaces (e.g., concrete) slope away from the foundation? - correct answers-Answer: "1/4 in. per foot rule" - at least 1/8 to 1/4 in per foot How far should ground/hard surfaces be away from wall coverings? - correct answers-Answers - 6 inches between ground/hard surfaces and siding - 4 inches between ground/hard surfaces and stucco and brick/masonry veneer How far should a house be from a negative (downward) slope? - correct answers-Answer - 40 feet or H/3 (H is height of slope) How far should a house be from a positive(upward) slope? - correct answers-Answer: - 15 feet or H/2 (H is height of slope) Define swale - correct answers-Answer: - a depression or channel in the soil to channel water to a desired location Define dry bed - correct answers-Answer: - a swale that is lined with rocks to channel water to a desired location What is a bubbler? - correct answers-Answer: - used when there is not enough slope for open air termination - opens above ground to let water flow out and closes when water flow stops When is vegetation in scope of a home inspection? - correct answers-Answer: - When the vegetation might impact the house. How far should vegetation be away from house? - correct answers-Answer: - 10 feet How far should trees and shrubs be away from a house in areas prone to fires? - correct answers-Answer: - up to 100 feet around the home is recommended What are the clearance requirements for plants around a HVAC condenser? - correct answers-General guidelines: - guideline of 1 foot on all four sides and 3 feet above What is the recommended driveway width requirements? - correct answers-Answer: - 10 feet for single lane - 20 feet for double lane - add 1-2 feet at curves and termination to road What is the recommended depth in front of garages? - correct answers-Answer: - 20 feet - Large vehicle require more

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