OSHA Review Guide

The cost i roofing material to cover 30 by 50 root roof at a cost of $35.00/ square would be?

$525

The cost of roofing material to cover a 30 by 50 foot roof at a cost of $35.00 per square would be?

$525

When using metal flashing, the metal shall be corrosion resistant with a thickness of not less than ______________ inch

.019

The top surface of a footing shall be level. The bottom surface of a footing shall not have a slope exceeding?

10%

A single layer of 5/8 gypsum board is to be installed parallel to the ceiling framing. What is the maximum on center spacing?

16 Inches

When ordering plywood for a job, with a stamp of 24/16, what is the maximum distance between floor joists?

16 On Center

The maximum permitted slope for the bottom surface of footing shall be __________?

1:10

Asphalt roll roof (material- surfaced) shall not be installed on roof slopes below ___________?

1:12

Class C roof covering can be used in all of the following types of construction except?

1A

Foamed-in-place roof insulation shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. A liquid-applied protective coating that complies shall be applied no less than _____ hours nor more than _____ hours following the applications of the foam.

2 hours and 72 hours

What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete after 28 days?

2,500 PSI

a homeowner of a single family home is exempt from the licensing provision and can pull a permit for all of the follow except?

20 by 20 manufactured home

The maximum spacing of fire blocking within concealed spaces of exterior architectural elements located in an office shall be _____ feet?

20 feet

What is the minimum width of an emergency escape window?

20 inches

A permit is not required for the construction of a one story detached accessory when it has a maximum floor area or ______ square feet.

200 sf.

What is the load bearing capacity of sand (vertical foundation pressure measured in pounds per square foot.)?

2000

A permit is not required for the construction of a one story building detached accessory when it has a maximum floor area of __________ Square feet.

200sf

How large does the opening need to be for access to an attic located in a single family home?

22 inches by 30 inches

How much time is a Construction Supervisor require to give a building inspector prior to an inspection? And within what period shall the official make the inspection?

24 hours and 48 hours

How much time is a construction Supervisor required to give a building inspector prior to an inspection? and within what period shall the official make the inspection?

24 hours and 48 hours

For an emergency escape and rescue opening, the minimum clear opening height shall be _______, and the minimum clear opening with shall be _________.

24 inches, 20 inches

For the purpose of determining light and ventilation requirements for an adjoining room at least 1/2 of the wall is open and provides an opening not less than?

25 square feet

For the purpose of determining light and ventilation requirements for an adjoining room at least 1/2 of the wall is open provides an opening not less than?

25 square feet

Concrete basement walls and foundations not exposed to the weather shall have what minimum compressive strength and freeze protection (subject to severe weather conditions) air content?

2500 psi, 5% air content

A 45 by 60 crawl space with an approved vapor barrier and cross ventilation, shall be required to have how much under floor ventilation?

259.2 square inches

What is the minimum slope asphalt shingles should be applied?

2:12

What is the maximum variation in riser height in multiple stairs (not consecutive) in a flight of stairs?

3/8

What is the maximum variation in the depth of adjacent treads or in the height or adjacent risers?

3/8''

Concrete basement walls and foundations exposed to the weather shall have what minimum compressive strength and freeze protection (subject to severe weather conditions) air content?

3000 psi, 5% air content

What is the minimum hall/ corridor dimension width for a 1 and 2 family house leading to an exit with a 32 inch door?

36 Inches

In all cases, a masonry chimney shall extend a minimum of _______ above the highest point where the chimney passes through the roof

36 inches

What is the minimum distance to the property line that an opening in an exterior wall is permitted?

36 inches

Metal shingles shall not be installed on roof slopes below _______?

3:12

What thickness must sand be placed under a concrete basement slab when the slab is below grade?

4 inches

When is a handrail required on a set of stairs in a single family home?

4 steps

When emergency escape and rescue windows are required, they shall have a sill height of not more than __________ inches off the ground

44''

When emergency escape and rescue windows are required, they shall have a still height of not more than _______ inches off the ground

44''

Door handles shall be installed at a maximum of ________ inches above the finished floor?

48''

A new residential dwelling cannot be lived in until?

A certificate or occupancy is issued

When working in a restaurant with an occupancy load of 75 or more, what category (use group) does the space fall into?

A-2

A new residential dwelling cannot be lived in until?

Certificate of Occupancy i issued

Steel studs can be used in the following application?

Fire separation wall, curtain wall, and non bearing wall, all the above

In a 1 or 2 family dwelling,what specialized code governs all mechanical installations?

International Mechanical Code

In a one and two family dwelling, what specialized code governs all mechanical installations?

International Mechanical Code

Which drawing (plan) indicates the building location and not the lines?

Site Plan

Which of the following species is NOT acceptable decay-resistant wood?

White Pine

Which of the following species is NOT an acceptable decay-resistant wood?

White pine

Bathroom fans need to be vented?

directly outside

Bathroom fans need to be vented

directly to the outside

Steel studs can be used in the following applications...

fire separation wall, curtain wall, and non bearing wall, all the above.

A building permit or notice to the building official is not required for which of the following?

greenhouses

What is the minimum square footage that a kitchen must be in a single family?

no minimum

What is the maximum hole diameter that a load bearing stud can be bored?

no more than 40% of the stud depth

What is a strong-backed structural element in concrete form work framing which is run at right angles to stud and joins them to make a solid member?

waler

Wire wall tie used in solid masonry units shall be embedded at least _______ inches into the mortor bed?

1 1/2

Grouted masonry shall be placed by pumping or by and approved alternate method and shall be placed before any initial set occurs and in no case more than?

1 1/2 hours after water has been added

What is the minimum clearance space between a handrail and a wall?

1 1/2 inch

What is the maximum size of the wired glass panel that is permitted in a fire window assembly?

1,296 square inches

A 17,500 square foot, 1 story, use group S-1 building of type 2B construction, has a retail store in the same building. For the retail store to be classified as an accessory use, its maximum allowable square footage is?

1,750 SF

What is the minimum thickness of fiberboard siding?

1/2 inch

What is the size of a #4 reinforcing bar?

1/2 inch diameter

A court, 3 stories in height needs an air intake of how many square feet?

10 square feet

Concrete foundation shall be protected from freezing during depositing and for a period of?

5 days

What is the distance that a pull box for a manual fire alarm be placed from an entrance?

5 feet

On a 10 foot hollow masonry wall, what is the maximum height per lift that grouted masonry shall be poured?

5 foot first pour, 5 foot second pour

Half of the ventilators i a 1500 square foot commercial attic will be located 3 feet above the eave vents. The ventilators must have how many square feet of net free ventilation area?

5 square feet

What are the minimum depth fastening screws penetrate wood framing walls when attaching gypsum wall board?

5/8 Inches

When construction a two family home in Groton, MA according to the Mass Climate and Geographic design criteria, the snow load shall be?

50 PSF

A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in all multistory Group F occupancies having a minimum combined occupant load of ______________ above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.

500

Any permit issued shall be deemed abandoned and invalid unless the work authorized by it shall have been commenced within how many months?

6

How many bolts are required for a wood still on a concrete foundation resting on 22 linear feet. Eleven feet of wall each way from the corner?

6

What is the minimum size of beams and girders in Type 4 Construction?

6 Inch wind by 10 inch deep

Foundations for masonry fireplace and their chimneys shall extend a minimum of _________ beyond the face of the fireplace ir support walls on all sides?

6 Inches

If not using masonry veneer, how high above finished grade does the masonry foundation wall need to be?

6 Inches

What is the minimum headroom requirement in a 2 family residence stairway measured from the sloped plane adjoining the tread nosing or from the floor surface of the landing or platform?

6 feet, 8 inches

For a 8 foot high plain masonry foundation wall with 4 feet unbalanced fill, what is the minimum thickness of the foundation wall? The soil type is SW

6 inches

For an 8 foot hight plain masonry foundation wall with 4 feet of unbalance fill, what is the minimum thickness of the foundation wall? The soil type is SW

6 inches

If a homeowner/ contractor does not begin work on an approved building permit within 6 months upon written request of the owner, one or two extensions may be given for periods not exceeding how many months?

6 months

Heated Degree Days is the sum on an annual basis of the difference between ______ and the mean temperature of each day.

65

In general, the minimum ceiling height of all habitable room is ________________?

7 Feet, 0 Inches

What is the minimum ceiling height in a habitable room of a single family residence? Disregard exceptions.

7 feet

How high above the tub/shower drain must smooth water resistant material need to be approved?

72 Inches

Ever room suitable for human habitation shall have natural light be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than _______% if the floor area of such rooms?

8%

Every room suitable for human habitation shall have a natural light to be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than ______% of the floor area of such rooms?

8%

How much does a W10 by 32 steel beam weigh if it is 30 feet long?

960 pounds

When can wood floor or roof trusses be cut and under what specification or condition?

Approval of a registered design official

Which of the following applications/ conditions does not require safety glazing?

Emergency Escape Window

How is the strength of a concrete foundation measured in?

pounds per square inch in compression

Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel when?

serving an occupant load of 50 or more

What is the minimum height of a bathroom, with no exceptions, in a single family home?

seven feet

A boiler room/ furnace room with an area of over 500 square feet and any fuel fired equipment over 400,000 btu is required to have...?

two exit doors