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1 – What is the minimum thickness for thin unit solid unit glass block masonry units?
3 inches
2 – What is the minimum slope for a coal-tar built up roof?
– 1/8 / 12
3 – What is the minimum width of underlayment in a closed shingled valley using mineral surface roofing material?
36 inch
4 – What is the width of a chimney before a cricket or saddle would be required?
Greater than 30 inches
5 – What is the minimum slope that metal roofing shingles may be installed on?
12-Mar
6 – What is the maximum spacing of cold-formed steel studs on a shear wall?
24” o.c
7 – What is the lateral bracing requirement of a wall on a single story house?
Braced each end and not more than 25 feet on center
8 – On a roof using 5/8 inch Structural I sheathing with rafters spaced 24 inches on center, what is the maximum load allowed?
80 psf
9 – What is the height requirement of waterproofing in relation to the maximum water table level?
Waterproofing shall be applied not less than 12 inches above maximum ground water table
10 – What is the minimum thickness of structural sheathing on a 24 inch span that may be used on roofs?
7/16 inch
11 – What is the minimum overlap of drip edge strips on shingle roofs?
2 inches
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?
25%
13 – What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete in footings at 28 days?
2500 psi
14 – For window and door openings in concrete walls, what size and how many re-bar neededaround openings?
Not less than two # 5
15 – Mortar joints for masonry on starting course shall not be more than what maximum thickness?
3/4 inch
16 – What is the minimum thickness of concrete bearing walls?
5 ½ inches
17 – What is the maximum amount of fly ash that can be added to concrete exposed to deicing chemicals?
25%
18 – When may Combustible insulation be used in a roof system?
If covered with approved roof coverings directly applied thereto
19 – Which of the below are true about lighting on covered walkways on a construction site?
Must be on all the time
20 – What is the minimum nail length for fastening mechanical floor laminates?
Not less than two and one-half times the net thickness of each lamination
21 – Finished grade shall be sloped away from the foundation wall for a distance of?
5% for 10 feet
22 – You are doing a concrete placement of 750 cubic yards. How many strength tests will be needed?
Five
23 – Regular concrete shall be maintained at 50 degrees and kept moist for how many days after
Seven days
24 – Reinforcement in concrete cast against and permanently exposed to earth shall have a cover distance of at least how many inches?
3 inches