MASSACHUSETTS LATEST
UNRESTRICTED CSL
EXAM
Which of the following does NOT require a building permit?
A. re-building an existing porch
B. installing a seven foot high wood fence
C. erecting a 10 ft. x 20 ft. storage shed
D. enlarging an existing window in a bearing wall - ANSWERS-
installing a seven foot high wood fence
IBC - section 105.2 - mass amendments
All of the following are TRUE regarding the bearing of wood joists on
walls or beams in a single family dwelling EXCEPT:
A. 1.5 inch bearing required on wood or steel
B. joists framing from opposite ends shall lap at least 3 inches
C. ribbon strips or joist hangers may be used
D. minimum bearing on concrete or masonry shall be 4 inches -
ANSWERS-minimum bearing on concrete or masonry shall be 4 inches
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, MASSACHUSETTS LATEST
UNRESTRICTED CSL
EXAM
IRC - section 502.6
A renewal of an original construction supervisor's license shall be good
for a time period of how long?
A. 24 months
B. 36 months
C. until next birthday of licensee
D. 12 months - ANSWERS-24 months
IBC - section 110.R5.2.4
In a two story single family dwelling, 28 feet deep, what is the
maximum allowed spacing of lally columns in a basement supporting a
6x8 wood girder below an interior bearing wall?
A. 6 ft. 4 in.
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, MASSACHUSETTS LATEST
UNRESTRICTED CSL
EXAM
B. 4 ft. 5 in.
C. 6 ft
D. 5 ft. 6 in. - ANSWERS-4 ft. 5 in.
IRC - table R502.5(2)
What is the minimum required width of a concrete footing in a 2 story
single family dwelling of conventional light frame construction with a
soil bearing capacity of 2,000 psf?
A. 15 inches
B. 20 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 24 inches - ANSWERS-12 inches
IRC - table R403.1
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, MASSACHUSETTS LATEST
UNRESTRICTED CSL
EXAM
Blown-in or sprayed insulation shall be written in inches on markers that
are installed at least one for every ____ square feet or attic space?
A. 150
B. 200
C. 250
D. 300 - ANSWERS-250
IECC - section 303.1.1.1
Which of the following is the proper method of grading the finish grade
away from the foundation of a single family dwelling to provide surface
drainage?
A. a 6 inch drop within the first 12 feet
B. a 6 inch drop within the first 10 feet
C. a 7 inch drop within the first 10 feet
D. both B and C - ANSWERS-both B and C
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UNRESTRICTED CSL
EXAM
Which of the following does NOT require a building permit?
A. re-building an existing porch
B. installing a seven foot high wood fence
C. erecting a 10 ft. x 20 ft. storage shed
D. enlarging an existing window in a bearing wall - ANSWERS-
installing a seven foot high wood fence
IBC - section 105.2 - mass amendments
All of the following are TRUE regarding the bearing of wood joists on
walls or beams in a single family dwelling EXCEPT:
A. 1.5 inch bearing required on wood or steel
B. joists framing from opposite ends shall lap at least 3 inches
C. ribbon strips or joist hangers may be used
D. minimum bearing on concrete or masonry shall be 4 inches -
ANSWERS-minimum bearing on concrete or masonry shall be 4 inches
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, MASSACHUSETTS LATEST
UNRESTRICTED CSL
EXAM
IRC - section 502.6
A renewal of an original construction supervisor's license shall be good
for a time period of how long?
A. 24 months
B. 36 months
C. until next birthday of licensee
D. 12 months - ANSWERS-24 months
IBC - section 110.R5.2.4
In a two story single family dwelling, 28 feet deep, what is the
maximum allowed spacing of lally columns in a basement supporting a
6x8 wood girder below an interior bearing wall?
A. 6 ft. 4 in.
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, MASSACHUSETTS LATEST
UNRESTRICTED CSL
EXAM
B. 4 ft. 5 in.
C. 6 ft
D. 5 ft. 6 in. - ANSWERS-4 ft. 5 in.
IRC - table R502.5(2)
What is the minimum required width of a concrete footing in a 2 story
single family dwelling of conventional light frame construction with a
soil bearing capacity of 2,000 psf?
A. 15 inches
B. 20 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 24 inches - ANSWERS-12 inches
IRC - table R403.1
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, MASSACHUSETTS LATEST
UNRESTRICTED CSL
EXAM
Blown-in or sprayed insulation shall be written in inches on markers that
are installed at least one for every ____ square feet or attic space?
A. 150
B. 200
C. 250
D. 300 - ANSWERS-250
IECC - section 303.1.1.1
Which of the following is the proper method of grading the finish grade
away from the foundation of a single family dwelling to provide surface
drainage?
A. a 6 inch drop within the first 12 feet
B. a 6 inch drop within the first 10 feet
C. a 7 inch drop within the first 10 feet
D. both B and C - ANSWERS-both B and C
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