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When is a retaining wall in scope of a home Inspection? - correct answer 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 answer 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 ...

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Footing - correct answer The lowest, widest part of the foundation that distributes the load over a broad area of the soil. Foundation - correct answer the part of a structure that supports it, transmits the weight of structure to footings, and protects the structure from the effects of soil pressure. Columns and Piers - correct answer vertical supports that carry the weight of th...

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What are 6 types of insurance often used by home inspectors? - correct answer 1) bond 2) error & omissions 3) general liability insurance 4) workers compensation 5) home owners insurance 6) car insurance What is a bond and why are they used by home inspectors? - correct answer Bonds are: - a promise made by a third party to pay a judgement against the home inspector if they fail to pay the judgement - req'd in...

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During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your Report Should: - correct answer Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior The attic hatch in the ceiling of the garage is not accessible what do you say in the report? - correct answer Report that the attic must be made accessible. Which of the following is a required element of a contract? - correct answer ...

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The effect of pyrolysis helps to _____. - correct answer lower the ignition temperature of wood in proximity to any heat source Which provides the proper fire separation on the walls/ceiling between the house and the garage? - correct answer drywall on both sides of the wall studs with finished seams For oil-fired heating units, what clearance is required between a furnace or boiler and combustibles? - correct answer...

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When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside? A. moisture B. frost C. soil pressure D. backfill - correct answer A. Moisture You observe long horizontal cracks in a CMU basement wall or foundation stem wall. The cause is MOST likely due to A. excessive loading on top of the wall B. highly expansive clay soils C. lack of floor drains D. expansion of rusted reinforc...

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At what pitch is a roof covering considered a "steep roof covering?" - correct answer Answer: - 2:12 or greater At what pitch is a roof covering considered a "low slope roof covering?" - correct answer Answer: - 1/4:12 to 2:12 How do you describe asbestos cement shingles? (P. 63) - correct answer - commonly squares or rectangles; less commonly octagons - thickness ...

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(t/f) inspection of swimming pool and spa access barriers is out of scope. - correct answer True However some home inspectors inspect these components because of the significant safety implications. what is a retaining wall? - correct answer a structure that holds Earth or fill on one side and keeps it from moving beyond the wall. - correct answer when is a retaining wall ...

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Service entrance conductors run from the service drop to the service box or service panel. True of false? - correct answer - True The service size is determined by the amperage and the voltage ratings of the service. - correct answer - True Is the service drop overhead or underground? - correct answer - Overhead Are service laterals overhead or underground? - correct answer ...

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