$220 for National Exam and State Exam $220 for National Exam alone $60 for State Exam alone

Must provide proof of Professional Lability Insurance ($100,000) Provide notice to the commission within 10 days of cancellation of non-renewal

Study Guide- HOME INSPECTION Flashcards by Shaun Pickering

Real estate inspection

A written or oral opinion as to the condition of the improvements to real property, including structural items, electrical items, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, or equipment.

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Inspection

A report addressing two or more improvements is considered a single inspection.

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Inspection Forms

The commission requires a standard form and requires inspectors to use the forms to reduce discrepancies and create consistency in preparing reports of real estate inspections. (Currently REI-7-5 or 7-??) (1102.3)

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Commission

The Texas Real Estate Commission. (TREC) (1102.001 & 535.201 Definitions)

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Committee

The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee. (1102.001& 535.201 Definitions)

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The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee is an?

advisory committee appointed by the commission (TREC).

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The committee shall?

Recommend not implement.

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The committee Shall consist of:

6 inspectors & 3 public members

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6 Committee members: (total 9)

who have been engaged in the practice of real estate
inspecting as professional inspectors for at least five years before the member’s appointment and who are actively engaged in that practice.
 Each inspector member will serve a 6 year staggered term with 2 inspector members expiring February 1st of each odd numbered year.

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3 committee members: (total 9)

who represent the public, who are not registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational or regulatory agency in the real estate industry.
 Each public member will serve a 2 year staggered term with 1 public member expiring February 1st of an even numbered year and 2 public members expiring February 1st of each odd numbered year.

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Committee members memory tool:

Both 2 inspectors and public members are replaced every other ODD year and one public member every even year.

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If a vacancy occurs in the committee?

the commission will fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

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Can the commission remove members of the committee?

A committee member can be removed by the commission if they are no longer eligible and/or have violated a commission rule.

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A person who intends to be licensed by the Commission:

 Must complete all the required coursework.
 Must complete all the required Field Training.
 Must submit all the appropriate certifications with the application.
 Must file an application for the license
on the form approved by the Commission for that purpose
 Must submit the required fee (Currently $120)
 The Commission will reject an application without a sufficient
filing fee.
 The Commission may request additional information be provided
to the Commission relating to an application.

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Once Exams are passed the applicant needs to:

 Be fingerprinted
 Pay recovery fund fee
 Provide proof in insurance to TREC prior to being licensed.

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The Commission shall charge and collect the following fees for initial licensing or reinstatement:

 Apprentice inspector a fee of $60
 Real Estate Inspector a fee of $100
* Professional Inspector a fee of $120

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The Commission shall charge and collect the following fees for renewal of a license in a timely manner:

Apprentice Inspector A fee of $30
Real Estate Inspector a fee of $50
Professional Inspector a fee of $60
Renewal 1-90 days after renewal date is 1 1⁄2 times original fee
Renewal 91-<6 months of expiration dates is 2 times the
original fee.

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Testing Fee?

$220 for National Exam and State Exam
$220 for National Exam alone
$60 for State Exam alone

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Insurance (535-211)?

Must provide proof of Professional Lability Insurance ($100,000)
Provide notice to the commission within 10 days of cancellation of non-renewal

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Who does 1102 not apply to?

electricians, plumbers, carpenter, Structural Pest control, etc. if inspection for improvements and does not advertise to be an inspector. (1102.002)

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Apprentice Inspectors are trained under?

Direct Supervision (either professional or a real estate inspector)

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Direct Supervision?

Physically available and present at the inspection.

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How many apprentice inspectors can an inspector have at separate job sites at the same time?

ONE

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To be eligible for a real estate inspector license, an applicant must:

Hold an apprentice inspector license for at least three months
90 classroom hours of core real estate inspection courses

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Professional inspector?

A person who represents to the public that the person is trained and qualified to perform a real estate inspection and who accepts employment to perform a real estate inspection for a buyer or seller of real property. (1102.001)

INACTICE INSPECTOR?

An "inactive" inspector is a licensed professional inspector, real estate inspector, or apprentice inspector who is not authorized by law to engage in the business of performing real estate inspections.

Ways to become “Inactive”:

 A written request of the inspector to be placed on the inactive list.  The inspector’s failure meet CE requirements.  Termination of sponsorship by a professional inspector  The death, license expiration, suspension or revocation of the inspectors inspector Sponsor  The failure of the license holder to provide proof of financial responsibility to the commission.

Real Estate Inspector or Professional Inspector license requires, 32 Hours of Continuing education which shall include the following:

1. 24hrs of qualifying hours and no more than 16 on one subject. 2. 8hrs of Non-Elective coursework in Legal and ethics, SOP's and report writing consisting of 4 hours of legal and ethics and 4 hours of SOP review.

Can an inspector make repairs on a house after inspecting?

An inspector cannot repair replace or upgrade a property that he/she inspected for 12 months.

An inspection report MUST:

1. Include the Inspectors name and license number 2. Clients name 3. Address of the property 4. Be delivered within 3 days unless another timeframe is agreed upon.

When should you notify TREC if you have a Name change, Address or email change?

30 days

To Sponsor an apprentice Inspector the Professional Inspector must have ______ inspections as a professional inspector.

200

_____ attempts to pass. Then more education is required.

Repairs of Maintenance:

Cannot repair or perform maintenance while under earnest money contract, lease or exchange of property.

Payments from the fund (including attorney fees, court costs and interest) for a single transaction may not exceed ________ regardless of number of people.

$12,500

Payments against an inspector based on judgements cannot exceed ______ until the inspector has reimbursed the fund for all the money paid.

30,000

If there are multiple claims against the inspector that exceed the maximum amount the claims will be prorated:

1. Actual damages to be paid first 2. Interest on any damages 3. Attorney fees and court costs

Real Estate Recovery Fund must be a notice to consumers? T/F

The Commission may revoke a license of an inspector if a payment is out of the recovery fund for a judgement against the inspector? T/F

The inspector is not eligible for reinstatement of their license until they have paid the fund back plus any interest? T/F

A person who willfully violates or fails to comply with this chapter or a commission order under this section commits a?

Class A misdemeanor

A person who knowingly operates without a license and/or while their license is revoked/suspended commits a?

Class A misdemeanor

An Inspectors license may be Suspended or Revoked if the inspector?

1. Fails to carry Professional liability insurance, or E&O insurance 2. Fails to notify the Commission of a change of address within 10 days of the cancellation of insurance.

The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint a disciplinary panel consisting of ______ commission members to determine whether a person's license to practice under this chapter should be temporarily suspended

three

Report must be delivered within 3 days of the inspection unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties? T/F

The Commission may assess an administrative penalty of up to ____ times that outlined under subsections (c), (d), and (e) of this section, subject to the maximum penalties authorized under §1101.702(a) of the Act, if a person has a history of previous violations Act.

two

An inspector’s license was reprimanded and he was penalized ________ for failing to protect the public against fraud, misrepresentation or unethical practices in the field of real estate and/or inspection business while associated with him.

1,000

An inspector shall exclude from the inspection any part, component or system which the inspector is not competent or qualified to inspect. T/F

True

The inspector needs to report?

Any locks on exterior door that do not operate.

The inspector is required to?

Report if he/she deemed the furnace to be inaccessible.

An inspector must include in the report all components or systems that are found in a home. T/F

False

The inspector shall operate the cooling system when the outside temperature is greater than 55 degrees. T/F

False

What size drain does a shower pan have?

2 inches

The maximum clearance between grade and the bottom of a swimming pool fence is:

2 inches

The maximum cord length for a 240V window A/C unit is:

6 feet

An inspector’s license was reprimanded and he was penalized ________ for failing to protect the public against fraud, misrepresentation or unethical practices in the field of real estate inspections and/or inspection business while associated with him.

1,000-5,000

Type L venting systems shall terminate not less than ________ feet above the roof and not less than _____ above any portion of the building within 10 feet.

3'-2'

A T&P relief valve should be designed to perform at what temperature?

210 degrees

According to the rules of the Texas Real Estate Commission, each TREC licensee shall furnish a permanent address to the commission and all subsequent changes within change of address.

30 Days

During an inspection of a swimming pool, an inspector is not required to:

Report the height of the local subsurface water table.

Gas disconnects for fireplaces shall be controlled by listed and labeled shutoff valves, located in the same room outside the hearth and no more than _____ feet from the firebox.

What is the maximum distance of stairs before needing a landing?

12 feet

Corner pops in a concrete foundation with brick veneer walls are due to:

Excessive spalling of the concrete

Overhead service conductors shall have a minimum clearance from final grade over public streets, alleys, and road subject to truck traffic of:

18 feet

The minimum ceiling height in a habitable room is:

7 feet

The minimum width of a stairway above handrails is:

36 inches

Down warping occurs when:

Expansive clay soil dries and then shrinks along the foundation perimeter causing the foundation to settle

The color of the ground wire in a 3-wire electrical system is?

GREEN

All swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs must be enclosed with a fence, building wall, a wall that completely surrounds and obstructs access to the swimming pool. The top of the obstruction, whether a fence or a wall, must be the minimum of ________ inches above grade.

What is the minimum live load on a balcony?

40 psf

If a person’s license is expired for more than one year, he or she may not renew the license. (T/F)

True

What is the minimum width of the exit door of a home?

36 inches

What is the minimum clearance for the incandescent light in a closet?

12 inches

Green Lumber has a moisture content of what % or more?

The minimum acceptable head room in a stairwell is:

80 inches

The T&P relief line must be a minimum of:

The same size or larger than the opening of the TPRV valve. (Usually 3⁄4 inch)

During an inspection the inspector finds clothes in a closet touching a circuit panel. What comments should the inspector write on his/her report?

Report as in need of repair

The inspector is required to provide a written report in the format required by the state:

unless a different format is required by an agency of the federal government

Inspectors are not required to: a. determine the correct performance of gas and electric heating elements b. observe the condition gas furnace flues c. inspect the burners for excessive rust d. evaluate the integrity of the heat exchanger in gas fired furnaces

Inspectors are required to: a. inspect condensing units for the cleanliness and condition of fins b. observe for the presence and condition of insulation on air conditioner vapor lines c. operate air conditioning systems when the outdoor temperature is below 55 degrees d. aandb

What would be the concern if you put a volt meter in a home receptacle and the voltage reading was 242v?

There should be a reading of 120v

Inspectors must observe: a. functional water flow at 2 plumbing fixtures operated simultaneously b. plumbing vent system termination c. functional drainage of plumbing fixtures d. all of the above

Which of the following conditions for the TPRV installed on water heater are determined to be unsafe: a. TPRV with a threaded discharge end b. a drain line that is smaller the TPRV line opening c. A TPRV line sloped so that it will not drain freely d. all of the above

Which of the following does not require GFCI protection? a. 120v. pool equipment b. underground electric lighting fixtures c. outlets within 20 feet of a pool d. crawlspace outlets

Inspectors are not required to: a. Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, rusting, carbon or soot build up for an electric furnace b. Inspect for performance of the heating elements in electric furnace c. Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, rusting, carbon or soot build up for a gas furnace d. Observe the condition and proper termination of gas furnace flues e. Bothaandc

A condition which is not a sign of differential settlement is: a. Sloping floors on monolithic slab b. Doors that do not latch properly c. Stress or drywall fractures on interior and exteriors walls d. Loose parging on a foundation

Attic structural support components usually visible from the interior of the attic are: a. Purlins b. Knee walls c. Wall studs d. aandb

Signs of possible loss of heat exchanger integrity in a gas fired furnace include: a. Irregular flames patterns while the blower is operating b. Soot at the supply registers c. Excessive rusting or corrosion inside the heat exchanger d. All of the above

The flue serving a gas fired furnace with natural draft venting generally: a. Vent directly through a side wall b. Terminates through the roof c. Has a bi-metal damper installed d. Uses a 3 in single wall flue pipe

The blower in an electric furnace: a. Shuts down after the heating elements are cycled off b. Forces air directly over the heat elements c. Carries combustion gasses to an outdoor d. Bothaandb

An emergency heat setting at the thermostat indicates: a. There is an alarm system for the heating unit in case of failure b. The heating system is or was a heat pump c. The heating unit need to double the BTU production d. Is used when the outdoor temperature rises too quickly for the heat pump to respond

A ___inch air gap between a faucet spout and the flood rim of its fixture to prevent a possible cross connection: a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. No air gap is needed

Electrical disconnects are not required near all of the following except: a. Electric water heaters b. Furnaces c. Central air conditioner condensing unit d. Electric range and cooktop connections

High Efficiency furnaces: a. Can achieve efficiencies 95% to 98% b. Have two heat exchangers c. Use a PVC pipe to carry away flue gasses d. Use an induced draft fan e. All the above

A client thinks an inspector was negligent, they should contact _________ to discuss filing a lawsuit. a. Another Inspector b. TREC c. An Attorney d. Education Committee

The inspection of foundation, grading, guttering and drainage does not require observations regarding: a. crawlspace ventilation b. crawlspace interior c. lead paint d. tree roots located near the home

Roof inspections always require: a. Inspecting the roof from the roof surface b. Identifying the roof covering material c. reporting on the remaining life expectancy of the roofing material d. aandb

Inspectors are not required to report: a. missing glass panes or glazing b. broken seals in insulated windows c. missing storm doors and storm windows d. burglar bars or grates for bedroom windows the restrict egress

GFCI protection is not required for receptacles: a. in attic locations b. in bathroom locations c. within 6 feet of sinks d. in garage locations

What would be the concern if you put a volt meter in a home receptacle and the voltage reading was 242v? A.This is normal and there is no concern B.The reading should be 240v C.The Receptacle could be overheating D.There should be a reading of 120v

The inspection of built in dishwashers include: a. condition of door gaskets b. rusting of the dish racks c. looking for an air gap or anti-siphon valve d. operation of soap dispenser doors e. all of the above

Which of the following does not require GFCI protection? a. 120v. pool equipment b. underground electric lighting fixtures c. outlets within 20 feet of a pool d. crawlspace outlets

During electrical inspections: a. The inspector must observe the condition of the service entrance conductors and insulation b. The inspector must test arc fault breakers if the house is occupied c. The inspector is not required to verify the compatibility of overcurrent protection devices with wire sizes d. AandB

Reversed polarity in an AC circuit: a. Can be easily detected using a two-prong circuit tester b. Can potentially energize the housing of an appliance c. Can cause malfunction in some modern electrical equipment d. All of the above

Unsafe conditions commonly found during the electrical inspection include: a. GFCI outlets for bathroom outlets b. The seller using drop cords c. Unprotected wire connections d. Improperly wired 3-way switch

The blower in an electric furnace: a. Shuts down after the heating elements are cycled off b. Forces air directly over the heat elements c. Carries combustion gasses to an outdoor d. Bothaandb

A ___inch air gap between a faucet spout and the flood rim of its fixture to prevent a possible cross connection: a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. No air gap is needed

Electrical disconnects are not required near all of the following except: a. Electric water heaters b. Furnaces c. Central air conditioner condensing unit d. Electric range and cooktop connections

High Efficiency furnaces: a. Can achieve efficiencies 95% to 98% b. Have two heat exchangers c. Use a PVC pipe to carry away flue gasses d. Use an induced draft fan e. All the above

An inspector’s license was reprimanded and he was penalized ________ for making material misstatement of fact regarding criminal offense on renewal. Look up for factual understanding...Review the Penalty Matrix in this guide a. $500 b. $1,000 c. $10,000 d. $1,500

A client thinks an inspector was negligent, they should contact _________ to discuss filing a lawsuit. a. Another Inspector b. TREC c. An Attorney d. Education Committee

An inspector was fined ________ after they engaged in the conduct of a home inspection after their license was revoked. Look up for factual understanding... a. $3,000 b. $10,000 c. $0.00 d. $5,000

The inspector is not required to determine ________ of any system or component. a. Years of age b. Life expectancy c. Make model d. All of the above

_____ members serve on the Inspector Committee. a. 5 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12

Payments for claims from the recovery fund arising from the same transaction shall not exceed _____ regardless of the number of claimants.

12,500$

The minimum size for a crawl space is ____x ____ inches. a. 18x20 b. 16x24 c. 18x24 d. 22x30

What type of window is hinged on one side only? a. Hooper b. Double hung c. Casement d. Barrier

An inspector is required to operate _____ valves of the plumbing system. a. Exposed b. Main c. Outdoor hose bib d. Branch

An inspector shall inspect the ________ for leaks. a. Gas supply line b. A/C coolant suction line c. A/C coolant supply line d. Water lines in a crawl space

A stud on a load bearing wall may be notched up to percent. a. 25 b. 33 c. 40 d. 60

The number that is used to divide square footage by when calculating attic or crawl space ventilation is? a. 75 b. 100 c. 125 d. 150

Switches for a spa or hot tub shall be located at least _____ feet from the inside walls of the spa or hot tub. a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 6

_____ inches X _____ inches is the minimum dimension for an egress window in a sleeping room. a. 20–24 b. 24–30 c. 22–30 d. 24–36

_____ inches is the maximum distance that a window sill can be located from the floor in a bedroom. a. 24 b. 30 c. 40 d. 44

The maximum length of a dryer vent is _____ feet. a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 35

The minimum clearance of an electric service wire over a walkway is _____ feet. a. 8 b. 10 c. 12 d. 18

Romex must be supported at least every _ feet in an attic. a. 2 b. 21⁄2 c. 31⁄2 d. 41⁄2

The minimum size for an attic access having a clear height over 30 inches is _____ X _____. a. 18 x 24 inches b. 22 x 30 inches c. 24 x 30 inches d. 24 x 36 inches

Hallways of feet or more in length shall have at least one receptacle outlet. a. 8 b. 10 c. 12 d. 14

The minimum height that a flue vent can terminate above the roof is _____. a. 6 inches b. 1 foot c. 18 inches d. 3 feet

21. The minimum clearance for an electrical wire over a swimming pool is _____feet. a. 12 b. 14 c. 16 d. 22

Woodwork or other combustibles should not be placed within _____ inches of a fireplace opening. a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6

The minimum hearth extension on the side of a fireplace with a 6 square foot opening and a firebox depth of 24 inches is _____ inches. a. 3 b. 6 c. 8 d. 12

The maximum distance that mechanical equipment can be located from an attic access is _____ feet. a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25

The minimum clearance for lighting over a swimming pool is _____ feet. a. 10 b. 12 c. 14 d. 18

Surface mounted fluorescent fixtures shall be installed on the wall above the door or on the ceiling, provided there is a minimum clearance of _____ inches between the fixture and the nearest point of a storage space. a. 2 b. 3 c. 6 d. 8

12-gauge aluminum wires should be connected to an _____ amp breaker. a. 15 b. 20 c. 25 d. 30

30. The maximum distance between balusters on a stairway is _____ inches. a. 0 b. 2 c. 4 d. 6

The minimum thickness for a solid garage door to a living area is _____ inches. a. 11/8 b. 11⁄4 c. 1 3/8 d. 11⁄2

You cannot take return air from a ________. a. Bedroom b. Hallway c. Dining room d. Kitchen or bathroom

Romex must be stapled a maximum of _____ inches from the wall outlet and then every 4.5 feet. a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12

The minimum stairway tread is _____ inches. a. 7.75 b. 8.25 c. 9.5 d. 10

An inspector should operate the motor on an evaporative cooler to see if . a. It vibrates b. It is one or two speed c. It is functioning in normal operating mode d. All of the above

Free standing or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking tops of not less than _____ inches to combustible material. a. 24 b. 30 c. 32 d. 36

Water heaters installed in a garage must be installed so that the lowest heating element is at least _____ inches off the ground. a. 12 b. 16 c. 18 d. 24

The minimum depth of a slab on grade is _____ inches. a. 2 1⁄2 b. 3 c. 3 1⁄2 d. 4

The maximum size copper wire for a grounding electrode is . a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10

The minimum size duct for a clothes dryer is ____ inches. a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8

An outside condenser must be _____ inches off of the ground. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

The maximum height of an electrical breaker box is _____feet _____inches from the ground. a. 5’8” b. 6’6” c. 6’8” d. 7’0

The minimum size of a plumbing exhaust vent is . a. 1” b. 11⁄4” c. 11⁄2” d. 2”

________ is the maximum height of a stairway riser. a. 61⁄2” b. 7” c. 71⁄2” d. 73⁄4”

Weep holes should be provided on masonry at a maximum spacing of _____. a. 18 inches b. 24 inches c. 30 inches d. 33 inches

Standard air conditioning systems can easily be converted to a heat pump by the addition of a key component. a. True b. False

BTU’s of heat always travel hot to cold. a. True b. False

The SEER number for the air conditioner refers to: a. Selective Energy Emergency Ratio b. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating c. Selective Energy Emergency Rating d. None of the above

A stud in a non-load bearing wall may be cut or notched by percent. a. 15 b. 60 c. 30 d. 40

The minimum working platform for mechanical equipment in the attic is? a. 24”x24” b. 24”x30” c. 30”x30” d. 30”x36”

What is the maximum distance that mechanical equipment can be located from the attic opening? a. 10’ b. 15’ c. 18’ d. 20’

Clay tile roof should have how much overlap? a. 6" b. 3" c. 10" d. 12"

Wood shingle/shakes should be spaced how far apart? a. 3/8” b. 5/8” c. 1/2” d. 3/4"

Flat roofs - what is the most common cause of leaking? a. Seams b. Ponding c. Parapet walls d. Gutters

Flat roofs- what is the cause of blisters? a. Rotted underlayment b. Poor grade of shingles c. Air & water trapped between layers d. Loss of UV protection

Asphalt shingle valley overlap requires? a. 12” closed cut or woven b. 6” open c. 6” open or closed d. 18” closed

A 3-tab asphalt shingle can be installed on pitches as low as 2/12, if the roof? a. Never b. If the roof has a hot tar roof coating c. If there are two layers of roofing felt under the shingles d. Only if you use a 30-year shingle

What is the most durable roof covering? a. Slate b. Wood c. Asphalt d. Metal

When does a built-up roofing need flood coating? a. Delamination b. Stain on ceiling c. Tar paper is showing d. Gravel is embedded in tar

Where is roof most likely to leak when re-roofing? a. Edge b. Penetrations c. Valleys d. Gable ends

A built-up roof having a lap joint ever 12" is a: a. 3-ply b. 6-ply c. 2-ply d. 4-ply roof

Wood shakes/shingles are best maintained by: a. Applying a quality oil-base paint annually b. Applying a quality waterproof sealer periodically c. Allowing them to age naturally d. Washing annually with a chlorine solution to remove mildew and soil

Metal roofs are best protected by: a. Properly maintaining with paint b. Finished with brush-on bitumen coating c. Allowing them to age naturally d. Electrolytically applied terns

Which of the following is not suited to a roof with a 2/12 pitch? a. Asbestos Cement shingles b. Roll Asphalt c. Asphalt shingles d. Urethane foam

What does a drip edge do? a. Stops ice damming b. Protects the parts below it like the fascia, siding, etc. c. Protects the ridge vents d. Prevents cupping of shingles

Skylight curbing must extend above the roof a minimum of? a. 4-inches b. 6-inches c. 2-inches d. 8-inches

A copper-to-steel connection undergoes a/an? a. Chemical reaction b. Electrolytic reaction c. Nuclear reaction d. Thermal reaction

Name three common locations of cross connections in a plumbing system. a. Bidet, garden hose, and boiler connection b. Toilet, sink, and bidet c. Garden hose, laundry tubs, toilet d. Boiler connection, toilet, and lawn sprinklers

Name two locations to install a check valve in a house with combination sewers to reduce the risk of backup into the basement. a. Floor drains and main drain line b. Basement sink and toilets c. Hose bibs and pool self-fill mechanisms d. None of the above

The recommended slope for waste plumbing is typically? a. 1⁄4 inch per foot b. 1⁄2 inch per foot c. 3⁄4 inch per foot d. 1 inch per foot

Describe the function of a trap primer. a. To remove water to prevent overflowing of floor drain b. To add water to the trap to replace water lost through evaporation c. To increase the amount of water consumed in the trap d. To allow siphoning of the trap

What is the minimum diameter and extension above the roof line of a vent pipe to prevent frost/snow closure? a. 4-inch diameter and 12-inch extension b. 3-inch diameter and 10-inch extension c. 3-inch diameter and 6-inch above snow line d. 2 1⁄2-inch diameter and 8-inch extension

A temperature pressure relief valve on a water heater that is installed above the tank in the pipe is wrong why? a. Must be installed within the top 8-inches of the tank b. Must be installed within the top 6-inches of the tank c. Not required to be installed in the tank at all d. Not required in older systems

Temperature/pressure relief valves are typically rated at? a. 100 psi and 212 °F b. 150 psi and 210 °F c. 210 psi and 150 °F d. 110 psi and 210 °F

What is the maximum length of a flexible gas appliance connector to a dryer or range? a. 6-feet b. 3-feet c. 18-inches d. 48-inches

If a natural gas appliance is changed to LP gas, you need? a. A smaller orifice b. A larger orifice c. Change gas valve assembly d. You can’t change from gas to propane

How much water does a modern residential toilet discharge into the waste system? a. 1.6 lpf b. 1.6 gpf c. 2.5 gpf d. 3.5 gpf

Copper & galvanized steel can be joined by what method? a. Brass converter fitting b. Di-electric union c. Dimorphic union d. Bothaandb

What kind of connector is needed to attach plastic DWV to cast iron DWV? a. Hubless b. Hopeless c. PVC to ABS d. CPVC

Gas water heaters are allowed in all of the following locations except? a. Basements accessible only from interior stairs b. Attics accessible only from a permanent ladder c. Storage closets d. Laundry rooms open to the living area

Plumbing vent must terminate at least? a. 10-feet from window and 6” above roof b. 6-feet from window and 10” above roof c. 7-feet from window and 12” above roof d. 4-feet from window and 6” above roof

How many wires are there from the street into a house in a 240-volt system? a. 3 b. 2 c. 4 d. 1

What size service wire (minimum) would be required to provide a house with 60-amp service? a. #6Cu b. #6Al c. #4Cu d. #2Al

How are electrical systems grounded on rural properties where the well supply piping into the house is plastic? a. Ground rods b. UFER grounds c. Metal well casing d. Both a and c

Breakers are safer than fuses. Any house with fuses should be upgraded to breakers. a. True b. False

Name an important improvement between knob-and-tube wiring and modern cable. A. Use of grounding B. Use of aluminum wiring C. Fusing the neutral D. None of the above

Where are GFCI’s required in newer houses? a. KITCHEN COUNTERS b. BATHROOMS c. UNFINISHED BASEMENTS d. OUTDOORS e. ALL OF THE ABOVE

What is the most common electrical flaw found residentially? a. Over-fusing b. Use of Al wiring c. Lack of GFCI’s d. Use of grounded receptacles

A non-grounded receptacle within 6" of water should be replaced with? a. GFCI b. GFCI upstream from receptacle c. Single pole GFCI Breaker d. All of the above

Maximum number of disconnects to shut off the main panel is/are? a. 1 b. 6 c. 4 d. 8

Non-metallic sheathed cable in an attic on top of joist must be? a. Protected within 6-feet of scuttle b. Must be fastened every 4 1⁄2 feet c. Not allowed d. Both a and b

Clothes closet - bulb ok or not ok - new construction? a. Surface-mounted or recessed incandescent fixtures with completely enclosed lamps b. Surface-mounted or recessed fluorescent fixtures. c. Surface-mounted incandescent fixtures can be mounted on ceiling with 12" clearance. d. All of the above

Sub panel requirements. a. Neutral and ground must be separated b. Can be grounded together c. Must be bonded d. Must be isolated e. a,c,andd

Grounding rod must be driven? a. 6 feet b. 10 feet c. 8 feet d. 12 feet

A fused neutral (neutral wire runs to a fuse) is? a. Ok b. Unsafe c. Grand-fathered d. None of the above

Two-conductor wiring can be used with a GFCI? a. True b. False

Does a sump pump require a GFCI? a. Yes, if it is a dedicated receptacle b. No, if it is a dedicated receptacle

What is the minimum required clearance in front of the main electrical panel box? a. 12" wide x 24" front b. 24" wide x 30" front c. 26" wide x 36" front d. 30" wide x 36" front

AC cable, commonly known as BX, often contains a bare aluminum wire. Which of the following statements is true regarding the wire? a. The wire is a grounding wire and should be connected to grounding terminals inside boxes and panels. b. The wire is a bonding wire and should not be connected or brought into the interior of boxes. c. The wire is required to be treated with anti-oxidant paste at its terminations d. The wire must be reported as an aluminum branch circuit wire even if the other conductors in the cable are copper

When a GFCI is installed on a two-wire non-grounded system, it provides? a. Full grounding protection b. No protection as there is no ground wire c. Fault protection, but not grounding protection d. A false reading when testing the GFCI using the built-in test button on the unit

What conditions may result in inadequate lateral support? a. Footings will fail b. Soil will erode away from foundation c. The walls will deflect inward d. Roof trusses will lift upwards

Foundations should extend at least how far above grade? a. 4 – 6 inches b. 6–8inches c. 8 – 10 inches d. 2–4inches

What are the two common footing problems with piers? a. Inadequate footing and pier base not below the frost line b. Oversized footing and pier bases c. Oversized pier bases and undersized footings d. Piers and footings made of wood

What is the function of beams? a. To carry floor and wall loads horizontally to the foundations, walls, or posts b. To carry the ceiling load vertically to the footing c. To carry the wall loads horizontally to the sill plates d. To carry the roof loads vertically to the floors

Where are joist hangers required? a. Where joists cannot rest on a support b. Decks c. Balconies d. Beams

What two functions does bridging and bracing perform? a. Prevent racking of the house during windstorms b. Provides additional support for trusses and rafters c. Restrain the joists from twisting and to transmit loads from one joist to the next d. Acts as a shim for beams and girders

What materials were/are commonly used in sub flooring? a. One-inch wood boards b. Plywood c. Oriented Strand Board (OSB) d. a,b,andc

What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? a. In balloon framing, the wall systems are erected before the floor systems b. In platform framing the floor system is erected before the wall system c. In balloon framing the wall framing extends from the foundation to the roof d. In platform framing the wall framing is built on floor at a time e. All of the above

What purpose do weep holes serve? a. To allow the rain water to drain out of the 1" air space b. Balance the pressure on both sides of the brick c. To hold the veneer to the framing d. Both a and b

What is the difference between post-and-beam construction and conventional wood-frame construction? a. Conventional construction only uses only 2x4’s b. Post and beam construction uses a few large members for support where conventional construction uses many smaller members c. Conventional construction is only used in the northern part of the country d. Post and beam construction is limited to barns and commercial buildings

What function do lintels perform? a. Used in wood-framed structures b. Ingredient for bean soup c. To transfer the load above an opening in a masonry structure d. To support the sill plate on top of foundation wall

Steel lintels on masonry walls should be at least how many inches wider than the opening on either side. a. 6-inches b. 8-inches c. 10-inches d. 4-inches

Where should collar ties be attached to the rafters: a. Nearer the top b. Nearer the middle c. Nearer the bottom d. Nearer the end

What function do knee walls perform? a. Support the roof rafters and prevent sagging b. Support the footings beneath the foundation walls c. Support the trusses between the top & bottom chords d. Support the purlins at the rafter ends

What can one do to minimize the risk of termite infestation? a. Breaking earth-to-wood contact b. Use standard household pesticides c. Use masonry structural components d. Increase moisture content at foundation

A 2" x 6" @16" on center can safely span? a. 6' b. 10' c. 12' d. Depends on species of wood

What is the best way for steel girders (I-beams) in basement concrete wall pockets to be installed? a. Lay on tar paper b. 1/2" gap on three sides c. Lay on poly sheeting d. Lay on wood shims

How are hurricane ties attached at the roof structure? a. Joist to rafter b. Inside edge of top plate to rafter c. Outside edge of top plate d. Stud to top plate

CDX is what type material? a. Exterior grade plywood b. Interior grade plywood c. Paint grade plywood d. Oriented strand board

Step cracks in a masonry wall at the top corner of a window angled up and away are caused by? a. Rusted lintel b. Settled header c. Rusted hurricane ties d. Poor window installation

An accumulator prevents what from entering the compressor? a. Water b. Liquid refrigerant c. Oil d. Gaseous refrigerant

In a heat pump during the cooling cycle, which coil acts as the evaporator? In the heating cycle, which coil acts as the evaporator? a. Indoor/Outdoor b. Outdoor/Indoor c. Indoor/Indoor d. Outdoor/Outdoor

The ________ directs hot refrigerant to the indoor coil in the ______ cycle in a heat pump. a. Multi-cycle valve - heating b. Reversing valve - cooling c. Reversing valve - heating d. 4-way valve – cooling

The defrost cycle is initiated by ________ and ________. a. Homeowner and temperature b. Time and temperature c. Time and humidity d. Temperature and humidity

Why are heat pumps labeled not to be operated unless power is on for a minimum of 12-hours? a. Oil in compressor needs to be heated to remove liquid refrigerant b. Oil in compressor needs to be heated to remove water c. Oil in compressor needs to be heated for proper lubrication d. Oil is only added for cold weather operation

A non-technically exhaustive way to evaluate the heat exchanger? a. Remove plenum and inspect visually b. Water pressure test c. Check flame pattern when blower comes on d. Inspect register covers for soot

Which of the following statements is TRUE for a cooling unit located in an attic where damage may result from condensate overflow? a. Attic ventilation must be increased to avoid condensation b. Steel ducting is not allowed because of potential damage from condensation c. A pan with a drain or float switch is required beneath the evaporator unit d. A supplemental condensate pump is required

Converting a heating system fan to cooling type fan requires? a. Changing duct wire b. A 2-speed or variable speed fan c. Decreasing speed of fan d. None of the above

If a furnace has a pilot with a thermocouple. What device will most likely prevent the furnace from firing if it fails? a. Thermocouple b. Pilot c. Gas valve d. Burner

An induced draft fan pulls air in what direction? a. Up b. Down c. Pulls through the furnace d. Pushes through the furnace

Plastic (polyethylene) piping can be used for gas? a. True b. False

What does an A/C compressor do? a. Pressurizes the refrigerant gas in order to raise its temperature b. Removes moisture from the system c. Depressurizes the refrigerant gas in order to reduce its temperature d. Compresses refrigerant gas for evaporation

Which part of the A/C cycle removes heat from the refrigerant? a. When it goes through the evaporator b. When it goes through the condenser c. When it evaporates d. When it is compressed in the coil

A heat pump system is primarily sized for the? a. Cooling load b. Heating load c. Need to dehumidify d. Ambient conditions during operation

The variation in temperature between the supply air and the return air in an A/C system should be approximately? a. 10-14° b. 14-22° c. 21-24° d. 25-35°

Oil tank - Pipes from tank to burners a. Must have one copper pipe b. Must have two copper pipes c. Must be protected from damage d. Must be galvanized

Small horizontal cracks approximately every 3-feet in a stucco wall are? a. Normal b. Due to poor overlap of lath ends c. Due to stress d. Due to shrinkage

Garage door fire rating? a. 1 hour b. 20-minutes c. 30-minutes d. 45-minutes

Downspout can go into foundation drain? a. True b. False

Downspout extensions should extend how far from house? a. 3-feet b. 6-feet c. 2-feet d. 4-feet

In an older home, a forced hot air furnace is replaced by a heat pump. The heat coming out of the register is:

COOLER

WHAT IS THE MOST SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD WITH AN EXTERIOR DOOR?

Double cylinder dead bolt (keyed inside and outside)

The real estate agent requests a copy of your inspection report: a. You would give a copy as a professional courtesy b. You would get permission from the buyer c. You would never give a copy to a Realtor.

On the interior door leading to the attached garage, the door: a. Must swing into the garage b. Must have self-closing hinges c. Must have metal on the garage side d. Must be 1 3/8” thick wood, metal, or fire-rated

A house is built on a sloping hill. The surface water should be drained a. Directly into the sump pump b. Into a 4-inch perforated plastic drain line and directed downhill to daylight c. Into a gravel filled container (inside the basement) d. Drained laterally.

A flat roof with a two-foot surrounding parapet wall, what must be provided to allow drainage: a. Gutters b. Scuppers c. Roof drain with secondary overflow drain d. Either b or c above

A deck is 4 feet off the ground and you note that the ledger board has four 16d nails in each bay: a. Tell the buyer that proper bolts should be installed b. Should add more 16d nails c. Place another 2x10, nailed under the ledger board d. Don’t buy the house

What is a common reason for water overflowing a gutter? a. Roof too steep for the gutter system design. b. Downspout too small for the gutters. c. Gutter not large enough for the area of roof covered. d. None of the above

You are inspecting a flat roof with a rock ballast finish. You see an A/C platform sitting on two 4”x4” SPF boards: a. Say nothing. b. Tell buyer that the 4x4’s should be replaced with pressure treated wood. c. Inform the client that this arrangement may damage the roof system.

A home is built with a second floor and a trussed attic/roof above it. Which one of the following is not a consideration when determining joist depth? a. The eventual use of the attic b. The weight of the roof system c. The design of the roof system d. The depth of the insulation to be installed

Which of the following is the least safe for the occupants? a. Dead bolts with a keyed interior arrangement b. A garage without a safety reverse c. A loose handrail d. No safety glass

A cedar shake roof will (wear out first) or (show light through the felt first) a. At the valley b. At the shake ends c. At the ridge d. Between shakes

A house has recently been re-sided with vinyl. The new vinyl has been installed over the electric feed conduit from below the mast to the meter. This is okay? a. True b. False

What is the proper spacing between foundation anchor bolts?

6 feet

What is the acceptable distance between collar ties?

4 feet

If you have a gas furnace and a gas water heater in the basement and a gas furnace in the attic, how many flues to you need for proper venting: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

If the furnace blower stops running after the burners have shut off and then the blower turns back on without the burners on - what is the most likely situation:

Fan/Limit control switch does not operate properly

What is the typical clearance to combustibles for venting of a wall furnace?

1 inch

The clearance from a wall furnace to the ceiling is: a. 8" b. 12" c. 16" d. Per manufacturer’s instructions

The clearance from a wall furnace to the nearest wall is: a. 6" b. 8" c. 12" d. 16"

Where is the draft hood for a wall-mounted furnace located? a. The front of the furnace - top front b. Combustion side of the furnace c. Enclosed in the wall

At what point in an A/C cycle does the gas turn to a liquid: a. Coming out of evaporator coil b. Coming out of the compressor c. Coming out of the condensing coil d. After the expansion device

At what point in an A/C cycle does the liquid turn to gas: a. Passing through the expansion coil b. Coming out of the compressor c. Coming out of the evaporator coil d. Coming out of the condensing coil

Vertical load on top of this truss has the following effect on foundation walls: a. Vertical pressure only b. Vertical and horizontal pressure c. Horizontal pressure only

An HVAC installation requires the following: a. Insulating the supply duct b. Insulating the return duct c. Insulating supply and return ducts d. Insulating ducts outside building envelope only

The following roof type requires waterproof underlayment: a. Asphalt b. Metal c. Tile d. None of the above

When converting a gas-forced air furnace to heat pump, the ductwork is: a. Oversized and will not perform properly b. Oversized but will perform properly c. Undersized and may or may not perform adequately d. Properly sized

A masonry building, circa 1910, has a horizontal metal star bolted to it on the outside at the top of first floor. These pieces are: a. To fill holes from a portion of structure that was removed b. Used to secure area around window openings c. Used to anchor the wall structure to the roof d. Installed for decorative purposes

A house rests on an 8" concrete block foundation 8' high. One wall is backfilled 6' high while the opposite wall is exposed with a downhill slope in front. The backfilled wall has a horizontal crack across its length. The cause may be anything except: a. Force of ground against wall b. Freezing c. Weight of house on foundation d. Rusting of reinforcement rod

Common metal roof material includes all, except: a. Copper b. Aluminum c. V-seam d. Metallica

Installing a screened chimney cap does all of the following, except: a. Interrupts proper draft b. Keeps out birds and animals c. Keeps out dirt and debris d. Keeps rain from entering chimney

The following can be run under a concrete floor, except: a. Water Line b. Drain Line c. Gas Pipe d. Electrical Conduit

The following roof type has the greatest life expectancy: a. Asphalt b. Fiberglass c. BUR d. Tile

All of the following may be used as gas lines inside, except: a. Black pipe b. Galvanized pipe c. Plastic pipe d. Flared copper pipe

If a second roof is applied, where is it most likely to leak? a. Valley b. Ridge c. Gable d. Field

Why would you put your mirror under a water heater draft hood? a. To look up the flue b. To check for CO c. To detect back drafting d. To look at the sky

What size should TPR valve extension piping be? a. 1/2” b. 3/4” c. Doesn’t matter d. Same size as the valve it’s connected to

Where should TPR extension terminate? a. Plumbing vent pipe b. Within 6" of floor or ground c. Plumbed to drain line d. Attic

Where is A/C tonnage encoded? a. Model # b. Serial # c. RLA d. LRA`

Spacing of collar ties should be? a. Collar ties are spaced every 4' b. Collar ties are spaced every 6' c. Collar ties are spaced every 8' d. Collar ties are spaced every 10'

Concrete block retaining wall with 3-inch deflection. What should you say? a. Have structural engineer examine b. Normal position c. Up to 4-inches is ok d. Replace wall with new one

What is the minimum curb height for a skylight? a. 4-inch b. 5-inch c. 6-inch d. No requirement

How far apart (maximum) can sill bolts be: a. 6” b. 3’ c. 6’ d. 3”

A downspout terminated 6" before the foundation - what should you say? a. Recommend an extension b. Recommend a splash block c. Recommend a French drain d. Recommend a new gutter

What is not a material typically used for gutters? a. Brass b. Plastic c. Aluminum d. Steel

What is Swale?

Grading that directs water around a home.

What is Sump?

Hole, pit, or crock in the ground that collects water

What to do with a $20 tip from a broker after the inspection is completed?

It is unethical - give it back.

What happens if the A/C unit has a dirty evaporator coil with many bent fins?

Expect a higher differential/split temperature.

Size of a notch that is allowed in a non-bearing wall stud?

40% of stud’s width

Size of a notch that is allowed in a bearing wall stud?

25% of stud’s width

Size of a bored hole in a non-bearing wall stud or a doubled-bearing wall?

60% of stud’s width

Maximum offset of a wall perpendicular to the joist from a bearing wall below? a. 1 joist depth b. 2 joist width c. 10" d. 12"

Proper way to strap a water heater for an earthquake?

2 straps - upper and lower third – lower is above the gas valve

Efflorescence on exterior of brick is caused by:

Moisture trapped behind the brick

Lower part of downspout must be located:

On the outside of upper downspout.

A/C or heat pump

Liquid turns to a gas when it comes out of the evaporator coil, which may be either physical coil depending on whether you are heating or cooling the house.

A/C or heat pump

Gas turns to a liquid after it comes out of the condensing coil, which may be either physical coil depending on whether you are heating or cooling the house.

How far does a wall furnace have to be from an open door?

12 INCHES

What is the required opening for an egress window?

5.7 sq ft opening and need to be a minimum of 20” wide and 24” tall

ROOF MINIMUM SLOPE FOR ASPHALT:

2:12

ROOF MINIMUM SLOPE FOR WOOD:

3:12

ROOF MINIMUM SLOPE FOR TILE:

2.5:12

Receptacles _______ of a GFCI are protected.

downstream

In a main panel, how many neutral wires are allowed to be run into one slot of the ground bar?

Depends on panel, usually just one. Read the mfg. label.

#10 wire on a 50-amp breaker for an A/C compressor: a. Ok - because compressor protects it b. Not allowed c. Ok – because it’s 240v d. Good idea

A wire is run 10', from a lug before the main breaker to a junction box: a. Not protected if main panel turned off b. 10' rule applies c. Ok if no more space in panel d. Ok due to NEC exception rule

A #14 wire is not safe to be run to a 30-amp breaker? a. True b. False

Romex is a: a. Pipe b. Conductor c. Tradename d. Both b and c above

An air handler is in the attic. What is the minimum width of a walkway for access? a. 18" b. 24" c. 36" d. 48"

A vent for a high efficiency furnace pitches: a. Downward toward outside b. Downward toward furnace c. Upwards away from furnace d. Both b and c above

Wall furnace vent is what type? a. B b. L c. BW d. A

What does voltage measure:

pressure

Given that you have a #6 AWG copper wire, 100-ampmain breaker and a panel rated for 150 amps, what is the service amperage?

60 and a safety hazard

A crack that increases along its path is called?

v-crack

The recommended minimum clearance between a floor joist and the dirt floor of a crawl space without having to use treated lumber is:

18"

How might a rafter spread be noticed from the exterior of the home?

Separation of the soffits from the wall

The two main components of an air-cooled air conditioning system are:

Evaporator unit and the condensing unit

A 4-ply built-up roof would have?

4 layers of felt and 4 layers of bitumen

What siding has the tendency to expand and contract the most?

Vinyl

The function of a fan/limit switch is to:

Control when the fan comes on or off and to shut off the burners if the furnace overheats

A drain that gurgles or belches as it drains water may be a symptom of:

missing a vent

How much exposure is proper for an 18" shake roof?

7 1/2"

In a hydronic system, the normal operating pressure is:

12-15 psi

The Hartford loop in a steam system:

Precludes siphon action if the unit develops a leak

The most likely area to find a crack or hole in the heat exchanger is:

In front, behind the heat shield

Boring holes must be how far from the top or bottom or other holes?

2 inches

Nominal 2x8 joists should only span _____'_____"?

15'7"

Collar ties spans one opposing _____ to the other.

Rafter (1x4 minimum)

Where are Rafter Ties placed?

in the lowest 1/3 of the system

Occur when warm air from the home enters the attic and heats the roof structure?

Ice Dams

Two common conductors?

Aluminum & Copper

What are designed to provide a path to the ground in the event of a lightening strike?

Electrical Grounding System

Residential electrical systems provide a path back to the ________, via the neutral wire.

Transformer

All electrodes must be __________.

bonded

The service drop mast must be ________

attached to the home.

Picture a panel with 8 fuses. Four have black wires, 4 have white wires. Pick the most accurate statement:

FUSED NEUTRALS

The best way to vent and insulate a cathedral ceiling:

LEAVE GAP ABOVE INSULATION

Which is the most rigid floor joist:

2X12

Common Temperature Rise with an old furnace:

70-100 DEGREES

Where roof and dormer come together, siding should be a. Makes no difference b. 3" c. 1-2" above shingles d. 1/2"

Vapor barrier should be: a. To the cold side b. To the warm in winter side c. To either side d. Depends on where installed

Shingles are 4 years old, cupping of tabs, with no loss of granules. Cause is: a. Defective shingles b. Poor installation

Wall cracks should be investigated to determine if structural rot, structural cracking, foundation settlement or pulled fastenings have occurred if crack is wider than: a. 1/8" b. 1/4" c. 3/8" d. 1/2"

Plaster cracks over a chimney breast are usually caused by: a. Changing materials b. Settlement of the chimney c. Heat d. Changing of humidity from front to back

When plaster cracks appear over gypsum lath either 2 or 4 feet apart, this is normally: a. Not serious b. The last sign before the wall or ceilings fall c. Uncommonly heavy storage in attics or 2nd floors d. A sign of poor workmanship

What is the minimum extension above the roof line of a vent pipe to prevent frost closure? a. 2” or 3” b. 6” above snow line c. 10” above roof d. 2" or 12"

Sub-panels require neutrals and grounds to be separated and isolated. What is another term for this? a. Floating neutral b. Floating ground c. Ungrounded d. Bonding

Where should collar ties be attached to the rafter: a. Nearer the top b. Nearer the middle c. Nearer the bottom d. Doesn’t matter

Which roof covering has the greatest life expectancy: a. Asphalt b. Clay tile c. Slate d. BUR

Where would you not typically find condensation: a. Attic b. Windows c. Basement d. Interior bedroom

During heat pump operation, supplemental heat may be provided by: a. Ground loop heat source b. Electric heat strips c. Solar panels d. All of the above

Rot/mildew/fungus can begin in moisture levels of: a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%

FRT plywood failure is due to: a. Too much ventilation, which actually drew in moisture and created a condition of acid hydrolysis b. Inadequate ventilation, accompanied by high heat and humidity c. Was installed and shingled over when wet d. Galvanic reaction from the fasteners

What was added to furnaces in 1980 to increase their efficiency? a. Thermal coupler/pilot limit switch b. Two heat exchangers c. Draft Diverters d. High-limit switch

The neutral wire: a. Serves only one function b. Must be wired to ground bar c. Provides means to ground d. Returns 110v to ground

Ice forming on the A/C evaporator coil is caused by: a. Too much air b. Not enough air c. Sized wrong d. All of above

The exhaust vent of a gas dryer: a. Must be vented to the outside b. Vented to a ‘B’ type vent only c. Can be vented to a chimney with a gas furnace if it is on the bottom d. Vented to an ‘L’ type vent only

In an electrical sub panel, the neutral wire must be: a. Separated from the ground b. Isolated c. Wired to ground d. Both separated from ground and isolated

Trusses: a. Can be cut b. Can never be cut c. Have two bearing points d. Should not be used

Mid-efficiency furnace: a. No draft diverter required b. Needs spark ignition c. Has pilot light only d. Has 2 heat exchangers.

What is the proper exposure for a 24" shake? a. 7 inches b. 12 inches c. 10 inches d. 8 inches

Stucco hairline cracks appear every 16". The cause can be attributed to? a. Shrinkage b. Nailing drywall on inside c. Improper installation d. None of the above

On a tile roof what is the proper way to flash around the chimney: a. Counter and step flashing b. Plastic flashing c. Caulk d. Counter and pan flashing

You are inspecting a home built in 1950 and see a silver wire to a branch circuit. This would be: a. Tin coated copper b. Aluminum c. Copper d. Copper coated aluminum

You view a Type “B” vent in an attic. Insulation is falling in the open chase. What do you report? a. What you see b. Recommend a fire stop be installed c. Recommend they remove insulation from chase d. All of the above

What determines size of flue: a. Opening of fireplace b. Area of firebox

Cross bridging on floor joists: a. Stops floor squeaks b. Removes sags from sub flooring c. Keeps joists from twisting d. Serves no purpose

Wood shakes are most likely to wear and expose felt paper at: a. Valley b. Key way c. Ridge and hip d. Butt ends

Flat roof is used as an observation deck. Plumbing vent must extend: a. 1 foot b. 4 feet c. 7 feet d. 8 feet

An inspector is required to inspect at least: a. One window in each room b. 50% of all windows c. None of the windows d. All the windows

A 12-foot long 2x8 floor joist has a notch. Where would the notch NOT be ok: a. 8 inches from end on bottom b. 8 inches from end on top c. In the middle d. 24 inches from end on bottom

A properly constructed retaining wall should: a. Be plumb b. Use anchors that are horizontal c. Be backfilled with gravel d. None of the above

A horizontal crack in a brick wall follows the gutter line. What is the cause: a. Rafter spread b. Shrinking mortar c. Stress from gutter d. Rusted lintel

In EIFS construction doors and windows can be properly sealed by: a. Backer rod and sealant b. Metal header and sides c. Plastic header d. Caulk

A gas water heater is not allowed in: a. Attic with no pull-down steps b. Basement with ladder c. Crawl space d. Storage closet

Each zone valve for a hydronic heating unit needs: a. Circulating pump b. Thermostat c. Relief valve d. Pressure gauge

Sump pump runs even though it has been dry (no rain) for a long time. What is the cause: a. Pump undersized b. Float above water level c. Float stuck d. Pump oversized

A new electric dryer receptacle: a. May have 4 wires to it b. Must be a dedicated circuit c. May be 120 volts d. All of the above

An electrical panel with a split busbar: a. Is illegal b. Has more than one shut off c. Breaker above controls other breakers d. Not grounded

Another name for Romex is: a. UF b. NM c. BX

Central air added to an existing furnace. What is required: a. More ductwork b. 2-speed fan c. Smaller ductwork d. More registers

A 50-year-old, forced-air heating system has been retrofitted with an evaporator coil as part of a split-system air conditioner. The ducts are original steel with 4" branch ducts insulated with asbestos paper. Which of the following is true? a. The fan should not be altered to a 2-speed system or it may exceed duct capacity b. The ducts should have more insulation installed to prevent condensation c. The duct system may be prone to rusting and probably undersized for air conditioning loads. d. The ducts should be supplied with dampers to seasonally balance the loads.

A gas appliance vents through a 5/12 pitched roof requires a minimum clearance of: a. 1 foot b. 2 feet c. 3 feet d. 4 feet

Garage door requirement for garages built before 1978: a. Must have a reverse on operator b. Needs safety wire through spring coil c. Must have a child safety switch d. Must have switch out of range of child

Where is the circulating pump for a hydronic heating system normally located? a. Supply side b. Return side c. Middle d. Don’t have one

What is a characteristic of knob and tube wiring? a. No ground b. Newer wires c. Run through conduit d. Is a safety hazard

Siding with insulation board underneath, covers the service entry wire on a house. You report: a. Say nothing b. Say ok because insulated board protects it c. Cannot be covered by the siding d. Tell customer not to buy the house

What is not a source or sign of a wet basement: a. Missing downspout b. Negative grade c. Rusting support post d. Crack in floors

A built-up roof has a 9" overlap. How many plies exist: a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 3

REAL ESTATE INSPECTION

A WRITTEN OR ORAL OPINION AS THE THE CONDITION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING STRUCTURAL ITEMS, ELECTRICAL ITEMS, MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, PLUMBING SYSTEMS, OR EQUIPMENT.

INSPECTION

A REPORT ADDRESSING TWO OR MORE IMPROVEMENTS IS CONSIDERED A SINGLE INSPECTION.

INSPECTION FORMS

THE COMMISSION REQUIRES A STANDARD FORM AND REQUIRES INSPECTORS TO USE THE FORMS TO REDUCE DISCREPANCIES AND CREATE CONSISTENCY IN PREPARING REPORTS OF REAL ESTATE INSPECTIONS

THE TEXAS REAL ESTATE INSPECTOR COMMITTEE IS AN ____________________.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSION (TREC)

THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECOMMEND:

-RULES FOR LICENSING INSPECTORS -THE FORM OF REQUIRED APPLICATION -REASONABLE FEES -SOP CHANGES -RULES RELATING TO ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT -RECOMMENDATIONS TO PROVIDE A HIGH DEGREE OF SERVICE TO AND PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC OF AN INSPECTOR

MUST LET THE COMMISSION KNOW WITHIN ____ DAYS OF CANCELING INSURANCE OR NOT RENEWING

APPRENTICE INSPECTOR ELIGIBILITY

-HOLD AN APPRENTICE INSPECTOR LICENSE FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS -90 CLASSROOM HOURS OF CORE REAL ESTATE INSPECTION COURSES

HOW MANY HOURS OF CONTINUED EDUCATION?

32 HOURS: 24 HRS OF QUALIFYING HOURS NO MORE THEN 16 IN 1 SUBJECT 8 HRS OF NON-ELECTIVE COURSEWORK (4 HOURS LEGAL/ETHICS AND 4 HOURS IN SOP)

PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR: A PERSON WHO DOESNT HAVE 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS AN ARCHITECT, ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING MUST COMPLETE _____.

330 ADDITIONAL HOURS OF CORE INSPECTION COURSEWORK

PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR: A PERSON WHO DOESNT HAVE 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS AN ARCHITECT, ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING MUST COMPLETE _____.

32 ADDITIONAL HOURS OF CORE INSPECTION COURSEWORK.

WHAT MUST AN INSPECTION REPORT INCLUDE?

1. INSPECTORS NAME AND LICENSE # 2. CLIENTS NAME 3. ADDRESS 4. BE DELIVERED WITHIN 3 DAYS

NOTIFY THE COMMISSION WITHIN _____ DAYS OF A CHANGE OF NAME, ADDRESS OR IF APPLICABLE EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGE.

30`

HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE

EVERY 2 YEARS

TO SPONSOR AN APPRENTICE INSPECTOR THE PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR MUST HAVE ______ INSPECTIONS AS A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR.

200

COMMISSION SHALL PROVIDE NOTICE TO LICENSEE NO LATER THAN ______ DAYS PRIOR TO RENEWAL.

PAYMENTS FROM THE FUND FOR A SINGLE TRANSACTION MAY NOT EXCEED _________ REGARDLESS OF NUMBER OF PEOPLE.

12,500

PAYMENTS AGAINST AN INSPECTOR BASED ON JUDGEMENTS CANNOT EXCEED __________ UNTIL THE INSPECTOR HAS REIMBURSED THE FUND FOR ALL THE MONEY PAID.

30,000

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A REASON FOR A NARRATIVE REPORT?

TO PROVE THE INSPECTOR COMPLETED THE JOB

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A DEFICIENCY IN A COMPONENT THAT A HOME INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED TO INSPECT?

MATERIAL DEFECT

ELECTRICAL DANGERS ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT IN ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PLACES EXCEPT?

BATHROOMS

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE ILLNESSES RELATED TO ASBESTOS EXCEPT _________.

TUBERCULOSIS

A HOME INSPECTOR HAS DONE A FULL INSPECTION OF A HOME AND HAS LISTED ALL STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES OF NOTE. WHO IS LIABLE FOR THE HOME AT THIS TIME?

HOME INSPECTOR

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT VAPOR BARRIERS AND VAPOR RETARDERS?

SOME CLIMATE ZONES DO NOT REQUIRE VAPOR RETARDERS IN THEIR CONSTRUCTION.

IF AN INSPECTOR NOTICES WATER DAMAGE CEILING ON THE TOP FLOOR OF A HOME, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE WATER DAMAGE?

AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COLLAR ON A ROOF PLUMBING VENT.

THE WATER HEATER TPR VALVE PIPE SHOULD WHAT?

TERMINATE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR

The inside unit of a heat pump containing a fan, evaporator coil, and associated control and operating parts; air handler is sometimes used to describe a fuel-fired forced air furnace.

AIR HANDLER

WHAT DEVICE COMPRESSES THE GAS REFRIGERANT INTO SUPERHEATED GAS, AND PROVIDES THE ENERGY TO MOVE REFRIGERANT THROUGH THE SYSTEM.

COMPRESSOR

SEER

SEASONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATIO

THE AMOUNT OF HEAT ENERGY THAT AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MUST RE-MOVE FROM THE AIR INSIDE A HOME BECAUSE OF ITEMS IN HOME.

SENSIBLE LOAD

PART OF THE REFRIGERANT LINE SET; THE LARGER, INSULATED COPPER TUBE.

SUCTION LINE

HEAT PUMPS PROVIDE BOTH?

HEATING AND COOLING

__________ SYSTEMS CIRCULATE THE EXCHANGE MEDIUM IN TUBES CONFIGURED WITH NO OPENINGS TO THE ENVIROMENT.

CLOSED LOOP

________ SYSTEMS DRAW WATER FROM A LAKE OR AQUIFER AND RETERN THE WATER TO THE SOURCE

OPEN LOOP

METERING DEVICES IN MOST MODERN STANDARD EFFICIENCY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS ARE ________

THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVES

OPERATING AN AIR CONDITIONER WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW ABOUT 60 F

-SLUGGING THE COMPRESSOR -INACCURATE OR MISLEADING TEST RESULTS

OPERATING A HEAT PUMP IN HEATING MODE ABOVE ABOUT ________ SHOULD BE DONE WITH CAUTION.

80 F

HEAT PUMPS ARE NOT EFFICIENT OR EFFECTIVE BELOW __________ SO _________________ ARE INSTALLED

30 F / BACKUP EMERGENCY HEATING COILS

PACKAGE SYSTEM MAY BE AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND GAS-FIRED FURNACE, IN WHICH CASE IT IS OFTEN CALLED A _____________.

GAS PACK

MEASURING HVAC TEMP. DROP LET THE SYSTEM RUN FOR ______ BEFORE TAKING MEASUREMENT.

15 MIN.

REFRIGERANT LINE SET IS THE COPPER TUBES THAT CONDUCT THE REFRIGERANT BETWEEN THE EVAPORATOR COIL AND THE _______________.

CONDENSER UNIT

SOME MANUFACTURERS RECOMMEND A MAXIMUM LINE SET DISTANCE OF ______ INCLUDING MAXIMUM VERTICAL DISTANCE OF __________.

60FT/25FT

THE VAST MAJORITY OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS USE _______________________.

LOW PRESSURE, LOW VELOCITY DUCTS

SHEET METAL DUCTS SHOULD BE SUPPORTED WITH AT LEAST ________ WIDE STRAPS AT LEAST EVERY ______ FEET.

1/2 INCH/10 FEET

DUCT BOARD SHOULD BE SUPPORTED WITH AT LEAST _______ WIDE MATERIAL EVERY ________ FEET.

1 1/2 INCH/ 6-8

FLEX DUCT SHOULD BE SUPPORTED BY _______ WIDE MATERIAL AT LEAST EVERY ________ HORIZONTALLY AND EVERY ________ VERTICALLY

1 1/2/ 4 FEET/ 6 FEET

HEATING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING _________ F. IN EVERY HABITABLE SPACE.

AFUE

ANNUAL FUEL UTILIZATION EFFICIENCY

A COMPONENT THAT CONDUCTS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM A FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCE TO A CHIMNEY.

CHIMNEY CONNECTOR

A HEATING SYSTEM THAT CIRCULATES HOT LIQUID OR STEAM THROUGH PIPES; THE PIPES MAY BE INSTALLED IN THE FLOOR, CEILING, OR WALL, OR MAY SERVE RADIATORS OR SIMILIAR DEVICES.

HYDRONIC HEATING

WHEN HEAT MOVES THROUGH SOLID MATTER.

CONDUCTION

HEAT MOVES BY CIRCULATION OF A GAS OR LIQUID.

CONVECTION

WHEN MOLECULES GAIN HEAT BY ABSORBING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY IN THE INFRARED PART OF THE SPECTRUM.

RADIATION

COMBUSTION AIR SHOULD BE DRAWN IN FROM _________.

OUTSIDE THE HOUSE

DRAWING COMBUSTION AIR FROM THE SAME ROOM IS CALLED THE ___________.

STANDARD METHOD

CATEGORY I GAS APPLIANCE:

300 DEGREE F

CATEGORY II GAS APPLIANCE

140 DEGREE F

CATEGORY III GAS APPLIANCE:

HOT OR HOTTER THEN CATEGORY I

A PROPERLY BURNING FURNACE FLAME IS _______ SOMETIMES WITH A SLIGHT _______ TIP.

BLUE/YELLOW

A FLICKERING OR DISTORTED FLAME COULD INDICATE ___________________

A CRACKED HEAT EXCHANGER

UNVENTED APPLIANCES MAY ALSO BE CALLED?

SPACE HEATERS AND VENT-FREE HEATERS

A CHIMNEY DAMPER SHOULD BE _____________ WHEN VENTED GAS LOGS ARE INSTALLED IN A FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY OR A MASONRY CHIMNEY.

PERMANENTLY OPENED

THE TYPICAL OPERATING PRESSURE IN A FORCED HOT WATER SYSTEM FOR A TWO-STORY HOME SHOULD BE ________________.

12-15 PSI

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SIZE OF A TYPICAL COOKTOP?

30-36 INCHES

WHAT CONDITION OF A GAS FURNACE SHOULD BE REPORTED AS SAFETY HAZARDS?

SPILLAGE FROM THE DRAFT DIVERTER, BLOCKED FLUE

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CAUSES ELECTROCUTION?

CURRENT

THE STANDARD HOME INSPECTION SHOULD CONTAIN A LIST OF ITEMS THAT ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE HOME INSPECTION. SOME ITEMS YOU WOULD EXPECT TO SEE ON THE LIST WOULD BE?

MOLDS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, AND GOVERNING CODES

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS REGARDING UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLES IS TRUE?

UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLES MUST BE TESTED WITH A NEON BULB TESTER.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED ACCORDING TO MOST STANDARDS OF PRACTICE?

SIDEWALKS

A NATURAL GAS-FIRED SEALED PREFABRICATED "FIREPLACE" IS _______.

DEFINED AS A DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

WHATS IS THE SOFFIT?

THE UNDERSIDE OF THE EAVE

THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN FLEXIBLE DUCT SUPPORTS SHOULD BE _____.

4 FEET

CORBELING, OR TO CORBEL, GENERALLY RELATES TO WHAT BUILDING COMPONENT?

MASONRY CHIMNEY

WHAT IS A ZERO-CLEARANCE FIREPLACE?

A FACTORY-BUILT WALL-MOUNTED, RECESSED, OR FREESTANDING METAL FIREPLACE

WHAT CONDITION WOULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD THAT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR EVALUATE TO REPAIR/REPLACE?

THE DOOR FROM THE GARAGE THAT LEADS INTO THE HOME HAS A WINDOW IN IT

IS IT TRUE THAT MOST PREINSPECTION AGREEMENTS ARE REFERRED TO AS ADHESION CONTRACTS?

THIS IS FALSE. AN ADHESION CONTRACT MEANS THAT THERE WAS NO OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CLIENT TO NEGOTIATE THE CONTRACT TERMS.

THE AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY FOR A SMOKE ALARM IS APPROXIMATELY ______.

10 YEARS

WITH HRV SYSTEMS, SIMPLIFIED DUCTING REFERS TO __________.

THE UTILIZATION OF EXISTING HVAC DUCTS TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF TREATING AIR

WHAT CAUSES PLASTER TO BECOME POWDERY?

BEING SOAKED WITH WATER

WHICH TYPE OF PLASTIC PIPING IS BLUE-GRAY AND LABELED PB2110?

POLYBUTYLENE

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING VENTS IS NORMALLY CONTROLLED BY A THERMOSTAT?

POWER VENTILATOR

WHAT IS A SYMPTOM OF A WATERLOGGED PRESSURE TANK?

THE PUMP RUNS CONSTANTLY

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF CIRCUIT WIRING SHOULD ALL BE LISTED AS SAFETY HAZARDS?

UNDERSIZED WIRES FOR CIRCUIT, UNCOVERED JUNCTION BOXES WITH EXPOSED WIRING

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MIGHT CAUSE A FIREPLACE TO SMOKE?

NEGATIVE PRESSURE IN HOUSE, BLOCKED FLUE

WHAT WIRE GAUGE SHOULD THE SERVICE CONDUCTORS BE FOR A 100-AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE IN THE US?

#4 COPPER OR #2 ALUMINUM

WHAT KITCHEN APPLIANCE WILL TYPICALLY HAVE A THERMAL CUTOFF THAT CAN BE RESET BY PRESSING A BUTTON, WHICH IS TYPICALLY RED?

GARBAGE DISPOSAL

BURNING ETHANOL (ALCOHOL) FIREPLACE FUEL PRODUCES _____________.

HEAT, WATER VAPOR, AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF CARBON DIOXIDE

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WOULD NOT BE A SIGN OF POOR VENTILATION IN AN ATTIC?

CRACKED RAFTERS

IN WHAT LOCATION MIGHT EVAPORATIVE COOLER BE FOUND?

COLORADO

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM RISE (PITCH/SLOPE) FOR A FLUE PIPE ON A GAS-FIRED WATER HEATER?

1/4 INCH PER FOOT RISE

A SUMP PUMP SHOULD NEVER DISCHARGE INTO A

ALL OF THE BELOW: -A CITY SEWER -A SEPTIC SYSTEM -NEXT TO A FOUNDATION

A FUNCTIONAL FLOW TEST BEING PERFORMED ON A WELL SYSTEM, AND THE FLOW AT THE FAUCET INCREASES AND DECREASES INDICATING THAT THE WELL PUMP IS CYCLING ON AND OFF. WHAT IS A LIKELY DEFECT?

SMALL AIR PAD OR THE PRESSURE TANK BECOMING WATERLOGGED

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A TERM OR COMPONENT FOR A FIREPLACE CHIMNEY?

HEARTH

AT AN INSPECTION, A CLIENT IS CONCERNED ABOUT METHAMPHETAMINE BEING PREVIOUSLY USED IN THE HOME. YOU HAVE NO OFFICIAL TRAINING IN INSPECTING FOR METH USE; HOWEVER, YOU HAVE SOME BASIC KNOWLEDGE. WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPLAIN TO YOUR CLIENT ABOUT METH?

YOU SHOULD LET YOUR CLIENT KNOW THAT YOU ARENT THE RIGHT PERSON TO GIVE METH ADVICE

IS A MEDIATORS DECISION LEGALLY BINDING?

THE MEDIATORS DECISION IS NOT LEGALLY BINDING

What is the normal operating pressure of a steam boiler?

0.5 TO 3 PSI

A problem with smart home technology when performing a home inspection is _____.

ACCESS CODES

Spalling on a walkway may be caused by _____.

FREEZE/THAW CYCLES AND THE EXCESSIVE USE OF SNOW/ICE MELTING AGENTS

SPALLING REFERS TO ________.

MATERIAL THAT IS CRUMBLING OR FLAKING

The maximum distance between insulated flexible duct supports should be _____.

4 FEET

The maximum thickness of a mortar joint used with a firebrick inside the hearth is _____.

1/4 INCH

If the main sewer line to the street is above the level of the basement floor, what type of pump should be used to discharge black and gray water from a bathroom in the basement?

SOLID WASTE OR EJECTOR PUMP

SCHEDULE 40 VS. 80

40 HAS A THINNER WALL BUT BOTH HAVE THE SAME OUTSIDE DIAMETER.

THE WATER SERVICE PIPE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AT LEAST _____ INCHES BELOW GRADE OR AT LEAST ____ INCHES BELOW THE FROST LINE, WHICHEVER IS DEEPER.

12, 6

HOLES FOR PIPES IN FRAMING MEMBERS SHOULD BE ABOUT _______ INCH LARGER THAN THE PIPE DIAMETER.

1/2"

TYPICAL SUPPLY WATER SERVICE PIPE IS MINIMUM _____ INCH.

3/4"

COPPER TUBINGS TYPE: M,L&K

M:THINNEST L:MEDIUM THICK K:THICKEST

SERVICE LIFE OF COPPER IS BETWEEN _____ AND OVER ______ YEARS.

20, 50

COPPER TUBING SHOULD BE SUPPORTED HORIZONTALLY EVERY _____ FT AND VERTICALLY EVERY ____ FT.

6, 10

T/F: COPPER TUBING SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO IRON OR STEEL PIPE FITTINGS WITHOUT A DIELECTRIC FITTING.

TRUE

WITHOUT A DIELECTRIC FITTING, A SMALL ELECTRIC CURRENT MAY RUN BETWEEN THE COPPER AND STEEL IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, THIS PROCESS IS CALLED?

GALVANIC CORROSION

________ RESULTS FROM AN EXTERNAL INDUCED ELECTRIC CURRENT.

ELECTROLYSIS

INSTALLATION OF CPVC PIPE SHOULD BE SUPPORTED HORIZONTALLY AT LEAST EVERY _____ FT AND VERTICALLY EVERY _____ FT.

3, 10

GALVANIZED STEELP PIPE SHOULD BE SUPPORTED HORIZONTALLY EVERY _____ FT AND VERTICALLY AT LEAST EVERY _____ FT.

12, 15

PEX SUPPORTED EVERY _____ INCHES AND VERTICALLY EVERY _____ FT.

32", 10

POLYBUTYLENE TUBING HORIZONTAL SUPPORT EVERY ____ INCHES AND VERTICALLY EVERY _____ FEET.

32", 4'

THE ______ IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE VALVE OR WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS.

SPREADS

SINK FAUCETS AND SHOWER HEADS HAVE A MAXIMUM WATER FLOW RATE OF _____ GALLONS PER MINUTE AND _____ GALLONS PER MINUTE.

2.2, 2.5

SHOWER SIZE THE MINIMUM SHOWER SIZE IS A CIRCLE WITH A DIAMETER OF NOT LESS THAN _____ INCHES AND A FLOOR AREA OF NOT LESS THAN ______ SQUARE INCHES.

30, 900

SHOWER FINISHED CEILING HEIGHT SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN _____ INCHES.

THE SHOWER FINISHED ACCESS OPENING SHOULD BE NOT LESS THAN ____ INCHES.

One of the elements of a contract is consideration. What is consideration?

CONSIDERATION IS SOMETHING OF VALUE

If a dirt crawl space has a vapor barrier on the floor, what amount of free vent space is required?

1 SQUARE FOOT FOR EVERY 1500 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA

Where is the home inspector likely to find aluminum branch circuit wiring?

IN HOMES BUILT DURING THE MID-1960'S TO MID-1970'S

WHAT IS THE NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE OF A STEAM BOILER?

0.5-3PSI

What situation at the gas burner should cause the inspector to suspect a faulty heat exchanger?

rusting, flaking, and corrosion in the burner area

A cabinet that has nothing but drawers is called a _____.

DRAWER STACK

A type of pipe that is no longer installed in plumbing applications is _____.

BRASS

WHAT IS THE ALLOWED SAG FOR INSULATED FLEXIBLE DUCTING?

less than or equal to 1/2 inch per foot

What is a common defect in a sump pump?

A MISSING CHECK VALVE

In the inspection report, a furnace that is operational but beyond its normal life expectancy should receive which of the following ratings?

MARGINAL

What is indicated if you walk over vinyl sheet flooring and hear snapping and crackling?

DEFECTIVE ADHESIVE

dentify the components of a standard "Category 1" gas water heater.

Anode rod, dip tube, TPRV

When a client calls you with a complaint after moving into the home, what should you do?

You should contact the client immediately and go to the house to take pictures and gather information.

Are cooling ducts the same size throughout the house?

No, rooms that face south or west typically have larger ducts than rooms facing north and east.

What type of roof requires an interlayment of felt between courses?

WOOD SHAKES

Which type of distribution pipe is especially subject to pinhole leaks?

BRASS

Spalling refers to _____.

material that is crumbling or flaking

Which statement is false?

A leaning chimney must have a footing failure.

In platform framing construction, the wall studs rest directly on the _____.

sole or bottom plate

What is a barometric damper used for?

to regulate the amount of draft air on an oil-fired heating system

Where should return air inlets usually be located?

on the opposite wall from the supply air register to help with air circulation

"Developed length" for a dryer exhaust vent refers to _____.

the straight length of the duct and the additional length to account for the reduction due to bends, etc.

Which of the following is required to be inspected according to most standards of practice?

SIDEWALKS

A firebox opening for a fireplace is 2.5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. What size hearth does it need?

20 inches deep and 12 inches on each side A fireplace opening that is greater than 6 sq feet needs a hearth that is 20 inches deep and 12 inches on each side.

The measured rate of air changes per hour should be _____, according to current building practices.

five or fewer

The recommended typical width of a straight one-lane residential driveway is _____.

10 FEET

A heat pump is operating in the heating mode, and there is a considerable amount of frost building up on the exterior coils. What should the inspector do?

Periodically check on the unit during the inspection to ensure that it goes into defrost mode. A heat pump in the heating mode can frost up, and every 60-90 minutes the heat pump will go into defrost mode. This is normal.

Proper indoor air ventilation maintains a supply of fresh air for health and comfort in addition to _____.

-REMOVES POLLUTANTS -REDUCE EXCESS WATER VAPOR -DILUTING POLLUTANTS

Asphalt driveways should be at least how thick?

2 inches to 4 inches

Arbitration is described as _____.

a quasi-judicial process

What is clapboard siding?

wood planks laid horizontally and overlapped

What would be considered a defect in a food waste disposer?

The disposer is silent when activated.

What is the allowed sag for insulated flexible ducting?

less than or equal to 1/2 inch per foot

According to most SOPs, are you required while inspecting a 40-gallon water heater to operate the TPRV to make sure it is functional?

No, document that the TPRV is there and what condition it is in but that it wasn't tested. Make sure the extension is proper.

You are inspecting the furnace inside the house and notice that the filter is quite dirty and so is the blower compartment. What could happen to the air conditioning system if this is not corrected?

Improper airflow may lead to icing up of the evaporator coil. This can cause compressor damage if not corrected.

Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection?

RETAINING WALLS

The average life expectancy for a carbon monoxide alarm is approximately _____.

5-7 YEARS

One of the elements of the contract is the offer. What is an offer?

It is a promise to do something or to not do something.

What elements must exist before there is an enforceable contract?

offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual assent.

When inspecting the attic, an inspector notices a broken truss. Which of the following would best describe the finding?

MAJOR CONCERN

Whole house fans rely on _____.

an adequate amount of ventilation in the attic to effectively exhaust

An inspector finds a furnace with a draft hood, ribbon burner, and belt driven blower. The system is running normally. What should the inspector advise the client to do?

Budget for additional repairs, preventative maintenance, and imminent replacement.

When charging an electric vehicle (EV), does the receptacle need to be GFCI protected through a GFCI breaker in the home's electrical panels?

NO (USUAL HAVE THEIR OWN INSTALLED)

What is the generally recommended maximum length of a dryer vent pipe per the IRC?

35 feet maximum or AMI (minus bends)

What color should flames be in a properly operating oil burner?

bright orange or yellowish white

Which of the following components is NOT found in an octopus (gravity) furnace?

AIR FILTER

A home inspector offers various services: radon testing, mold sampling, well-water testing, and sewer scope inspection. If a client wants the inspector to perform all of these services, what would generally NOT be the best practice regarding the inspection contract?

combining all the services on the same contract

THE GAS MANIFOLD IN A GAS-FIRED HEATING SYSTEM DELIVER GAS _____.

FROM THE GAS VALVE TO THE BURNERS

WHAT PROBLEM CAN BE EXPERIENCED WHEN A SOFTWOOD PLANK SUBFLOOR IS EXPOSED AND USED AS THE FINISH FLOORING?

KEEPING THE JOINTS SEALED AGAINST SPILLS

WHAT IS NOT A FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC GAS VALVE ON A GAS BURNER?

TO SENSE WHETHER THE PILOT IS LIGHTED

RAFTERS ARE NOT BE ATTACHED TO _____.

THE LEDGER AND WALL STUDS

DARK STAINING ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE REGISTERS OF GRAVITY FURNACES COULD BE INDICATIVE OF _________.

CRACKED HEAT EXCHANGER

GOING EASY ON AN INSPECTION REPORT BECAUSE THE REALTOR ASKS YOU TO IS AN EXAMPLE OF?

COMMON LAW FRAUD

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A CHARACTERISTIC OF CHIMNEY CAP OR CROWN?

A SPARK ARRESTOR

WHY WAS UFFI INSULATION CONSIDERED TO BE A HEALTH HAZARD?

IT RELEASED FORMALDEHYDE INTO THE AIR

FOR WHICH CONDITION SHOULD THE CUSTOMER BE ADVISED TO MONITOR THE FOUNDATION WALL?

CRACKS LESS THAN 1/4" WIDE SHOWING LITTLE OR NO MOVEMENT

WHAT WOULD NOT BE A CAUSE OF BULGING OR LEANING IN EXTERIOR MASONRY WALLS?

A RUSTING LINTEL

WHEN TESTING TWO-SLOT RECEPTACLES WITH THE NEON BULB TESTER, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD SHOW REVERSE POLARITY?

NEUTRAL SLOT AND COVER PLATYE SCREW TESTED AND THE BULB LIGHTS

WHICH HEATING SYSTEM IS ALSO CALLED HYDRONIC?

FORCED HOT WATER

GAS-SUPPLY SHUTOFFS FOR SOME VENTED AND UNVENTED APPLIANCES MAY BE _________.

LOCATED IN ANOTHER ROOM OR SPACE IF CLEARLY AND PERMANENTLY LABELED AND DEDICATED TO SUPPLYING FUEL TO THE APPLIANCE.

WHY ARE SCREENS RECOMMENDED ON THE END OF A DRYER BACKDRAFT DAMPER?

SCREENS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON DRYER BACKDRAFT DAMPERS

WHAT INSTALLATION PRACTICE IS AN ATTIC-MOUNTED AIR-HANDLER IS PROHIBITED?

COMBINING THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CONDENSATE LINES INTO A SINGLE LINE.

IT WOULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN IF THE FENCE OR GATE BARRIOER FOR A POOL AREA HAD MORE THAN A ____________ GAP BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE FENCE AND THE YARD/GRADE?

2-INCH

THE MAXIMUM THICKNESS OF A MORTAR JOINT USED WITH A FIREBRICK INSIDE THE HEARTH IS?

1/4INCH

THE EFFECT OF PYROLYSIS HELPS TO ___.

LOWER THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF WOOD IN PROXIMITY TO ANY HEAT SOURCE

WHICH HEAT PUMP COMPONENT REMOVES HEAT FROM THE PRESSURIZED GAS AND CHANGES THE REFRIGERANT TO A LIQUID?

THE INSIDE COIL WHILE HEATING THE HOME

ADEQAUTE DISTANCE FROM A GAS VENT OR FLUE TO AN HRV/ERV INTAKE IS ______.

10 FEET HORIZONTALLY OR 3 FEET VERTICALLY

NAILS THAT DONT GRIP IN VERTICAL PLANK SIDING MAY BE CAUSED BY __________.

AN IMPROPER NAILING BASE

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE THE APPROPRIATE SPACE ALLOWED BETWEEN THE TREAD, RISER, AND THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDRAIL?

6 INCHES

WHAT IS A FIREPLACE INSERT?

A CAST IRON WOOD OR PELLET STOVE THAT SITS INSIDE OF A MASONRY FIREPLACE

GEL-BURNING APPLIANCES TYPICALLY ______.

CREATE LESS HEAT THAN GAS- OR OIL-FIRED APPLIANCES

HOME INSPECTION IS A HIGH-LIABILITY INDUSTRY, SO SHOULD THE HOME INSPECTOR ALWAYS BE A BIT MORE DEFENSIVE WHEN REPORTING?

A HOME INSPECTOR SHOULD NOT OVER-REPORT ISSUES OR ALWAYS RECOMMEND FURTHER EVALUATION

WHEN A CLIENT MAKES AN INITIAL CALL, A HOME INSPECTOR WILL QUOTE A PRICE FOR THE INSPECTION. RELATED TO THE ELEMENTS OF A CONTRACT, WHAT IS THIS CALLED?

THE OFFER

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IS COMPLEX AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS. IS THIS TRUE?

THIS IS INCORRECT. YOU SHOULD HAVE A CLAUSE IN YOUR CONTRACT THAT REQUIRES THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM BY MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION.

WHY ARE SCREENS ON THE END OF A DRYER BACKDRAFT DAMPER?

SCREENS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON DRYER BACKDRAFT DAMPERS

TO PREVENT SCALDING, WATER TANKS SHOULD BE SET AT NO MORE THAN ______________.

120 F

WHEN INSPECTING SOLID FUEL-BURNING FIREPLACES, APPLIANCES, AND CHIMNEYS, THE INSPECTOR SHOULD __________.

MAKE THE CLIENT AWARE THAT THE INSPECTION IS LIMITED, AND THAT A LEVEL II INSPECTION SHOULD BE PERFORMED.

UPON A CALL FROM THE THERMOSTAT, WHICH COMPONENTS OF A NEWER HYDRONIC BOILER ARE ACTIVATED SIMULTANEOUSLY?

THE BURNER AND THE CIRCULATING PUMP

WHERE IS AN OIL BURNERS PRIMARY CONTROL LOCATED?

ON THE BURNER HOUSING

WHAT TYPE OF INSULATION HAS THE BEST R-VALUE PER INCH?

SPRAY -FOAM, CLOSED CELL

One of the things to do during the fireplace inspection is look up the flue from the inside as far as possible, realizing that much of the flue is not visible. What would you say about excess soot and creosote noticed in the flue?

Soot and creosote can start a fire in the flue. A professional chimney sweep should clean the flue.

For oil-fired heating units, what clearance is required between a furnace or boiler and combustibles?

18"

What R-value is recommended for floors, above a crawl space, for heated spaces?

R-13 to R-38

There are two types of stucco commonly used in residential homes today. They are _____.

Portland cement based and acrylic/synthetic

Which construction method is common in barns and churches?

post and beam construction

Which of the following is required to be inspected according to most standards of practice?

sidewalks

The cabinets that are installed above the countertops are called the _____.

wall cabinets

The overhead service conductors must have a minimum of how many feet of clearance from the sides, bottom, and fronts of windows that open?

three feet

What sign appearing just after a forced hot water system is fired indicates a waterlogged expansion tank?

pressure builds up quickly and the pressure relief valve discharges

In receptacle wiring, to which screw is the hot wire connected?

brass screw

Forced warm-air heating systems are an example of what type of heat transfer?

convection

The average life expectancy for a carbon monoxide alarm is approximately _____.

5-7 years

Which of the following would not be a safety concern for an unvented gas space heater?

a blue flame

The primary purpose of an air filter in the cooling system is to ______.

protect the mechanical system from contamination and damage from dirt and debris

Fully ducted," when describing an HRV or ERV system, indicates _____.

exhaust ducts from baths, laundry rooms, and kitchens installed to remove pollutants and provide outside ventilation air to living areas

What does a 3/12 slope or pitch for a roof mean?

The roof has a 3'' rise for every 12'' of run.

If tapping on a stucco wall causes a dull thud/hollow sound or pressing firmly depresses the stucco slightly, the home inspector should suspect _____.

a synthetic stucco application utilizing EIFS

What is a fireplace insert?

a cast iron wood or pellet stove that sits inside of a masonry fireplace

Double coursing means that _____.

two layers of shingles are laid for each row

Solid fuel-burning appliances include _____.

wood stoves and fireplace inserts

When inspecting a heat pump, the home inspector should _____.

test it in the cooling mode if the temperature is greater than 60 degrees

On a natural gas water heater, you notice that when you put a mirror up to the draft hood, it fogs up. What can happen if this isn't corrected?

Combustion products can enter the house.

A firebox opening for a fireplace is 2.5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. What size hearth does it need?

20 inches deep and 6 feet on each side

Though trash compactors are not very common in residences, what would be considered a defect with a trash compactor?

The compactor doesn't compact the trash.

The single-line jet pump is used for what kind of well?

shallow well