Michigan Residential Builder's License
In order to protect yourself from potentially costly changes, what should you include in any contract to build a new house?
"Per project number..., Last revised on..." then list specific page numbers and revision dates
Nails are classified by pennyweight, and abbreviated as what?
"d"
How do you determine board feet in inches?
# of pieces x thickness(in) x width(in) x length(ft) / 144
How do you determine the number of board feet?
# of pieces x thickness(inches) x width(inches) x length(feet) / 12
What is the cost of the individual builder's license?
$195
What is the maximum amount you can collect through a judgement in small claims division of the district court using small claims form DC84?
$6,000
What is the formula for estimating concrete into cubic yard?
(L x W x T) / .037
How is a steel beam specified?
(Type of beam and length of flanges) X (Weight per foot) Ex: W12 X 45# W-beam with 12" flanges X 45lbs per foot
What is the formula for board feet when calculating in FEET?
(W x T x L) / 12
What is the formula for board feet when calculating in INCHES?
(W x T x L) / 144
An automatic level usually accurate to how many inches?
+/-¼" at 200'
A good quality builder's level is usually accurate to within how many inches?
+/-¼" at 75'
What kind of nails/screws are needed when attaching wood decking to supporting joists?
-(2) 8d threaded nails -(2) No.8 wood screws
Metal gutters slope at least _____ every ____ towards the downspouts.
-1" -16'
Head and bed joints shall be ______ inches thick, except for the first coarse, that shall be no more than _____ inches thick.
-1/4" thick -3/4" thick
Shakes are available in what length(s)?
-16" -18" -22"
If the fireplace opening is less than 6 sq. ft., the front hearth should extend at least ______ in font of it and at least ____ on both sides.
-16" -8"
When nailing vinyl siding, space fasteners should be no more than _____ apart on panels and _____-_____ apart on accessories.
-16" -8"-10"
When installing lumber joists, you need to toenail the rim joists to the sill plates, using _____ nails every ____ on center.
-16d -16" OC
In regard to deck joist and deck beam bearing, the ends of each joist and beam shall have not less than ____ inches of bearing on wood or matal and ___ inches of bearing on concrete or masonry for the entire width of the beam
-1½" -3"
Most interior walls are framed with _______ lumber and spacing is normally _____ OC.
-2 x 4 lumber -16" OC
Make sure to create a top lap of at least ____ at all horizontal joints and ____ side lap at all end joints.
-2" -4"
When fireboxes are lined with at least _____ of firebrick, the walls should be ____ thick.
-2" -8"
When installing a door frame, the rough opening should be about _____ wider and _____ higher than the door.
-2" wider -2" higher
If the fireplace opening is 6 sq. ft. or more, the hearth should extend _____ in front of the opening and at least _____ to either side.
-20" -12"
Wood shingles are manufactured in what lengths?
-22" -18" -16"
Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including stairs, ramps and landings that are located more than ___ inches measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within ___ inches horizontally to the edge of the open side
-30" -36"
Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall extend above the finished grade at a minimum of ______ where masonry veneer is used and a minimum of _______ everywhere else.
-4" -6"
The foundation must include a masonry ledge, a supporting ledge or an offset about _________ wide that results in a space of about ________ between masonry and the sheathing that is needed for ease in laying brick.
-5" wide -1"
An egress window must have an unblocked open area no less than ______sq ft, except those on grade floor openings. These must have an open area of no less than ______sq ft.
-5.7sq ft -5.0 sq ft
What is the make up of the 9 members of the board?
-6 individuals that have a license/registration in the occupation in which the board monitors -3 members of the general public
Anchor bolts should be spaced no more than _______ apart and no more than _________ from the ends of any plate section or wall corner. Each bolt must extend at least _________ into the concrete.
-6" -12" -7"
The most common welded-wire fabric used on a residential job site has wires spaced __________ apart one two directions. Referred to as a ___________ welded-wire reinforcement.
-6" -6x6
Wood sill plates and wood walls supported directly on continuous foundations shall be anchored to the foundation with 1/2" diameter anchor bolts spaced, at max, _______ OC with a minimum of _______ bolts per plate section with one bolt located not more than _______ from each end of the plate.
-6" OC -2 bolts -12"
When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line shall erected not less than ________ feet from the roof edge which is parallel to the direction of mechanical equipment operation, and not less than _______ feet from the roof edge which is perpendicular to the direction of mechanical equipment operation.
-6ft -10ft
The tread of a stair must be _____ wide and _____ from the narrow edge.
-6¾" -12"
For good drainage, the top of the slab should be no less than ______ above the ground and the siding no less than ______.
-8" -6"
Worker's compensation related to a death shall include _________% of the after tax weekly wage of the employee to be paid to dependents who were wholly dependent on the employee's earnings. Such payment shall continue for ________ weeks from the date of death.
-80% -500 weeks
Braces should be no longer than _____ and be spaced not more than _____ OC.
-8ft -4ft
What does a leader line look like?
-A line that ends in an arrowhead or a large, circular dot. -Arrowheads always end a line -Dots should be within the outline of an object
What is a possible penalty for operating without a residential builder's license?
-A placement of a limitation on the license -Probation -Suspension of license
What are 4 advantages of using an I-joist?
-A single I-joist can run the entire width of a house -Reduces the number of separate pieces that must be handled -The flooring system can be installed faster -It is lighter in weight then an equal length of solid lumber
Who cannot be covered under a worker's compensation policy?
-A sole proprietor that operates as an independent contractor -A sole proprietor with no employees
Before hiring a subcontractor with a worker's compensation exclusion form, what additional form should you have them fill out to reduce your liability?
-A subcontractor release and waiver of liability form
In regards to worker's compensation, what should you be sure that a subcontractor has before hiring them?
-A worker's compensation exclusion form -A worker's compensation policy
Minimum Wage Law states:
-After 40 hours in any work week, compensation is 1 1/2 times the regular rate -An employer may not discriminate based on sex when paying employees for the same work requirement
What are the two methods of seasoning wood?
-Air drying -kiln drying
What does a dimension line look like?
-Arrowheads at each end with the dimension written as a break in the middle of the line
Who can represent a respondent in a complaint?
-Attorney -His/Her own self
What 4 things must you be able when preparing an estimate?
-Be able to read and measure building plans accurately -Have an excellent understanding of the materials and techniques used to build houses -Have an excellent understanding of local building codes -Be precise in assembling and computing numerical data
While on the job site, when is it important to take pictures?
-Before -During (various stages) -After
What are the possible effects that lead paint can have on children?
-Brain damage -Behavioral problems -Propensity to violence and aggression
What are the 2 parts of the Residential Builder's Exam?
-Business & Law -Practice & Trade
Which topics will be covered on the Practice & Trade portion of the exam?
-Carpentry -Roofing -Insulation
What are the two basis for accounting?
-Cash -Accrual
When the department is investigating a complaint and finds evidence of a violation, what actions can be brought against them?
-Cease & desist order -Formal complaint -Citation
What should you be sure to include in your contracts?
-Change orders -Weather/Ground conditions -Buried debris
What is required for the certification of head protection?
-Class A helmet that bears certification for the manufacturer -Class B helmet for the protection of the employee exposed to voltages more than 600 volts
When the board issues the findings of a verified complaint, what happens?
-Department will post on its website any final order of the board and the date it was issued
What are the key ideas developing a marketing plan essential for a company's growth?
-Determine your personal strengths and weaknesses and those of your business -Provide a method of establishing trust in the company for both clients and employee -Provide a portion of resources to promote your plan
What are the 2 types of expenses builders must account for in order to turn a profit?
-Direct costs -Indirect. costs
When attaching plywood to exterior side of basement, crawlspace, or knee wall _______________ nails and _____________ staples shall not be permited
-Electro-galvanized steel nails -Galvanized steel staples
What are two safe working conditions that your employer is required to provide?
-Eliminating recognized health and safety hazards -Informing the employee when conditions or materials pose danger to health and safety
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) states:
-Employees may receive unpaid leave for certain reasons -Employees may receive up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12 month period -This law pertains to employer with 50+ employees engaged in commerce or affecting commerce
According to the video, what are the 3 benefits of using SIPs?
-Energy Efficiency -They are 5-10x's stronger than stud framed wall systems -The panels do not warp
How do you recognize an engineer drawing?
-Engineer's official stamp -Identifies the engineer who did the design -Shows the engineer's license number
What are some common deductions?
-FICA -Federal/State/Local Income Tax -Gross Pay -Net Pay -Other Deductions (Ex: Benefits)
What are the three basic slope categories?
-Flat -Low -High
What are the three types of span tables?
-Floor joists -Ceiling joists -Rafters
What are basic/necessary inspection requirements?
-Foundation inspection -Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspections -Floodplain inspection
What are the 3 types of siding nails?
-Galvanized Steel -Stainless Steel -High-Tensile-Strength Aluminum
What are 2 benefits of using a business credit card?
-Great way to track purchases -Monthly statements provided
What 3 things can prevent an employee from falling off an unprotected side/edge that is 6+ft above the lower level?
-Guardrail system -Safety net system -Personal fall arrest system
When compacting soil, the vibrator must operate at ____________ vibrations and move ___________ over the ground.
-High vibrations -Move slowly
What does a transit level measure?
-Horizontal and vertical angles. -can be used to determine if a post or wall is plumb
What are the two basic shapes that steel girders come in?
-I-beam -W-beam
Where should smoke alarms be installed?
-In each sleeping room -Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicintiy of the bedrooms -On each additional story of the dwelling including basements and habitable attic
What are the four steps of installing a bifold door?
-Install the top track first -Fasten the pivot mounting plates directly to the floor and against each side jamb -Install the doors by inserting the bottom pivot pan into the bottom track socket -Insert the upper pivot pen into the top track socket
A copy of an accident prevention program shall be available to employees at the job site. What should be included in this program?
-Instruction to each employee who is required to handle poisons, toxic materials, caustics, and other harmful substances. -Instruction to each employee is known harmful plants, reptiles, animals, or insects are present. -Inspections of the construction site, tools, material, and equipment to assure unsafe conditions which could create hazards are eliminated
What are some special conditions to consider when choosing a lot to build on?
-Is the lot on a flood plain? -Underground springs -Industrial contamination
What are the 3 advantages to engineered lumber?
-It uses wood that might otherwise be wasted -Its performance is highly predictable -It is available in a wide variety of dimensions
What are the 4 advantages of finger-jointed lumber?
-It's always straight -It can be sawed and nailed exactly like solid lumber -It makes use of short pieces of wood that might otherwise be wasted -It's available in longer lengths then standard lumber
How can you promote the name of your business with the public?
-Job site signs -Vehicle signs -Mailers
What does a direct cost include?
-Labor -Materials -Building permits -Temp. power hookups -Some types of insurance
What are the two basic types of surveying instruments?
-Levels -Transits
How is the salesperson license changed when the salesperson desires to change employment from 1 residential builder to another?
-License will be forwarded to the department -An application for transfer is made -New license under the new employer will be issued
According to OSHA regulations, a ____________ must be secured to a structural member above the worker that is capable of supporting a minimum deadweight is ____________lbs.
-Lifeline -5,00lbs
Personal fall arrest systems shall do what when stopping a fall?
-Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1800lbs when used with a body harness. -Be rigged such that an employee cannot fall more than 6ft or have any contact with the lower level.
Framing lumber is measured by what?
-Linear foot -By the piece -By thousand-board-foot quantities
What does a centerline look like?
-Long & short dashes, alternately and evenly spaced
Freezing a mortar joint before it has set will often result in what?
-Low adhesion -Low strength -Joint failure
In wall construction, panels shall be identified by grade mark or certificate of inspection issued by an approved agency bearing a stamp or label with what information?
-Manufacturer name/logo -Identification of the assembly -Quality assurance agency
What are the two main steps involved in a wall layout?
-Marking the location of walls on the subfloor -Marking the location of studs, windows, and doors on the wall plates
What are 3 methods for alternative dispute resolution?
-Mediation -Arbitration -Facilitation
What are 3 types of approved physical barriers designed specifically for termite prevention that may be used?
-Metal sheathing -Plastic sheathing -Collars
The greatest hazards produced by hand tools result from what?
-Misuse -Carelessness -Poor Maintenance
What are the 2 size groups that all bricks can be classified into?
-Modular -Nonmodular
In order to hold the roof underlayment in place, you may use what type of fasteners?
-Nails -Staples -Button caps
When drywalling with glue where should nails and screws be placed?
-Nails 16"OC -Screws 24"OC
When drywalling without glue where should nails and screws be placed?
-Nails 8"OC -Screws 12"OC
According to the Administrative Rules, what shall a licensee include on all advertising?
-Name on license -License number -Actual business address as shown on license
What should a quality contract contain?
-Name/Location of project -Drawings and specifications identified as "Project Number..." -Insurance requirements for contractor and owner
According to the "Construction Lien Act", what recommendations are give for your protection?
-Never use your personal assets to completed someone's project -Get sufficient down payments and/or progress payments as the job progresses -Have well defined contracts which includes rights and responsibilities
Any foam within the house must be covered with a thermal barrier of
-Not less than ½" gypsum wall board -23/32" wood structural panel
What does an indirect cost include?
-Office equipment & supplies -Construction tools & equipment -Office payroll -Taxes
How should you schedule your test with PSI?
-Online -Mail -Phone/Fax
What should be included in close out documents?
-Owner/Operator manuals -Copies of all warranties -Check off list from mechanical contractors
After receiving your residential builder's license, what are the only trades that are not covered by your license?
-Plumbing -Electrical -HVAC
What are the 3 types of estimates?
-Pre-design estimate -Quantity takeoff -Unit cost feature
What does a partitian clip do?
-Prevents the chords from moving from side to side. -Allows the bottom chord to flex upward slightly when the truss is loaded.
What are the purposes of accounting?
-Reduce overhead -Comply with state and federal laws -provide information for insurance companies
As a builder, your license falls under the regulation of what?
-Rules by the director & board -Laws of The State of Michigan
What are the controls of lead based paint?
-Safely remove lead based paint -Enclosure/Encapsulation
What do cutting plain lines or viewing plain lines show?
-Sections that would otherwise be hidden. -Show the object as if it were cute away to expose the inside
What are the two disadvantages of flat sawing boards?
-Shrink -Warp
What are the two basic ways to shape and excavation?
-Simple Slopes -Benched Slopes
What are the 5 most common types of community zones?
-Single-family dwellings -Apartments -Condos -Commercial buildings -Industrial buildings
What shows the building lot with boundaries, contours, existing roads, utilities and other details such as existing trees and nearby buildings?
-Site Plan -Plot Plan
What does FICA pay for?
-Social Security -Medicare
What are two additional things that need to be on a site plan?
-Soil erosion -Tree protection
What are the 2 kinds of notes?
-Specific Notes -General Notes
According to the purchase & sales agreement, the builder/contractor shall make certain that the written agreement clearly states the terms of the transaction, including what?
-Specifications & cost -Type & quality of materials -Type & amount of work to be done
Carpentry is measured by what?
-Square yard -Squar foot
What are 2 items suggested to avoid using in your contracts?
-Start Date -Completion Date
What are some common products that might have contained asbestos in the past, and conditions that may release fibers?
-Steam pipes, boilers, furnace ducts -Resilient floor tiles -Soundproofing or decorative material sprayed on walls and ceilings
Deck ledgers shall not be supported on _______ or ________.
-Stone -Masonry Veneer
What are the three styles that asphalt shingles come in?
-Strip -Individual -Large individual
The department shall conduct a review upon the notice that the licensee has violated the asbestos abatement contractors licensing act, what is a possible consequence for this violation?
-The department may suspend/revoke that person's license -Fines may be issued
In new construction, when shall carbon monoxide alarms be provided in the dwelling units?
-The dwelling unit contains a fuel-fired appliance -The dwelling unit has an attached garage with an opeing that communicates with the dwelling unit
Who is responsible for corrections to completed work according to the subcontract?
-The general contractor -The subcontractor responsible for the correction
According to the Administrative Rules, what does and application for a license include?
-The residence address of all individuals, partners, officers and/or members as requested by the board -The address if the principle place of business in Michigan
Who are the findings/penalty(ies) of the Administrative Law Hearings Examiners are reported to?
-The respondent & claimant -The board -The investigative unit
What does the foundation plan show?
-The top view of the footings and foundation walls -It also shows the location of posts, foundation anchor bolts, and other elements
Why would someone be allowed to operate without a residential builder's license?
-They are an authorized representative of the US Government -They are the owner of a rental property with reference to the maintenance and alteration of that rental property -An owner of property with reference to a structure on the property for the owner's own use and occupancy
What are the two advantages of quarter-sawn boards?
-They have a low tendency to warp, shrink, or swell. -They provide a more durable surface.
What are the 2 resources you have to promote your business?
-Time -Money
What provisions must be put into place for falling object protection?
-Toeboards, when used as falling object protection, shall be erected along the edge of the overhead walking/working surface for a distance sufficient to protect employees below. -Toeboards shall be a minimum of 3 ½ inches in vertical height from their top edge to the level of the walking/working surface. -Toeboards shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 50 pounds applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the toeboard.
The _____ of a unit-cost estimate depends on the ______.
-Unit -Component
What are 2 benefits to glue-nailing?
-Uses fewer nails -Results and a strong and stiff floor system
What are 4 advantages of using engineered lumber?
-Uses wood that might otherwise be wasted -Performance is highly predictable -Available in a wide variety of dimensions and unusually long lengths -Free of the defects often found in solid lumber
To protect yourself from lead dust and debris, what should you do?
-Wear safety glasses -Wear disposable coveralls and shoe covers -Wear a respirator
What things should be included in a log book?
-Weather conditions -What subcontractors are onsite -Various levels of progress/times
The _______ of the plates determines the ______ of the wall
-Width -Thickness
What are the 3 current techniques to identify lead paint?
-X-Ray Fluoroscopy -Lab Analysis -3rd party inspections (risk assessment)
What is the best practice in regard to moving personal items?
-You don't move them -Written notice to neighbors if work will include any major vibrations that could cause items to fall
A nosing projection not less than _____ and not more than ______ shall be provided on stairways with solid risers
-¾" -1¼"
Metal used for flashing must be corrosion resistant and can be galvanized steel (at least 26 gauge), _____ thick aluminum, 16 oz copper, or lead-coated copper
0.024"
Ready mixed concrete should be totally discharged from the truck within how many hours after mixing?
1 1/2 hours
In coarse aggregate such as pea stone and gravel that ranges in size due to the required specifications, what is generally the maximum size?
1 1/2" or less
If there is a basement, the finished flook must be ________ above the flood stage.
1 foot
What is the maximum amount of backfill that should be used near a tree?
1 foot
Anything more than _______ gallon(s) of gasoline on the job site requires a safety can with a self closing lid?
1 gallon
When the townhouse is provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system, a common _______ fire-resistant-rated-wall assembly is permitted.
1 hour
What will the slope be of a ramp serving an egress door?
1 in 12
What will be the slope of all other ramps, not serving an egress door?
1 in 8
When nailing wood bevel siding, 6" of exposure needs how many nails?
1 nail per stud
What is a 1:2:3 batch?
1 pail of Portland cement 2 pails of sand 3 pails of gravel/crushed stone
For exterior walls with studs spaced at 16" on center, you should figure ______ stud(s) for every lineal foot of wall.
1 stud for every lineal foot of wall
What is a quick asset ratio?
1 to 1
How long must an employee be without wages to receiver worker's compensation benefits?
1 week
Proceedings to foreclose must take place within how many days of the date that the claim lien was recorded?
1 year
How much space should be maintained between sheathing and the back of veneer?
1"
What is the minimum overlap of wood bevel siding for 4"-6" widths?
1"
You have to maintain a ____ airflow between the bottom of the sheathing and the insulation.
1"
Asbestos containing materials (ACM) means any material containing more than ________ asbestos.
1%
What is the presumptive load-bearing values of clay or silt?
1,500 lbs per sq. ft.
What is the presumptive load-bearing pressure, in pounds per square foot, of soil considered "clay, sandy, silty clay, chaley silt, silt or sandy siltclay"?
1,500# per sq. ft.
What are the five steps of painting a raised panel door?
1. Molding 2. Panel 3. Rail 4. Stile 5. Edge
What are the first 10 steps in house construction?
1. Survey 2. Permit 3. Excavation 4. Temp. Power 5. Temp. Water 6. Foundation 7. Plumbing 8. Slabs 9. Framing 10. Backfilling
Retaining walls shall be designed for a safety factor of ____ against lateral sliding and overturning
1.5
The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than ______ inches of bearing on wood or metal.
1.5"
What formula do you use to estimate gable siding?
1/2 the base x height
When nailing vinyl siding, how much space should be left between the underside of the head and the vinyl?
1/32"
D/3 MAX = ?
1/3rd depth of the member in length
Space trusses to within +/- _________".
1/4"
D/6 MAX = ?
1/6th depth of the member in depth
How many days does the owner, general contractor, subcontractor or supplier have to produce a copy of the Notice of Commencement when asked for a copy?
10 days
If a licensed residential builder or licensed residential maintenance and alteration contractor wishes to change the control or direction of the business, how long do they have to report that change to the department?
10 days
Upon final order of license suspension/revocation, the licensee shall surrender the license to the department within how many days of the date of suspension/revocation?
10 days
Building codes require fire blocking and walls that are over _____ high.
10'
The edge of the pool/all parts of the water must be ___ feet from overhead power lines
10'
What is the typical percentage range for a profit?
10-40% depending on the job size and the amount/type of work
One square of roofing is equal to the amount of how many square foot of roof surface?
100 sq ft
Shingles and siding are sold by the square. A square equals how many square feet?
100 square feet
Do not use hoses longer than ____ feet
100'
The IRS Form ________ is used to indicate any payment made to a subcontractor (not employee) for the previous year. It is given by a general contractor or business owner and must be given to the subcontractor no later than Jan 31st of the following year
1099
What kind of nails, at minimum, should be used when nailing joist framing from opposite sides over a bearing support?
10d face nails
A guardrail shall be installed on any open side or end of a scaffold work platform that is _______ or more feet above the floor or ground
10ft
What are the next 10 steps in house construction?
11. Mechanicals 12. Windows and Doors 13. Roofing and Siding 14. Insulation 15. Interior and Exterior Finishes 16. Finish Carpentry 17. Exterior Painting 18. Finish Grading 19. Concrete Driveways/Sidewalks 20. Landscaping
Saw cuts must be done within how many hours of pouring?
12 hours
Drip edge nailing is _____ OC
12"
When referring to cabinetry, what is the most common depth of a wall hung unit?
12"
What is the height of a basic shingle?
12" high
Splices in rebar should not be less than _________ of overlap
12"of overlap
What is the average swell factor for gravel?
12%
Employers are required to provide GFCI's for all temporary _________, ________ & ________ receptacle outlets on a construction site.
120 Volt, 15 & 20 Amps
How many days after notification of a complaint does the respondent have to respond?
15 days
Approximately how much does 1 cubic foot of concrete weigh?
150lbs
In standard platform-frame construction, wall studs are commonly spaced ____ apart measured from the center of one stud to the center of the next
16"
In regard to insulated vinyl siding, how should the fasteners be spaced?
16" OC
What gauge do bearing wall studs have to be?
18 gauge-20 gauge
Regarding workmanship, how long does a client have to file a "verified complaint"?
18 months
When referring to cabinetry, how many inches from the top of the counter to the lowest wall hung unit?
18"
Crawl space access openings through the floor shall be a minimum of
18" X 24"
What gauge do metal bearing wall studs have to be?
18-22 gauge
How long will you have to complete the Practice & Trade portion of the exam?
180 mins
Houses built between what years may have asbestos as insulation?
1930-1950
Homes built prior to what year requires at least 1 smoke detector?
1974
If a house was built before _______ you should assume the house has lead pain as a safety precaution?
1978
Up until the __________, asbestos was commonly used in many building materials.
1980's
For safety, what pitch should be used when correctly using a ladder?
1:4 pitch
Buildings and structures shall have the lowest floor including basements elevated so the lowest point of the floor/subfloor surface is ________ or more above design flood elevation.
1ft
What is the minimum overlap of wood bevel siding for widths over 6"?
1¼"
Type I round handrail perimeter
1¼"-2"
The width of a Type II handrail, above the finger recess, must be __________.
1¼"-2¾"
What is the actual measurement of a 2 x 4 stud?
1½ x 3½
Caulk cap flashing _____ or more into masonry joint.
1½"
Some shingle grades contain small defects, such as not. Shingles should be laid so that the edges of the nearest shingles in the course above are at least ____ away from the defect.
1½"
The Flashing is inserted ____ into the joints between the bricks.
1½"
The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than _____ inch(es) of bearing on wood or metal
1½"
Code says all floor joists need _____ bearing on wood or metal.
1½" bearing
What scale is most commonly used for drawing houses?
1⁄4" = 1' 0" A quarter inch on the drawing represents a distance of 1 foot on the actual house
*If ¾" is not an available answer* What is the most common thickness for subflooring?
1⅛" *Referring to post and girder construction*
Each grooved edge of an acoustical ceiling gets how many staples?
2
How many 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" loose-pin butt hinges will be need to hang interior doors?
2
Headers over large openings should be supported by how many trimmer studs at each end?
2 Trimmer studs at each end
Bridging is not generally required by code unless joists exceed _____ in depth.
2 X 12
Each townhouse shall be considered a separate building and shall be separated by a __________ fire-resistant-rated wall assembly.
2 hour
When nailing wood bevel siding, 8" or more of the exposure needs how many nails?
2 nails per stud
Carports shall be open on ___ or more sides.
2 or more sides
Pump jack brackets, braces, and accessories shall be fabricated from metal plates and angles. Each bracket shall have how many positive gripping mechanisms to prevent any failure or slippage?
2 positive gripping mechanisms
What is considered a good current ratio?
2 to 1
How many trimmer joists are needed on each side of a large opening?
2 trimmer joists on each side
A soffit is usually about ____ deeper than the cabinets, so that molding may be installed at the cabinet top.
2"
How much of a clearance is needed between a fireplace and a studded wall?
2"
The top leg of a drip edge must overlap the roof at least a minimum of _____.
2"
How much of a space is required between any structural lumber and a heat producing device such as a fireplace?
2" of space
On a pitched roof, the top of the flue should be at least _____ above any portion of the roof that is within 10' from the chimney
2'
What is the minimum compressive strength of a basement wall that is not exposed to weather?
2,500 PSI
How many degrees does the kiln need to be to change the chemical composition to form clinkers in Portland cement?
2,700°F
Veneer ties, if sheet metal, shall not be less than No. 22 U.S. gage by 7/8 inch corrugated and each tie shall support not more than ____ square feet of wall area
2.67 sq. ft.
Whenever construction debris must be dropped from a height of _______ or more to any point outside the building, and enclosed chute must be used.
20 feet
An egress window must have a width opening of no less than ____
20"
The top of the chimney must be above any operable window within how large of a radius?
20'
A ladder jack scaffold shall be used only for light duty on type 1 manufactured ladders at heights not more than how many feet from the ground or floor level?
20ft
After receiving your initial residential builder's license, how many hours of continuing competency are required within the next 3 years?
21 hours
What are the last 8 steps in house construction?
21. Interior Painting 22. Floor Coverings 23. Finish Electrical 24. Finish Plumbing 25. Wood Flooring 26. Carpeting 27. Cleanup 28. Punch List
What gauge do non-bearing wall studs have to be?
22 gauge-25 gauge
A driveway 60ft long by 20ft wide and 6" thick will need how many cubic yards of concrete?
23 cubic yards 60ft x 20ft = 1200ft 6in / 12in (1ft) = 0.5 1200 x 0.5 = 600 600 x 0.037 = 22.2 Round up to 23 cubic yards
A ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access if there is a break in elevation of ______ inches or more and if a ramp, runway, sloped embankment, stairway, or personnel hoist is not provided
24"
An egress window must have a height of opening no less than _______.
24"
Eads protection should extend from the end of the eaves to appoint at least _____ inside the exterior wall line of the house.
24"
In cold climates, solid sheathing should be applied above the eave line to a point at least _____ inside the interior wall of the building.
24"
In regards to SIPS, end joints in top plates shall be offset not less than ________.
24"
The code says that the minimum width for a single door in a bedroom or other habitable room is what?
24"
The sump shall extend not less than ________ below the bottom of the basement floor and shall be capable of removing any accumulated water.
24"
When referring to cabinetry, what is the most common depth of a base unit?
24"
When excavating, the ladder or ramp should be no more than _______ away from any worker.
25 feet
According to figure R602.6(1) "Notching and bored hole limitations for exterior and bearing walls", any notch put in a bearing wall may only be ____ of the depth of the member
25%
In regards to bearing walls, a notch must not exceed _____% of stud depth.
25%
It is recommended that a homeowner spend not more than ________% of gross monthly income for housing. This amount includes mortgage payments, insurance, property taxes, utilities, and repairs.
25%
What is the average swell factor for topsoil and earth?
25%
The maximum distance between the gutter's high point and the downspout should not ordinarily exceed _____.
25'
What is the maximum panel dimension for exterior and interior standard-unit panels?
25' in width and 20' in height
What is the duty rating (lbs) of an Industrial Type 1 ladder?
250lbs
Concrete gains most of its strength in the _________ after its been places.
28 days
For most woods, the fiber-saturation point occurs when the wood contains what amount of moisture?
28%
The cantilevered extension should not normally exceed ______.
2ft
Mortar should be used within how long when temps are 80°?
2½ hours
When the air temperature is 80° or higher, mortar should be used within how long after initial mixing?
2½ hours
8d nail length?
2½"
Screw the cabinet to the studs with ______ wood screws run through the mounting rail at the back of the cabinet
2½"-3"
All corners should use how many studs?
3
How many hinges are used for an exterior door?
3
How many stringers are common on main stairways?
3
How many bundles of shingles are in a square of roofing?
3 bundles of shingles
Within how many days of being at the job site must the I9 form be completed?
3 days
In regard to concrete cover for reinforcing steel, rebar in footings needs ________ of concrete coverage
3 inches
How many nails must you have in any valley jack rafter?
3 nails
Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than ___ square feet, one half of which must be openable
3 sq ft
Beginning the license cycle after Dec 21st, 2007, the department shall issue the license of a residential builder and residential maintenance and alteration contractor for a period of how many years duration?
3 years
10d nail length?
3"
Joists should overlap at least _________.
3"
Steel posts, sometimes called Lally columns must be at least ____ in diameter and protected against rust, such as with rust resistant paint
3"
How big of a hole can you drill into a 2 x10?
3" hole that is 2" from the top and bottom of the joist
Gutters are held in place using a wraparound hanger that is spaced ____ - ____ OC.
3"-4" OC
In regards to under-floor ventilation, one ventilation opening shall be within ______ feet of each corner of the building
3'
The required egress door (generally the front door) must be not less than ____ wide
3'
What is the required minimum width of a hallway?
3'
What is the minimum compressive strength of a basement wall that is exposed to weather?
3,000 PSI
Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be a minimum of ______ thick
3.5"
Air pressure at the discharge end of a portable air gun or hose used for cleaning shall not exceed ___________ pounds per square inch (PSI).
30 PSI
For a wall that is 40ft long and 10ft high, how many blocks do you need for the first course only?
30 blocks 40ft x 0.75 = 30 blocks Length of wall x 3/4 Rule (0.75) = Number of block in 1st course
How long does lead stay in your bloodstream?
30 days
Once you've submitted an appeal, how many days does the board have to hear it?
30 days
What is the average swell factor for clay?
30%
Wood posts that are created by two 2x4s, lumber should be no more than __________ long.
30ft
A lap joint, known as a scarf joint is generally ____.
30°
What is the preferred angle of a stairway?
30°-35°
Handrail height shall be within _______.
34"-38"
What is the weight of a S8 X 35# that is 10' long?
350lbs 35lbs per foot X 10' = 350lbs
A landing must be a minimum of how many inches?
36"
Any glass within _______ of tread or landing, has to be safety glass.
36"
Any glass, at the bottom of the stairs within a 60" arc, must have ______ of clearance.
36"
At the bottom of stairs, what is the minimum distance of clear travel/clearance required?
36"
Emergency escapes under a deck must be no less than _______ in height to an open air area.
36"
Required guards on a stairway, porch, balconies, and landings shall not be less than ______ in height.
36"
The finished opening of a parallel opening must leave an opening of ______, as required by code?
36"
What is the minimum width of a stairway, measured between the finished walls of the stairwell?
36"
What is the width of a basic shingle?
36" wide
The rough opening of a parallel opening must be at least how many inches wide?
37" wide
A ladder should extend at least __________ ft. above a roof or other elevated platform
3ft.
12d nail length?
3¼"
Mortar should be used within how long when temps are below 80°
3½ hours
16d nail length?
3½"
Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be a minimum of ____ thick
3½"
How thick should basement floor slabs be?
3½"
What is the size of a hinge that would normally be on an interior door?
3½"
How many nails are required for each strip of three tab shingles?
4
How wide is standard interior door jamb?
4 9/16"
When calculating ground slop, what will be the difference in elevation from the base of the home compared to the 50ft from the house with an 8% slope?
4 feet 50ft x 0.08(8%) = 4ft
Handrails shall be provided on flights with _____ or more risers.
4 or more
A scaffold and its components shall be capable of supporting, without failure, not less than ________ times the maximum intended load
4 times the max load
20d nail length?
4"
A lintel must have at least _____ of bearing on each side of the jamb.
4"
A porous layer of gravel, crushed stone or coarse sand shall be placed to a minimum thickness of _____ inches under the basement floor.
4"
Required guards on a stairway, porch, balconies, and landings shall not have openings from the walking surface to the required guard shall not allow passage of a ______, in diameter, sphere.
4"
Veneer above openings shall be supported on lintels of non-combustible materials and the lintels shall have a length of bearing not less than ___ inches
4"
What is the minimum thickness of concrete over normal undisturbed soil?
4"
When referring to cabinetry, how much space is needed for the kick space?
4" Tall and 3" Deep
The plan/code will tell what measurement slump should be, but in residential work it is generally between _________" and _________".
4" and 6"
How many inches minimum bearing is needed in a beam pocket?
4" minimum bearing
Tyvek home wrap should be overlapped at seams, or from second story to the first story, approximately ___ to ___ inches
4"-6" overlap
Type 1 square handrail perimeter
4"-6¼"
The openable area, in a habitable room, to the outdoors shall not be less than ______% of the floor area being ventilated.
4%
The total window area that can be opened for ventilation should not be less than ______% of the floor area.
4%
There must be a ___ foot barrier going around a pool, which includes a self-latching/closing gate
4'
If the wall will contain plumbing pipes or heating ducks, the joists can be separated by blocking. Blocking should be spaced not more than _______ on center.
4' OC
Commonly how wide and how long are drywall sheets?
4' wide and 8' long
In concrete, saw cut control joints should be made within __________ hours of placement.
4-12 hours
According to figure R602.6(2) "Notching and bored hole limitations for interior nonbearing walls", a notch must not exceed ___ of the stud depth
40%
In regards to bearing walls, a hole may be bored with a maximum diameter of _____% the stud depth.
40%
In regards to non-bearing walls, a notch must not exceed _____% of the stud depth.
40%
Expansion joints with asphalt-saturated felt strips inserted should be used every _________ on long driveways.
40'
What is the minimum distribution of live load (in pounds per square foot) for external balconies and decks?
40lb per square foot
All exterior footings and foundation systems shall extend _________ below grade.
42"
In Michigan, footings should be placed how many inches below grade?
42"
What is the frost line deaths in Michigan?
42"
The top guardrail must be located at the height of ___________ from the walking/working surface.
42" +/- 3"
An egress window must have a sill height of no more than _______ above the floor.
44"
For an escape window, the height from the floor is not to exceed ____ inches
44"
When using "Let-in-bracing" (LIB), you can use 1x4 wood or approved metal straps at what angles for maximum 16" stud spacing?
45°-60°
In regards to let-in-bracing, approved metal straps at ______ - ______ angles for maximum spacing 16" stud spacing.
45°-60° angles
The threshold of the egress door is 4ft above the sidewalk where the ramp is going to end. How many feet of ramp will you need to build?
48' 4' elevation 1 in 12 slope 4' x 12 = 48'
What is the "Take Action Level" for radon set at?
4PCI/L
Concrete should not drop more _________ to the ground as it is being delivered by a ready-mix truck?
4ft-5ft
Handrails shall not project more than _____ inches on either side of the stairway.
4½"
Guards on the open side of stairs shall not have openings that allow passage of a _______, in diameter, sphere.
4⅜"
How many types of Portland cement are there?
5
According to OSHA, if an excavation is deeper than _______ft, it is required that worker be protected from cave-ins by shoring, trench boxes, or by shaping the sides of the excavation to minimize the hazard.
5 ft.
Concrete shall be air-entrained. Total air content shall be within ____% - ____%
5%-7%
If two legs of a triangle measure 3' and 4', they form a 90 degree angle if the diagonal between the ends measures exactly ____.
5'
Snow loads 70 pounds per square foot or less, shall be in accordance with chapter(s) ________
5, 6, and 8
At 28 days, all concrete used in the manufacture of precast concrete foundations shall have a minimum compressive strength of ______ PSI
5,000 PSI
What is the minimum breaking strength of manila rope used for lifelines?
5,000lbs
Emergency and escape rescue openings shall have a net clear opening of not less than ___ square feet
5.7 sq ft
The temperature of concrete should be maintained at _________°F for 5 days in cold weather.
50°F
If you have a new construction, 2 story colonial house, with 4 bedrooms upstairs and a basement with a bedroom, how many egress windows is required by code?
6 4BR upstairs 1BR downstairs 1 basement = 6 egress windows required
According to OSHA standards on fall protection, any person working at a height of _______ must be protected by guardrails or wear fall protection and be properly secured.
6 feet
Any fill should be compacted in lifts no more than ______ deep
6 inches
Generally how many loads of material deliveries will you need when building a house?
6 loads
There shall be a wall switch at each floor level to control the light source when a stairway has ______ or more risers.
6 or more
End laps should be spaced at least ____ apart.
6"
In regards to surface drainage, the grade shall fall a minimum of _______ within the first 10'.
6"
Lap version underlayment over all hips and ridges for ______ on each side.
6"
Slump of concrete place in removable forms shall not exceed ______.
6"
Triangular openings at the open side of a stair, formed by a riser, tread, and bottom rail of the required guard shall not allow passage of a ______, in diameter, sphere.
6"
Backfill _______ to _______ at a time, and compact solid to prevent settling too much
6" to 8"
Bathtub and shower walls above bathtubs with installed shower heads and in shower compartments shall be finished with a nonabsorbent surface and shall extend to a height of not less than ___ feet above the floor
6'
Per code, what is the minimum headroom required for a stairway?
6'-8'
How long does lead stay in your soft organs?
6-8 months
To prevent loosening of flooring surfaces that are glued to the slab, what must be placed between the slab and the subbase?
6-mil polyethylene vapor retarder with overlapping of at least 6"
How many days after the administrative law hearings examiner hears the report, must a determination of penalties be made by the board?
60 Days
If you fail to renew your license/registration on or before the expiration date, how many days do you have to resubmit with the proper payment and late fee?
60 Days
You must install safety glass around wet surfaces within ______ of walking surface and water's edge.
60"
In regards to non-bearing walls, a hole may be bored with a maximum diameter of _______% the stud depth.
60%
Most nailers and staplers operate on pressures of ______ to______ psi.
60-120 psi
Under the normal weather conditions concrete gains how much of strength in the first 7 days?
60-70%
A worker that is attached to a lifeline shall not fall more than how many feet?
6ft
Any fill should be compacted in lifts no more than _______ deep?
6in
Each tread of a spiral staircase shall have a depth of not less than ________ at the walkline.
6¾"
What are the dimensions of a glass block?
7 3/4" x 7 3/4" x 3 7/8 thick
In mortar construction, how many standard bricks are requires to cover 1 square foot of wall area
7 Standard Bricks
How many standard bricks are needed for every square foot of a veneer wall?
7 standard bricks
Driveways that have a grade of more than what percent should not be covered with gravel because the gravel will generally wash away?
7% grade
Habitable rooms shall not be less than _____ in any horizontal dimension.
7'
Bevel wood siding must be at least ____ inches thick?
7/16"
Habitable room shall have a floor area of not less than ________, except for kitchens.
70 sq ft
Placement of mortar should be done during temperatures of _______ degrees F and _______ degrees F.
70°F and 100°F
Generally, columns in a 12" thick wall will be spaced no more than _______ OC (on center)
72 inches
Generally, reinforced columns in a 12" thick wall will be spaced no more than _______ on center.
72" on center
For safety, what angle should be created when the ladder is against a building?
75% angle
Heavy-duty scaffold means a scaffold that is designed and constructed to carry a working load of not more than _______ pounds per square foot
75lbs per square foot
The top of your wall hung cabinet is normally at what height?
7ft
The damper is no less than _____ from the top of the opening, per code.
8"
What are the dimensions of a standard modular brick?
8" Long, 4" Wide, 2¼" Tall
What are the most widely used sizes of CMU?
8", 10", 12" wide
Habitable rooms shall have an aggregate glazing area of not less than ______% of the floor area.
8%
The building code requires that the total area of window glass in a room should be not less than ______% of the floor area
8%
How are posts generally spaced?
8'-10' OC
The loan is for certain percentage of the total cost. This percentage varies, but ________% is the most common. The borrower provides the balance as a down payment.
80%
What is the maximum riser height?
8¼"
When you walk out into a window well, you must have ______ opening.
9 sq ft
What is the shape of ridge caps?
9 x 12 rectangle
The minimum tread depth shall be ______.
9"
A claim lien MUST be completed within how many days of last being on the job site?
90 days
The "Claim of Lien" must be filed within how many days of LAST furnishing labor or materials for a project?
90 days
In Michigan, a structure needs to be built to resist up to a ___ mph wind speed
90mph
With blanket insulation in ceilings, the vapor retarder is placed against the back of the ceiling finish. Unfaced blankets may be layered to a suitable thickness by placing one layer of insulation ____ to the first
90° (Perpendicular)
Sand must compact at ______%
95%
What allows an individual to invest in a general partnership but have no input as to how the partnership is operated?
A Limited Partnership
What is the horizontal piece that connects the upper ends of the rafters and extends the full length of the house?
A Ridge board AKA Ridge
What is an easy way to keep track of a project that shows how long each task will take and when each task will start and end called?
A bar chart
What's is a signed proposal to do work and/or supply a material for a specified price called?
A bid
What is a notch made in a rafter with an overhang so that the rafter will fit against a plate?
A birds mouth
What is a unit of measure that represents a piece of lumber having a flat surface of 1 sq. ft. And a thickness of 1" nominal size?
A board foot
What is a story pole?
A board with markings 8" apart that can be used to gauge the top of the masonry for each course
What is a supporting member that projects into space and it's self supported at only one end?
A cantilever
What is defined as a supporting member that projects into space and is itself supported at only one end?
A cantilever
What is made from a non-corrosive plastic or motel and remains permanently in place after the concrete cures?
A chair
An application for a permit should include:
A clearly defined statement of the scope of work in writing
What happens when fresh concrete is poured on top of or next to concrete that has already begun to cure?
A cold joint forms
What is a horizontal tie that connects opposite pairs of rafters to help stiffen roof?
A collar tie
As a general contractor, what must you have onsite at all times?
A competent employee with a first aid card
Under the definition of occupation code, what does the word "limitation" refer to?
A condition, stricture, restraint or probation attached to a license relative to the scope of practice
When referring to bricks, what is a frog?
A depression in one bedding surface of a solid brick
What is a number assigned to how well a particular would resists stress?
A design value
What is an example of pre-stressed concrete?
A double T as used in parking garages
What is a network of perforated pipes in bedded in Sand and gravel?
A drain field
What is defined as a closely spaced series of wedge-shaped cuts made in the mating surfaces of lumber?
A finger joint
When painting trim or "cutting in", what type of paintbrush should be used?
A flagged bristle paintbrush
What type of tool would you use for stripping all the shingles off of a roof?
A flat shovel with notches
What is the name of the slope that is below 2½-in-12?
A flat slope
When talking about lumber defects, what is a bow?
A flatwise bend along the grain from a straight true surface.
What is the triangular wall enclosed by the sloping ends of the roof?
A gable
What is a mortise or notch that has a depth equal to the thickness of a single hinge leaf?
A gain
What is an expansion joint?
A gap between portions of concrete that is filled with flexible material.
What is a large principal horizontal member uses to support floor joists?
A girder
A bypassing sliding door is also known as what?
A glide by door
What is the name of the slope that is greater than 4-in-12?
A high slope
What is a control joint?
A joint that helps minimize random cracks in a concrete slab.
What is a type of beam used to support a floor, ceiling, or roof
A joist
What is the cambium layer?
A layer of living tissue, just inside the bark, that produces new wood.
What kind of load is a way that is not permanently attached such as furniture and people?
A live load
What is a horizontal member that extends from a rafter and to a nailer or the face of a wall sheathing? This is the surface to which the soffit material is attached.
A lookout
What is the name of the slope that is between 2½-in-12 and up to 4-in-12?
A low slope
What type of footing is used over soil which has a poor load bearing capacity and will generally cover the entire footprint of the structure?
A mat footing
What is a compliance conference?
A meeting where the respondent meets with the department to discuss the complaint against them
What is a formed metal bracket that is installed at framing connections using nails?
A metal framing connector
What is a verbal direction from an architect or designer to change something called?
A modification
What is a clinched nail?
A nail of any size or type whose point has been bent over with a hammer where it exits the wood
What is a concrete column that supports a concentrated load, such as a post, and is a type of foundation?
A pier
What is a wood or steel vertical member that provides intermediate support for a girder?
A post
What does a residential structure mean?
A premise used or intended to be used for a residence purpose and related facilities appurtenant to the premises used or intended to be used as an adjunct of residential occupancy
What is a list or chart that contains information about doors and windows that would not necessarily appear in the drawings?
A schedule
What is a "deformed" nail?
A screw/twisted nail
What kind of wall is designed to resist lateral forces
A shear wall
What are the code requirements for a ramp at an egress door?
A slope of not more than 1 unit vertical to 12 units horizontal
Sometimes called a bulkhead, ______, is a lowered portion of the ceiling that sometimes includes lighting
A soffit
What lists the maximum spacing allowed between different sizes of joists or rafters?
A span table
What type of house is built before there is a buyer?
A speculative (spec) house
What is a stock plan?
A standard house plan that can be adapted to fit many different lots
What includes information about the location and size of the window headers, cells, door headers, and heights of various openings above the subfloor?
A story pole
A supply of what should be available to employees in all places of employment?
A supply of potable water
What is a darby?
A tool that consists of two handles on a flat plate with slightly lipped edges, similar to float but much larger
What is a coniferous tree?
A tree that produces seeds in cones and has needle-like or scale-like leaves.
What is a deciduous tree?
A tree that sheds its leaves annually during cold or very dry seasons.
What is a lift?
A uniform and fairly shallow layer of material
What is efflorescence?
A white crystalline deposit of water-soluble salts on the surface of concrete or mortar
A bundle contains about how many shingles?
About 25 shingles
Wood in this category is treated at 0.25 PCF. This is the latest treatment level. It is used for decking lumber and other word that will be exposed to the weather but not soil contacts.
Above ground
Which admixture increases the rate at which the concrete gains strength?
Accelerating Admixture
Snow loads greater than 70 pounds per square foot shall be designed in accordance with _________.
Accepted engineering practice
What is a structure that is Accessory to an incidental to that of the dwelling(s) and is located on the same lot?
Accessory structure
What is a structure that is accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling(s) and that is located on the same lot?
Accessory structure
What consists of panels glued directly to the ceiling surface or stapled to wood furring strips nailed to ceiling joists?
Acoustical ceiling
How is a metal lath placed?
Across the joint and is used to tie a non-bearing intersecting wall to the main wall
If the dispute cannot be resolved at the informal conference, where does it go next?
Administrative Law Hearings Examiner (AKA Hearing/Presiding Officer)
What is an ingredient other than cement, aggregate, or water that is added to a concrete mix to change its physical or chemical characteristics called?
Admixture
When should an ongoing inspection of an excavation or trench shall be made by a qualified person?
After every rainstorm or other hazard-producing occurrence
When is final inspection performed?
After the permitted work is completed and prior to the occupancy
Who is covered by the Employing Minors Youth Employment Standards Act?
Ages 14, 15 ,16, and 17
What is a granular material such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone that can be fine or coarse?
Aggregate
Which admixture introduces tiny bubbles in the concrete that increases the concrete's durability when it's exposed to moisture and frequent freeze/thaw cycles and is useful in cold-weather climates?
Air-Entraining Admixture
What is in-line framing?
All concentrated loads have to end up on the foundation
Should interior or exterior walls all be shear walls,?
All exterior walls must be shear walls
Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating ________.
All loads
Which type of insurance protects the construction project and materials from external forces and has endorsements that can be added to include protection against fire, wind, storms, vandalism, and "Acts of God"?
All risk builder insurance
What is any construction, retrofit or renovation to an existing structure other than repair or addition to that requires a permit?
Alteration
What should hand floats be made out of?
Aluminum or magnesium
What is a dollar figure representing the cost of products that have not yet been chosen, such as lighting fixtures, floor coverings, and cabinetry when a detailed estimate is made?
An allowance
What consists of lines, dimensions, symbols and notes?
An architectural drawing
When you decide on the type of contract to use, who should review it?
An attorney
When talking about lumber defects, what is a crook? AKA crown
An edgewise bend from a straight true surface.
When electricity flows from a point of origin and returns to that point of origin through a conductor makes what?
An electrical current
What is a stoop?
An enlarged landing at the top of the steps
Who is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
An organization that issues standards and rules for safe and healthful working conditions, tools, equipment, facilities and processes.
Unless otherwise allowed, foam plastic shall be separated from a building by an ____________________ of not less than 1/2" gypsum board.
Approved Thermal Barrier
In which method of alternative dispute resolution is the award settlement binding and there is no appeal process?
Arbitration
What allows the measurements in reduced-scale drawings to be measured as if they were in actual feet and inches?
Architect's Scale
What is a poisonous element that was used for many years to protect certain types of wood products against attack by wood-destroying insects?
Arsenic
What is a poisonous element that was used up until 2004 to protect certain types of wood products against attack by wood-destroying insect?
Arsenic
On the site plan, What does AB represent?
As Built
What is a once widely used, mineral-based material that resists heat and destructive chemicals?
Asbestos
Molding with a T-shaped profile is attatched to the edge of one of the French doors, this provides a stop against which the other door closes. What is another term for this?
Astragal stop
After finishing how long should the concrete be kept moist for?
At least 2 days
How long should the splash block be?
At least 3' long
How many screws should we use for each cabinet?
At least 4
If the finished floor is to be exposed concrete how long should the concrete be kept moist?
At least 5 days
What kind of lumber should wall studs be made out of?
At least a No. 3, standard, or stud-grade lumber
How many nails per clay tile for roofing?
At least one nail per tile
Type W drywall screws must be long enough to penetrate the wood framing how far?
At least ⅝"
What formula can be used to determine the length of a rafter if the slope and run are known?
A² + B² = C²
What formula do you used to determine the unknown length of a triangle?
A² + B² = C²
What is the term that means the amount of energy needed to raise 1 pound of water 1°C?
BTU
Carpenters and masons commonly get what kind of injury when handling materials?
Back injuries
If the siding has not been primed on all surfaces by the manufacturer, what is it called when the back surface of the boards should be primed on site?
Back-Priming
In what type of framing do the studs run from the sill plate to the top plate of the second floor and the first floor joists also rest on this sill?
Balloon Framing
What kind of framing is less affected by expansion and contraction?
Balloon framing
The entire system of balusters, handrails, and related support pieces is sometimes called what?
Balustrade
What is any thick insulation material that comes in pre-cut widths designed to fit between framing members?
Batt
A board fastened horizontally to stakes placed to the outside of where the corners of the building will be located is called a
Batter board
What is a board fastened horizontally to stakes places to the outside of where the corners of the building will be located called?
Batter board
Manufacturer's installation instructions, as required by this code, shall:
Be available on the jobsite at the time of inspection
What is defined as a wall notch needed for basement beams or girders?
Beam pocket
What is a measure of how well the soil can support the weight of a house?
Bearing capacity
What is defined as a measure of how well the soil can support the weight of a house?
Bearing capacity
To lay out a building you must first have a starting point. What is that starting point called?
Bench mark/Point of reference
What kind of siding must be primed on sides and ends before installation?
Bevel Wood Siding
What can be cut into stock shapes and sizes for headers, beams, or portions of wood I-joists?
Billet
What is caused one moisture trapped in the siding is drawn from the wood by the suns heat, pushing the paint from the surface?
Blistering
What is a pad footing?
Block or column of concrete separate from the main foundation. Used to support girder floor systems or exterior decks.
If the sheet of OSB is less than 16" wide, what do you use on all edges?
Blocking only
What color container does kerosene go in?
Blue
Flat sawing produces what kind of boards?
Boards with greater width.
When excavating, how far away from the edge does soil and equipment have to be?
Both soil and equipment must be at least 2 feet away from the edge of the excavation
Which plate ties the bottom ends of the studs together, is secured to the bottom of the studs with nails, and is nailed to the subfloor.?
Bottom Plate
What is a member are used to step in or support a structure?
Brace
What is a straight line through the building plan that represents the location of lateral resistance provided by the wall bracing?
Braced wall line
What is a full height section of wall constructed to resist in-plain shear loads through interaction of framing members, sheathing materials and anchors?
Braced wall panel
What type of wall must be supported by a masonry or concrete foundation and be tied into the framework of the house?
Brick-veneer wall
What is a method of bracing between joists?
Bridging
What is BTU?
British thermal unit
The vertical distance from the grade plane to the average height of the highest roof surface is called what?
Building Height
How are header lengths obtained?
By measuring the top plate between layout marks for the king studs
How do you correctly get access to scaffolds?
By stairs or a fixed ladder only
When manufactured glulams are sometimes made with a slight upward curve also known as what?
Camber
On conventional lumber joists, how big of a notch can be put in it?
Can only notch the outer 1/3rd
What is defined as the top plate of the double top plates used in structural insulated panel (SIP) construction?
Cap Plate
What insects cut a 1/2" diameter hole into bare or untreated wood then build their nests by boring a tunnel parallel to the surface of the wood?
Carpenter bees
What kind of insects cut a ½" diameter hole in bare or untreated wood, and build their nests by Boring a tunnel parallel to the surface of the word?
Carpenter bees?
The use of water-resistant backing board shall be permitted on the _______ only in shower/tub surround.
Ceiling ONLY
What are the framing members that support ceiling loads?
Ceiling joists
What is a small metal or plastic device that supports the wire fabric embedded in the slab at a particular height?
Chair
What type of fire is fueled by wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastics?
Class A Fire
On residential jobsites, what type of fire extinguisher is necessary?
Class A, B, C
If the sheet of OSB is between 16-24" wide, what do you use on all edges?
Clips or blocking
A ________ results in double coverage of shingles throughout the length of the valley
Closed Valley
What kind of Valley is shingled by strip shingles that are interwoven to protect the valley from seepage?
Closed valley
What occurs where fresh concrete is poured on top of or next to concrete that has already begun to cure and is more likely to leak/is weaker than the surrounding wall?
Cold joint
What is a horizontal framing member that prevents opposing rafter pairs from spreading apart?
Collar tie
What kind of fasteners are arranged into strips or rolls, with each fastener connected to the fasteners on either side, joined by strips of plastic, paper, or fine wire?
Collated fasteners
What must be separated a minimum of 3 inches from recessed lighting fixtures, fan motors, and other heat-producing devices?
Combustible Insulation
The Silica Standard for handheld power saws for cutting fiber-cement board (with blade diameter of 8" or less) for tasks performed outdoors states the saw must be equipped with what?
Commercially available dust collection system
What kind of rafters extend from the top plate to the ridge board at 90° to both?
Common rafters
The process of the builder requesting bids from several sources for each portion of the project such as excavation, framing, and roofing is called what?
Competitive bidding
If you are building a retaining wall, not supported at the top and over 4 feet tall, it must be
Completed in accordance with accepted engineering practices
What is made from pieces of wood in a variety of forms, including veneer, chips, and fibers?
Composite panel product
When more water is added to cement what happens?
Compressive and tensile strength decreases
What is a hard, strong building material that is made by mixing cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and water in proper proportions called?
Concrete
What is a CMU?
Concrete Masonry Unit
What consists of flat, horizontal areas of concrete that are usually 5" or less in thickness?
Concrete flatwork
What is the process by which a vapor turns into a liquid?
Condensation
What is material that electricity readily flows through?
Conductor
What does a leader line do?
Connects a note/reference to the part of the drawing
What does a slump test measure?
Consistency of concrete
What is insulating material that is continuous across all structural members without thermal bridges other than fasteners and service openings?
Continuous insulation
What is the the shaping process of making inside corner joints between trim members called?
Coping
What is the term for a course of brick offset to extend past the course below it?
Corbel
What does cabinet installation generally begin with?
Corner cabinet
What is an assembly of full length studs at the corner of a building?
Corner post
What type of contract is used when the scope of work is poorly defined and/or to cover emergency repairs and renovations to occupied facilities?
Cost plus percentage of cost contract (Time & Materials)
What is cap flashing also known as?
Counter flashing
What is a stud that does not extend all the way from the bottom plate to the top plate of a wall because of an opening such as framing for a window or door?
Cripple stud
What kind of studs are installed above headers and below rough stills, located where a full length precut stud would be placed if there was no opening?
Cripple stud
What is the dust containing extremely fine particles after concrete, masonry or rock is cut called
Crystalline Silica
Concrete is generally measured by what?
Cubic yard
What is a house built for a particular client called?
Custom House
What is the most common type of stairway found in houses, consisting of two or more stringers?
Cut-Stringer Stairway
What is the imaginary slicing of a floor plan called?
Cutting Plne
What shape of nail is used only with nailers/pneumatic tools?
D-head nails
How often should excavations be checked for signs of soil movement or other problems?
Daily
Now required by code for all foundation walls, what do you call the steps that must be taken to protect them from moisture?
Damproofing
Redwood, cedar, black locust and black Walmart are examples of what kind of resistant wood?
Decay resistant
In general, the required size of the footings ______ as the load-bearing value of the soil gets stronger
Decreases
What does rapid drying of concrete do?
Decreases the strength and may damage the exposed surface
What is the amounts withheld from your gross pay for taxes, insurance and other fees?
Deductions
What do deed restrictions do?
Deed restrictions place limits on how the property may be used.
Ownership of drawings must be:
Defined
What is made when precise information is needed about a small or complex portion of the building?
Detail drawing
What are the 3 most common detail drawings?
Detail drawings of the construction of doors, windows and eaves
What kind of cost is directly related to a certain house or project?
Direct cost
If, after filing a claim of lien, you DO get paid before the lawsuit, what form must you complete?
Discharge of Construction Lien
How do you change inches into a decimal point?
Divide inches by 12
A landlord can do repairs that fall under matienence to a building, but cannot:
Do alterations without having a builder's license
Openings around and beneath bathroom fixtures need to be _____________ framed.
Double framed
How many joists should be under each load bearing wall
Double joists (2)
The second top plate is also known as what?
Double plate
What is the upward movement of air within the chimney?
Draft
What is the material, device or construction installed to restrict the movement of air within open spaces of concealed areas of building components such as crawl spaces, floor ceiling assemblies, roof ceiling assemblies in attics?
Draft stop
________ materials shall be not less than 1/2 inch thick gypsum board, 3/8 inch wood structural panels or other approved materials and shall be insalled parallel to the floor framing members unless otherwise approved by the building official
Draftstopping
A builder's level is also know as what?
Dumpy level
A disadvantage of a general partnership:
Each partner is liable for the business debts of the other partner
How far back does the data and research show the dangers of lead paint?
Early 1900's
According to building codes, every bedroom must have at least one window (or exterior door) that is suitable for emergency escape, also known as ______
Egress
What kind of plan shows the location and type of every electrical feature of the building?
Electrical plan
What views show the front, back, right and left side of the house and allows you to see the height and width of objects?
Elevation Views
What kind of elevations are part of the site plan?
Elevations above sea level
What type of insurance provided added risk protection to an employer who has an employee injured or killed in a relation construction accident? This is over and above the worker's compensation insurance?
Employer's Liability Insurance
What refers to any manufactured sheet product, including plywood, which is made of wood or wood pieces bonded with a natural or synthetic adhesive?
Engineered Panel
What is any manufactured products made of solid wood, wood veneer, wood pieces, or wood fibers in which the components have been bonded together with adhesives?
Engineered lumber
What is the amount of assets remaining after all liabilities are paid off? (True ownership value)
Equity
What determines the costs of building a house, particularly the costs of labor and materials?
Estimate
According to the State Construction Code Act, how often will the state code be updated by the Construction Code Commission?
Every 3 years
What is a cut, cavity, trench, or depression made by removing the Earth?
Excavation
Gutters that are over 60 foot in length requires what?
Expansion joints
What is facing brick used for primarily?
Exposed exterior surfaces such as veneer walls.
What is the amount of the shingle that shows after installation called?
Exposure
What product is often required to have a minimum fire-resistance rating?
Exterior doors
What are the exterior wall fire seperation requirements (without fire sprinklers) if the wall is within 5 feet from a property line or another structure?
Exterior wall must be 1 hour rated
Are interior or exterior walls nearly always loadbearing walls?
Exterior walls
True or False It is not required to have a safety feature that automatically raises and keeps a garage door up if it hits something on the way down.
FALSE It IS required to have a safety feature that automatically raises and keeps a garage door up if it hits something on the way down.
True or False You don't need to double the header if there is more than a 4ft span in front of a fireplace.
FALSE You DO need a double header is there is more than a 4ft span in front of a fireplace.
True or False When using power tools, standard safety guards can be removed only when necessary to get the job done
FALSE: A standard safety guard must never be removed
True or False Plumbing, heating and electrical work are considered part of framing?
FALSE: Plumbing, heating and electrical work are considered part of mechanicals
True or False Standing water may be left inside an excavated area
FALSE: Standing water must be pumped out of the excavation
True or False The unit cost for a wall only includes the studs.
FALSE: The unit cost of a wall includes framing to finishing work, including paint.
True or False You can use reclaimed brick on a new house.
FALSE: You cannot used reclaimed brick on a new house unless approved by the building official.
Ever city that has a river, stream or lake in it will have what?
FEMA Flood Map
What is the most common cause of injury on a construction site?
Falls
True or False A minor shall not work more than 4 days a week
False A minor shall not work more that 6 days a week
True or False In regard to a cost plus/fees contract, the total construction costs are known to the owner?
False In a cost plus/fee contract, the total construction cost will be UNKNOWN to the owner
True or False Standard hardboard adds linseed oil or tongue oil prior to pressing. This process improve stiffness as well as scratch and water resistance.
False Tempered hardwood
True or False The subcontractor is responsible for doing toolbox talks?
False The general contractor is responsible for doing toolbox talks
True or False A product or connection shown in engineering drawings may be altered without any written approval from the engineer.
False: A product or connection shown in the engineering drawings MUST NOT be altered in any way without written approval of the engineer
True or False All new basements do not require an egress window.
False: All new basements DO require an egress window.
True or False MIOSHA Part 2 deals with the rules related to masonry walls exposed to wind. It is required to have restricted zones for walls greater than 6ft (height of wall + 4ft)
False: It is required to have restricted zones for walls greater than 8ft (height of wall + 4ft)
True or False It is the duty of the employee to recognize hazards likely to cause death/serious harm.
False: It is the duty of the employer to recognize hazards likely to cause death/serious harm.
True or False When measuring concrete for basement walls, be sure to calculate the corners twice
False: When measuring concrete for basement walls be sure to NOT calculate the corners twice
What is a board that is nailed to the ends of the rafter tails and serves as a mounting surface for gutters known as?
Fascia
What part of the house our gutters normally attached to?
Fascia board
What shall be made of hot-dipped, zinc-coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper?
Fasteners for preservative-treated wood
What does FICA stand for?
Federal Insurance Contributions Act
What kind of board made of cellulose fibers that are bound together with a mixture of Portland cement, ground sand, additives, and water?
Fiber-cement board
What is it called when a trees cell walls have absorbed all the water they can hold?
Fiber-saturation point
What includes panel products such as hardboard and MDF?
Fiberboard
What is the most common material for bats and blankets?
Fiberglass
What is it called, at the end of a job, you walk through with a customer and check off any needed repairs or discuss work to be redone?
Final Punch List
Financial ratios that are calculated for comparison purposes and are used to make business decisions are call what?
Financial Statement Analysis
What is the most common type of truss?
Fink truss
What rating is based on standardized tests of how long an assembly or product will withstand a fire on one side without letting it pass though to the other side?
Fire resistance rating
How do you properly fireblock a stud cavity in front of the foundation wall?
Fireblock all concealed spaces 10ft horizontally, all the way up to the top plate
How do you properly fireblock a stringer(s) of a stairway?
Fireblock between stringers.
How do you properly fireblock 3 stringers of a stairway?
Fireblock the middle stringer
How do you properly fireblock the area below a landing that is not drywalled?
Fireblock the stud cavity
How do you properly fireblock the bottom of a true "drop ceiling" that is framed in with lumber and drywall?
Fireblock the stud cavity
How do you properly fire block a stairway with an unfinished ceiling and with no closet underneath, in a basement?
Fireblock under the stringers and between the studs, following the stringers.
What is building materials or materials approved for use, installed to resist the free passage of flame to other areas of the building through concealed spacious?
Fireblocking
Also known as refractory brick, what is usually pale yellow or buff in color and used specifically for lining fireplaces and other heating units?
Firebrick
What kind of bristles are slightly splayed at the tips?
Flagged bristles
What refers to how quickly flames will engulf the surface of a material?
Flame-spread ratings
What is a piece of metal that protects against water seepage, that must be installed carefully to prevent water from getting behind the roofing?
Flashing
When talking about window flanges, flanges require what around it after installation?
Flashing tape
What kind of tool would you use to remove only a few shingles off of a roof?
Flat bar
What produces boards of greater width than other cutting methods, however the boards are more likely to shrink or warp?
Flat-sawn lumber
What type of drywall is typically installed as double layer system to cover curved interior walls?
Flexible drywall
What kind of plan shows the outside shape of the building, the arrangement, size, and shape of the rooms, types of materials used, thickness of walls, and the types, sizes and locations of doors and windows?
Floor Plan
What kind of plan shows each level of the house horizontally sliced at a level that would include all doors and window openings?
Floor plan
What is the layer of material directly over the floor joists called?
Floor sheathing
What is the passage inside the chimney through which the air, gases, and smoke rises?
Flue
What is a base that provides a surface that distributes weight of over a wide area of soil?
Footing
What is rebar mostly often used in?
Footings and walls
What is the purpose of dividing concealed spaces into equal parts when draftstopping?
Forcing smoke to condense and limits air movement
What is a potential cancer-causing agent used in some construction material and adhesives called?
Formaldehyde
What kind of plan shows the size, number and spacing of structural elements?
Framing Plan
What is the depth in any climate below which the soil does not freeze
Frost depth
A plumping symbol that looks like a cross and has FP listed represents what?
Frost-proof hose bib
What do long break lines look like?
Full, rules lines with freehand zigzags
What kind of roof has two sloping sides that meet at the top to form a gable at each end.
Gable roof
What are wall ties secured with?
Galvanized nails
What kind of roof is a variation of the gable roof and has a steep slope on two sides, commonly used on barns?
Gambrel roof
What are the books of FINAL entry and include a summary of information from the journals called?
General Ledger
What kind of note refers to all drawings in a set of plans?
General Note
This is a utility grade that can be in moderate ground contact. The word is treated at 0.40 PCF.
General use
What refers to the glass portion of a window?
Glazing
What are bypassing sliding doors also known as?
Glide-by doors
What are horizontal-sliding windows also known as?
Glide-by windows
If you are going to glue your foam board inside a basement wall, what do you glue the foam board to?
Glue it to the concrete wall
What is stronger than a steel beam, can take various forms and span great distances?
Glulams (Glue-laminated beam)
What is a general indication of the quality and strength of a piece of lumber?
Grade
What is a coarse grained soil that does not possess cohesion but derives it's strength from internal friction?
Granular soil
What is the amount of money you receive before deductions called?
Gross Pay
What is the material permanently or temporarily attached to a surface to be plastered that provides a straight edge?
Ground
The highest standard treatment level is 0.40 PCF. It is used for wood that will be in constant contact with the ground and we're maximum durability is required.
Ground contact
What does GFCI stand for?
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
What provides a path for the electricity to flow safely from the tool to the Earth?
Grounding
Where are girders generally placed?
Halfway between the longest foundation walls and parallel to them.
In front of a fireplace, when doing floor construction, you should use a _______ if the header spans more than 6'.
Hanger
What is a high density fiber board often used for interior paneling, flooring underlayment, and cabinet back panels?
Hardboard
Are deciduous trees softwoods or hardwoods?
Hardwoods
To protect yourself from asbestos during renovations or demolitions, what is the most important thing you can do?
Have the house surveyed by a qualifying asbestos professional
What is a vertical mortar joint called
Head joint
What is a horizontal member that carries loads from other members and directs them around an opening?
Header
What is a wood beam placed at the top of an opening that supports structural loads above the opening?
Header
What is a wood beam placed at the top of an opening?
Header
What supports structural loads above the opening and transfers them to framing on each side of the opening?
Header
What will a header normally be supported by?
Header
What is the floor of the firebox, plus the fireproof area in front of the fireplace called?
Hearth
What is the most serious heat-related health problem in which the body can no longer regulate its core temperature and sweating STOPS?
Heat stroke
What is the plum cut for the birds mouth which bears against the side of the plate?
Heel cut
What does rebar do?
Helps the concrete grip the steel
On the site plan, what does HP represent?
High Point
The _________ the STC number, the better a material is as a sound barrier.
Higher
What kind of rafters extend diagonally from the corners formed by the top plates to the ridge board?
Hip rafters
What kind of roof slopes at the ends of the building as well as at the two sides, resulting in an even overhang all around the building and gives a low appearance?
Hip roof
When forms are not vibrated when pouring concrete, what will the result be?
Honeycombing or bugout (air voids in the concrete)
What is a bed joint?
Horizontal mortar joint
In what type of weather should you make sure concrete is covered for at least several days after placement?
Hot weather
What is a chemical reaction that occurs when water combines with cement call? It generates heat as the concrete cures.
Hydration
What is defined as a chemical reaction that occurs when water combines with cement and generates heat as the concrete cures?
Hydration
What type of cement expands when mixed with water, hardens within minutes, and is used to plug holes and cracks in foundations?
Hydraulic cement
Which specialty cement expands when mixed with water and hardens within minutes? It is used to plug holes and cracks in foundations.
Hydraulic cement
Where should lateral (horizontal) bracing be located?
I'm the upper ⅓ of the roof.
What is one of the most common LVL products?
I-joist
When will you receive your test score?
Immediately following the completion of the test
Where do carpenter ants nest?
In the ground, dead trees, firewood, and houses.
Where is the collar tie located in the rafter?
In the upper 1/3 of the rafter.
The Uniform Commercial Code states that a contract for the sale of goods for the price of $1,000 or more must be presented in what form?
In writing sufficient to indicate a sale between parties and signed
In regard to mortar, addition of sand _________ compression strength
Increases
Also called a ground-support slab, this is a slab that is used in areas where the ground freezes fairly deep during winter
Independent slab
What do break lines represent?
Indicates that only a portion of an object is shown
What kind of cost is not directly related to a particular house or project, but instead, related to the organization and supervision of the project?
Indirect costs
What type of ladder is heavy duty and used for contractors and maintenance workers?
Industrial Type 1
What causes drywall paper have air bubbles behind the paper or pull away from some of the areas?
Insufficient mud so the paper couldn't bond
A type of continuous insulation, with manufacturer-installed insulating material as an integral part of the cladding product, having a minimum R-value of R-2 is known as what?
Insulated siding
What is the type of continuous insulation, with manufactured installed insulating material as an integral part of the cladding products, having a minimum R-value of R-2?
Insulated siding
What is an IC rated fixture?
Insulation contact/Insulation may contact the housing
What is material that does not conduct electricity readily?
Insulator
After investigation, the department may request a licensee to appear at such ________________ as is necessary to determine whether there is cause for a complaint that would require a hearing or dismissal of the complaint.
Investigative Conference
What kind of drawing is constructed around 3 basic lines that form 120° angles to one another. It gives a 3D look.
Isometric drawings
What is an advantage of blown-in insulation?
It covers a large area quickly
The width of a metal joist hanger should match the width of what?
It should match the width of the I-joist
When is J trim used when drywalling?
It's used wherever drywall meets a different substrate for trim. Ex: block
What kind of rafters never extend the full distance from the top plate to the ridge board?
Jack rafters
What is a trimmer stud also known as?
Jack stud
What is it called when several business members come together to form a new business entity larger and more financially stronger than if they acted alone?
Joint Venture
What is the most common metal connector used in floor framing?
Joist hanger
What is the most common metal connector?
Joist hanger
What are the books of ORIGINAL entry and include as much information as possible recorded with each transaction called?
Journals
The best way to prevent fungi attack is to do what?
Keep wood dry
What locks the foundation walls to the footing to prevent moisture from seeping between the walls and footing?
Keyway
What is a full length stud on either side of an opening sometimes referred to?
King stud
What is the name of the DEPARTMENT that regulates your license?
LARA
Who shall administer and enforce provisions of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act?
LARA
What is made of wood strands glued together and cut to uniform dimensions?
LSL (Laminated-strand lumber)
Rim boards are often made from ___________.
LVL
What is a family of lumber products made with wood veneer as the basic element?
LVL (Laminated-veneer lumber)
What is a family of lumber products made with wood veneer as the basic element
Laminated-veneer lumber (LVL)
What kind of plan shows the location of existing features such as trees and streams?
Landscaping plan
The _____________ the number, the longer the nail.
Larger
What is horizontal bracing also known as?
Lateral bracing
What is a partially constructed corner of brick?
Lead corner
What shows the proposed and existing elevations and helps you identify if you need to cut or fill?
Leader Lines
How resistant are Class C materials?
Least resistant
The official survey, deed, abstract title, and the contract of sale are all considered what?
Legal Documents
When having a contract signed, what should you verify first online or at the assessor's office?
Legal Ownership
How do you find the exact measurement of how many studs you will need for one wall?
Length of wall X 0.75 + 1
Dry (seasoned) lumbar with a moisture content of 19% or __________.
Less
How resistant are Class B materials?
Less resistant
Enclosed areas, including crawl spaces, that are below design flood elevation shall no have a total net area of opening less than _______ for each square fott.
Less than 1 sq. in. for every sq. ft.
Once the moisture content of insulation drops less than ______%, it can be covered with drywall.
Less than 19%
What is a rope intended to prevent a worker from falling called?
Lifeline
What is firebrick specifically used for?
Lining fireplaces and other heating units
What is a structural support for masonry called?
Lintel
What is a wall that supports loads in addition to its own weight?
Load bearing wall
What kind of wall supports and a vertical load in addition to its own weight?
Load bearing wall
What does a keyway do?
Locks the foundation walls to the footing to prevent moisture from seeping eternity the wall and footing
The greater the pitch, the _________ the rafter has to be.
Longer
What consists of materials that are usually supplied in bags or bales, that depending on where it will be installed, can be poured into place manually or blown into place using specialized pumping equipment?
Loose-Fill Insulation
What hinge is the most often used for hanging residential doors?
Loose-pin butt mortise
The _________ the percentage, the drier the wood.
Lower
What is structural timber?
Lumber that is 5 x 5 or larger
What is the most common type of contract used in residential construction?
Lump sum contract
Radon is the second leading cause of _____________, causing 21,000 related deaths in the US every year
Lung cancer
What is made of compressed wood fibers mixed with ureaformaldehyde adhesive?
MDF
What replaces air exhausted by a combustion appliance?
Makeup air
What kind of rough is a variation of the hip roof and has steep slopes on all four sides?
Mansard roof
What is the printed instructions included with equipment as part of the conditions of the listings and labeling's?
Manufacturers installation instructions
In cases where brick or stone veneer is used for the outside finish over wood-frame, the foundation must include a _____________________ , a supporting ledge or an offset about 5" wide
Masonry ledge
What kind of foundation is needed with a brick-veneer wall?
Masonry or concrete
What kind of plan shows the arrangement and location of plumbing and heating features?
Mechanical plan
In regard to siding, what is used to seal the joints where the siding meets a horizontal surface?
Metal Falshing
What is used to seal the joints where the siding meets a horizontal surface, and includes the areas over door window frames?
Metal Flashing
Tail joists should always be secured by what?
Metal joist hangers
What can you use to reinforce a mortar joint?
Metal lath
What is the act to prescribe and regulate working conditions: to prescribe the duties of employers and employees as to places and conditions of employment?
Michigan Occupational Safety and Act Health Act 154 of 1974
Any OBS that gets "ripped" to less than 24" has to be located where on the roof?
Middle of the roof
How soon can you backfill concrete block walls after they have been waterproofed?
Minimum 48hrs
What is the process called that makes a harmful material less dangerous?
Mitigation
What is the cost of moving equipment on and off the job site called?
Mobilization costs
What is the ratio showing the amount that the wood will bend in proportion to its load?
Modulus of elasticity
The amount of water wood contains is called what?
Moisture content expressed as a percentage.
What kind of drywall do you use in areas of high humidity such as bathrooms?
Moisture resistant drywall AKA green board
When a footing and the wall are built as a single unit, what is that called?
Monolithic wall
Green (unseasoned) lumbar with a moisture content of _______ than 19%
More
How resistant are Class A materials?
Most resistant
What is a vertical or horizontal piece that holds a pane of glass called?
Muntin
What outdoor temperature must it be above for at least 24 hours after oil based paint are applied?
Must stay above 40°F (4°C)
What outdoor temperature must it be above for at least 24 hours after latex paint has been applied?
Must stay above 50°F(10°C)
What is the amount of money you actually receive is called what?
Net Pay or Take-Home Pay
Assest - All Liabilities = ?
Net Worth
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA), are employees allowed to required to a medical exam before making an offer?
No
Are headers is required for interior doors on non-bearing walls?
No
Do carpenter ants eat wood?
No
Do you need a Residential Builder's License to work on commercial projects?
No
Do you use nails or staples when putting together an I-joist?
No
Does efflorescence affect the strength or durability of the concrete?
No
Should extension lines touch the outline of the object?
No
When bullfloating, should you see any visible water on the concrete?
No
When preparing the subbase, coarse fill should consist of coarse slag, gravel, or crushed stone no larger than what in diameter?
No larger than 2in in diameter
Can you attach vinyl siding directly on the studs?
No you need a backer like 1/2" OSB
For underlayment ______ asphalt-saturated felt maybe use.
No. 30lb
Studs shall be a minimum of ______ standard or stud grade lumber.
No.3
What kind of wall does not support vertical loads other than its own weight?
Non-bearing wall
If you were going to glue your phone board inside the basement wall what kind of adhesive should you use?
Non-solvent-based adhesives
Garage floor surfaces shall be of approved _______ material
Noncombustible
Is a thermal barrier required in an attic?
Not if the attic is for storage only
What is the 1st offense penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building without a license?
Not less than $5K and not more than $25K and/or 1 year
What is the penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building, resulting in a death?
Not less than $5K and not more than $50K and/or 4 years
Type II handrails greater than 6¼" will have a graspable finger recess not less than ________.
Not less than 1¾"
Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors or solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than ____ thick
Not less than 1⅜" thick.
An employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act may be assessed a civil penalty for each violation of how much?
Not more than $124,709.00
What is the most common mistake made when installing joist hangers?
Not using enough nails
What are short written explanations of some features that might not be clear or that requires extra emphasis such as materials, construction, and finish?
Notes
According to the Construction Lien Act, what must be supplied by the owner, general contractor, subcontractor or supplier within 10 days of being asked for a copy by anyone entitled to a copy?
Notice of Commencement
In reference to the lien law, what is the FIRST document that has to be filled out to continue the lien process?
Notice of Commencement
Where can you toenail joists?
Nowhere, they must have an 1 1/2 of bearing on wood or metal
What is made from wood strands bonded with adhesive under heat and pressure?
OSB (oriented-strand board)
Making sure the workplace is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physcical harm are employer responsibilities under what regulations?
OSHA
What act encourages and contributes to the rehabilitation of former offenders and to assist them in the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship
Occupational License for Former Offenders Act
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is the formula for calculating stud count?
On Center(O.C.) Spacing Length of wall in feet x 12 inches / 16 + 1
What refers to the distance from the centerline of one structural member to the centerline of the next closest member?
On center (OC) spacing
When the chance of a termite infestation is very high, the IRC building code prohibits the use of foam plastic insulation where?
On the OUTSIDE of foundation walls
When can the builder substitute material?
Only with the permission of the owner
What type of roof valley has shingles that are not applied to the intersection of the two roof surfaces?
Open valley
_________ is made from wood strands bonded with adhesive under heat and pressure
Orientated-strand board (OSB)
When a glulam is installed how is the curve oriented?
Oriented up
In Michigan is a hurricane tie connected on the inside or outside of the wall?
Outside
What is the additional excavation needed to provide clearance for work called?
Overdig
Who is the TESTING company for the State of Michigan?
PSI
What is a product that can be used for columns, studs, and beams is cured in a microwave oven?
PSL (Parallel-strand lumber)
When installing skylight flashing what is it called when a one piece metal assembly can fit over the skylight curb?
Pan flashing
What is the most common type of floor truss in residential construction?
Parallel-chord floor truss
What is defined as the process of spreading mortar or cement plaster over the block wall?
Parging
What are metes and bounds?
Part of the site plan that determines the lot line on large acreage properties
What is made by combining wood particles or flakes with adhesive and hot-pressing them into panels?
Particleboard
What does coarse aggregate consist of?
Pea gravel, crushed stone, or other suitable materials larger than ¼" in diameter
What type of bond guarantees the contractor will complete the contracted project for the estimate sum? The bond is usually 100% of the contract sum. Should the contractor default then the bonding company will provide completion of project.
Performance bond
What kind of panels are typically used for single-layer subflooring, exterior siding, and sheathing?
Performance-rated panels
What is also known as the "bird's-eye view"?
Plan View
What is a horizontal framing member used to tie together interior and exterior wall framing?
Plate
What kind of framing involves each level of the house being constructed separately?
Platform Framing
What kind of framing is also known as tilt-wall construction?
Platform framing
What part of the house plans show the location of the building on the lot, along with related land elevations?
Plot-plan
What is a building material that consists of layers of wood veneer and sometimes other materials that have been glued together?
Plywood
What is a tool powered by compressed air? It must be connected to an air compressor with a flexible air hose.
Pneumatic tool
The measurement of the ability of water to flow through the soil is known as
Porosity
What is the measurement of the ability of water to flow through the soil?
Porosity
What does PFG stand for?
Portal Frame at Garage
What consists of compounds of like mixed with silica and alumina?
Portland cement
What is mortar made of?
Portland cement, hydrated lime, sand and water
What kind of framing system relies on fewer but larger pieces of framing members that are spaced farther apart than those used in conventional framing?
Post and beam framing
What is a device that makes instantaneous forced-entry fastenings into construction material through the use of a fastener and an explosive load?
Power-actuated tool
The builder may multiply the square footage of the house by the approximate construction costs per square foot in that community is called what?
Pre-design estimate
What refers to any concrete object that is cast in a factory, cured under controlled conditions, and then delievered to the jobsite?
Precast
What are pre-engineered, precast concrete wall panels that are designed to withstand specific stresses and used to build below grade foundations?
Precast concrete foundation walls
Before you may test, what must you do?
Present 2 forms of ID
What kind of lumber is required on sills and sleepers on a concrete or masonry slab that is in direct contact with the ground unless separated from such slab by an impervious moisture barrier?
Preservative-treated lumber
What kind of lumber is required on wood framing members that rest on concrete or masonry exterior foundation walls and are less than 8 inches from the exposed ground?
Preservative-treated lumber
What are copies of the original architecture plans?
Prints/Blueprints
Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems must be done prior to what inspection?
Prior to the framing inspection
What is it called when asking a customer for a certain percent of money after a section(s) of the job is completed?
Progress Payment
After Mr. Jones receives a sworn statement that he owes ABC Framing $40,000, how does Mr. Jones know that ABC Framing was ever on the job site?
Proof of Service of Notice of Furnishing
If rebar is sticking out of the concrete, how do you prevent accidental injuries while on the job site?
Protected with a cap, shield or something similar to prevent accidental injuries
What is a horizontal structural member that supports roof loads and transfers them to structural supports?
Purlin
What is a narrow strip of wood or other soft material which has a notch or sharp point on one end and which is used to push material through the point of operation of a cutting tool?
Push stick
What kind of estimate is a cost estimate in which every piece of material required to build the house is counted and priced?
Quantity takeoff estimate
What reflects energy back out instead of inward?
Radiant heat barrier
What is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that is caused naturally in the soil but can seep out?
Radon
What is an inclined member of the roof that serves the same purpose in the roof as joists do in the floor?
Rafter
Raised panel wood doors have horizontal cross pieces called what?
Rails
What does lime do for mortar?
Reduced the compressive strength but increases flexibility and makes it "stickier"
What does sand do for mortar?
Reduces shrinkage at the mortar cures
What is firebrick also known as?
Refractory Brick
What kind of cement is resistant to high temperatures?
Refractory cement
What is also known as a presentation drawing?
Rendering
According to Silica Standards, if using hand held power saws indoors for any amount of time, what safety precautions must be taken?
Required respiratory protection must be worn at a minimum of APF 10
Which admixture makes the concrete set up at a slower rate and is useful in hot weather?
Retarding Admixtures
What is the process of adding water to a batch of mortar that has become too stiff to work?
Retempering
What is a length of engineered wood stock that has the same depth as the I-joists?
Rim Board
What is used in engineered floor systems that has the same depth as the I-joists?
Rim board
What is LSL usually used for?
Rim boards
Band joist = ______ joist
Rim joist
When a floor is framed with conventional lumber, the ends of the floor joists are connected with solid lumber of the same size. What is this lumber called?
Rim joist
What kind of plans show the size and spacing of rafters, info about the roof slop and sheathings?
Roof framing plans
What kind of schedule identifies the materials and finishes and materials to be used for the floors, walls, and ceilings in each room, including the hallways?
Room-finish schedule
What identifies the materials and finishes to be used for floors, walls and ceilings for each room including hallways?
Room-finishing schedule
What is the space into which a door or window will fit?
Rough open
What connects the upper end of the cripple studs that are below the window?
Rough sill
What is a horizontal member placed at the bottom of a window opening to support the window?
Rough sill
What is a structural sandwich panel that consists of a light-weight foam plastic core securely laminated between two thin, rigid wood structural panel facings?
SIP (Structural Insulated Panel)
What consists of 3 1/2" thick expanded polystyrene foam insulation between sheets of exterior plywood or oriented-strand board?
SIP (Structural insulated panels)
What diverts the water around a chimney?
Saddle
What is the ratio between the size of an object as it is represented and the actual size of the object?
Scale
What is the first step in finishing any slab flat work?
Screeding
What is the process of drying wood called?
Seasoning
When laying out a birds mouth what is the level cut which bears on the top of the plate called?
Seat cut
What provides important information about materials, fastening and support systems and concealed features. This shows how objects look when "cut" vertically.
Section views
What is the minimum distance allowed from the house to adjacent features called?
Setback Distance
The walls that are designed racket from seismic and wind by use of masonry,, concrete, cold-formed steel or wood framing?
Shear wall
What kind of wall has been engineered to withstand unusual stressors, are installed in order to make the structure of a house more rigid, and are often used in areas were earthquakes and severe storms are common?
Shear wall
What is usually applied vertically, using perimeter nailing with no additional blocking?
Sheathing
What provides a nailing base for the finish roof covering and gives rigidity and strength to the roof framing?
Sheathing
What is the most economical roof system to weather proof?
Shed roof
What is the most common form of roof covering for residential homes?
Shingles
Kitchen cabinet layouts from the kitchen designer are an example of what?
Shop Drawings
What do hidden lines look like?
Short evenly spaced dashes
Are joist-hanger nails longer or shorter than 10d common nails?
Shorter
What are nails that are slightly thinner and shorter than common nails?
Sinkers
What is the process of marking out the location of the building on the land itself.
Site layout
What must the floor framing plan specify?
Size and spacing of joists, girders, and columns used to support the floor
What is welded-wire fabric used for?
Slabs
What is a length of lumber that supports wood flooring over concrete?
Sleeper
What are expansion joints also known as?
Slip joint connectors
What is a measure of smoke created when a material is burning called?
Smoke density
What is a clay-type soil that has an unconfined strength of less that 1.0 ton per square foot?
Soft clay soil
Are coniferous trees softwoods or hardwoods?
Softwoods
What do short break lines look like?
Solid freehand lines
What are girders and post made out of?
Solid lumber, engineered lumber, or steel
What is a numerical rating that indicates the ability of material or combination of materials to reduce sound transmission?
Sound Transmission Class (STC)
What is the distance between the outer edges of the top plate and is measured at right angles to the ridge board?
Span
What kind of note clarifies dimensions or suggests a construction technique?
Specific Note
When a feature occurs only once and is not shown clearly elsewhere, what is it called?
Specific section
What are written notes that may be arranged in list form giving instructions about materials and methods of work, especially those having to do with quality standards?
Specifications
What holds the ladder open and prevents it from closing accidentally?
Spreader
What are the most common sheathings used in residential construction?
Square edged 4 x 8 panels made of plywood or OSB
When two pieces of LVL is combined, it equals the thickness of what?
Standard 2 x 4 wall
What act was created to collect fees for the regulation of certain occupations, professions, and for certain agencies and businesses; to create certain funds; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain states agencies adepts?
State License Fee Act
What is the point over which the level is directly centered called?
Station mark
What kind of flashing consists of small L shaped pieces of metal that can be used wherever a sloped roof meets a vertical surface such as a wall or the sides of a chimney?
Step flashing
When installing skylight flashing, what consists of small pieces of L-shaped metal that are interwoven with the roof shingles?
Step flashing
Raised panel wood doors have vertical side members called what?
Stiles
Two permit acclamation, where should the flooring always be stored for five or four days before being laid?
Stored in the building in which it will be installed
What is defined as a piece of framing lumber that represents the wall from the top of the subfloor to the bottom of the ceiling joist?
Story pole
When preforming a slump test where does the concrete being tested come from?
Straight from the mixer
Housewrap should not be used beneath what type of siding?
Stucco
What is a vertical framing member?
Stud
What kind of termites account for about 95% of all termite damage?
Subterranean termites
What means a new structure with glazing in excess of 40% of the gross area of the structure's exterior walls and roof added to an existing dwelling?
Sunroom addition
Which admixture can either make concrete flow easily or can significantly increase strength?
Super-Plasticizing Admixture
What are used to represent things that would be impractical to show in some types of drawings?
Symbols
True or False An architect needs to show, on the documents, their plan of which bracing method will be used.
TRUE
True or False Anything that holds 24" or more of water and can be used for bathing and swimming is considered a pool
TRUE
True or False Mirror is glass
TRUE
How are typical sections labeled?
TYP (Abbreviation for "Typical")
What is a floor joist called when interrupted by a header?
Tail joist
What is the portion of the shingle that is not exposed to weather called?
Tap
What prevents walls from tipping as they're being erected and holds walls in position after they have been plumbed and straightened?
Temporary bracing
Alaska yellow Cedar, Redwood, Eastern red Cedar and western red cedar including all sample of western red cedar are what kind of resistant wood?
Termite resistant
In the code book, a double line in the margin indicates what?
That was a code change from the previous code cycle for Michigan ONLY
Who, upon completing a hearing, shall assess a penalty(ies)?
The Board
A standard set of regulations that govern the procedure and details of construction is called what?
The Building Code
What act requires prevailing wages to be paid out?
The Davis-Bacon Act
What STATE law regulates discrimination at the job site?
The Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act
If you are using a new product that the building inspector is not familiar with, he/she may ask you for:
The NER reports (National Evaluation Reports)
Which document lists each subcontractor, supplier & laborer for whom payment of wages or fringe benefits and withholdings are due but unpaid, with whom the contractor/subcontractor has contracted/subcontracted for performance under the contract with the owner/lessee and the amount due to the persons as of the date of the statement?
The Sworn Statement
In regard to the Silica Standard what is defined as: a description of tasks, a description of the engineering controls, a description of housekeeping measures and a description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas?
The Written Exposure Plan
What is the unfinished space between the ceiling assembly on the roof assembly called?
The attic
Once the investigative unit receives a complaint, who do the verify the legitimacy of the complaint with?
The building inspector of the local jurisdiction (City Building Department)
In tub/shower walls where can you use green board?
The ceiling ONLY
What does a centerline indicate?
The center of an object
One who is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate then is called what?
The competent person
What is subgrade?
The earth below the slab
What do outlines or visible lines represent?
The edges of an object that can actually be seen
What is termed as the thermal envelope of the house?
The entire area of the house that is insulated
From the grade what can you find the depth of?
The excavation
Who relies on the site plan or plot plan?
The excavation contractor
The Silica Standard for handheld power saws for cutting fiber-cement board requires the saw to be equipped with commercially available dust collection systems. How efficient is the filter on the commercially available dust collection systems?
The filter should have 99% or greater efficiency
How long should wet plaster be protected from freezing?
The first 24 hours
What are an I-joists horizontal member called?
The flanges
What is chalking?
The formation of loose powder on the surface of hardened concrete that makes the surface so weak it can be crushed
On wood-frame construction, the sill plate must be securely fastened to what?
The foundation
Who relies on the foundation plan?
The foundation contractors
When talking about a roof truss, what is a web?
The framework between the cords creating a rigid assembly.
Who has the obligation to ask for and receive copies of all related insurance policies from the subcontractors insurance providers?
The general contractor
Who is responsible for collecting and maintaining safety data sheets on the job site?
The general contractor
What refers to the level of the ground where it will meet the foundation of the completed building?
The grade
What do hidden lines show?
The hidden features of a part of the drawing
Where is a solider brick usually used at?
The last course
What does the penny number of a nail refer to?
The length
When reading the performance rating stamp on panel sheathing, what does the number on the LEFT (in front of the slash) represent?
The maximum spacing, in inches, of supports when the panel is used for roof sheathing.
What is total rise?
The measurement from 1 finished floor to another finished floor.
Where should exhaust air from the bathroom be vented to?
The outdoors
Change in conditions should be the responsibility of who?
The owner
In a small construction company, who typically prepares the estimates?
The owner
Who is responsible for the testing and maintenance of fire protection systems?
The owner
In a contract, it is wise to include that care and maintenance of the owner's pet(s) is the responsibility of who?
The owner ONLY
It shall be the duty of the ________ to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection
The permit holder
What is hydrostatic pressure?
The pressure that may force moisture through concrete and into any joints. This may be created by water building up on one side of the foundation.
What is backfilling?
The process of filling in the excavated area around the foundation with soil
What is parging?
The process of spreading mortar or cement plaster over block
Where does the most fraud occur?
The residential market
What is tensile strength?
The resistance to forces that bend and pull.
Why is it important to leave a space of ½"-⅝" between the grooved edge and the wall?
The space allows the flooring to expand without binding against the wall.
What does a dimension line indicate?
The start and end point of a dimension
Who's responsibility are any code related penalties that are caused for the general contractor?
The subcontractor
Who will come out and verify the floodplain?
The surveyor
When installing a suspended ceiling what part of the grid system must be at least 3" below the bottom of the ceiling framing?
The top edges
When talking about a roof truss, what is a cord?
The top or bottom outer member of the trust.
What is the two-step firing process for new nailers?
The trigger must be pulled and the nosepiece of the tool must be pressed against the workpiece before firing the tool
Lateral bracing (long 2x4 12 footers) are supposed to be located where?
The upper 1/3 of the truss area
What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout?
The use of lockout devices and/or tags to prevent accidental machine start up or release of stored energy
What does it mean to make sure a wall is perpendicular to the subfloor?
The wall is plumb
What are an I-joist's vertical member called?
The web
What is a dead load?
The weight of the building itself and any equipment permanently attached or built in
Where would you find the "stool" and "apron" in a house?
The window
How are windows and doors listed on a schedule?
They are listed with letters and numbers that correspond on the drawings
Second hand masonry units shall not be used unless:
They conform to the requirements of new units
What do extension lines mark?
They mark the endpoints of a dimension
What is one advantage of using trusses?
They save money on materials and on-site labor.
Where an I-joist runs continuously over a support, like a girder, web stiffeners should be nailed to where?
They should be nailed to both sides of the web.
What type of post and beam frame rests on a foundation, is made from either hardwood or softwood timbers, and that requires a high degree of woodworking skills?
Timber frame
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
To assure so far as possible every working man/woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources
What is the purpose of a drop ceiling a.k.a. suspended ceiling?
To cover bare joists, exposed pipes, and wiring.
What is the purpose of a building code?
To ensure that buildings are structurally sound and safe from fire and other hazards
Why does OSHA conduct workplace inspections?
To ensure the standards are followed and to enforce those standards while assessing fines against violations
What is the purpose of fireblocking under a stairway?
To preserve the stairway as long as possible, so people can get out and FD/EMS can get in
Weather-resistive barriers, like Tyvek, are designed to do what?
To prevent water from getting in without preventing vapor from getting out
What is the purpose of purlins and braces?
To reduce the size of the rafter.
What is the purpose of a rendering?
To show the exterior of the house as it would look when completed
What is one of the main purposes of the double plate?
To tie the walls together at the top
What is the main purpose of the double plate?
To tie the walls together at the top.
On new construction sites what are you required to have for everyone on site?
Toilet facilities
Which plate is nailed to the top ends of the studs and ties them together?
Top Plate
What is often stockpiled by a bulldozer?
Topsoil
What is 1/2 the span?
Total run
What can measure horizontal angles and vertical angles and can be used to determine if a post or wall is plumb?
Transit
What causes peeling?
Trapped moisture and heat
What is used to form the sides of a large opening
Trimmer joist
A surface that is __________ too early will not be durable
Troweled
True or False A powder-actuated tools operate like a firearm and use gunpowder
True
True or False All bedrooms in the basement require their own egress window.
True
True or False Fiber-cement board is considered non-combustible and rot proof
True
True or False Glulams Are very fire resistant and do not ignite easily. If they do catch fire, they burn slowly.
True
True or False In a sole proprietorship, the owner determines how profits are used
True
True or False In regard to a cost plus/fee contract, the contractor provides a target estimate?
True
True or False In regard to a cost plus/fee contract, you must have a written agreement concerning payment of contractor fees?
True
True or False In regard to employing minors, every 5 hours of work requires a 30 min break
True
True or False Lead dust breathed in by adults can create disorders including kidney and brain damage
True
True or False Specifications, written by a specification writer or architect, explains the lever of quality expected of tradespeople and give the minimum quality for materials and finishes.
True
True or False The section view allows you to see the actual shape of objects?
True
True or False When measuring for concrete you should round up to the next full yard
True
True or False When working with lead, work wet and clean
True
True or False: You should never stand on the top 3 rungs
True
True or False: All exterior concrete has to be air-entrained.
True
True or False OSHA requires that GFCI's be used for any electrical tools on a job site
True GFCI's should be used in addition not as a substitute
The width of the footing should be ___________ the thickness of the foundation wall
Twice the thickness
What type of Portland Cement is used for most general construction purposes due to it being economical with a long setting time?
Type 1
Which type of Portland cement is used fo most general construction purposes that is economical, with a long setting time?
Type 1 (standard)
Of the 5 types of cement, which is most commonly used?
Type 1 for general use
Fasteners used below grade to attach plywood to exterior side of basement, crawlspace, or knee wall, shall be of Type _______ or _______ stainless steel.
Type 304 or 316
Type of mortar that has a high compressive strength and durable, good use for below-grade foundations
Type M
What type of mortar is recommended for masonry below grade and in contact with soil?
Type M
What type or mortar is used on block walls for a basement foundation below grade?
Type M
Which type of mortar has high compression strength, is very good below grade use, foundations, sewers, retention walls and maintains strength in severe frost, wind, and soil pressure?
Type M
Type of mortar that has an average strength for most general masonry work with a moderate compressive strength?
Type N
What type of mortar is a general-purpose mortar for brick-veneer walls and for general use in exposed masonry above grade, especially when exposed to severe weather conditions?
Type N
Type of mortar that has a low compressive strength and usually used for interior walls.
Type O
What type of mortar is used for load-bearing walls that will not be subjected to moisture and freeze/thaw cycles?
Type O
Type of mortar that has a high tensile strength as well as a high compressive rate, used in earthquake regions.
Type S
What type of mortar is recommended when the brick must resist high levels of lateral force, such as an earthquake?
Type S
What type or mortar is used on block walls for a basement foundation above grade?
Type S
What kind of drywall screws are used for wood framing?
Type W
What type of drywall is required by building code on the outer surface of walls separating an attached garage from the house?
Type X
What are features that are repeated many times throughout the structure called?
Typical sections
What is most rebar for residential construction made of?
Uncoated steel
A contract is not required if the job is under what dollar amount?
Under $1,000
In some cases an extra layer of material is installed over the subfloor. What is this layer called?
Underlayment
What is a material, such as roofing felt, applied to the roof sheathing before shingles are installed called?
Underlayment
What is a thin panel product who's surface is smoother than standard plywood or OSB subflooring?
Underlayment
Footings must always rest in what?
Undisturbed/Virgin soil
What type of contract requires the owner/architect to compile a list of total quantities as well as the contractor to provide price per unit to supply and install?
Unit Price Contract
What kind of estimate divides the house into components, such as walls or roof? This estimate is made of the cost of each component.
Unit-cost estimate
How long does the building permit or a copy need to be kept on the site of work?
Until the completion of the project
If concrete is frozen shortly after being placed it can lose how much of its strength?
Up to 50%
With a permit, when should final payment be due?
Upon final inspection
How do you correctly remove the concrete form?
Use wood wedges to pry the panels away from the concrete
What kind of flashing consists of strips of copper or galvanized steel and has a splash-diverting rib down the center?
Valley flashing
What kind of rafters extend diagonally from the top plates to the ridge board along the lines where the two roofs intersect?
Valley rafters
In regard to wood foundations, a 6-mil-thick polyethylene _________ shall be applied over the porous layer with the basement floor constructed over the polyethylene
Vapor retardant
What is a material that reduces the rate at which water vapor can move through a material?
Vapor retarder
What is a head joint?
Vertical mortar joint
Is shaving usually applied horizontally or vertically?
Vertically
Should panel sheathing be used vertically or horizontally?
Vertically
According to the video, common applications for SIPs are
Walls & Roof Systems
In regard to lumber, a general description of any variation from a flat surface, including bow, crook and cup is known as
Warp
What does fine aggregate consist of?
Washed sand or other suitable materials up to ¼" in diameter
What is potable water?
Water that is safe to drink.
Which admixture makes it possible to reduce the amount of mixing water and makes the concrete stronger?
Water-Reducing Admixture
What should sheathing be covered with?
Weather-resistive barriers
What fits between the joist hanger and I-joist, that prevents the web from buckling at stress points?
Web Steffner
What is installed on both sides that reinforces the web of an I-joist and prevents it from buckling at points of high stress?
Web Stiffners
What is an open mesh of wires running perpendicular to each other called?
Welded-wire fabric
Under the carpentry section of the test, what does a "span table" tell us?
What species and what grade of lumbar a floor joist has to be to span a certain distance
According to the "Building Contract Fund", evidence of "intent to defraud" is defined as what?
When a contractor/subcontractor appropriates money to him/her self for building operations BEFORE the payment by him/her of all money due or so to become due to laborers, subcontractors, material men, or others entitled to payment
When would an engineering drawing be required?
When components of the house structure are manufactured elsewhere and delivered to the job site
When can an employee other than the listed salesperson make a sale?
When it's occasional and incidental to the person's principle employment
How do you know when you can start edging the concrete and doing other finishing operations?
When the SHEIN has left the surface of the concrete.
At what percentage of grade should you not cover a driveway with gravel because it will gradually wash away?
When the grade is more than 7%
When does Act 230 require you to have an architect?
When the home has over 3500 square feet of habitable space
When is substantial completion of work obtained?
When the owner can take possession and use the structure for it's intended purpose
How is efflorescence caused?
When the salt in the concrete mix with water and rises to the surface
What should a 3rd stringer be installed in the middle of the stairs?
When the treads are less that 1⅛" thick or if the stairs are more than 2'-6' wide
When is it required to have an architect?
When there is over 3,500 square-foot of habitable space
According to MIOSHA Injury and Illness Reporting, when are you required to report an injury or illness?
When you have more than 10 employees or when specifically requested by MIOSHA
What is a swale?
Where the land is graded to form a shallow ditch so that storm water drains in the direction the builder wants it to go
Who is responsible for temporary power?
Whoever is stated in the contract
When the air temperature is 80 degrees or higher, when must mortar be used?
Within 2.5 hrs
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit applications shall be submitted within how many days to the building official?
Within the next working business day
Why should hand floats be made out of aluminum or magnesium?
Wood floats stick to the concrete surface.
What cannot be placed within 6" of the firebox opening?
Woodwork cannot be place within 6" of the firebox
What is a system that provides wage replacements, medical and rehabilitation benefits to worker who were injured on the job site?
Worker's Compensation
What is the veneer-quality marking for a panel made with water resistant adhesive?
X
What color container does diesel go in?
Yellow
Can you have a 2x2 handrail?
Yes
Do you figure for the walls AND ceiling when estimating for drywall?
Yes
Does OSHA requires all person(s) using a powder-actuated tools to be trained and licensed?
Yes
Does the closet under the stairway need to be dry walled?
Yes the entire thing needs to be dry walled including the ceiling.
When planning the layout of a butt-wall, you should always add the thickness of what to make sure you have enough sheathing?
You should always add the thickness of the by-wall
Who is most likely to be injured on the job site?
Younger workers
On your individual builder's license application, what should you write as your "business address"?
Your personal address
What are zoning restrictions?
Zones in which certain types of buildings are encouraged or restricted
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
a2+b2=c2
In the absence of the manufacturer's recommendation, at minimum, what kind of fasteners should be used on preservative-treat wood?
zinc-coated galvanized steel fasteners
Saw cuts must be a minimum of _________ of the depth.
¼ ex: 4in concrete = 1" saw cuts
How thick should underlayment be?
¼"
What is the minimum underlayment thickness?
¼"
What is the amount of shingle overhang?
¼"-⅜"
What is the side spacing for wood shingles?
¼"-⅜"
You should space shingles how far apart to provide for expansion?
¼"-⅜"
What is the most common thickness of drywall?
½"
A beam pocket/wall notch allows the top of the girder to be flush with the top of the sill plate. It should be large enough to allow ________ clearance at the sides and ends of the beam for ventilation.
½" clearance both sides and ends
A joining tool is used to cut the control joints about __________ deep in the slab.
¾"
What is the minimum clearance of brick away from any structural framing?
¾"
What is the most common thickness for conventional subflooring?
¾"
When talking about roofing, nail penetration must be a minimum _____ of into the sheathing.
¾"
What is the minimum diameter of manila rope used for lifelines?
¾in
Rebar numbers represents the multiples of what?
⅛"
To prevent buckling, how much space should you allow between panels of roof sheathing
⅛"
Sheathing and subflooring should be installed with how much of a gap between the ends of adjacent panels and at the sides?
⅛" gap
Stiffeners are _____ shorter than the exposed portion of the web so that they do not force the upper flange out of position.
⅛" shortee
What is the side spacing for wood shakes?
⅛"-⅝"
How large in diameter is a standard mortar joint?
⅜"
When talking about stairs/steps, you can't have more than ______ difference in every riser.
⅜"
What thickness of drywall panels are used for covering old surfaces, curved walls, and when layering to reduce sound transmission?
⅜" and ¼"
Parging should be at least ________ thick
⅜" thick
What are the normal diameter of rebar used in residential rebar?
⅜"-⅝"
What are the dimensions of a corrugated metal strap for brick-veneer walls?
⅞" Wide and 6" Long