Home Inspector 40 Building Enclosure Study Set

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

a. 3 b. 3 1/2 c. 4 d. 4 1/2 Answer is: 3 1/2

The minimum net clear opening for an emergency egress window from a second floor is how many square feet?

a. 3 b. 3.7 c. 5.0 d. 5.7 Answer is : D 5.7

How many smoke alarms are required in a two story dwelling with 3 bedrooms grouped together on the second story and with a completely finished basement below grade?

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6 Answer is : 6 First floor 1 Second Floor 3 BR Basement 1 Second Floor Common Area 1=6

The opening of the emergency escape and rescue windows from sleeping rooms can be reduced from 5.7 square feet to__________square feet.

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5.0 d. 5.3 Answer is 5.0

A fireplace chimney shall not be less than ____________above the point where the chimney passes through the roof.

a. 3' b. 2' c. 4' d. 10' Answer is A; 3 feet

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

a. 3.0 b. 3.3 c. 5.0 d. 5.7 Answer is ....A 3.0

The minimum separation required between an attached garage and a residence is:

a. 3/4 hour fire resistance rating b. 1/2 inch gypsum board c. 1/2 inch plywood d. 5/8 type x gypsum board Answer is B 1/2 inch gypsum board

The maximum height of a required handrail above a stair tread nosing is___inches.

a. 30 b. 32 c. 36 d. 38 Answer is: 38

What is the minimum width of a hallway?

a. 30" b. 36" c. 42" d. 48" Answer s B...36 inches

A crawl space should have at least ____feet from the corner.

a. 4 b. 3 c. 1 1/2 d. 2 Answer is:........B ...3 ft

Approved hangers must be installed to connect header joists to trimmer joists when the header span exceeds how many feet?

a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7 Answer is: C

The minimum thickness of solid masonry units used to construct a masonry chimney is inches.

a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10 Answer is: A 4 inches

An emergency escape window may be installed under a deck or porch, provided a minimum height of ___________ inches is maintained to a yard or court.

36

Every landing shall have a minimum length of____ measured in the direction of travel.

36

Where a detached garage is located Within 2 feet of a lot line, the maximum eave projection is limited to inches.

4 inches

Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a maximum sill height of above the floor.

44 inches

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

5 feet

Where located less than 5 feet above the walking surface, glazing in a wall enclosing an outdoor hot tub shall be considered to be installed in a hazardous location unless the glazing is a minimum of horizontally from the water's edge.

5 feet

The minimum ceiling height in a habitable room is

7 '

What is the proper surface grade from foundation?

(a) 1 inch/10ft (b) 6 inch/10ft (c) 6 inch/6ft (d) 3 inch/6ft Answer is B.............6 ft 10 ft

The maximum notch at the end of a floor joist cannot be more than of _____________the depth of the joist.

(a) 1/4 (b) 1/3 (c) 3/8 (d) 1/2 Answer is A: 1/4

In the attachment of asphalt shingles, special methods of fastening are required where the roof slope of____ is exceeded.

(a) 12 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (b) 16 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (c) 18 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (d) 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal Answer is.........D

What is the min. slab thickness of a fireplace hearth slab?

(a) 16 inches (b) 6 inches (c) 4 inches (d) 8 inches Answer is...C......4 inches

The maximum spacing of collar ties shall be__________ on center.

(a) 16 inches (b) 4 feet (c) 5 feet (d) 8 feet Answer is B 4 feet on center

_______inches wide x height proportionate___________ inches in height x width proportionate is the minimum dimensions for an egress window in a bedroom.

(a) 20 or 20 (b) 20 or 24 (c) 24 or 24 (d) 24 or 36 Answer is B.......20 or 24

What is the min. required attic access opening size for an attic higher that 30 inches and larger than 30 square ft?

(a) 22 inch x 30 inch opening (b) 20 inch x 24 inch opening (c) 18 inch x 20 inch opening (d) 16 inch x 24 inch opening Answer is A 22 x 30

Where the opening of an operable Window is located more than 72 inches above the surface below, the lowest part of the clear opening of the window shall be a minimum of_____________ inches above the finished floor.

(a) 24 b) 30 (c) 36 (d) 44 Answer is; A 24 in

What percentage of top plate may be cut out for plumbing and reinforced with a 16 gage steel plate?

(a) 50 (b) 25 (c) 60 (d) 40 Answer is A..............50 %

The minimum headroom height in a staircase is_______feet.

(a) 6 feet 4 inches (b) 6 feet 6 inches (c) 6 feet 8 inches (d 7 feet Answer is: C............6 feet 8 inches

Vertical joints in panel Siding must be covered with:

(a) H-mold (b) Batten strips (c) Z flashing (d) Caulking Answer is: B............Batten Strips

Where is fire resistant construction between 2 dwellings required?

(a) I hour construction required at walls, floors and ceilings between dwelling units (b) Landing min. 36 inches deep x width of door or stair (c) Window wells min. 95 square ft. and 36 inches dimension (d) Exterior door landing max. 8 inches below threshold Answer is A.............1 hour

What is the requirement for proper ventilation in attics and/or crawlspaces?

(a) I square ft./150 square ft. (b) Vent openings within 3 ft of each corner (c) A and B (d) Rock pockets or voids Answer is C

When is a graspable handrail required?

(a) If 4 or more risers (b) If risers are concrete (c) If treads are 24 inches (d) If 3 or more risers Answer is A

If bedroom has burglar bars on them what are they required to have for proper egress?

(a) No windows 3 ft. to property line (b) Window wells min 95 square ft. and 36 in. min dimension (c) 5.7 square ft. min. clear opening (d) Security bars must have approved release hardware Answer is D

Which structural detail will facilitate interior remodeling involving partition changes?

(a) Platform (b) balloon framing (c) roof trusses (d) post pension Answer is: C.............roof trusses

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 and C Answer is C

A casement window is hinged on

(a) one side only (b) two sides (c) the top only Answer is A: one side only

Which type of brick bond i weakest and most subject to damage or deformation of the wall?

(a) running bond (b) stack bond (c) Flemish bond (d) Common bond Answer is B.........running bond stacking on top of each other directly is not strong. Graduating as in stack is stronger

A ridge board must be_________ the rafters.

(a) the same size as (b) I inch bigger (c) 2 inches bigger than (d) the same size as the end cut of Answer is: D...same size as end cut

What is the minimum distance a roof projection on a dwelling shall be located from an interior lot line?

0 feet it may extend to the property line

What is the minimum thickness of a solid garage door to a living area.

1 3/8

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

300

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 inches wide.

12 inches

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

13

When a framing member is notched, the hole shall not be closer than ____ inches to the notch.

2 inches

Unless located a minimum of 60 inches above the floor or walking surface, glazing within a _____________arc of a door shall be considered to be installed in a hazardous location.

24 inches

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

Cupping

Horizontal foundation cracks are due to:

Cupping

Anchor bolts in a concrete wall shall meet which of the following minimum code criteria?

Diameter Embedment Spacing a. 3/8 inch 5 inches 5 feet o.c b 1/2 inch 7 inches 6 feet o.c c. 5/8 inch 9 inches 7 feet o.c d. 1/2 inch 5 inches 7 feet o.c Answer is B: 1/2 inch embedded 7 feet

A single top plate is permitted in a wood stud bearing wall where the rafters or joists are located within_____________ of the center of the studs.

I inch

Purlins are used to:

Keep rafters from separating away from the ridge board.

Studs in non bearing partitions may be notched to a depth not to exceed what percent of a single stud width?

a. 25 b. 35 c. 45 d. 60 Answer is D....60%

What is the min. slope of asphalt shingles?

a) 3:12 (b) 4:12 (c) 2:12 (d) 2 1/2: 12 Answer is C...2:12

The minimum bearing of wood floor joists on a 2-inch by 4-inch sill plate is inches

a. 1 b. 1 1/2 c. 2 d. 2 1/2 Answer is : 1 1/2

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 to combustible material of_______inches.

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Answer is: B 2 inches

What is the minimum distance from the end of a joist top/bottom that a hole may be drilled?

a. 1" b. 2" c. 2 1/2" d. 3 Answer is:B .2 inches

Joists framing into the side of a wood girder shall bear on wood ledger strips having minimum dimensions of __________inch(es) by____ inch(es).

a. 1, 3 b 2, 2 c. 2, 3 d. 2, 4 Answer is B: 2 by 2

The dimensional tolerance between the largest and smallest risers in a flight of stairs is____ inch.

a. 1/4 b. 3/8 c. 1/2 d, 5/8 Answer is: B 3/8

The maximum extension of a hearth beyond the front side face of a masonry fireplace with an opening of 6 square feet is __________inches.

a. 12 b. 1 6 c. 18 d. 20 Answer is : D 20 inches

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

a. 12,36 b. 12,60 c. 16, 72 d. 24, 60 Answer: D

What is the minimum hearth extension of a masonry fireplace with an opening of less than 4 square feet?

a. 18 inches b. 16 inches c. 20 inches d. 8 inches Answer is B: 16 inches

A minimum size for a crawlspace access is ______x_______ inches.

a. 18 x 20 b. 16 x 24 c. 18 x 24 d. 20 x 22 Answer i C.....18 x 24

Metal shingles should not be installed on a roof having a slope less than_______ in 12.

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 Answer is............3

Which of the following is the minimum acceptable door for use as the required exit door?

a. 2 feet — 8 inches by 6 feet — 8 inches side-hinged New IRC 2009 b. 3 feet — O inches by 6 feet— 8 inches side — hinged Old IRC 2006 c. 3 feet — 2 inches by 6 feet— 6 inches side hinged d. 6 feet- o inches by 6 feet — 8 inches slider Answer is : A

The hearth and the hearth extension shall extend a minimum of ___________from the back of the firebox to the end of the hearth extension?

a. 20' b. 36' c. 40 ' d. 48' Answer is : Answer is B......36

Galvanized sheet metal used for open roof valley flashing for asphalt shingles shall be at least____ gage.

a. 22 b. 26 c. 28 d. 30 Answer is B 26 gauge

A guard is required around porches, balconies, and raised floor surfaces when the difference in elevation exceeds_________ inches.

a. 24 b. 30 c. 34 d. 36 Answer is B: 30 inches

Smoke alarms are required in what percentage of bedrooms?

a. 50 b. At least 50 to 60 percent c. At least 60 to 75 percent d. 100 % Answer is D Smoke Alarms are Required in All Bedrooms

Wood sills resting on concrete walls must be pressure treated or decay resistant when the distance from the sill to exposed ground is less than inches.

a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12 Answer is B: 8

What is the minimum height of a hallway ceiling?

a. 6' 10 b. 7 ' c. 7' 6" d. 8' Answer is: B 7'

A window providing natural light to a 200 square foot living room must have how many square feet of glazing?

a. 8 b 10 c. 16 d. 20 Answer is: C 16- Formula is 8% by the # of sq ft

A piece of glazing is 20 inches from an entry door and runs the full height of the door. Which one of the following types of glass is acceptable in this location?

a. Annealed b. Tempered and tested c. Laminated d. Heat-strengthened Answer is: B Tempered and Tested

Which of the following is NOT a true statement concerning code requirements for areas which require the use of pressure preservative treated or decay-resistant lumber?

a. Bottom of wood joists must be closer than 1 8 inches to exposed ground b. Bottom of wood girder beams must be closer than 14 inches to exposed ground c. Bottom of wood siding must be less than 6 inches above ground d. Sills and sleepers must be on a concrete slab which is in direct contact with ground Answer is B: This is not a true statement

Which of the following species of wood is considered naturally termite resistant?

a. Douglas Fir b. Eastern Red Cedar c. Southern Pine d. Hem Fir Answer is B: Eastern Red Cedar

Which one of the following methods of marking or labeling safety glazing, excluding spandrel glass is not acceptable?

a. Etched b. Ceramic c. Sandblasted d. Gummed label Answer is: D

Which one of the following glazed applications is not exempt from safety glazing requirements?

a. Glass shower enclosure b. 2 inch glass panel located in a side hinged door c. 5 square foot leaded glass, decorative panel located 48 inches above floor and 20 inches from door. d. Glass panel adjacent to door leading to 3 foot deep closet Answer is: A

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate framing method for rafters?

a. Rafters shall be framed into a ridge board which has a minimum I -inch nominal thickness b. Rafters without a ridge board must be tied to each other with a gusset plate c. Hip rafters must have a minimum I-inch nominal thickness and have a depth not less than cut end rafter d. Rafter ends shall have a minimum bearing of 1 1/2 inches on wood and 3 inches on masonry Answer is : C

Flashing in not required at roof/wall intersections, penetrations, chimney, etc.

a. TRUE b. FALSE Answer is: B False

Which one of the following grades of wood would not be allowable for use as studs for load bearing walls, which support floors?

a. Utility b. Stud c. Standard d. No.3 Answer i A: Utility

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 Answer is C.....step

The maximum height of emergency escape and 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 Answer i: B: Bottom of the clear opening

What does an inspector NOT have to check on fireplace/chimney?

a. draft b. damper c. flue d. brick Answer is A.............. draft

Frost depth is measured from:

a. finish grade to top of footing b. finish grade to bottom of footing c. top of foundation to top of footing d. top of foundation to bottom of footing Answer is: B Finish Grade to Bottom of Footing

A lumber grade stamp for fire-retardant-treated wood contains the term MCI 5. This refer to its:

a. grade b. species c. grading agency d. moisture content Answer is: D Moisture Content

In a split-level house, smoke alarms are to be installed, permanently wired without a connect switch, and interconnected:

a. in every habitable room below a roof-ceiling assembly b. on every habitable level separated by a door and below a roof-ceiling assembly c. on every level separated by door and in all bedrooms d. on the uppermost level only because smoke rises and will eventually trip the alarm Answer is C

Rafter ties are required when:

a. rafter slope exceeds 4:12 b. rafter depth/thickness ratio exceeds 6: I c. rafters are perpendicular to ceiling joists d. rafters are NOT notched at a bearing point to rest on top plate Answer is C