Topic Quiz, 8-Hr Building Enclosures Flashcards by JT Fratangelo

______ inches is the minimum depth of a slab on grade.

a. 3’’
b. 3 1/2’’
c. 4’’
d. 4 1/2’’

b. 3 1/2’’

[IRC R506.1]

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A ridge board must be _____ the rafters.

a. the same size as
b. 1’’ bigger
c. 2’’ bigger than
d. the same size as the end cut of

d. the same size as the end cut of

[IRC R802.3]

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During an inspection, the inspector notices that the bottom of a truss is separating from the top of the corner wall, which supports the truss, what is the cause?

a. Cupping
b. Doming
c. Horizontal Twisting
d. Horizontal Shearing

a. Cupping

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Flashing is not required at roof/wall intersections, penetrations, chimney, etc. (TRUE/FALSE)

FALSE
[IRC R903.2]
Flashings shall be installed in a manner that prevents moisture from entering the wall and roof through joints in copings, through moisture permeable materials & at intersections with parapet walls & OTHER penetrations.

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What is the term for the type of flashing used where the edge of a shingle roof meets a vertical wall?

a. Woven
b. Hip
c. Step
d. Valley

c. Step

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Vertical joints in panel siding must be covered with ____

a. H-Mold
b. Batten Strips
c. Z-flashing
d. Caulking

b. Batten Strips

[IRC R703.3.1]

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Which type of brick bond is weakest & most subject to damage or deformation of the wall?

a. Running bond
b. Stack bond
c. Flemish bond
d. Common bond

b. stack bond

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A portion of a masonry chimney located in the interior of a building or within the exterior wall of the building, shall have a minimum air space clearance of combustible material of _____.

a. 1’’
b. 2’’
c. 3’’
d. 4’’

b. 2’’

[IRC R1003.18]

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Except for walls perpendicular to the lot line, a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating is required for all exterior walls having a free separation distance of less than_____.

a. 3’
b. 4’
c. 5’
d. 10’

c. 5’

[IRC TABLE R302.1(1) EXTERIOR WALLS]

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A casement window is hinged on ______

a. 1 side only
b. 2 sides
c. the top only
d. the bottom only

a. 1 side only

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The minimum glazed area for natural light in a bathroom is ______.

a. 3.0 sq ft
b. 3.3 sq ft
c. 5.0 sq ft
d. 5.7 sq ft

a. 3.0 sq ft

[IRC R303.3)

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Glazing adjacent to & in the same wall plane as the doors must be safety glazed when the distance from the glazing to the door is less than ____ & the bottom edge is less than ____ above the floor.

a. 12’’, 36’’
b. 12’’, 60’’
c. 16’’, 72’’
d. 24’’, 60’’

d. 24’’, 60’’

[IRC R308.4.2]

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All penetrations require______

a. decking
b. batten strips
c. flashings
d. openings

c. flashings

[IRC R703.4]

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Paper lap over framing for exterior walls requires minimum ____ horizontal _____ vertical.

a. 2’’ & 4’’
b. 2’’ & 6’’
c. 1’’ & 4’’
d. 3’’ & 6’’

b. 2’’ & 6’’

[IRC R703.2]

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Exterior walls shall provide the building with a _____

a. Weather resistant interior wall envelope.
b. Weather resistant exterior wall envelope.
c. A NON-Weather resistant exterior wall envelope.
d. A Weather resistant decking attached to wall.

b. Weather resistant exterior wall envelope.

[IRC R703.1]

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What direction should the vapor barrier of insulation be installed?

a. Vapor barrier facing unconditioned air space
b. Vapor barrier should be unfaced
c. Vapor barrier facing conditioned air space
d. BOTH B & C

c. Vapor barrier facing conditioned air space

[IRC R302.10.1, Exception #1]

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Vapor retarder joints minimum laps under habitable space.

a. 4’’
b. 6’’
c. 8’’
d. 12’’

b. 6’’

[IRC R506.2.3]

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Where a vapor retarder was properly installed in a crawlspace area over the ground, the ventilation in the crawl space can be reduced to_____.

a. 1/1500
b. 1/1500 with cross circulation
c. 1/300
d. 1/300 with cross circulation

b. 1/1500 with cross circulation

[IRC R408.2]

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Unless a certification is provided by the insulation installers, an R-value identification mark shall be applied by the manufacturer to each piece of building thermal envelope insulation that is a minimum of ______ wide.

a. 12’’
b. 15’’
c. 18’’
d. 22’’

a. 12’’

[IRC N1101.12.1 (R303.1.1)]

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What is the minimum R-value required for a wood frame exterior wall?

a. R-10
b. R-13
c. R-15
d. R-19

b. R-13

[TABLE N1102.1.1 (R402.1.1)

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The thickness of blown-in cellulose roof/ceiling insulation shall be provided on markers installed throughout the attic space at a rate of 1 marker every _____ maximum.

a. 100 sq ft
b. 200 sq ft
c. 300 sq ft
d. 500 sq ft

c. 300 sq ft

[IRC N1101.12.1.1 (R303.1.1.1)]

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A permanent certificate SHALL be completed & posted on or in the electrical distribution panel by the builder or requested design professional (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE

[IRC N1101.1 (R401.3)]

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Heating & Cooling equipment shall be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual ___ based on building loads calculated with ACCA Manual ___ or other approved heating & cooling calculation methodologies.

a. S & B
b. S & J
c. J & S
d. B & S

b. S & J

[IRC N1103.6 (R403.6)]

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Supply ducts in attics require a minimum of ____ value insulation

a. R-13
b. R-19
c. R-30
d. R-8

d. R-8

[IRC N1103..2.1 (R403.2.1)]

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The maximum height of emergency escape & rescue windows is measured from the floor to the ______ a. bottom of the sash when open. b. bottom of the clear opening c. center of the opening. d. edge of the glazing.

b. bottom of the clear opening | [IRC R310.1]

The opening of the emergency escape & rescue windows from sleeping rooms can be reduced from 5.7 sq ft to ______ a. 3 sq ft b. 4 sq ft c. 5 sq ft d. 5.3 sq ft

c. 5 sq ft | [IRC R310.2.1 (Exception: below grade)]

The minimum net clear opening for an emergency egress window from a 2nd floor is how many sq ft? a. 3 sq ft b. 3.7 sq ft c. 5 sq ft d. 5.7 sq ft

d. 5.7 sq ft | [IRC R310.2.1]

[SCENARIO] A window is installed above a tub in a bathroom. The inspector inspects the window to verify it is identified as tempered glass as required by hazardous locations in the code. There is no acid etching to indicate the window is tempered. The inspector measures from the top of the tub to the bottom sash of the window & the measurement is 63''. Is this a deficiency?? a. NO, it is not in a hazardous location b. YES, it is in a hazardous location (Wrong) c. YES, it is over 5' from the top edge of the tub. d. NONE OF THE ABOVE (Wrong)

a. NO, it is not in a hazardous location [TAC RULE §535.228(g)(1)(C)] [IRC R308.4.5 Glazing and Wet Surfaces]

Rafter ties, should be minimum 2X4, spaced 4' on-center when needed (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [IRC R802.3.1]

Collar ties minimum size _____ and installed in the upper third of the attic space. a. 1X4 b. 2X4 c. 2X6 d. NONE OF THE ABOVE

a. 1X4 | [IRC R802.3.1]

A grippable handrail is required on stairs with ____ or more risers. a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

b. 4 | [IRC R311.7.8]

Hallways shall not be less than ______ in width. a. 30'' b. 36'' d. 48" e. 56''

b. 36'' (3') | [IRC R311.6]

Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection that does not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of ____ within the first ___. a. 6'', 10' b. 5'', 15' c. 10'', 6' d. 15'', 5'

a. 6'', 10' | [IRC R401.3]

The following are considered NATURALLY DURABLE WOOD/Decay Resistant: a. Pine, Fir b. Redwood, Cedar, Black Locust & Black Walnut.

b. Redwood, Cedar, Black Locust & Black Walnut. | [IRC R202-Definitions]

Wood sole plates at all exterior walls shall be anchored to the foundation with minimum _____ diameter anchor bolts spaced a maximum of ____ on center. Bolts shall extend a minimum of _____ into concrete or grouted cells of concrete masonry units. a. 1'', 5', 6'' b. 1/2'', 6', 7'' c. 3/4'', 6', 6'' d. 1/2'', 6', 5''

b. 1/2'', 6', 7'' | [IRC R403.1.6]

Wood Sills on a concrete or masonry slab that is in direct contact with or closer than 18 inches with the ground SHALL use naturally durable wood or wood that is preservative-treated (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [IRC R317.1(1)]

Crawl space access shall be provided to all under-floor spaces. Access openings through the floor shall be a minimum of _______. Openings through a perimeter wall shall be not less than _______. a. 20'' X 24'', 22'' X 24'' b. 22'' X 24'', 24'' X 30'' c. 24'' X 30'', 24'' X 36'' c. 18'' X 24'', 16'' X 24''

c. 18'' X 24'', 16'' X 24'' | [IRC R408.4]

The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than ____ of bearing on wood or metal and not less than ____on masonry or concrete. a. 3'', 3'' b. 2 1/2'', 3 1/2'' c. 1 1/2'', 3'' d. 3'', 1 1/2''

c. 1 1/2'', 3'' | [IRC R502.6]

Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams shall not exceed ____ of the depth of the member, shall not be longer than ____ of the depth of the member and shall not be located in the middle _____ of the span. a. 1/4th, 1/2, 1/2 b. 1/6th, 1/3rd, 1/3rd c. 1/3rd, 1/3rd, 1/6th d. 1/2, 1/6th, 1/2

b. 1/6th, 1/3rd, 1/3rd | [IRC R502.8.1]

The diameter of holes bored or cut into solid lumber joists, rafters and beams shall not exceed ___ the depth of the member. Holes shall not be closer than ___ to the top or bottom of the member. a. 1/2, 2.5'' b. 1/6, 3'' c. 1/3rd, 2'' d. 1/3rd, 3''

c. 1/3rd, 2'' | [IRC R502.8.1]

Cuts, notches and holes bored in trusses, structural composite lumber, structural glue-laminated members, cross-laminated timber members or I-joists are PROHIBITED except where permitted by the manufacturer's recommendations or where the effects of such alterations are specifically considered in the design of the member by a registered design professional. (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [IRC R502.8.2]

Purlins MAY be sized less than the size of the rafters that they support. (TRUE/FALSE)

FALSE [IRC R802.5.1] (Purlins shall be sized no less than the required size of the rafters that they support.)

Purlins shall be continuous & shall be supported by ____ braces installed to bearing walls at a slope not less than ___ from the horizontal. a. 2X2, 90-degrees b. 2X4, 45-degrees c. 2X6, 45-degrees d. 2X6, 90-degrees

b. 2X4, 45-degrees | [IRC R802.5.1]

Ridge board shall be not less than ____ nominal thickness & not less in depth than the cut end of the rafter. a. 1'' b. 1 1/2'' c. 2'' d. 2 1/2''

a. 1'' | [IRC R802.3]

At valleys & hips there shall be a valley or hip rafter not less than _____ nominal thickness & not less in depth than the cut end of the rafter. a. 1'' b. 1 1/2'' c. 2'' d. 2 1/2''

c. 2'' | [IRC R802.3]

Buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction shall have an attic access opening to attic areas that have a vertical height of _____ or greater over an area of not less than ______The vertical height shall be measured from the top of the ceiling framing members to the underside of the roof framing members. a. 24'', 24 sq ft b. 30'', 30 sq ft c. 36'', 36 sq ft d. 60'', 60 sq ft

b. 30'', 30 sq ft [IRC R807.1] [TAC RULE §535.228 (d) Roof structures and attics: The inspector is not required to: (A) enter attics or unfinished spaces where openings are less than 22'' X 30'' or headroom is less than 30'']

Attic access opening shall be not less than ___ & shall be located in a hallway or other readily accessible location. Where located in a wall, the opening shall be not less than ____ high. a. 22'' X 30'', 22'' X 30'' b. 24'' X 30'', 24'' X 30'' c. 24'' X 36'', 24'' X 36'' d. 30'' X 36'', 30'' X 36''

a. 22'' X 30'', 22'' X 30'' [IRC R807.1] [TAC RULE §535.228 (d) Roof structures and attics: The inspector is not required to: (A) enter attics or unfinished spaces where openings are less than 22'' X 30'' or headroom is less than 30'']

The minimum thickness of fireplace hearths shall be ____. a. 4'' b. 4.5'' c. 5'' d. 6''

a. 4'' | [IRC R1001.9.1]

The minimum thickness of hearth extensions shall be ___. a. 2'' b. 3'' c. 4'' d. 5''

a. 2'' | [IRC R1001.9.2]

Chimneys shall extend not less than ______ higher than any portion of a building within _____, but shall be not less than _____ above the highest point where the chimney passes through the roof. a. 3', 12', 3' b. 3', 10', 3' c. 2', 12', 3' d. 2', 10', 3'

d. 2', 10', 3' | [IRC R1003.9]

Basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room shall have not less than one operable emergency escape and rescue opening. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be required in each sleeping room. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall open directly into a public way, or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [IRC R310.1]

Where a window is provided as the emergency escape and rescue opening, it shall have a sill height of not more than ___ above the floor. a. 36'' b. 40'' c. 44'' d. 60''

c. 44'' | [IRC R310.2.2]

Grippable handrails shall be provided on not less than one side of each continuous run of treads or flight with ___or more risers. a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

b. 4 | [IRC R311.7.8]

The riser height on stairs shall be not more than ____ & the tread depth shall be not less than ____. a. 6 1/2'', 11'' b. 7'', 10'' c. 7 1/2'', 10'' d. 7 3/4'', 10''

d. 7 3/4'', 10'' | [IRC R311.7.5.1 & R311.7.5.2]

Fireblocking shall consist of any of the following materials. a. 2X lumber. b. 1/2'' gypsum board. c. Glass fiber or other approved materials d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

d. ALL OF THE ABOVE | [IRC R302.11.1]

Concrete & masonry foundation walls shall extend above the finished grade adjacent to the foundation at all points a minimum of ____ where masonry veneer is used and a minimum of ____ elsewhere. a. 4'', 6'' b. 6'', 8'' c. 6'', 12'' d. 8'', 12''

a. 4'', 6'' | [IRC R404.1.6]

Sills that rest on concrete or masonry exterior foundation walls & are less than _____ from the exposed ground shall use naturally durable wood or wood that is preservative-treated. a. 6'' b. 8'' c. 10'' d. 12''

b. 8'' | [IRC R317.1 (2)]

Crawl spaces shall have 1 ventilation opening within _____ of each corner of the space. a. 2' b. 2 1/2' c. 3' d. 4'

c. 3' | [IRC R408.2]

Asphalt shingles greater than _____ require special attachment. a. 2:12 b. 4:12 c. 21:12 d. 12:21

b. 4:12 OR c. 21:12 ?????? [IRC R905.2.2 Slope] "Asphalt shingles shall be used only on roof slopes of (2:12) or greater. For roof slopes from (2:12) up to (4:12), double underlayment application is required."

Masonry chimney walls shall be constructed of solid masonry units or hollow masonry units grouted solid with not less than a _____ nominal thickness. a. 4'' b. 6'' c. 10'' d. 12''

a. 4'' | [IRC R1003.10]

All habitable rooms shall have an aggregate glazing area of not less than 8% of the floor area of such rooms. 200 sq ft room would need glazing of_____. a. 10 sq ft b. 12 sq ft c. 16 sq ft d. 20 sq ft

c. 16 sq ft [IRC R303.1} (Answer based on calculation of 8% of 200 sq ft)

A dead load is the weight of the building materials & the soil surrounding the foundation (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [Principles of Home Inspection, Systems & Standards, 3rd ed., pg. 259]

Live loads include the weight of people, furniture, snow, rain & wind force. (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [Principles of Home Inspection, Systems & Standards, 3rd ed., pg. 259]

Porches, carport slabs and steps exposed to the weather, and garage floor slabs shall have a minimum specified compressive strength of: a. 2000 psi b. 2500 psi c. 3000 psi d. 3500 psi

c. 3000 psi | [IRC TABLE R402.2]

Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall extend above the finished grade adjacent to the foundation at all points a minimum of _____ where masonry veneer is used and a minimum of _____ elsewhere. a. 3'', 5'' b. 4'', 6'' c. 5'', 6'' c. 6'', 12''

b. 4'', 6'' | [IRC R404.1.6]

Through wall access openings MAY be located under a door to the residence. (TRUE/FALSE)

FALSE [IRC R408.4] (Through wall access openings shall not be located under a door to the residence.)

The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall not supported by at least 1.5'' of bearing on wood or metal or not less than 3'' on masonry or concrete shall be supported on a _____ ribbon strip & nailed to the adjacent stud or by the use of approved joist hangers. a. 1X4 b. 2X2 c. 2X4 d. 2X6

a. 1X4 | [IRC R502.6]

Where posts and beam or girder construction is used to support floor framing, positive connections SHALL be provided to ensure against uplift and lateral displacement. (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [IRC R502.9]

Joists framing into the side of a wood girder shall be supported by approved framing anchors or on ledger strips not less than nominal _____ . a. 1X4 b. 2X2 c. 2X4 d. 2X6

b. 2X2 | [IRC R502.6.2]

Joists shall be supported laterally at the ends by full-depth solid blocking not less than ____ nominal in thickness; or by attachment to a full-depth header, band or rim joist, or to an adjoining stud or shall be otherwise provided with lateral support to prevent rotation. a. 1 1/2'' b. 2'' c. 2 1/2'' d. 3''

b. 2'' | [IRC R502.7]

Trusses, structural composite lumber, structural glued-laminated members & I-joists shall be supported laterally as required by the manufacturer's recommendations. (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [IRC R502.7, Exception-1]

Floor assemblies, not required elsewhere in this code to be fire-resistance rated, shall be provided with a ____ gypsum wallboard membrane, ____ wood structural panel membrane, or equivalent on the underside of the floor framing member. a. 1/2'', 3/8'' b. 1/2'', 3/4'' c. 1/2'', 5/8'' d. 5/8'', 3/4''

c. 1/2'', 5/8'' | [IRC R501.3]

All braced wall lines, shall be braced by the following method: a: Intermittent bracing b. Continuous sheathing c. Simplified wall bracing d. ANY OF THE ABOVE

d. ANY OF THE ABOVE [IRC R602.10.4] (for A or B) [IRC R602.12] (for C)

Purlin braces shall be spaced not more than ___ on center & the unbraced length of braces shall not exceed ____. a. 2', 4' b. 4', 6' c. 5', 7' d. 4', 8'

d. 4', 8' | [IRC R802.5.1]

Exterior walls shall provide the building with a weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. The exterior wall envelope shall include flashing (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [IRC R703.1]

The exterior wall envelope shall be designed & constructed in a manner that prevents the accumulation of water within the wall assembly by providing a water-resistant barrier behind the exterior veneer & a means of draining to the exterior water that enters the assembly. (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [IRC R703.1.1]

One layer of ____ asphalt felt, free from holes & breaks, complying with ASTM D-226 for Type 1 felt or other approved water-resistive barrier shall be applied over studs or sheathing of all exterior walls. a. No. 12 b. No. 13 c. No. 14 d. No. 15

d. No. 15 | [IRC R703.2]

In areas where expansive or collapsible soils are known to exist, all dwellings shall have a controlled method of water disposal from roofs that will collect & discharge roof drainage to the ground surface at least ___ from foundation walls or to an approved drainage system. a. 4' b. 5' c. 8' d. 10'

b. 5' | [IRC R801.3]

Asphalt shingles shall have the minimum number of fasteners required by the manufacturer, but not less than 4 fasteners per strip shingle or 2 fasteners per individual shingle. Where the roof slope exceeds ____, shingles shall be installed as required by the manufacturer. a. 2:12 b. 4:12 c. 12:12 d. 21:12

d. 21:12 | [IRC R905.2.6]

Skylights may be made with: a. Fully tempered glass. b. Heat-strengthened glass. c. Wired glass. d. Approved rigid plastics. e. ALL OF THE ABOVE

e. ALL OF THE ABOVE | [IRC R308.6.2]

All unit skylights installed in a roof with a pitch flatter than 3:12 (25% slope) shall be mounted on a curb extending at least ____above the plane of the roof unless otherwise specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions. a. 2'' b. 3'' c. 4'' d. 5''

c. 4'' | [IRC R308.6.8]

All dwellings shall be provided with a minimum of ____ means of egress (door). The means of egress shall provide a continuous & unobstructed path of egress from all portions of the dwelling to the exterior of the dwelling at the required egress door without requiring travel through a ____ . a. 2, garage b. 1, sun room c. 2, porch d. 1, garage

d. 1, garage | [IRC R311.1 & R311.2]

Egress doors shall be readily openable from inside the dwelling without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. (TRUE/FALSE)

TRUE | [IRC R311.2]

A dead load is the weight of people, furniture, snow, rain & wind force. (TRUE/FALSE)

FALSE | [Principles of Home Inspection, Systems & Standards, 3rd ed., pg. 259]

Live loads include the weight of building materials & the soil surrounding the foundation (TRUE/FALSE)

FALSE | [Principles of Home Inspection, Systems & Standards, 3rd ed., pg. 259]