It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet.
1
What BEST describes
... [Show More] the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age."
Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener
A pin hole in the heat exchanger
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
9 inches
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because:
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n):
Potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that:
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an):
Approved brace or box
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system?
Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
6" fiberglass batt insulation
An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of construction. What choices shows the methods of construction in order from first developed to most recently developed?
Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?
At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two things be related?
The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark in appearance.
Floor joist
T/F: The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof drainage system.
False
You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not considered to be a readily accessible component of a room.
a. A small window
b. The doorknob on the closet door
c. Nails or screws in the floor
d. None of the above
Nails or screws in the floor
Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building.What area is not one of them?
An office or bedroom
The International Residential Code (IRC) requires rafters to be fastened to ridge boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than or equal to a certain angle. What is the angle?
3/12
If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
True
How large should the footing or foundation for a masonry fireplace be?
It should be more than 12 inches thick and extend six inches beyond the fireplace on all sides.
You inspect a "representative number" of electrical outlets in a building. What does this mean?
You select one electrical outlet to test in each room of the structure. [Show Less]