Interior Flashcards
What should you inspect wall and ceilings for
Deterioration and water damage, nail pops, loose or sagging areas, cracks, document what you cannot see
What should you focus on when inspecting floors
Sloping floors, uneven floors, sagging floors, deflecting floors, noisy floors, open joints at walls
What should you focus on when inspecting doors
Poor operation
Cracked broken or damaged components
Loose broken or missing hardware
what should you focus on when inspecting windows
Rotten or damaged sashes frames and casings paragraph rotten or damaged sills
Deteriorating paint or finished materials
Cracked broken or leaking glazing
Loose damaged or missing putty
Faulty operation
Missing storms and or screens
Damaged missing and faulty locks
What is a single hung window
Only bottom is operable
What is a double hung window
Both are operable
What is a casement
Window may swing in, out or pivot
What is a awning window
Hinge at top and open outward
what is a hopper window
I hinged at bottom and opened in or out
where is safety glazing required
Tub shower enclosures and doors
Windows with lower edge less than 60 inches from the floor
Glass indoors of the three inch sphere could pass through
Glass in a slang or fixed panel of sliding doors
Sidelights with vertical edge less than 24 inches of a door swing and lower edge of glass is less than 60 inches from floor
Within 60 inch of the pool’s edge
All glass and railings
When all of the following exist exposed area of greater than nine square feet bottom edge less than 18 inches above ground of floor top edge greater than 36 inches above ground floor and within 36 inches of walking surface
What to look for when inspecting stairs
Cracked warped damaged or shifted stringers
Even poorly supported loose or damaged treads and risers
Loose broken missing handrails and balusters
Ballister’s too far apart
Improper width or headroom
Too low or unprotected
What is the minimum sill height for a window on a stair landing
36 inches
What is a common height for a handrail
34 to 38 inches
how far apart should Balusters or spindles be
No greater than the ability to pass a 4 inch sphere
What should you look for when inspecting a chimney chase
Settling or leaning
Unlined Flu
Loose missing cracked or spalling masonry
Deteriorating mortar
Or missing chimney cap
Improper or damaged flashing
Excessive buildup of creosote
How high should a chimney be above the roof
Two feet minimum above the highest point of roof within 10 feet of the chimney
How far away should trees be of a chimney
At least 10 feet off of the chimney
How far away from a window should a flu be located for a direct vent fireplace
At least four feet below an openable window or 1 foot above it
What should you look for when you inspect a chimney cap
Loose cracked or spalling mortar caps
Creating mortar caps
Missing chimney cap n
Improper or damaged flashing
Negative Sloped caps
What do you look for when inspecting the flue of the chimney
Cracking, joints open, loose mortar
Cap condition
Interior soot covered
So what to focus on when inspecting the fireplace box
Discolored loose or deteriorating facing
Improper clearances
Deteriorating lining and mortar
Broken, missing or malfunctioning damper
Blowers not operating
Dirty flues open joints and displaced flues
Cracked brick/mortar in the firebox
Do dishwashers need an air gap or high loop on the drain line
Yes
How should you inspect a dishwasher
Open the door work the racks look for any obvious signs of problems
Run the dishwasher on normal or a light cycle all the way from start to finish
It is ok to remove the kickplate and look for leaks
Should hot or cold water be used while operating a garbage disposal
Cold water
What is the minimum and maximum length a garbage disposal cord should be
18 to 36 inches
What are three different types of material allowed to be used for the kitchen vent exhaust system
Galvanized steel, copper or stainless steel
How should you inspect a vent hood
Turn the unit on and run at all speeds
Listen for any abnormal or unusual sounds or vibrations
verify the lighting is working
Visually inspect filters for cleanliness or presence
Make sure the vent piping is sealed and not leaking into the Cabinet above and that it is a smooth walled copper stainless steel or galvanized steel the
Check the electrical connection make sure that it is no longer than 36 inches any deficient
Need deficiencies should be in the report
When checking a oven what should the temperature of the oven be compared to the set temperature
Within 25 degrees
What is the primary purpose of the dryer exhaust system
To remove moisture and excess lint
What is the typical Max distance for a dryer vent to the outside
35 feet
Reduce the distance by five feet for each 90 degree turn and two and a half feet for each 45 degree bend
Should there be a screen at the termination point of a dryer vent
no
Should the top of a cook top be raised so you can look at the wiring
yes
What is the hard cubic feet for exhaust fans per minute if they’re continuous
Twenty cubic feet per minute
What is the required cubic feet required for exhaust fans per minute if it is intermittent
Fifty cubic feet per minute
