practice test Flashcards
What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced concrete foundation wall that is 7 feet high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil?
56 inches
What is the MINIMUM thickness allowed for a concrete slab on ground floors?
3.5 inches
Increasing the slump of concrete does which of the following?
Wetter concrete; Can reduce strength and durability
In general, what is the MINIMUM concrete covering for steel reinforcement in a footing?
3 inches
What is the diameter of number 5 rebar?
5/8 inch
What is the allowable MINIMUM specified compressive strength for concrete in foundations NOT exposed to weather?
2,500 PSI at 28 days
The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls….
strength, workability, durability
What is the MINIMUM compressive strength for concrete used in a foundation wall that will be exposed to weather?
2500 PSI
Air entrained concrete MUST be used for
Foundations; Exterior walls; Sidewalks and driveways; Bridges
Unless otherwise specified, what is the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints to space them in feet?
2.5x slab thickness in feet (4” slab; 10 feet apart)
What is the minimum requirement for the compressive strength of concrete used in a garage floor in a severe exposure area?
3,500 PSI
What is the maximum slump that concrete should have if it is to be used for floor slabs?
4 inches
A plank measures 3” x 16” and is 24 feet long. How many board feet of lumber are in 26 of these planks? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
2,496 BF
A simple set of cleat stairs will be installed in a basement. The distance between the basement floor and the first floor is 8 feet. How many treads will be REQUIRED for these stairs?
13 treads, assuming maximum riser height of 7.75”
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls?
load bearing headers
What is the MAXIMUM spacing for double floor joists that are separated to allow installation of piping?
4 ft on center
How MUST rafters be framed to each other?
gusset plate and a tie
A Jack rafter is face nailed to a hip rafter. What is the minimum number of 16d common nails that should be used?
3
Where is temporary horizontal bracing attached when erecting trusses?
near the ridge line of the truss
The following are benefits of platform construction as compared to balloon construction
easier construction, increased fire safety due to built-in fire stops between floors, better structural stability, the ability to use shorter lengths of lumber, and generally lower construction costs…
it is NOT easier to install plumbing and wiring
Wall framing is being constructed one floor at a time what type of wood framing method is being used?
Platform framing
Which of the following is required for a 3 feet 8 inches wide by 4 feet long floor opening near the center of a wood framed span?
Single header joist and double trimmer joists
Which is required for the minimum stud size and maximum spacing when a wall supports 2 floors in addition to a roof?
2x6 studs, 16 inches on center
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds how many inches?
30 inches
What is the tendency of lumber to shrink when it dries?
It shrinks more on the width than on the length
What is a lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber called?
Shake
What is the MINIMUM number of anchor bolts REQUIRED for anchoring a 12-foot section of wood sill plate to a foundation?
3 bolts; 1/2” bolts, 6 ft apart
Bolts used for anchoring a wood sole plate at an exterior wall on a monolithic slab MUST extend a MINIMUM of how many inches into concrete?
7 inches
What is true about deck stairs?
They should be slanted for water shedding
When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney?
Wider than 30 inches
Which is true about the placement of flexible insulation batts located in floor joists above an unheated crawl space?
They should be well supported between joists
Using which of the following would cause the GREATEST increase in the insulation value when residing with aluminum?
Perforated reflector foil
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under-floor space and each corner of the building?
3 ft
Which is recommended for attic spaces? (Thermal and moisture protection)
Cellulose insulation; Ventilation
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space?
1/4 inch
What is the required minimum thickness of perforated sheet metal plates used to cover crawl space ventilation openings?
.070 inch
A MINIMUM of how many fasteners are REQUIRED for clay perimeter roof tiles?
1 / tile
What is the MINIMUM lap of rabbeted horizontal lap siding?
1/2 inch
Why are the nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding elongated?
To allow for expansion and contraction
When MUST class A, B, or C roof coverings be installed?
When within 3 ft of a property line (fire resistance)
Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles MUST penetrate the deck a MINIMUM of how many inches or through the thickness of the deck, whichever is less?
3/4 inch
What is the MINIMUM roof slope required for modified bitumen roofing?
2% slope or 1/4 unit vertical for 12 units horizontal
What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles?
5 inches
Plastic roof cement should NEVER be applied to the bottom edge of a shingle to seal it because
it will trap water
What size hinges are typically used when two hinges are used to hang a 1 3/8-inch interior door?
3 1/2” hinges
How is the hand of a door determined?
By the hinge side on the secure side
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs?
Double hung window
In drywall, what is J-trim used for?
to create a smooth, finished edge for drywall around doors and windows
How many sheets of 4’ x 8’ x ½” drywall are needed for a room 10’ x 15’ with an 8’ ceiling?
18 sheets
What is the reason for storing wood flooring in the home where it is to be installed?
So it can acclimate
What is the MINIMUM height required for a nonabsorbent wall surface above a bathtub?
6 ft above the floor
In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs?
In one direction only!
What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8-inch drywall installed on a wall at right angles to framing members?
24 inches
What is the recommended minimum distance from the bottom of the ceiling framing to the top of the ceiling grid system in suspended ceilings?
3 inches
Which of the following is the correct sequence for installing a bifold door?
top track, bottom track, bottom pivot, top pivot
What is the required minimum length drywall screw for installing ½-inch gypsum board to wood studs?
1 1/8 inches
What is the maximum allowable length for float glass jalousies?
48 inches
What is the maximum slope for glazing used in a skylight before it must meet the provisions for vertical glass?
15 degrees
What is required to be installed in a pair of French doors?
Astragal
Sliding doors are to be installed in a dwelling unit. What is the maximum allowable height for the threshold?
3/4 inch
Plaster coats shall be protected from freezing for a period of not less than how long after set has occurred?
24 hours
Foam siding backer board must be separated from the interior of the building by at least how many inches?
2 inches
Plastic veneer used on the exterior can be installed up to which maximum height above grade?
50 feet
All of the following are considered general conditions that could affect costs directly associated with a specific project
Project management, site management, permits, insurance, change orders, payment terms, dispute resolution
Costs that relate to construction but are not directly associated with labor and materials for a specific project are considered to be which of the following?
Project overhead
Which could be a reason for using a lower than usual profit markup for a specific project?
To cover company overhead
The primary difference between a project manager and a project superintendent is that the project manager
the project manager does not direct day to day field activities
a project manager typically oversees the broader project aspects, including planning, budgeting, and stakeholder communication, while a project superintendent focuses on the day-to-day on-site construction activities and managing the workforce directly
Which is an important factor in ensuring that a schedule is followed?
Superintendent agrees
All of the following are advantages of good scheduling except?
reduced training costs
Which is an advantage of a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule?
It identifies activities that must be completed before other activities occur
Which of the following is considered a source document in an accounting system?
Time cards
Compensation paid to independent contractors is reported on which form?
1099
An employee can request to receive advance earned income credit on Form
W-5
A contractor uses funds paid by a project owner to purchase materials to start a different project and the contractor does not pay the laborers for work performed on the original project. What is this considered under the lien law?
Intent to defraud
What is included in a company’s balance sheet?
Assets - Liabilities = Shareholders equity
Where does the information for a company’s financial statement come from?
Summary of accounts in the GL
What is the minimum duration that time cards must be kept?
4 years
What MUST be done with the taxes withheld by an employer between the time that they are withheld and the time that they are sent to the IRS?
Held in a separate account and not used for anything else
Who MUST follow the Fair Labor Standards Act?
An enterprise with annual gross sales of $500k+
At least how often must an employer report information on the number of employees and the number of new hires in order to meet the requirements of the Child Support Enforcement Act?
Every two months
What can be determined by summing the project activities into an overall schedule?
Total resource demand of the project at any given time
Which of the following statements about a sole proprietorship is TRUE?
The sole proprietor is personally liable for the liabilities of the business
What type of business organization allows people to share financial resources?
A cooperative; A partnership
What does a comprehensive general liability insurance policy protect a company against?
against third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal and advertising injury, essentially covering situations where someone sues the company due to an accident or incident
What type of insurance is needed for a partnership to insure that the business does NOT go out of business if one partner dies?
Key man insurance
What type of material at a construction site may be considered hazardous waste?
paint, oil / lubricants, cleaning products
Records of an employee’s exposure to hazardous materials MUST be kept a minimum of how many years?
30 years
What is a company’s net worth equal to?
Total assets minus total liabilities
AKA Shareholder equity
Which is the best business practice for special-ordered materials?
Clearly document all requirements in writing
A lump sum contract on a project has a total contract price of $160,000. Retainage has been held back at 10%. The contractor has received progress payments for 75% of the project. The contractor submits a request for final payment for the now completed project. How much should the final payment amount be?
Owner has held back $16k; 75% of $144k has been paid; Final payment = 36k + 16k = 52k
A cost plus contract calls for the contractor to receive direct costs for labor and materials, and a markup of 20% of direct costs. The contractor is also to receive a bonus of 15% of savings if total cost to the owner is less than $80,000, and a bonus of $1,000 per day if the project is completed early. Final costs for direct labor and materials are $60,000. The project is completed 3 days early. What is the total amount due to the contractor?
$60k + .2x60k + .15x20k +3x1k = $78k
The owner requests for changes which will cost the contractor $15,000 in labor and materials and $2,250 in overhead costs. With the change, the contractor would be relieved of $18,000 in labor and materials costs, and $2,400 in overhead costs from the original contract. The original bid included profit of 20% of all costs. The contractor wants to make a profit of 20% of all costs on the changes. What should be the adjusted contract price for the change order?
New costs = 17,250; Original costs = 20,400; Net = 3,150; .20x3,150 = decrease of 3,780
For 1 month, a company bills out $38,000 in completed work, and receives $22,000 in payments plus $8,000 from the previous month’s billings. They pay their total bill of $26,000 to supply houses for this month’s purchases, and another $5,000 to supply houses for last month’s purchases. Using a cash accounting method and NOT considering any other revenue or expenses, what is the company’s net income for the month?
Received 30k, paid 31k = Loss of $1k
A permit is obtained on Friday, May 1. The materials are to be delivered May 8. The materials are needed when labor begins on May 11. It is estimated that 15 days of labor are required. The crew will work every day, including weekends and holidays. The project is scheduled to be completed on June 8. How many float days are available for the labor of this project?
13 days
A contractor puts in a claim under a comprehensive standard general liability policy. The policy has no additional coverage, riders, or floaters, and has a $500 deductible per occurrence. The claim is for a job-site accident that caused $2,000 of injuries to employees, $1,800 of injuries to a pedestrian, $2,300 damage to the contractor’s equipment, and $1,750 loss of project materials purchased by the contractor. How much is the insurance company liable for?
$1800 for bystander - $500 deductible = $1300
Which of the following would typically be covered by a contractor’s comprehensive general liability insurance policy?
Third party injury; Third party property damage
An insurer offers the contractor a 20% per year reduction in premiums if the contractor has a defined safety program in place. The insurer’s standard rates are $8 per $1,000 of coverage. The contractor has $300,000 in coverage. How much in premiums will the contractor save over a 3-year period by having a defined safety program in place?
$480/year x 3 years = 1440
Who oversees compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets?
OSHA
A contractor pays a workers’ compensation rate of $0.08 per $100 of office employee payroll, $0.15 per $100 of field supervisor payroll, and $0.26 per $100 of field employee payroll. Total office employee payroll for the year is $25,000. Field supervisor is $48,000. Field employee is $225,000. The contractor receives a discount of 5% of total premiums for having a safety program in place. What is the total workers’ compensation for the year?
$20 paid for office payroll; 72 for field supervisor; 585 for field employee = $677; $643.15
An employee earns $12.50 per hour. What is the gross pay of this non-exempt employee who works 45 hours during a holiday week, and receives 8 hours additional pay for the holiday?
12.50 x 40 = 500; 12.5x1.5x5 = 93.75; 12.50x8 = 100; Gross pay = 693.75
A contractor hires a carpenter to do the finish work for a 10-home project. The carpenter is to be paid $16 per hour. The contractor provides all the materials and equipment, such as a table saw. The carpenter provides all of his own hand tools. The contractor and the carpenter agree that all of the homes are to be completed within 60 8-hour working days, without overtime. The contractor provides the carpenter with a schedule of the order in which homes are to be worked on. The contractor provides a helper to assist the carpenter. The contractor sets the work schedule each day. The carpenter spends 600 hours to complete this project, including 120 hours of overtime. What is the employment status and total gross compensation for a carpenter given the above information?
The carpenter is an employee and is owed $10560 for the project
What is the name of the process when a facilitator meets with the major participants in a project, prior to the commencement of the project, to identify the shared goals of all participants?
Partnering
Where would depreciation of equipment first be entered?
General journal and income statement
An accrual basis company has a checking account cash balance that is $4,800; materials inventory for work-in progress of $4,200; a pick-up truck that cost $12,460 (paid 2,460 in cash, 10000 in a note) that is used 100% for the business; accounts receivable of $5,700; suppliers’ accounts payable of $6,300; other accounts payable of $2,200; and a quarterly income tax payment due of $1,180. What is the total value of current assets for this company?
Current Assets on an accrual basis: liquid assets like cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory
4800+4200+5700 = 14,700
On a project, labor cost is $4000; materials are $9500; equipment rentals are $1200; superintendent’s annual salary is $36,000; office rent is $800 per month; and office utilities are $375 per month. What is the total project overhead for this project that had these costs and lasted three months?
Overhead includes office rent, and office utilities = 2400 + 1125
< 12k
What is the average collection period ratio for a firm that has $365,000 in annual revenues, $6,600 in current receivables, and net income of $32,000?
Ave collection period ratio = average accounts receivable / average daily sales. 6,600 / 1000 = 6.6
What would be the total amount of Medicare and Social Security taxes that the employer should withhold on the last week of the year from an employee who earns $3,000 per week and has worked for the employer the entire year?
1.45% withholding of 3k = 43.5
How much is an employer who withheld employee Medicare and Social Security taxes of $765 REQUIRED to send to the IRS?
With employer match, it is 2x765
A subcontractor billed a general contractor for $4,000 per month through September 30, and was never paid. What is the maximum amount of a lien that can be claimed by a subcontractor who notifies the lien agent for a two-family residential property on August 1 that the subcontractor first provided labor and materials on the project on May 1?
8000 or what would be due after the notification on August 1
A non-exempt employee of a contractor covered by FLSA works 60 hours during a workweek. The agreement is to pay the employee $400.00 each week regardless of the number of hours worked. What should be the employee’s gross pay for this workweek?
Regular rate = 10/hour, so 400 + 15x20 = 700
In the previous year, a company had revenues of $500,000, project overhead of $40,000 and company overhead of $75,000. The company expects the percentage for project and company overhead to remain the same for the current year. The company desires to make a 10% profit on a project it is bidding. The project would have $80,000 in direct costs. What should the bid price be?
Calculate project overhead; company overhead and apply to 80k; add profit of 10%
Which of the following is the correct ratio for a structure drawn in a set of plans at 1/4 inch = 1 foot scale?
1:48
A building has an area of 3,350 square feet and a roof slope of 3:12. The roof is to be covered with composite shingles at three bundles per square which can be purchased only by the whole bundle. To convert from the plan area to the actual roof area, use the following: 2:12, multiply plan area by 1.014 // 3:12, 1:031 // 4:12, 1.054 // 5:12, 1.083 // 6:12, 1.118 // 8:12, 1.202 // 10:12, 1.302 // 12:12, 1.414. How many bundles of shingles are REQUIRED to roof the building? Do not make an allowance for waste, hips, valleys, or starter courses.
104 bundles
Which type of mortar should be used for masonry that is installed below grade?
Type M
The following is from the restrictive covenants on a customer’s lot. 1. No detached single-family dwelling unit or any part thereof shall be erected nearer than 25 feet to any front lot line or side street lot line. 2. No building shall be erected nearer than 10 feet to any interior side lot line. How close can a home be placed to the front of the lot?
25 ft
A 140-foot wide paved area is to be sloped 1/8 inch per foot. The elevation at the highest point is to be 87.2 feet at the center. What is the elevation at the lowest point at the perimeter?
70 feet from center to edge at 1/8 in/ft = 8.75 in. So, 87.2 ft - 8.75 in (or .729 ft) = 86.471 ft
What is the amount of soil (in CY) that should be removed from a 2’ x 300’ x 4’ building trench excavation?
89 CY
A positive drainage slope away from a house foundation of 5% is equal to which of the following?
6 inches in 10 feet
What is the maximum flame spread index for insulation materials?
25
What is the minimum clearance that combustible insulation MUST have from recessed lighting fixtures, fan motors, and other heat producing devices?
3 inches
Where would the most specific information about the size and location of windows be found in a set of construction drawings?
Window schedule
What is the minimum square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in a second floor sleeping area?
5.7 sq ft
What is the maximum slope for a ramp?
12.5% (1V:8H)
How many inches should there be between a handrail and an adjacent wall?
1 1/2 in
What is the minimum height for a stairway handrail?
34 in
Which is the correct definition of flame spread?
It is the rate at which a flame travels across the surface of a material
What is the minimum wallboard thickness for the walls separating a house and garage?
1/2 in on the garage side
Which of the following estimating methods is typically used by the architect rather than the contractor?
Conceptual estimates
What should be added to wage rates to ensure accuracy in estimating labor for a project?
Labor burden
Equipment needs for a project are best estimated by which of the following?
Detailed bottom-up approach;
What are the three primary elements of a contract?
Offer, acceptance, consideration
What is an agreement called that specifies the contractor be paid actual costs for labor and materials plus a fixed fee for the contractor’s overhead and profit?
Cost plus
An owner hires a construction manager for a project. Which of the following is TRUE with regard to subcontractors?
They’re all prime contractors
A contractor plans to use materials or methods other than those standard in the industry. The contractor should do which of the following?
Explicitly state this in the contract agreement with the client
A contractor is about to sign an agreement with a representative of a corporation. What should the contractor do?
Confirm the representative can sign on behalf of the company.
Generally, who is responsible for ensuring that a project meets all zoning requirements?
Project owner
A contract refers to an insurance agreement that the contractor is required to have. This is considered to be which of the following?
Part of the contract
Which of the following is considered ethical behavior?
Failing to share one subcontractor’s bid with another
What protects a contractor from risk?
Insurance: General liability, professional liability, auto insurance, workers comp // Risk management
Medical records of work-related injuries to long-term employees must be kept for a minimum of what duration after the employee leaves employment?
30 years
A contractor should do all of the following when estimating a project EXCEPT
Assume ideal conditions
What MUST be included in an estimate for a job?
Labor, materials, and overhead
What can be used to collect information on labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs used during the performance of a job?
Job cost system
Dampproofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of the footing to which of the following?
Finished grade
A concrete block foundation wall that is adequately braced should be cured for a MINIMUM of how much time before backfilling?
48 hours
What is the MINIMUM thickness (nominal) for an 8-foot high hollow masonry foundation wall that is 4 feet below finish grade on the exterior?
8 inches
What is the minimum requirement for the placement of each tie in a block wall used with wood framing?
every 2 2/3 sq ft
Generally, how often will exterior brick surfaces that are painted require repainting?
3-5 years
What is the maximum distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a masonry partition wall?
16 inches
For multiple-wythe masonry, what is the minimum thickness of grout between masonry units and reinforcement?
1/4 inch
The requirement for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be
between 1/4 and 1/2
What is the maximum spacing for masonry veneer to supporting wall anchors in non-seismic locales?
2 2/3 sq ft, 24 inches on center horizontally
In Seismic Design Category C, what is the maximum spacing for vertical reinforcement in masonry shear walls?
10 ft
Brick is being installed where the temperature is above 80 degrees for the duration of the work. All mortar should be used within which maximum time frame from when it was mixed?
2.5 hours
What is the minimum illumination for general construction area lighting?
5 ft candles
Scaffolds MUST remain a minimum of how many feet from a 50kV power line?
10 ft
The escape devices for a trench over 4 feet deep must be within a maximum of how many feet of the worker?
25 ft
What is the minimum breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards?
5,000 lb
An enclosed chute of wood or similar material is required whenever materials are dropped more than how many feet to any point lying outside the exterior walls of a building?
20 ft
Debris materials that are dropped more than 20 feet to a container outside a structure must be which of the following?
Enclosed chute
At least how often should employees watch for possible hazards at the jobsite?
Continuously
Who is responsible for ensuring job site safety?
Employers
A safety net is being used where the working surface is 9 feet in the air. What is the minimum horizontal distance of the outer edge of the net from the edge of the working surface?
10 feet
The edge of a scaffold platform that is not cleated shall extend over the centerline of the support by at least how many inches?
6 inches
What is the minimum required overlap for scaffold platforms that are overlapped to create a long platform?
12 inches
What is the maximum height above a lower level that a jobsite walkway can be before it is required by OSHA to have handrails?
6 ft
If a jobsite walkway is required to have cleats due to its slope, what is the maximum allowable spacing for the cleats?
14 inches
Personal fall arrest systems used with a body belt shall limit the maximum arresting force on an employee to how many pounds?
900 lbs
For roofing work, what is the minimum distance that materials and equipment can be stored from a roof edge without a guardrail being required?
6 ft
What is the minimum distance that is required for the separation of oxygen cylinders from fuel gas cylinders?
20 ft
What is the minimum depth of a trench excavation in which a ladder is required to be provided?
4 ft
What is the maximum allowable slope for an excavation in Type B soil?
1:1 or 45% – Type B soil has medium unconfined compressive strength; Type A is steepest
What is the maximum length of time that a trench can be open to be considered short term exposure?
24 hours
What is the maximum allowable distance that a worker can reach down below the work surface before a personal fall arrest system is required?
10 inches
What is the maximum allowable size of each mesh opening in a safety net?
6x6 or 36 sq in
What is the required safety factor for components of a multiple lift rigging assembly?
5:1 – each component in the rigging should be able to withstand a load 5x greater than its intended working load limit
What are batter boards?
temporary frames used in construction to mark the corners and elevations of a structure
Which is the first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work?
site preparation, which usually involves clearing the area of debris, vegetation, and obstacles, marking the excavation boundaries, and conducting a thorough site survey to identify potential issues like underground utilities and soil conditions.
What is the MINIMUM grade fall away from foundation walls?
5% or 6” in the first 10 feet
Before excavating for a new building, how should subsoil conditions be determined?
soil samples from various depths across the site using boreholes, then analyzing the samples in a laboratory to assess the soil type, strength, bearing capacity, and potential issues like water table levels or contamination
What type of fastener is NOT allowed when working above grade or below grade on wood foundations?
Electro-galvanized steel nails and galvanized (zinc coated) steel staples shall not be permitted.
What is the purpose of a cove or cant strip at a foundation joint?
facilitate proper water drainage and preventing water from accumulating at the joint
What is the MINIMUM overlap for joints in the polyethylene film moisture barrier applied over the exterior of a below grade foundation wall?
6 inches
What is the approximate optimum hourly production rate for a wheeled backhoe filling hauling units? Struck capacity for the bucket is 6 loose cubic feet and the bucket fill factor is 110%. The cycle time is 2 minutes, the soil type is moist loam with a 25% swell factor.
6.6 CF (or .244 CY) is the heaped bucket capacity, and there are 30 cycles per hour. Reduce for swell of 25%. So optimum production is 5.86 CY/hour
How long will it take to excavate a trench that is 8 foot deep by 4 feet wide by 100 feet long? The hourly production rate is 40 BCY and the operator has average ability with an efficiency factor of 75%.
The trench is 118.5 CY, with an adjusted hourly production of 30 BCY. 3.95 hours
A topographic map is being used to determine cut and fill requirements. The contour interval is 2 feet. Across a distance of 200 feet there are 10 contours. What is the slope of the grade?
10 x 2 = 20 (rise) over 200 (run) = .10 or 10% slope
750 feet of pipe is being laid at 0.5% slope. On a topographic map that has 6 inch contour intervals, approximately how many intervals will be depicted on the map from one end of the pipe to the other?
750 x .005 = 3.75 ft or 45 in (rise); 45 / 6 = 7.5 intervals or ~8 contour lines
A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent grade?
18/190 = 9.47%
What is the minimum allowable slope of the ground that is immediately adjacent to a foundation wall?
0.05
What is the minimum slope for a swale if it is located within 10 feet of a foundation and is used as part of the method for diverting water from the foundation?
0.02
A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade and will require parge coating using Portland cement mortar. What is the maximum allowable thickness?
3/8 inch
A foundation drain shall extend past the outside edge of the footing at least how far?
12 inches
