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ICA Module 1 Questions 42-107 Flashcards

1
Q

Rise is usually _____ inches maximum, & tread depth is typically __inches minimum.

A

Rise Max 7 3/4” & Tread Depth Min 10”

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2
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Minimum dimensions for landings are often stated as:

A

3 feet by 3 feet

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3
Q

Explain why the absence of a landing may be a safety hazard

A

A person can fall down stairs when coming out of door

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4
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Spalling

A

Crumbling or Flaking

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5
Q

Best way to check for wood rot in a wooden stair stringer

A

Probe with screwdriver

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6
Q

carpet on wood porches be bad because:

A

Holds moisture

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7
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Guardrails on porches, decks & balconies are required more than ___ inches above grade

A

30

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8
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Openings between railing spindles should not be greater than __ inches

A

4

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9
Q

Why should spindles be vertical and not horizontal

A

So a child can not climb them

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10
Q

Railings on stairways should be between __ inches & __ inches above the stair nosing

A

35” and 36”

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11
Q

Guardrails should be at least __ inches high

A

42”

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12
Q

Why shouldn’t you align a beam with a gutter to check for sag?

A

Gutters Slope

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13
Q

What is the requirement for beam end bearing masonry?

A

3”

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14
Q

How might paint indicate that a beam has slipped out of its pocket?

A

No paint where beam originally was

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15
Q

Beams should be mechanically fastened to their support members

A

True

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16
Q

Joists are usually spaced __ or __ on center.

A

16” or 24”

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17
Q

The metal brackets used to support joists are called:

A

Joists Hangers

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18
Q

What 2 inspection techniques can you use to check for sagging joists?

A

Visual Inspection & stand on deck & bounce

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19
Q

What is the correct way to attach a ledger board to a wood frame structure?

A

Bolts or Lag Screws

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20
Q

Describe the proper way to flash a ledger board installed over siding

A

On top of ledger board & Behind siding

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21
Q

What is the biggest problem with cantilevered decks?

A

Maintaining a weather tight joint where boards pass through the wall

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22
Q

plywood or waferboard sheets poor choices for porch or floor decking because..

A

They can swell

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23
Q

There should be no supply or return registers from heating/cooling ductwork in a garage because

A

Gas fumes

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24
Q

Most garage floors are not structured T/F

A

True

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25
Q

Garage floors that are suspended & have storage or living space:

A

Should be investigated by a specialist

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26
Q

A good concrete garage floor slab is usually at least __ inches thick & has __ inches of gravel beneath.

A

3 inches thick & 5 inches beneath

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27
Q

Which way should a garage door slope

A

Out of door opening

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28
Q

A hollow sound on a garage floor indicates:

A

Settling in substate

29
Q

Authorities discourage floor drains in garages because:

A

Spilling of gas & oil can go into public sewer systems

30
Q

the diameter of a garage drain exit pipe should be at least ___ inches:

A

3 inches

31
Q

The end of a drainpipe in a driveway drain turn down because:

A

Stops debris from clogging pipe

32
Q

Automatic garage door openers have to be strong because they lift the weight of the door. T/F

A

True

33
Q

5 problems to look for on a typical sectional garage door:

A
  1. Rot
  2. Insect damage
  3. Paint/Stain/Cracking
  4. Sagging
  5. Rust
  6. Denting
34
Q

It is best to test a garage door opener from inside or outside the garage:

A

Inside

35
Q

If the vehicle stops 2” short of the garage floor, there is a problem with the:

A

Opener

36
Q

What is the recommended way to test the automatic reverse on a garage door opener?

A

Put 2” block in middle of garage door on floor of the opening

37
Q

The commonly recommended slope for ground around a house is:

A

1/2” per foot—–PRETTY DAMN SURE

38
Q

Bad grading will always cause wet basements T/F

A

False

39
Q

Dramatic slope is likely less important if the ground is sand or asphalt:

A

Asphalt

40
Q

Describe a foundation drainage material:

A

Plastic

41
Q

To work well, a foundation drainage layer requires:

A

Drainage Tile??

42
Q

3 possible implications of poor lot grading:

A
  1. wet basement/ crawl space
  2. foundation damage
  3. siding damage
43
Q

What is used to keep soil away from a basement window?

A

Window well?

44
Q

Why are porous surface materials near a house a potential problem?

A

water can find its way in

45
Q

5 clues to look for concerning ravine or sloping lots:

A

*vegetation growing everywhere
*Are trees vertical
*Cracks in the walls of house
*Retaining wall sloped back
*Bands of freshly exposed top soil

46
Q

state the function of gutters & downspouts

A

disperse water away from house

47
Q

Gutters are also called __ or __.
Downspouts are also called __, __, or __.

A

Troughs or ease troughs
Rain water leaders, or conductor pipes

48
Q

Gutters & downspouts are sometimes left off in northern areas because:

A

Snow & ice can pull them off building

49
Q

Steep roofs may have a large surface area but a small __. This means that their gutters need to be bigger/smaller than you might expect.

A

Horizontal projection
Smaller ??

50
Q

Roof shingles should not project more than how many inches over the inner edge of the gutter?

A

1”

51
Q

Gutter leaks are most common at___

A

The elbow, seams

52
Q

What can cause copper gutters to develop pinhole leaks?

A

corrosion

53
Q

A house with integral gutters is more prone to ice damage if it has a steep roof. T/F

A

False

54
Q

A typical gutter slope is:

A

1:200 (1” every 17’)

55
Q

What can happen to roof material if a dormer has gutters but no downspout?

A

discoloration & premature lifespan of roof

56
Q

3 advantages of downspouts discharging above grade:

A

1- easy access to repair
2- can see if they are working properly
3- less expensive to repair/replace

57
Q

3 disadvantages of downspouts discharging into drains underground:

A

1- costly repairs
2- hard to see if they are function properly
3- hard to access

58
Q

3 disadvantages of downspouts discharging into drains below grade:

A

1- tough to inspect
2- expensive to repair
3- basement flooding

59
Q

Simple solution to problems with a below-grade downspout pipe:

A

Cap & install above grade downspout pipe

60
Q

Top of the gravel in a window well should be how far away from the window frame?

A

6”

61
Q

Risks associated with an improperly draining sidewalk:

A

Moss/ponding causing slippery conditions, water draining back towards home

62
Q

4 possible problems that can arise from a large tree growing too close to a house:

A

1- slab cracking
2- scratch siding
3- moss on house
4- limbs falling on roof

63
Q

What might a long stretch of new sod running from the front of the house to the street indicate?

A

Recent main line being replaced

64
Q

What would you tell a client about a retaining wall that is leaning over but not broken, cracked or damaged?

A

Keep an eye on it

65
Q

Why might you install insulation on the back of a retaining wall and under the topsoil behind the wall?

A

Prevent clogging

66
Q

Ideally, weep holes in a solid retaining wall are at least ____ inches in diameter and not more than ____ feet apart.

A

4” in diameter & 10’ apart

67
Q

Why should all the risers in a set of steps be uniform?

A

So you don’t trip

68
Q
A

ICA (52 decks)

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