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MA CSL newest Exam with precise detailed answers
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Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each continuous run of stairs with _____
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or more risers. - ✔✔4
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IRC p64 R311.7.8
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Disregarding exceptions, what is the minimum height of a habitable room in a single family
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dwelling? - ✔✔7 feet || || ||
IRC p57 R305.1
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Habitable rooms are required to have natural light with an aggregate glazing area that's at
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least _____ of the floor area. - ✔✔8%
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IRC p55 R303.1
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Which of the following is not a permitted skylight material? - ✔✔Decorative Glass
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IRC p60 R308.6.2
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Metal roof shingles shall not be installed on roof slopes below ___ units vertical in ___ units
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horizontal. - ✔✔3:12
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IRC p419 R905.4.2
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Under what conditions can wood trusses be cut? - ✔✔With the approval of a registered
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design professional ||
IRC p131 R502.11.3
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How many days does a building inspector have to act on a permit application? - ✔✔30 Days
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Mass Amendment Notes #7
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How much sand is required under a concrete slab in a basement? - ✔✔4 inches
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IRC p149 R506.2.2
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Grouted masonry shall be placed before any initial set occurs and must be within: - ✔✔1
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1/2 hours of water being added
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IRC p246 R606.3.5.1
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On which drawing will you find the building location and lot lines? - ✔✔Site/plot plan
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IRC p6 R106.2 || ||
Openings from a house to a garage must be equipped with a minimum 1 3/8" solid wood
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doors, solid or honeycomb steel doors or with a _____ equipped with a self closing device. -
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✔✔20 minute fire rated door|| || || ||
IRC p53 R302.5.1
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Masonry ties must be embedded in grout and penetrate the masonry veneer minimum of? -
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✔✔1 1/2" || ||
IRC p357 R703.8.4
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A chimney powered vent shall not terminate less than how many feet from the lot line? -
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✔✔10 feet ||
IRC p497 M1804.2.6 (#6)
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Smooth, water resistant material needs to be ____ high above the tub/shower drain. - ✔✔72
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Inches
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IRC p57 R307.2
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What is the maximum spacing for controlled joints in a basement? - ✔✔30 Feet
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Mass Amendments #9
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The ends of wood joists must have a minimum ____ bearing on masonry or concrete. - ✔✔3
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inches
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IRC p130 R502.6
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Door handles cannot be installed more than ____ inches above the finished floor. - ✔✔48
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inches
IBC p263 1010.9.2
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What is the minimum thickness of Portland cement mortar that must be applied from the
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footing to the finished grade of an exterior foundation wall for damp proofing? - ✔✔3/8
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inch
IBC p421 1805.2.2.1 or IRC p120
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What is the minimum requirement for ice barrier/underlayment from lowest edge of a roof
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surface to point inside exterior wall line is? - ✔✔24 inches
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IRC p417 R905.1.2
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What is the minimum width of an emergency egress window? - ✔✔20 inches
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IRC p62 R310.2.1
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Energy is only in the IRC - ✔✔
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MA CSL newest Exam with precise detailed answers
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Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each continuous run of stairs with _____
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or more risers. - ✔✔4
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IRC p64 R311.7.8
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Disregarding exceptions, what is the minimum height of a habitable room in a single family
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
dwelling? - ✔✔7 feet || || ||
IRC p57 R305.1
|| ||
Habitable rooms are required to have natural light with an aggregate glazing area that's at
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
least _____ of the floor area. - ✔✔8%
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IRC p55 R303.1
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Which of the following is not a permitted skylight material? - ✔✔Decorative Glass
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IRC p60 R308.6.2
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Metal roof shingles shall not be installed on roof slopes below ___ units vertical in ___ units
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horizontal. - ✔✔3:12
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IRC p419 R905.4.2
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Under what conditions can wood trusses be cut? - ✔✔With the approval of a registered
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
design professional ||
IRC p131 R502.11.3
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How many days does a building inspector have to act on a permit application? - ✔✔30 Days
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Mass Amendment Notes #7
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How much sand is required under a concrete slab in a basement? - ✔✔4 inches
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
IRC p149 R506.2.2
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Grouted masonry shall be placed before any initial set occurs and must be within: - ✔✔1
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
1/2 hours of water being added
|| || || || ||
IRC p246 R606.3.5.1
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On which drawing will you find the building location and lot lines? - ✔✔Site/plot plan
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
IRC p6 R106.2 || ||
Openings from a house to a garage must be equipped with a minimum 1 3/8" solid wood
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
doors, solid or honeycomb steel doors or with a _____ equipped with a self closing device. -
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
✔✔20 minute fire rated door|| || || ||
IRC p53 R302.5.1
|| ||
Masonry ties must be embedded in grout and penetrate the masonry veneer minimum of? -
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✔✔1 1/2" || ||
IRC p357 R703.8.4
|| ||
A chimney powered vent shall not terminate less than how many feet from the lot line? -
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✔✔10 feet ||
IRC p497 M1804.2.6 (#6)
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Smooth, water resistant material needs to be ____ high above the tub/shower drain. - ✔✔72
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Inches
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IRC p57 R307.2
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What is the maximum spacing for controlled joints in a basement? - ✔✔30 Feet
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Mass Amendments #9
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The ends of wood joists must have a minimum ____ bearing on masonry or concrete. - ✔✔3
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inches
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IRC p130 R502.6
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Door handles cannot be installed more than ____ inches above the finished floor. - ✔✔48
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inches
IBC p263 1010.9.2
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What is the minimum thickness of Portland cement mortar that must be applied from the
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
footing to the finished grade of an exterior foundation wall for damp proofing? - ✔✔3/8
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
inch
IBC p421 1805.2.2.1 or IRC p120
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What is the minimum requirement for ice barrier/underlayment from lowest edge of a roof
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surface to point inside exterior wall line is? - ✔✔24 inches
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IRC p417 R905.1.2
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What is the minimum width of an emergency egress window? - ✔✔20 inches
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IRC p62 R310.2.1
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Energy is only in the IRC - ✔✔
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