Construction Manager Test
We back charge the makeup crew for broken plumbing
False we want the makeup crew to tell us they broke something
Batts and blown insulation cover recess lights? T or F
False, 2" min around
All exterior wood is to be painted at this time and lintels painted at paint 2? T or F
False, all exterior paint is done at the same time
The painter caulks only joints in the wood on topcoat? T or F
False, he caulks all joints
All doors are touched up or repainted at Paint #5? T or F
False, only if needed
Batts are to be placed inside all pipes? T or F
False, outside all pipes
How do we determine the curb line in a cul de sac
Find the radius of the curb and measure from where the plan is showing you to measure from on the curb
Before a house is turned to saleswoman 4 items on the safety check must be performed
Fireplace lintel, attic stairway, GFI, greenfield installed properly
What other important point must be inspected with primary drain?
Firmly secured inside p-trap
Over and above the standard features in a house, what three documents do you need to build a MHI house?
Floor plan, diagrams, and option addendum
Who is responsible for for the installation of masonite in upstairs bath?
Flooring company
What contractor is responsible for caulking wall tile corners?
Flooring contractor
What's the proper installation of osb
Foil down
Which four items do you use your plot plan to check for
Forms Fences Grade Landscape
What 4 things might be on your master prints
Frame redlines, A/C redlines, Plumbing redlines, Standard selections
Who levels out un-plumb openings?
Framer
Where does brick layer start bricking?
Front of home in case more brick has to be ordered the color variation will be in the rear.
Where are the waterproof plugs found in our homes?
Front patio, back patio, A/C pad
Where does fire stopping go and what materials can be used?
Fur up and down, chase's, 2x's Red t-ply and 5/8 Sheetrock
Which contractor is responsible for proper drainage?
Grading contractor
What type of conduit is used on the electrical wire on the condensing unit?
Greenfield
List 2 items to inspect regarding the compressor installation
Greenfield Level Tied in Shot down
All exterior fixtures require _________ to protect wire and all fixtures require _______ boxes?
Greenfield and junction boxes
Define GFI and what's the purpose
Ground fault circuit Within 6 ft from water source, if water contacts the plug the power is cut to tat plug
What material is released for final trim?
Hardware, locks, doorstops
At raise or dropped areas, what's the rule of thumb should be used when bringing sand back to pad level?
Has to be able to get 4" of concrete under float forms. Every 12" out you have to go 1" down
Why is it preferable to install the weatherstrip after the vinyl floors are installed
Help hold floors down
Where should interior doors be blocked
Hinges and strike plates, it's good to block 6 times
What must be surrendered when the house is turned to sales
House file
Why is it necessary to sheath PVC pipes with mastic?
If you don't the concrete will bust the pipes if there is direct contact with the pipe and the concrete also for termite damage
When are brick ties installed
Immediately after cornice
Explain how own pertains to the proper installation of decking?
Implies grain must run perpendicular with rafters
Care must be taken its recessed fixtures in regard to what other part of the house
Insulation
What is a topography survey and how's it used
It is a drainage plan and it is used to show drainage
How can a tomography survey be used?
It show with graduated lines relative changes in elevation in 1'-2' increments
What are 3 ways to tie joists into perpendicular members
Joist hangs, ledger strips, pressure block
What is the purpose of eaves strip
Keep water off decking
List the rooms where shoe molding is usually installed?
Kitchen/ Baths
The painter sprays __________ ________ on all doors, door trim, window stools, and the top and bottom of all doors?
Lacquer undercoat
Who is responsible for splash blocks?
Landsaper
The inside of the garage doors are sprayed with ______?
Latex
What type of paint is used for primer ?
Latex primer
Define "home run"
Main wire that ties directly into a circuit in the box
The correct size of compressor and model numbers should match the __________?
Manual J
What color caulk is used in expansion joints?
Mortar color
Describe proper installation of a strong back
Must overlap 2' and be blocked at interor/exterior walls
Always insure that a port o potty is installed with the door _______ facing a busy road?
NOT
What is the purpose of "Shower Blocking"?
Nailer for tub and durarock
What is used for poly splice weaving
Nails
When is it acceptable to run pipes length wise in a beam?
Never
When is it permissible to run pipes above the grade of the sand?
Never
Are you supposed to paint gutters?
No
Can the security wires run through the same holes as electrical wiring
No
List 7 items to check in the kitchen for the plumbing trim
No leaks Escutcheons Copper line for dishwasher Gas flex hose Faucet clean Sink secure Sink faucet clear
How much sand should be used for a proper rough grade?
No sand is required
When can the house be decked
Once facia is installed
Where are wood lintels installed
Openings without brick above
When punching out a form, what three things are checked that have nothing to do with the forms themselves
Orientation Drainage Form survey
What does own mean
Oriented strand board
What is a plat map
Overall map of subdivision
During which paint phase are the painters required to caulk the windows and expansion joints.
Paint 3
Who is responsible for putting the nail holes in the cabinet trim
Paitner
What is a plot plan
Plan of lot with house location and the dimensions
Who cuts the trench for form drainage
Plumber
Who digs the drainage ditch for the beams on a form?
Plumber
Who provides the gas flex line to the cook top?
Plumber
Who supplies a gas key for the fireplace?
Plumber
All corners should be wrapped with _________, _____________, or ___________
Poly, felt, or moisttop
It is an OSHA requirement that every job site be_______
Posted
Who should be notified once a slab placement is complete?
Project Coordinator, Cable tensioner
What purpose does a "soil ring" serve?
Proper irrigation
Whom do you need to notify if you need to flip a house?
Purchasing, Project Manager, and Sales Counselor
What three things should you check after sand deliver
Quantity Quality Damage by truck
What is the minimum fall on window rollocks?
Quarter bubble
How should the house be cleaned at the end of clean 2
Ready for move in
Where should vent pipes run on our houses
Rear of house out the roof
After all work is completed the house is ready for _______ _______ ____?
Rough Clean 6
List steps to cornice a house
Run bands Facia Brick freeze Soffit vents Siding, doors, windows Garage door trim Flashing Clean
The painter should focus on obtaining a smooth finish during the wall out by_________?
Sanding
Describe the proper installation of counter flashing
Sawcut into brick, seal and secure flashing
Lot Scrape
Scrape all the vegetation off of the lot
What type of gutter material is t be used?
Seamless aluminum
Plumbing fixtures should be ___________ and flush with c-tile?
Secure
Before top out invoice is paid, what other lines must be hooked up
Sewer and water
When a home has been sales accepted, what form does the sales counselor give to the CM?
Signed sales acceptance form
The counter flashing contractor is to saw cut metal flashing into the brick and then seal it __________ ___________ and secure it?
Silicone caulking
When is the exterior trash bin removed
Slightly before final grade
Why is it necessary to cover the corners of the brick ledge with brick flashing?
So mortar doesn't bond to the ledge and crack
A 7u on a status report means that a house is a _____ ______?
Spec home
When the CM completes the sales list he gives a _______ ______ to the sales person stating that all items were completed.
Speed Memo
What type of acoustic is used?
Splatter drag
What two places show the revision number of the house that you are building
Start memo and blue prints
If an anchor should become displaced during the placement of the concrete, what should you do?
Stop pouring and renail anchor
Wires should not run perpendicular to hoists except on a _________
Strong back
Standard studs are _______ and are ______ long?
Stud grade #2, 92 5/8
What should the CM inspect before the carpet is laid
Subfloor for divers and uneveness
What materials are used by the carpet contractor to lay the carpet?
Tack strip and glue
Shower enclosures must use what type of glass?
Tempered
Explain what a safety boot is and how it is used.
Temporary safety railing bases
When a cable passes underneath an interior float board, what must be insured?
That you can get 2" of concrete on each side of the cable.
Who is responsible for concrete getting to the slab
The concrete company
What is a plot plan
The diagram of a specific lot showing the outline of the home to be built. It will show the location of the building on the lot and any easements or building on the lot and any easements or building lines.
What is a topo (topography) survey?
The diagram of the rise and fall of a given lot.
Who sets the island conduits and when?
The electrician and he sets this before the pour and after makeup
What area of the house should be bricked first and why
The front in case there is a color variation. The discolored brick will be at the back of the house instead of the front.
What area of the house is bricked first and why
The front so if more brick is ordered the color variation is in the back of the home.
What is a "Lot prep"?
The lot bench
What is the purpose of 30# felt
The protect deck edges from water
How do we determine the curb line (property line in a circle) Cul-de-sac?
There is a pin located in the approximate center of the street. A radius is given on the plot plan. Use a tape measure to determine the radius from the pin
List 5 items to inspect regarding the A/C trim
Thermostat Filter Registers Open and facing for service Exterior heat source
What is the purpose of expansion joints and how often are they required?
To allow expansion between bricks every 25'
What are the purpose of weep holes
To allow moisture to escape
What is the purpose of H mold
To bring two pieces of material together
How much of the lot should be scraped of all vegetation and why?
To establish drainage, to make form set easier, and it looks better to the buyer.
What is the primary objective of a sheet rock punch
To make perfect and smooth as possible
What is the purpose of stud shoes
To replace stud strength
Why would an electrician install a pull string in a conduit?
To rerun lines
What is the purpose of crimping the corners of the S hooks around the cables?
To secure the strand and keep cables straight when pouring
Sheathing should always extend to the __________ and there should never be any ____________.
Top plate gaps
Where is the service side of the A/C unit installed?
Towards attic access where the unit can be worked on and its on a platform
Where would you use "reducer strips"?
Transition from one flooring product to another
What size is the trim around garage doors?
Treated 2x8
List the four different work activities that must be completed before you can install plumbing trims?
Trim 2, vanity tops, kitchen c-tops, tile
Who sets the fireplace mantel?
Trim carpenter
What type of finish does the garage floor have
Trowel finish (same as living area)
All gas fixtures have separate gas cut offs? T or F
True
Corners are coped in the trim? T or F
True
Do we raise our flower beds? T or F
True
No pipe should run lengthwise in a foundation. True or False
True
Our flooring contractor installs his product turn key? T or F
True
Outside lugs are to be tied in with both GFI's? T or F
True
Popped grain in painted trim materials indicates that the trim materials have been poorly painted?
True
Shower pans are secured by nails and drain line. T or F
True
The C-tile contractor is responsible for porcelain tub inspection for tub chips before he begins work? T or F
True
The firebox is set flush with the studs. T or F
True
The primary drain is insulated 5'. T or F?
True
The sprayer is responsible for marking wall paper areas? T or F
True
The house is ready for paint 2 when the first trim is complete and any repairs to ________ have been completed?
Walls
When is the sheet rock job complete?
When it's ready for texture
When are kickers required to be 2x4's?
When the forms are 3-2x12's high.
Where are stud shoes required
Where 50% of the stud is lost
Define plenum
Where air is conditioned and diverted to vents
When is counter flashing required
Where brick touches siding or shingles
The flow of air from an A/C grill should be towards a ___________?
Window
List 4 major items that are covered in clean 1
Windows Kitchens Floors Bathrooms
After texturing the house, the contractor is refugees to do what?
Wipe down windows, locks, and tracks
What is the general rule for the fireplace gas valve to the firebox itself
With arms reach
What material is used to secure the shower heads
Wood blocking and non corrosive screws
Is painter responsible for cleaning off paint from electrical plates and hardware?
Yes
Purlin splices should have a _________' scab connecting the two pieces or have two Purlins nailed together with an overlap of _________'.
a. 1' b.2'
What is the minimum spacing between a. A double plate splice and a top plate splice _________? b. What is the nail spacing for a double plate to a top plate? c. There should be a _________ under ever top plate splice.
a. 24" b. 16" c. stud
Lumber Crowns should face what direction for the following: a. Joists? b. Rafters? c. Hips? d. Valleys? e. Ridges? f. Exterior wall studs?
a. up b. up c. up d. down e. down f. out
The brick frieze must always line up with the _______________, except where rollocks are to be projected.
brick ledge
It is an OSHA requirement that all job sites are ______
clean
Gas pipes should be blocked and ________ in the attic?
secure
The shower pan must be ______ and ________ to the floor?
secured and grouted
Cabinet doors should be secured and __________?
square
Explain the 10/2 rule
the chimney has't to be 2 foot above where the chimney is 10 foot away from the house
What type of adhesive is used to attach tile to the wall?
thin set
There should not be a gap between the fireplace unit and the brick ______ or ______?
veneer or lintel
You can be sure that siding windows has been set tight by looking up for the ___________ in the bottom rack.
weep holes
A "_______ _______" is required for cutting brick and stone?
wet saw
4 things that might be on your master prints
1. Critical dimensions 2. Current changes 3. Notes explaining difficult interpretations of prints 4. Notes from inspections
What are two methods for checking the squareness of your form?
1. Diagonals 2. Pythagerim Theoryem
What four items do you use a plot plan for
1. Easements 2. Panel sheets 3. Start memo 4. See if house needs to be flipped
List 3 examples when a home should be flipped?
1. Light pole 2. Corner lot 3. Fire hydrant
What four things do you check when you first receive a plot plan?
1. Make sure everything fits per city codes and deed restrictions 2. Compare to the status sheet to insure that everything matches 3. Check job site for sewer inlets, light poles 4. Compare to subdivision lat to make sure all easements are included
Describe 3 ways " Building lines" could be interpreted
1. No construction can cross the line 2. Driveways can cross building lines 3. Garages but not homes 4. A/C pass can or cannot cross
What 3 pieces of information does the concrete contractor need to set a form?
1. Plot plan 2. Floor plan 3. Elevation
What is the PASS system
1. Pull the pin 2.Aim the nozzle of the extinguisher 3. Squeeze the trigger on the extinguisher 4. Sweep the fire with the extinguisher at the base of the fire
3 things to check for when sand is delivered
1. Quality of sand 2. Quantity of sand 3. Damage to forms
When scheduling concrete, what information does the concrete company need?
1. Quantity 2. Type of concrete (psi) 3. Approved admixtures 4. Time of delivery 5. # of trucks
5 items to check after forms are set
1. Set back 2. Per plan 3. Square 4. Level straight and stable 5. Kickers every 30" 6. 12" above grade for rear dimensions
What two places show the revision number of the house that you are building?
1. Start memo 2. Plans
What psi should the concrete be at the time of stressing
1500-2000 psi
Brick venner fireplaces have wall ties every ____" O.C.
16"
Gable studs should be _______ OC
16"
Trimmers in doors or windows should be nailed ___________ OC.
16"
What is the spacing for studs
16" OC
How deep must water lines be buried
18"
How high must a form be above the natural grade?
18"
Stumps must be ground at least _________" below the the exiting grade?
18"
Sewer cleanouts should be _________ from the slab and a minimum of _______ from A/C pads?
18" from the slab and 2' from the A/C pad
The water line should be buried how far below grade
18"0
How high must the slab be above the curb for a typical HUD-FHA insured home
19"
How high must the top of the slab must be from the curb?
19"
How high must the slab be above the curb for a typical HUD-FHA insured home
19" above
What four sizes of lumber are used for form lumber
1x4 2x4 2x10 2x12
What four sizes of lumber are used for form lumber
1x4, 2x4,2x10,2x12
How many door chimes does a 2 story home require?
2
The should no more than _____ hot outlets per 1/2 line
2
How many clean ours are required and how far should they be from the foundation
2 clean outs. 18"
Joist to a top plate
2 nails
Rafter to top plate
2 nails
Studs to plates
2 nails
Wind braces
2 nails per stud
A _____ " clearance from the decking must be maintained around the vents
2"
Pickets need to remain _____" off the the ground so that they will not touch the sod after planting?
2"
What is the minimum clearance for batt or blown insulation around recess can fixtures?
2"
All pipes within ____' of an exterior wall must be insulated. ________ pipes need to be totally insulated
2' Hot water
What is the correct size of the electrical outlets and switch plate covers?
2.5x3.5
What chance of rain percentage must the PM get involved?
20%
What psi should the concrete be at time of stressing
2000 psi
Wall ties are required _______" OC (non-windstorm) . Windstorm ______" OC
24" OC non-windstorm 16"OC windstorm
All joints are caulked with____________?
25 year caulk
A 4" dryer vent can be no longer than ______'
25'
What 4 tools should a CM always have
25' tape 100' tape 4 ft level Drill
Gas pipes should be able to hold _____ lbs of pressure
25-30
What psi should the concrete be at 28 days
2500-3000 psi
Where does a CM make his quality statement on the home?
274 list
The framer must install _______ under the skylight for safety purposes.
2x6
What material does framer use for cabinet blocking
2x6
There should be no more than _______ cold outlets per 1/2 line
3
How many blocks are required for Ts? How long are they?
3 blocks @ 12"
How much material is in a square of shingles?
3 bundles
How wide are fence gates?
3 feet
You secure collar ties with?
3 nails
_____ nails are required to secure a collar tie to a rafter
3 nails
Block to T's
3 nails on both sides (6 total)
How many screws are installed on each wall cabinet?
3 per stud( 1 top, 1 middle, 1 bottom)
The paint should be considered a __ to ___ day job?
3 to 5
Minimum distance in frame out from a corner to a medicine cabinet?
3"
How often do you have kickers?
30"
How far from the corner should the shower rod blocking be for standard tubs? Shower pans? 42" wide tubs?
30" OC, 36" OC, 42"OC
What psi should the concrete be at 28 days
3000 psi
What is the correct handrail height on stairs?
34-38" (Municipality requirement)
How high over the roof must a ladder extend?
36"
What are the measurements for 30" upper cabinets? 42" upper cabinets?
39, 54, ,84 39,54,96
How many trimmers are needed in a 5' opening
4
How many nails are required per shingle
4 in non windstorm, 6 in windstorm
What are nailing requirements for shingles
4 per shingle
How much concrete should be under float forms and tub boxes
4"
What is the maximum amount of sheathing that can be removed from a form canle
4"
What is the nominal thickness of the slab?
4"
What four tools does a CM always need
4' level, 25' tape, 100' tape, a framing square
Expansion joints are placed every ______ on walks and every _______ on driveways.
4' on walks 10' on driveways
Expansion joints should be every ____' on walks and every ______' on driveways
4' on walks and 10' on driveways
In cold weather do not place concrete unless the temperature is at least ____ degrees and rising.
40
What is the maximum height of window sill
42"
The counter top decking may have no seams in the ______?
45 degree cuts
In a 4" dryer vent 45 degree angle equals ______ft and a 90 degree angle equals _____ft
45 degree-2.5 ft 90 degree-5 ft
How large must a kitchen island be before it's necessary to install two outlets?
47"
Ducts and vents need to be supported every ______ft
4ft
Rafter to a joist
5 nails
A 2400 sq ft house requires how much A/C
5 tons
How high is sand piled from the top of the form?
5" from the top
When located in the attic the water heater vent must be a minimum of ______' from the top of the water heater to the outside storm cap
5'
What percentage of the lumber in your frame package must have the grade mark showing?
50%
1 ton of A/C will cool _____ sq ft of house
500
Fall protection is required for any height over ______?
6 foot
How many times should doors be blocked
6 times
Where are doors blocked?
6 times (hinges then on opposite side and striker plate)
The trim carpenter should block the attic how many times? What size nails?
6 times and 16 penny
All cable castings must be at least _____ below the concrete?
6"
All casting must be how far below the concrete
6"
Cables must be how far from the exterior corner
6"
Cables should be at least _______" from the exterior corners of the form?
6"
Flatwork should be cut at least ________ below the street level at the in turn?
6"
Overhangs on gables should be at least ___________ past the brick ledge.
6"
Poly and felt flashing should cover the brick ledge and extend _________ inches up the studs.
6"
The plumber should should make sure the main clean out is cut to _______ and capped off?
6"
There must be at least _______" between electrical and gas lines
6"
What is the minimum slab exposure in brick areas?
6"
3/4 subfloor
6" OC @ edge 12"OC @ field
What are the nailing requirements for sub-flooring? What size nails?
6" OC @ edge 12" OC @ girls 6 penny ring shank
What are nailing requirements for sheetrock?
6" OC at edges and 12" in the field
At what height should the stoop be from the top of the slab?
6" below the top of the curb
Although we went landscape beds to be built up, what FHA requirement must be maintained
6" of slab is to be exposed with brick 8" of slab to is to be exposed with siding
What are the nailing requirements for decking
6"OC at joints, 12" OC every rafter
A shelf bracket is required if the shelf exceeds how many inches
60"
What two types of flashing are used for chimney flashing
6x6 single base flashing 6x6 J flashing
When a house is turned to sales, what stage is it?
7
Maximum run/ tread length
7 3/4", 10"
Purlins are required every 2x6 rafter spanning over_______
7'-8'
Maximum riser length
8 1/2", 9"
What is the minimum slab exposure in siding areas?
8"
What is a kicker?
A piece of wood that supports the form board running from the form board to the dirt.
What type of finish does the garage have
A trowel finish, just like the living area
What size lumber is needed for the following headers: a. downstairs? b. For an 8' wide opening? c. For a 6' opening?
A. 2-2x12 B. 2-2x10 C. 2-3"2x6
What is the minimum distance for A. Gas meter and electrical service B. Electrical service and hose bib
A. 5' B. 6'
When would the painter touch up all trim as necessary?
After 274
When is the house ready for electrical rough?
After A/C, plumb rough, and shingles
When is the house top coated?
After bricks, cornice, and garage doors
When do we schedule Paint #5?
After carpet
Safety rails on stairs and balconies must be erected when?
After frame
When is the pour date called in
After slab is poured
When are garage doors installed?
After texture, before cabinets and trim
Smoke detectors are roughed in at what areas
All bedrooms and hallways leading to bedrooms. DFW within 10' of door leading to garage door
Which rooms get blocked for ceiling fans?
All bedrooms, family and game rooms
What areas are blocked for ceiling fans?
All living areas and bedrooms
Where are metal corners installed on sheet rock?
All outside corners
How far down are window returns finished?
All the way to the bottom of the window
What is the purpose of clips on the horizontal edges of decking?
Allows contractions and expansion of the decking boards
Hard hats are required anytime there is what?
An overhead danger
When do you call for a form survey?
As soon as the form is set
You install selections when during the building phase?
As the house is progressing
What steps should the landscape contractor take when laying sod to insure proper drainage
At fence line the sod should be 1/2" below the fence and the sod should be flush with flatwork with drainage going away
Where do we put extra floor material?
Attic
Nails in loose boards must be _______ _________?
Bent over
What materials must be used when flatwork abuts with the slab?
Black expansion joints
List 5 items to punch when checking toilets
Bowl secure Tank secure No chips Quiet Escutcheons
When do you schedule a rough clean 4?
Brick clean
Counter flashing is required where the roof is in contact with ________ ________?
Brick veneer
What finish is used on flatwork
Broom finish
What type of finish is used on flatwork
Broom finish
The final clean should be scheduled immediately prior to the _____ ______?
Buyers list
What hardware on a form is re-usable
Catheads
What hardware on a form is reusable?
Catheads
Correct installation of exterior doors
Center in hole, block 6 times,
Toilets must be level and _________ in the opening?
Centered
Fireplace facing is trimmed on three sides by what material?
Chair rail
What two items aren't on the 274 list?
Clean and paint
Who pays the back charge for excessive floor floating?
Concrete guy
Who is responsible for getting concrete to the slab
Concrete supplier
What is the tile installer required to inspect before beginning work
Condition of the tub and shower pan
The electrical wiring in our houses is made with what type of material?
Copper
What is a plumbing pigtail?
Copper connection from the main to the house
What is a plumbing pig tail?
Copper line connecting the water main to the house
Who is responsible for flashing the chimney and what type of flashing is used?
Cornice guy 6x6 J channel 6x6 L flashing
How is wind bracing properly installed?
Covers 4 studs from top to bottom 2nails per stud
What is the proper location of nails in relation to the tar strip
Directly above tar strip
Hw far should A/C pads be from the house
Directly next to the slab
What are the proper size and square of appliance holes?
Dishwasher-24 1/4" Range- 30 1/4"
What is the proper dish washer opening/ stove opening
Dishwasher-24 1/4" Stove- 30 1/4
How much guttering is required by VA?
Diverter over A/C and over front door
Name 5 items to check after form set
Does it look right Kickers every 30" Square Level In build lines
What low voltage item is installed on the front porches of our homes?
Doorbells
At raised or dropped areas, sand should be dropped _____ for each ______ from the edge
Dropped 1" for each 12"
Other than tile and grout what is the tile required to supply for proper application
Durarock
When punching a form, what three things are checked that have nothing to do with forms?
Electric conduit, downdraft pipes, and options on the option sheet
Name 6 pieces of information on a plat map
Elevation, drainage, lot lines, easements, lot #'s, streets
Explain the starter course for shngles
Entire bottom row of shingles
In what areas of the home should you be most crucial in a 274
Entry, kitchen, living area, master bath and room
What is the purpose of 18" pressure chamber
Equalize air pressure to ensure constant water flow
How often are expansion joints required in brick?
Every 25'
How often are gutters fastened to the home in a 1 story house? and 2 story house?
Every 3 ft Single story 2 times Two story 3 times
How often are weep holes needed?
Every 33"
Ducts and vents should be supported every ________?
Every 4 ft.
How often should there be a strong back
Every 8' of joist span
An access ramp must be installed if the foundation is higher than 19"? T or F
False
Safety rails can be removed by sheet rocker until their job is done as long as they put it back? T or F
False
We back charge the make up crew for plumbing damage? T or F
False
We install shoe molding on vinyl, c-tile, marble and wood floors? T or F
False
Some communities have different interpretations of building lines. Describe 3 ways this could be interpreted
- required setback from city - edge of living space -overhang
What four things do you check when you first receive a plot plan
-Does the plan match -Start memo -Elevation match -Cross reference it with drainage plan
Name 4 items the brick layer is required to clean up and point up around?
-Doors -Windows -Cleanouts -Hose Bibs
On the cover of the house file the CM needs to write down what items?
-Elevation -Brick -Plan # -Paint Color (Interior and Exterior)
List three areas where batt insulation is installed?
-Ext walls of interior areas -Under Ac units -Attic area not accessible after Sheetrock -Rafter lengths unacessible to attic
List 5 items included in the house folder given to the sales counselor?
-Final Survey -274 -Addendum -Keys -Inspections
Name 3 checklist items for sheetrock hang
-Nail pops -Staggered joints -No tape ripple
Name 7 checklist items before the frame inspection?
-Nail requirement -Stud spacing -Bowed Studs -Deadwood -Top Plate straight and level -Windows Correct -Door Correct
What are 4 checklist items for Prime?
-Paint all raw wood -No paint on shingles -All joints caulked -No paint on brick
Name 8 things that should be in your walk book?
-Phone list -Feature sheet -Option addendum -Plot plan -Diagrams -Start Memo -Release sheet -Direct call list
What are the requirements for a secondary drain
-Through soffit -Over clear window -Not on front of house
List 5 items that our interior cleaning crews do at clean #2?
-Vacuum A/C return -Wipe down Cabinets -Clean under range top -Vacuum carpet -Clean windows -Clean mirrors
Name at least 3 checklist items for texture?
-Window returns textured -Wall paper areas not texture -No excess texture in corners -Clean windows and tracks
How many splices are allowed per circuit?
0
How many times should the nails in the sheetrock be spotted?
0
How much sand is used for a proper rough grade?
0
Siding should extend _____________" below the bottom plate.
1 1/2 "
How much spacing is required between stairway tread and a 1/2 wall
1 1/2"
How early does the CM need to be on site before the pour?
1 hour
Shingles have a ______" overhang at eaves strip
1"
What is the purpose of the vapor barrier
1. To keep moisture from entering slab 2. To keep the moisture of the concrete in.
How much clearance should there under a door in carpeted area?
1.5"
How much spacing should their be between the dead end castings and the edge of the form boards?
1/2"-3/4"
What is the thickness of plate glass mirrors?
1/4"
Joints in bath tile should not exceed ______
1/8"
Joints in wall tiles shouldn't exceed ____"?
1/8"
In what stage is the home once the home is sales accepted?
10
How far do trees have to be removed from foundation?
10 feet
The primary drain must be insulated at least _____'
10 ft
How close can trees be to the slab
10'
The strret and curb should be cut at least ______ wider than the width of the driveway?
10' feet
All windows are caulked all of the way around with sealant, set level, centered in the opening, and nailed ____________" OC.
12"
The slab must be _____ above the final grade?
12"
What is the width and depth of beams in your community
12"x26"
Top plate material is #3 yellow pine and must be _________' or longer.
12'
What is the maximum length for form boards?
12' foot
At 4' depth, one yard of concrete covers ________ sq. ft
81
______# felt is required in vallets
90
If the Ac unit is not within sight of a breaker box what do you need
A disconnect switch
Who is responsible for A/C platforms and catwalk?
A/C contractor
Who shoots down the A/C unit
A/C contractor
When is a greenfield required and lost two places you are most likely to need a greenfield
A/C unit and island cabinets
How is wire supposed to be run in the attic?
Across trusses and clear of walk ways
Where are cardboard baffles installed?
Any roof area separating attic from soffit vents
With what attitude should you approach a 274
Be very critical
Is a paint #5 completed before or after the house is turned to sales?
Before
How often should ladders be inspected?
Before each use
During which points in the wall out is the CM required to inspect
Before enamel and after job is done
When should the painter sweep out the house
Before enamel is sprayed
Where are garage door keys delivered to?
CM
Who is authorized to sign concrete tickets
CM
Who signs concrete tickets
CM
When is the pour date called in
Day of the pour
What material is used for wind bracing?
Red t ply 1x4
At stage #9, do we stack or remove material form garage?
Remove
What is the required nailing for bottom plate
every 4' and within 6" of each splice
The house is ready for _________ clean when the ___________ trims and top coats are complete
final; mechanical
What entails a rough clean 2?
frame clean (remember erosion control
At stage 7 where should the trash be?
garage
In ideal conditions where should concrete be placed
in the back of the house and move to the front of the house
The painter cuts in overspray with ________ ________ paint?
latex wall
The painter sprays all walls and ceilings with _______ ______ paint?
latex wall
The plumber set the water box to grade and makes sure it's _________?
level
The A/C compressor pad should be __________ and the compressor ________ _________?
level; Shot down
What is the crucial item for brick lintel installation
minimum of 3" into the brick on each side
The house is ready for ceramic tile after the sheetrock is hung and the home is ________ and _________ __________?
painted; cabinets installed
A/C grills are ______ and __________, and fit flush to the ceiling?
plumb and sqare