4th Year Carpenter Review Module 1-52 Flashcards
What is the minimum tread width for a single family residence
255
What is the minimum unit rise for a stair in a multi family unit
125
What is the minimum length of ladder required to reach a platform 3.8 meters above the ground?
4.95
+1.15
What is the correct name for the groove in a masonry or concrete wall that receives flashing
Reglet
What is the minimum length of a stair landing
Inside 860 exterior 900
What is the minimum unit run for a stair
Private 255 public 280
What is the minimum number of risers for a stair in a multi family dwelling
3 risers
What is the minimum number of risers in a single family residence
No minimum
What are the purpose of insulation stops (insulation retainers)
To prevent insulation from blocking soffit or attic ventilation
What is the recommended method used to seal the lap in air/vapour barriers that occur at studs
Lap occurs on a stud. Use accoustical sealant or tuck tape
What is the preferred slope for wedges used in a house stringer
1:16
On what drawing do you find room numbers
Architectural
What drawing would you find beam size and locations
Structural
If architectural and structural drawings are in conflict what drawings override?
Structural
What angle would a mitre gauge be set on a table saw to cut pieces of an octagon
22.5
How would a left hand reverse door be best described?
Standing outside of room hinges on the left pull to open
A tack board has specified dimensions of 1m and 1.2m what is its height
1.2m
What is the maximum length of time between the mixing and placing of concrete
2 hours
How many setting blocks are required to support a 2400mm wide window pane
2 set at quarter points
When used in form work what is a rustication strip
Lumber nailed to inside of form work to create a control joint
Using a portable router with a bearing to profile an edge that is subject to chipping you should route which direction
Clockwise or right to left
What is the actual cutting length of a ridge board for the following hip roof?
Building size 9150x6500
Framing material 38mm
Calculate 9150-6500=2,650 then add 2650+19+19=2,688
Answer 2688
What is the correct name for a rafter that does not touch a ridge or a plate
Hip-valley cripple jack , valley cripple jack
What is the correct name for a rafter that runs between two valley rafters
Valley cripple jack
What are the minimum widths of underlayment and flashing that need to be used for an open valley
915mm and 600mm
What is the minimum width of flashing that must project under the siding at a window or door cap flashing
50mm
What is the minimum clearance required between earth and wood siding
200mm
Where on a building would cant strips be installed
Where a flat roof meets a parapet wall
What is the minimum effective depth for a wood notched stringer
90mm
What is the minimum end bearing for a built up wood beam
89mm
What is the minimum end bearing for floor joists
38mm
What is the maximum that a bottom wall plate can project beyond the floor
1/3 the dimensions of the plate
Where is sheer most prevalent in a beam that is placed above the posts in a post and beam construction
At the edges of the posts
What is the purpose of a concrete slump test
To determine the consistency and workability of the mix
What can be concluded if concrete has a slump of 150mm
It will drop 150mm when released from the cone
Window trimmers are installed vertically between what members
Lintels and bottom plates
Where are cripple studs normally used
Above doors and below windows
Describe a purlin and where it is used
Beam type connector nailed to underside of rafters 90degrees supported by struts
What is the minimum and maximum height for HANDRAIL for interior stairs
865-1070
What is the minimum and maximum height of a GUARDRAIL for an interior stair landing
900 private 1070 public
What is the standard height for a kitchen counter
915mm
What is the minimum distance between range and upper cabinet of a range hood is installed
610mm
What system of framing has the walls framed independent of the floors
Balloon framing
Interlocking 300x300mm ceiling tile is normally started from what part of the room
Edge or wall
Sound transmission through metal studs is best reduced by installing what member or material
Resilient channel (z-bar)
T shaped holes are punch in metal studs for what purpose
To receive stiffener bars
Metal track must be fastened to a concrete floor at what intervals
50mm from ends 300 exterior walls
600 interior walls
How deep must anchor bolts be embedded into residential concrete foundations
100mm
What is the maximum spacing for anchor bolts for a residential foundation
1.2m from ends 2.4 max o/c spacing
What is the diameter of anchor bolts used in residential construction
12.7mm
What is the minimum vertical lap requirements in installing bevel cedar siding
25mm or 1mm/16mm or board
What is minimum clearance under a door for a room without a cold air return
25mm
