Miscellaneous Flashcards
A single wall gas flue 2” from wood would be:
A safety hazard
A post-tension monolithic slab on grade foundation should not have :
Exposed cable ends
Each plumbing vent pipe or stack shall extend through it’s flashing and shall terminate vertically not less than:
6 inches above the roof line
Double tapping a circuit breaker is allowed when:
Breaker is designed for double tapping
Grounding rods must be driven into the ground at least :
8 feet
A plug fuse rated at 30 Amps is color coded:
Green,not all color coded any longer
A hydronic or forced (hot water) boiler system is:
Closed to the atmosphere and under pressure
In a hydronic boiler system, the normal operating pressure is ?
12-15 psi
The ‘Hartford loop’ In a system:
Precludes siphon action if the unit develops a leak
The combustion chamber In a gun style burner should be observed for
- Condition of the firebrick
- condition of the metal shields
- burn through or warping at the rear of the unit.
In most heat pumps, the “auxiliary heat”
- augments the normal operation of the unit in extremely cold weather
- is often called supplemental heat
- is sometimes called emergency heat
In a typical heat pump operating in heat mode ,the temperature differential at the heat exchanger (supply/return air) should be about:
25-30F
Te discharge pipe extending from a water heater pressure relief valve:
- must be the same diameter as the valve
- must discharge within 6” of the floor
- must be galvanized,copper,Or CPVC
Shower pan leaks are:
All shower pans should be checked and findings reported
The interior plumbing distribution pipes should be at least:
1/2”
When you find the insulation on incoming electrical services cables frayed or chewed,your comments should be:
Call the electric company or licensed electrician
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:
1/4”
Plaster cracks over the chimney breast are usually caused by:
Settlement of the chimney
When plaster cracks appear over gypsum lath either 2 or 4 feet apart,this is normally:
Not serious
Defects most likely found in drywall can normally be associated with:
- moisture
- too few nails
- improper framing or use of damp wood
- poor insulation
The three purposes of a window are:
Light , ventilation and exit
When installing insulation In rafters,the minimum gap between the sheathing And insulation is :
1”
If wood siding is cracking,bulging or sagging, you should suspect:
Structural deficiencies in the framing.
Decks should be checked for :
- Adequate support
- Means of attachment to house
- condition of floor planking
- protective railing
Siding should be kept at least :
6” from soil contact
Which areas of a house require ventilation?
Attic, bath, kitchen
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:
The contents of a inspection report are confidential
A modern high efficiency gas furnace should use outside air supply only? T/F
True
What parts are located inside an outside of an A/C system?
Inside: evaporator coil and outside :condenser/compressor
What causes bowing of the chimney above the roof in an older house?
Concrete expansion in shady side
To whom can you give your report:
Client and whomever he says is ok
No trap in a basement drain.you should tell client:
Recommend it be repaired
On a clay tile roof, what is the principal waterproofing?
Tar paper ( underlayment)
What is the best ventilation In winter?
Ridge and soffit
In an old house, an atmosphere (open) tank is above 2nd floor. What was it probably there for?
Over flow for gravity boiler
The most likely reason for bulging vinyl siding is?
Improper nailing
When wood siding is applied,what is the proper construction technique?
Nail above overlap, never through the under siding
What do you tell a client when a house has a 30 year old asbestos cement roof that is in marginal condition?
Roof will need replacing within 5 years
Tear-off will be costly
Unlikely to find replacement shingles if damaged
