Miscellaneous

Question 0

A single wall gas flue 2” from wood would be:

Answer 0

A safety hazard

Question 1

A post-tension monolithic slab on grade foundation should not have :

Answer 1

Exposed cable ends

Question 2

Each plumbing vent pipe or stack shall extend through it’s flashing and shall terminate vertically not less than:

Answer 2

6 inches above the roof line

Question 3

Double tapping a circuit breaker is allowed when:

Answer 3

Breaker is designed for double tapping

Question 4

Grounding rods must be driven into the ground at least :

Answer 4

8 feet

Question 5

A plug fuse rated at 30 Amps is color coded:

Answer 5

Green,not all color coded any longer

Question 6

A hydronic or forced (hot water) boiler system is:

Answer 6

Closed to the atmosphere and under pressure

Question 7

In a hydronic boiler system, the normal operating pressure is ?

Answer 7

12-15 psi

Question 8

The ‘Hartford loop’ In a system:

Answer 8

Precludes siphon action if the unit develops a leak

Question 9

The combustion chamber In a gun style burner should be observed for

Answer 9

• Condition of the firebrick
• condition of the metal shields
• burn through or warping at the rear of the unit.

Question 10

In most heat pumps, the “auxiliary heat”

Answer 10

• augments the normal operation of the unit in extremely cold weather
• is often called supplemental heat
• is sometimes called emergency heat

Question 11

In a typical heat pump operating in heat mode ,the temperature differential at the heat exchanger (supply/return air) should be about:

Answer 11

25-30F

Question 12

Te discharge pipe extending from a water heater pressure relief valve:

Answer 12

• must be the same diameter as the valve
• must discharge within 6” of the floor
• must be galvanized,copper,Or CPVC

Question 13

Shower pan leaks are:

Answer 13

All shower pans should be checked and findings reported

Question 14

The interior plumbing distribution pipes should be at least:

Answer 14

1/2”

Question 15

When you find the insulation on incoming electrical services cables frayed or chewed,your comments should be:

Answer 15

Call the electric company or licensed electrician

Question 16

Wall cracks should be investigated to determine if structural rot,structural cracking, foundation settlement or pulled fastenings have occurred if the crack is wider than:

Answer 16

1/4”

Question 17

Plaster cracks over the chimney breast are usually caused by:

Answer 17

Settlement of the chimney

Question 18

When plaster cracks appear over gypsum lath either 2 or 4 feet apart,this is normally:

Answer 18

Not serious

Question 19

Defects most likely found in drywall can normally be associated with:

Answer 19

• moisture
• too few nails
• improper framing or use of damp wood
• poor insulation

Question 20

The three purposes of a window are:

Answer 20

Light , ventilation and exit

Question 21

When installing insulation In rafters,the minimum gap between the sheathing And insulation is :

Answer 21

1”

Question 22

If wood siding is cracking,bulging or sagging, you should suspect:

Answer 22

Structural deficiencies in the framing.

Question 23

Decks should be checked for :

Answer 23

• Adequate support
• Means of attachment to house
• condition of floor planking
• protective railing

Question 24

Siding should be kept at least :

Answer 24

6” from soil contact

Question 25

Which areas of a house require ventilation?

Answer 25

Attic, bath, kitchen

Question 26

A person, not your client,is looking for a starter home. He would like you to tell him if a home was not purchased because of a bad inspection report . You should tell
Him:

Answer 26

The contents of a inspection report are confidential

Question 27

A modern high efficiency gas furnace should use outside air supply only? T/F

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What parts are located inside an outside of an A/C system?

Answer 28

Inside: evaporator coil and outside :condenser/compressor

Question 29

What causes bowing of the chimney above the roof in an older house?

Answer 29

Concrete expansion in shady side

Question 30

To whom can you give your report:

Answer 30

Client and whomever he says is ok

Question 31

No trap in a basement drain.you should tell client:

Answer 31

Recommend it be repaired

Question 32

On a clay tile roof, what is the principal waterproofing?

Answer 32

Tar paper ( underlayment)

Question 33

What is the best ventilation In winter?

Answer 33

Ridge and soffit

Question 34

In an old house, an atmosphere (open) tank is above 2nd floor. What was it probably there for?

Answer 34

Over flow for gravity boiler

Question 35

The most likely reason for bulging vinyl siding is?

Answer 35

Improper nailing

Question 36

When wood siding is applied,what is the proper construction technique?

Answer 36

Nail above overlap, never through the under siding

Question 37

What do you tell a client when a house has a 30 year old asbestos cement roof that is in marginal condition?

Answer 37

Roof will need replacing within 5 years
Tear-off will be costly
Unlikely to find replacement shingles if damaged