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1
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1 – What is the minimum thickness for thin unit solid unit glass block masonry units?

A

3 inches

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2 – What is the minimum slope for a coal-tar built up roof?

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– 1/8 / 12

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3 – What is the minimum width of underlayment in a closed shingled valley using mineral surface roofing material?

A

36 inch

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4 – What is the width of a chimney before a cricket or saddle would be required?

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Greater than 30 inches

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5 – What is the minimum slope that metal roofing shingles may be installed on?

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3 / 12

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6 – What is the maximum spacing of cold-formed steel studs on a shear wall?

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24” o.c

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7 – What is the lateral bracing requirement of a wall on a single story house?

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Braced each end and not more than 25 feet on center

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8 – On a roof using 5/8 inch Structural I sheathing with rafters spaced 24 inches on center, what is the maximum load allowed?

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80 psf

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9 – What is the height requirement of waterproofing in relation to the maximum water table level?

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Waterproofing shall be applied not less than 12 inches above maximum ground water table

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10 – What is the minimum thickness of structural sheathing on a 24 inch span that may be used on roofs?

A

7/16 inch

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11 – What is the minimum overlap of drip edge strips on shingle roofs?

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2 inches

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12 – What is the maximum amount of roof repair that may be done to a roof in a 12 month period without having to replace the whole roof covering?

A

25%

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13 – What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete in footings at 28 days?

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2500 psi

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14 – For window and door openings in concrete walls, what size and how many re-bar needed
around openings?

A

Not less than two # 5

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15 – Mortar joints for masonry on starting course shall not be more than what maximum thickness?

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3/4 inch

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16 – What is the minimum thickness of concrete bearing walls?

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5 ½ inches

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17 – What is the maximum amount of fly ash that can be added to concrete exposed to deicing
chemicals?

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25%

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18 – When may Combustible insulation be used in a roof system?

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If covered with approved roof coverings directly applied thereto

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19 – Which of the below are true about lighting on covered walkways on a construction site?

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Must be on all the time

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20 – What is the minimum nail length for fastening mechanical floor laminates?

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Not less than two and one-half times the net thickness of each lamination

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21
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21 – Finished grade shall be sloped away from the foundation wall for a distance of?

A

5% for 10 feet

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22
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22 – You are doing a concrete placement of 750 cubic yards. How many strength tests will be needed?

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Five

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23 – Regular concrete shall be maintained at 50 degrees and kept moist for how many days after

A

Seven days

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24
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24 – Reinforcement in concrete cast against and permanently exposed to earth shall have a cover
distance of at least how many inches?

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3 inches

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25 – Concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall be a minimum thickness of?

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3 ½ inches

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26
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26 – The polyethylene vapor retarder under floor slabs shall be lapped not less than six inches
and not less than what thickness?

A

6 mil

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27
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27 – Unused mortar shall be discarded after which of the below times?

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2 ½ hours

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28 – Masonry lintels shall have a minimum end support of which of the below?

A

4 inches

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29
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29 – Unreinforced parapet walls must be 8 inches thick. What would be the maximum height?

A

24 inches

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30
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30 – What is the maximum vertical and horizontal spacing of masonry wall ties?

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24” vertical and 36” horizontal

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31
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31 – Fireplace opening is less than 6 square feet, how much hearth extension on each side minimum?

A

8 inches

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32
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32 – What is the maximum moisture content for lumber used in construction?

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19%

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33
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33 – What is the maximum nail spacing when doing built up girders and beams?

A

32 inches o.c

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34
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34 – How much end bearing is required when wood joist are placed on masonry walls?

A

3 inches

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35
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35 – When notching floor joists for ledger strips, what is maximum depth of notch?

A

1/4 depth

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36
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36 – Trimmers and headers around openings shall be doubled if the opening exceeds which of
the below?

A

4 feet

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37
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37 – In exterior walls and bearing partitions, what is the maximum depth a stud may be notched?

A

25%

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38
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38 – What type of fastening device should one use to connect a top plate to stud?

A

1 – 2-16d common
2 – 3-3” x 0.131” nail
3 – 3-3” x 14 gage staple
4 – All of the above

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39
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39 – A flight of stairs shall not have a vertical rise greater than____feet between floor levels or landings.

A

12

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40 – What is the maximum outside diameter of (round) handrails?

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2 inches

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41
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41 – Mortar mix consists of:

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1 part cement 3 parts sand

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42
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42 – The code allows you to cut a ____ inch notch at the end of a 2 x 10.

A

2 ½ inches

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43
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43 – Which agency covers the regulations for the hardhat industry?

A

ANSI

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44
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44 – The total area of a mezzanine floor shall not exceed ____of the room in which it is located.

A

1/3

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45
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45 – Stairs should always have a minimum of____ headroom clearance.

A

6’8”

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46
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46 – The mortar bed on top of a footing should be between ____inch and ___inch.

A

¼ inch and ¾ inch

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47
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47 – At the time that concrete is placed, reinforcement may ______.

A

Be rust covered

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48
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48 – When windows are provided as a means of egress or rescue, they shall have a sill height of not more than ____ inches above the floor.

A

44

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49
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49 – Guards shall be located along open sided walking surfaces, mezzanines, platforms, stairs, landings or ramps above ____ inches above the floor or grade below

A

30 inches

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50
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50 – What is the minimum thickness for aluminum flashing for an open valley asphalt roof?

A

.024 inch

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51
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51 – In heavy timber construction, the floor deck and coverings cannot extend closer than ____to the walls.

A

1/2 inch

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52
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52 – Compacted fill material less than 12 inches need to be compacted to a minimum of _____ Standard Procter in accordance with ASTM 698.

A

95 percent

  1. 5 – 2006 Edition
  2. 5 – 2009 Edition shows 90 percent Modified Proctor
  3. 5 – 2012 Edition shows 90 percent Maximum Dry Density
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53
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53 – Lateral bridging supports are required when the depths of floor joists exceed:

A

12 inches

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54
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54 – The minimum side lap for wood shakes is:

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1 ½ inches

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55
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55 – Foundation plates or sills shall be bolted to the foundation (concrete or masonry) not more than:

A

6 feet on center

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56
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56 – What is the minimum height of a exterior fire rated parapet wall?

A

30 inches

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57
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57 – What is the minimum thickness of roof sheathing on a 24 inch span placed perpendicular to rafters?

A

5/8 inch

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58
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58 – What is the slope ratio on permanent fill?

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1:2

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59
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59 – All handicapped grab bars shall be capable of supporting how much load applied in any direction anywhere along its length?

A

250 lbs

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60 – All accessible grab bars shall be a minimum of _____ inches and a maximum of ______ inches in width or outside diameter?

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1 ¼ inches and 1 ½ inches

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61 – The clear hand space between the inner face of the grab bar and the finished face of the wall or partition shall be which of the below?

A

1 ½ inches

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62
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62 – Which of the below are true about the mounting heights of grab bars in toilet stalls?

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Minimum of 33 inches and maximum of 36 inches to top of gripping surface

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63
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63 – What book regulates handicapped codes making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped?

A

Volume I-C

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64 – Handicapped toilet stall doors must have at least a minimum clear distance of which of the below?

A

2 feet 8 inches

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65
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65 – Parking lot has 1000 parking spaces provided, how many must be designated as handicapped?

A

20 spaces

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66
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66 – Where access is provided to a single building, handicapped parking spaces shall be located
within how many feet of an accessible entrance? .

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200 feet

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67
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67 – On handicapped exit doors, the maximum force to open the door shall not exceed which of the below?

A

8.5 lbs

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68
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68 – What is the maximum cross slope allowed on handicapped ramps and landings?

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1/4 inch per foot

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69
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69 – Accessible exterior ramps must have a minimum clear width of which of the below?

A

48 inches

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70
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70 – What is the maximum slope on handicapped parking spaces in any direction?

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1/4” per foot

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71
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71 – Which of the below buildings would be required to have an elevator?

A

1 – Two story doctor’s office
2 – Two story public owned schools
3 – Two story government building
4 – All of these

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72
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72 – What is the maximum height of accessible lavatory rim above the finished floor?

A

34 inches

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73
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73 – What is required for new handicap parking spaces?

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96 inches wide with 60 inch access aisle

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74
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74 – If accessible parking is separated from the edge of the accessible route to the accessible entrance to a building and persons with disabilities must traverse one or more vehicular lanes to reach this entrance, then:

A

Must have a marked crossing used as part of the accessible route

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75
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75 – What is the maximum size of wire glass for a 1 ½ hour door?

A

100 square inches and 33 inches in height

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76 – What is the definition of a standpipe?

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A pipe or hookup for a sprinkler system which is water filled to maintain pressure

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77
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77 – When temperatures are very hot (100 degrees or 90 degrees with a wind velocity greater than 8 mph) brick mortar shall be discarded after ____ hours.

A

2 hours

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78
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78 – The maximum area of each individual standard unit panel of glass block shall be:

A

250 square feet

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79
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79 – An accessible watercloset shall comply with the following: The height of the seat shall be 17 inches minimum and to 19 inches maximum.

A

True

80
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80 – The centerline of an accessible water closet shall be ____inches from the adjacent wall.

A

18 inches

81
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81 – When fastening 1/2 inch gypsum board to a blocked wall construction with a shear value of 90 plf, what is
the distance from the edge are the fasteners required?

A

6 inches

82
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82 – When is an institutional or commercial building required to have Design Professional Drawings?

A

1 – $ 90,000
2 – $ 90,001
3 – $ 91,000
4 – Both 2 and 3

Remember that a commercial building needs drawings sealed by a Registered Design Professional when the cost exceeds $90,000.

83
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83 – Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall penetrate the roofing materials a minimum of:

A

3/4 inch

84
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84 – For roof slopes from 2/12 up to 4/12 underlayment shall be 2 layers. Apply a minimum___ inch wide strip of underlayment felt parallel with and starting at the eaves.

A

19

85
Q

85 – For ice dam protection, a membrane of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment and shall extend from the eave’s edge to a point at least ___inches inside the exterior wall line.

A

24

86
Q

86 – The fasteners for attaching clay and concrete tile shall penetrate into the sheathing at least:

A

3/4 inch

87
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87 – Waterproofing floors shall be accomplished by placing a membrane of rubberized asphalt, or butyl rubber, or not less than ____ mil polyvinyl chloride with joints lapped not less than ___inches.

A

6, 6

88
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88 – When the ground water table is lowered and maintained at an elevation of not less than ___inches below the bottom of the lowest floor, the floors and walls shall be dampproofed.

A

6 inches

89
Q

89 – What is the minimum / maximum thickness of a brick head and bed joint (do not include starter course)?

A

3/8 inch

90
Q

90 – When attaching laminated floors and decks, the nail lengths should be ___ times the thickness of the lamination.

A

2 ½

91
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91 – Foundation plates or sills shall be bolted to the foundation by 1/2 diameter bolts embedded at least 7 inches into the concrete or masonry spaced not more than:

A

6 feet

92
Q

92 – How do fastener joist to sill?

A

1 – 3 - 8d common
2 – 3 - 3” x .131 nails
3 – 3 - 3” 14 gauge staples
4 – Any of the above

93
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93 – For open valleys, valley lining of two plies of mineral-surfaced roll roofing shall be permitted. The bottom layer shall be ____ inches and the top layer shall be a minimum of ___inches wide.

A

18 inches, 36 inches

94
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94 – When strobe light audible / visual indicating appliance (fire alarm) devices are used to illuminate emergency means of egress exits, what is the mounting height of these devices above floor level?

A

80 inches minimum, 96 inches maximum

95
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95 – In corridors, what is the maximum distance between strobe light audible / visual indicating appliances (fire alarm) devices mounted to the wall?

A

100 feet

96
Q

96 – What is the minimum thickness of 6 inch wood planking on roof construction with trusses with a maximum of 24 inches on center?

A

5/8 inch

97
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97 – What is the exposure for No. 1 grade taper sawn shakes 18 inches long of naturally durable wood with a 4/12 pitch roof?

A

7 ½ inches

98
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98 – Who is responsible for inspecting high – strength steel bolt connections for metal buildings?

A

Special inspector

99
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99 – What is a standard door height?

A

6’8”

100
Q

100 – How thick does exposed aggregate plaster / stucco have to be when applied over concrete surfaces?

A

1/2 inch

101
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101 – Which of the below is true about grab bars in handicapped toilet stalls?

A

1 ½ inch hand clearance from wall, 33 inches minimum from floor

102
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102 – Where footings will bear on compacted fill material, the compacted fill shall comply with the provisions of an approved report which contain the following. Which of the below is incorrect?

A

Specifications for the CLSM (controlled low-strength material)

103
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103 – When excavating the surface to be occupied by a building, stumps and roots shall be removed from the soil to a depth of at least:

A

12 inches

104
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104 – When building a masonry fireplace with an opening of 6 feet or more, the front hearth extension shall extend a minimum:

A

20 inches

105
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105 – Notches in the top or bottom of floor joists shall not exceed ____ of the depth.

A

1/6

106
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106 – What is the maximum masonry bed joints of the starting course placed over foundations?

A

3/4 inch

107
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107 – Travel distances along accessible routes from accessible parking spaces shall not exceed:

A

200 feet

108
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108 – Upon satisfactory completion of a building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire protection or gas system, or portion thereof, a_________shall be issued.

A

Certificate of Compliance

109
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109 – What is the minimum concrete cover for No. 6 through No. 18 reinforcing exposed to earth or weather?

A

2 inches

110
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2 inches

A

33 inches

111
Q

111 – What do handicap parking spaces require?

A

Sign and painted spaces

112
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The ends of floor joists shall not have less than ____ inches of bearing on wood or metal or less than 3 inches bearing on masonry

A

1 ½ inches

113
Q

113 – If the Code Enforcement Official issues a stop work order, what are you required to do?

A

No further work may take place

114
Q

114 – The Code Enforcement Official shall have the right to enter buildings or premises when:

A

Whenever he deems necessary

115
Q

115 – A building permit must be in:

A

Writing

116
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116 – Structural plain concrete is not used for:

A

Columns

117
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117 – When bonding masonry with metal ties, there shall be at least:

A

One metal tie for every 4 ½ feet of wall area

118
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118 – After a permit has been obtained, work was started but discontinued, how long is permit good for?

A

12 months

119
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119 – How many 8d nails are needed to fasten a joist to a sill?

A

3

120
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120 – What is the maximum moisture content for preservative / fire-retardant treated wood?

A

19 %

121
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121 – What is the minimum width of an exterior public walkway outside of a building?

A

36 inches

122
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122 – What is the minimum distance over the public right of way required for an exterior public walkway outside of a building?

A

15 feet

123
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123 – What type of construction is allowed using combustible material?

A

Type I and II

124
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124 – The ends of wall ties shall be embedded in mortar joints. Wall tie ends shall engage outer face shells of hollow units by at least ____ and at least _____ for solid units.

A

½ inch and 1 ½ inch

125
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125 – When are strength tests required for testing samples of concrete?

A

Once a day, every 150 cubic yards, every 5,000 square feet of slab

126
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126 – What is the maximum depth of wood before diagonal bracing is needed for a 2 inch floor joist when joist is supported on one end?

A

12 inches

127
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127 – How much deflection is allowed in roof members supporting plaster ceiling or floor members?

A

l/360

128
Q

128 – Which of the below is true about cold weather placing of concrete:

A

Always place concrete on frost free ground

129
Q

129 – Which of the below projects would require 3500 psi concrete?

A

Garage slabs

130
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130 – Demolition construction documents and a schedule must be submitted when:

A

Required by the building official

131
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131 – Which building entrance does not have to be handicap accessible?

A

When used for security

132
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132 – What is the minimum height of the guardrails at the open sided walkways measured above a platform more than 30 inches above the floor or grade?

A

42 inches

133
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133 – What is the maximum stud spacing for nonbearing walls and partitions?

A

28 inches

134
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134 – How many days after a stop work order has been issued does the contractor have to appeal in writing to the Commissioner of Insurance?

A

5 days

135
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135 – The following shall be done prior to admitting employees to start demolition work?

A

1 – An inspection by an official of the building department
2 – Construction documents must be submitted if required
3 – Demolition schedule must be submitted if required
4 – All of the above is true

136
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136 – A concrete / unit with a #10 bar not exposed to weather in contact with the ground shall have a minimum coverage of _____.

A

3/4 inch

137
Q

137 – Slopes for permanent fill shall not exceed ____ percent slope.

A

50

138
Q

138 – What is the minimum slope for BUR (Built up roofs)?

A

1/4 in 12

139
Q

139 – What is the minimum size lumber for a floor joist?

A

2 x 6

140
Q

140 – If you have six bags of sand, how many bags of grout will be needed for a proper mix?

A

2

141
Q

141 – Construction with floor joists that are 2 inch nominal and beam supported and both edges are held in line, bridging support is required when the joist depth exceeds:

A

12 inches

142
Q

142 – According to the building code, when constructing a shear wall the nails shall be placed not less than 3/8” from panel edge and not more than ____ apart below intermediate support at 6” along panel edge bearing.

A

12 inches

143
Q

143 – What is true about receiving a “verbally” stop work order on a construction project?

A

Can continue work until stop work order is in writing

144
Q

144 – What size floor joist is required for a residential living area using southern yellow pine # 2 with joists on 16 inch centers and a 14’0” span?

A

2 x 10

145
Q

145 – If building entrance is not handicap accessible, then at a minimum there must be?

A

Sign pointing to nearest handicap entrance

146
Q

146 – What is the minimum height for a covered walkway?

A

8 feet

147
Q

147 – What is the minimum distance an accessible (handicapped) toilet is required from a side wall?

A

18 inches

148
Q

148 – When is a professional engineer stamp required on drawings?

A

A commercial building worth over $ 100,000

149
Q

149 – What is the minimum route width for an accessible entrance?

A

36 inches

150
Q

150 – What is the minimum size floor joist required if it is # 2 southern yellow pine in the living room area if the span is 16 foot and 16 inches on center?

A

2 x 10

151
Q

151 – What is the minimum thickness of wood boards for roof sheathing that is surface dried and applied perpendicular to supports when rafter spacing is 24 inches on center?

A

5/8 inch

152
Q

152 – What is the minimum size of roof sheathing required for solid roof sheathing when rafter spacing is 48 inches on center?

A

2 x 6 tongue and groove

153
Q

153 – What is the maximum wood wall stud spacing for 1/2 inch gypsum sheathing?

A

16 inch on center

154
Q

154 – Cold formed steel members and assembled panels are considered to have adequate protection by all methods except:

A

Assembled in a weather resistance structure

155
Q

155 – A wood frame construction has 2 inch thick floor joist held in lateral line. Bridging is required when the depth of the joist exceeds:

A

12 inches

156
Q

156 – What is the minimum slope for a modified built-up roof?

A

1/4 inch per foot

157
Q

157 – What is the minimum allowed slope for a mineral rolled roof?

A

1/12

158
Q

158 – What is the maximum spacing of light gauge metal studs?

A

24 inches

159
Q

159 – The edges of lugs, brackets, rivets and bolt heads attached to structural members shall be permitted to extend to within __ inch of the surface of the fire protection.

A

1 inch

160
Q

160 – What is the minimum space for fixed seating?

A

18 inches

161
Q

161 – What is the minimum stair tread depth?

A

11 inches

162
Q

162 – When a contractor/owner has erection drawings required for a project, who submits them?

A

Engineer

163
Q

163 – What is the maximum size of a floor joist?

A

2 x 12

164
Q

164 – What is the exposure for No. 2 grade preservative – treated taper sawn shakes of southern yellow pine 24 inches long with a 4/12 pitch roof?

A

7 ½ inches

165
Q

165 – What is the concrete psi for basement walls in severe exposure?

A

2500 psi

166
Q

166 – Floor, attic and roof framing with a nominal depth-to-thickness ratio greater than or equal to 5:1 shall have _______for the entire span.

A

One edge held in line

167
Q

167 – What is the maximum size of a solid glass masonry unit wall panel?

A

100 square feet

168
Q

168 – The bottom surfaces of footings are permitted to have a slope not exceeding:

A

10 %

169
Q

169 – What is the minimum thickness of the sheet metal valley flashing for a slate shingle roof?

A

.0179 inch zinc-coated G-90

170
Q

170 – In a residential 2 or 3 story house with an opening of at least 3 feet to 4 feet that is located 30 inches off the floor, which of the below is true about protection?

A

Guardrails are required

171
Q

171 – What is the minimum distance that a lower floor joist can come into contact with the ground without being naturally durable or preservative-treated wood?

A

18 inches

172
Q

172 – What is the maximum height of masonry columns to support light-frame structures in Seismic Design Category B if the structure is 440 sq ft?

A

12 feet

173
Q

173 – What is the maximum that a braced wall panel can start from a braced wall line?

A

12 ½ feet

174
Q

174 – What is the maximum spacing of fasteners on a gypsum board ceiling that is ½ inch in thickness and 24 inches on center stud spacing?

A

7 inches

175
Q

175 – Which color is on a handicapped parking sign?

A

White on blue

176
Q

176 – Which of the following statements is not true concerning a compaction report?

A

The type of machinery used

177
Q

177 – What is the maximum deflection of a floor joist (member) in a residential area?

A

L/360

178
Q

178 – What is the maximum horizontal distance between full length solid masonry headers?

A

24 inches

179
Q

179 – Spacing between adjustable masonry wall ties should not exceed ___ inches vertically.

A

16 inches

180
Q

180 – What is the minimum slope required for a building foundation with impervious surfaces present within 10 feet?

A

2 percent

181
Q

181 – How many temporary lighted stairways are required on an existing 5 story building that has been altered?

A

1

182
Q

182 – In Type I or II construction using non-combustible sleepers and nailers applied directly to the floor slab, which of the below is true?

A

Use fireblocking

183
Q

183 – Which of the below is not true about the type or kinds of fasteners used for asphalt shingles?

A

14 gauge – (should be 12 gauge)

184
Q

184 – Which of the below are the perimeter nailing requirements for concrete roof tile?

A

3 tile courses not less than 36 inches from either side of hips or ridges

185
Q

185 – What is the ASTM number that a clay tile roof shall apply?

A

C 1167

186
Q

186 – On a retaining wall system using an outrigger beam that is not bolted, which of the below would be used?

A

Tieback

187
Q

187 – If a contractor is performing work under specifications, which of the below would be the correct procedure to follow?

A

Code and manufacturers specifications

188
Q

188 – What is the minimum depth of a concrete footing below the undisturbed ground surface in Type A soil using Type IV concrete?

A

12 inches

Note: The minimum depth is 12 inches and the minimum width is 16 inches, types of soil and concrete makes no difference.

189
Q

189 – The Ends of Floor Joists shall not have less than 1 ½ inch of bearing on wood or metal or less ____ than on masonry?

A

3 inches

190
Q

190 – Fireblocking shall be provided in concealed spaces of stud walls and partitions vertically at the floor and ceiling levels and horizontally not to exceed:

A

10 feet

191
Q

191 – What is the minimum width of valley flashing used on a roofing system??

A

15

192
Q

192 – What is the minimum distance when combustible members entering into a concrete fire wall between the embedded ends?

A

4 inches

193
Q

193 – How many occupants are required for church fire alarms Group A-3 occupancy when voice / alarm communication system are needed?

A

1000

194
Q

194 – What is the occupant load in Group A occupancy required before fire doors need to have panic hardware or push out?

A

50

195
Q

195 – What is the maximum height for thresholds at doorways for sliding doors serving dwelling units?

A

3/4 inch

Contractors test (13 decks)

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