unit 11 Flashcards
What are some of the assurances about construction quality provided to home buyers by federal laws and regulations?
HUD’s Minimum Property Standards provide minimum standards for HUD-regulated single-family and multi-family construction projects. The Interstate Land Sale Full Disclosure Act guards consumers against fraud by requiring developers to disclose relevant information about subdivisions before purchase. The National Electric Code provides standards for wiring and electrical equipment. The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that accessibility standards will be observed in certain types of residential construction.
What are some of the typical requirements for well and septic systems?
Requirements for wells typically concern placement—for access, freedom from flooding, away from sources of contamination. Requirements for septic systems typically concern proper design, construction, and maintenance; suitable soil; adequate land area.
What does a footing do?
Supports the entire weight of a structure.
What is a sill plate and what does it do?
A sill plate is a wooden support member that is laid on top of and bolted to the foundation wall. This sill plate serves as the base for the wall framing.
What are the three types of frame construction?
Platform
Balloon
Post and Beam
What is the most common type of heating system in North America and how does it work?
A forced-air heating system is the most common. It draws room air through ductwork and a filter into a furnace, where the air is heated. The warmed air is then blown back to rooms through ductwork.
What are the two types of heat pumps available?
Air source and ground source
Name three types of pipes used in plumbing systems.
Cast iron
Copper
PVC
What is the difference between voltage and amperage?
Voltage is a measure of how much pressure the electrons in a circuit are under.
Amperage is a measure of the amount of electrons moving through the circuit.
If a property is built with any money from a federal program, the property must….
be approved in advance and be inspected by the proper agency as the construction progresses
HUD’s minimum property standards provide…
minimum standards for HUD-regulated single-family and multi-family construction projects
The interstate land full disclosure act
guards consumers against fraud by requiring developers to disclose relevant information about subdivisions before purchase
the national electric code..
provides standards for wiring and electrical equipment
the Americans with disabilities act
ensures that accessibility standards will be observed in certain types of residential construction
Cities, counties and local governments have the power to impose their own land use regulations and building codes. most legislation is overseen by the..
EPA - national environmental policy act of 1969
requirements for wells concern …
placement - for access, freedom from flooding, away from sources of contamination
requirements for septic systems concern..
proper design, construction, and maintenance, suitable soil, adequate land area
The __ holds the entire weight of the building
footing
If the area between the ______ has been excavated deeply enough to provide head room, then a _____ has been created. If the foundation area is only partially excavated, then what results is a ____
foundation walls; basement; crawl space
The foundation wall of a basement and floors that come in contact with soil must be treated for ground and surface water seepage by the placement of a
vapor barrier
when the ground at a building site is level, the developer can use a _____. the ____ is a flat concrete pad poured directly on the ground
slab-on-grade foundation;slab
___ refers to the framework of the structure. the pieces of wood are used are ___. Studs used to frame he roofing system are ___
wood framing;studs;rafters
in ___ construction, first floor joists are completely covered with sub-flooring to for a platform upon which exterior walls and interior partitions are erected
platform-frame construction
in ___ construction, exterior wall studs continue through the first and second stories.
balloon-frame construction
in____ construction, wider beams are spaced up to eight feet apart
post and beam construction
______ consists of a system of sills, girders, joists or floor trusses and sub-flooring that provides support for floor loads and gives lateral support to exterior walls.
Floor framing
a ___ is a wooden support member that is laid on top of and bolted to the foundation wall
sill plate
when two or more joints are required to cover the span, support is provided for the joist ends by ___ or support ___.
girders;beams
Sometimes the main floor beam of the structure is supported by ____
lally columns
___ construction must be strong enough to withstand anticipated snow and window loads
roof
carpenters build ____ to Fram the__ or slop of the roof.
rafters;pitch
the ____ is the highest part of the Fram and forms the top line of the roof.
roof ridge beam
the roof ___ is made-up of wood structural panels or 1-in board lumber which provides solid base for roof coverings.
sheathing
___ refers to both the exterior and interior walls.
wall framing
walls that support the ceiling and the roof are called ____
bearing walls
___ are required at window and door openings to carry vertical loads across the opening
headers
roof Finishing - the overhangs are called ___. the contractor installs a thin impermeable material called ___ to prevent water penetration and/or provide water drainage between the roof and the walls.
eaves;flashing
Roof finishing - the term __ is used to describe the horizontal “__ board” which caps the end of rafters outside the building. the finished surface below the __ and rafters is called the ___.
fascia; fascia;fascia;soffit
walll finishing - the high resistance of wood Frame construction to hurricane, earthquake and other natural forces is provided when wood ___ is nailed to the outside edges of exterior wall studs, plates and headers.
sheathing
for interior wall finishing, contractors use ___ ___ __ or ___
plasterboard, wallboard, drywall or sheetrock
the ___ is the degree or resistance to the heat transfer. Categories of insulation include __ __ __ __ and __.
r-value;loose fill, batts and blankets, rigid board, spray and reflective.
____ is the intentional movement of air from outside a building to the inside.
ventilation
____ is that air used for providing acceptable indoor air quality
ventilation air
residential ___ typically fall into one of these catergories:
heating systems; hot water, steam, forced air or electric
____ are combined with forced-air heating units to deliver heat through the ductwork system in cold seasons and cool, dehumidified air for air conditioning through the same ducts during warm seasons.
air conditioning systems
the most comment type of ___ is the air-source. Higher efficiencies are achieved with ____
heat pump; geothermal heat pumps
a ____ is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree fahrenheit
British thermal unit (btu)
Plumping: hot water heaters
gas, electric, tankless or solar
types of pipe
cast iron, galvanized, copper, pvc, brass, PEX
__ that are too small prevent the pressure from moving the water to the fixtures
pipes
the ___ allows gases and odors to circulate up through the system and escape into the outside air
vent system
__ is a measure of how much pressure the electrons in a circuit are under
voltage
___ (in watts) is a measure of the amount of electrons moving through the circuit
amperage
a __ melts and breaks the circuit when the current exceeds a certain value. A __ stops the flow of electric current in a. suddenly overloaded circuit
fuse; circuit breaker
wiring materials
aluminum or copper, bx cable, Romex cable, conduit, Greenfield conductors
the ____ covers the installation of electrical conductors, equipment and optical fiber cables
national electric code
A _________ is a protective device containing a wire that melts and breaks the circuit when the current exceeds a certain value.
fuse
The Minimum Property Standards is
a set of HUD regulations for buildings constructed under HUD housing programs.
Which of the following is NOT part of a septic system?
Floating slab
Real estate licensees should know enough about building ordinances to be able to
alert clients of potential problems in a home.
Construction standards for the provision of building accessibility for elderly and disabled persons are mandated by the federal
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Which is the most common type of framing for residential construction?
Platform
How is amperage calculated?
Watts or kilowatts
Which of these types of wire would probably not be found in a residence?
Steel wire
