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The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found
in a - <<ANSWER>>Floor plan
What direction does heat flow? - <<ANSWER>>Hot to cold
What are batter boards - <<ANSWER>>stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under-floor space
and each corner of the building? - <<ANSWER>>3 feet
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? - <<ANSWER>>Load-bearing
header
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side
jambs? - <<ANSWER>>Double hung
What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door
installation on interior wall - <<ANSWER>>100 sqft
A door frame consists of what parts? - <<ANSWER>>2 side jambs, One head, &
surrounding assembly
What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding) -
<<ANSWER>>1/2 inches
Door casing should be - <<ANSWER>>Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the
wall
What is the MINIMUM width of a main entrance door in residential construction? -
<<ANSWER>>3 ft
On a fire rated exterior door the hardware including latching force may not exceed
_______ Ibs - <<ANSWER>>15 lbs
, Building codes requires a window area not less than ______ percent of total floor area?
- <<ANSWER>>8
The lowest part of the clear opening of a window shall be a minimum of -
<<ANSWER>>24 inches above the finished floor
How is the hand of a door determined? - <<ANSWER>>By the location of the hinges
when the door is viewed from the inside.
What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of
a masonry partition wall - <<ANSWER>>16 inches
For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry
units and reinforcements - <<ANSWER>>1/4 inch
Damp proofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of
the footing to - <<ANSWER>>6 inches above the finished grade
The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course
shall be - <<ANSWER>>3/8
A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a
- <<ANSWER>>Shake (c 326)
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means - <<ANSWER>>Penny
Notches may not be located in the ____________ of a joist span -
<<ANSWER>>Middle 1/3
How should board and batten be installed? - <<ANSWER>>1 inch overlap 10d nails
What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists - <<ANSWER>>1/6 the depth of
the member
How MUST rafters be framed to each other - <<ANSWER>>Gusset plate (R802.3)
What is used to prevent buckling at points of high stress? - <<ANSWER>>Squash
blocks
Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for acclimation? - <<ANSWER>>4-5 days
Where do you start laying parquet flooring - <<ANSWER>>Centerline
What is the first step in carpet installation? - <<ANSWER>>Tackless strip
What type of nail is used in floor installation - <<ANSWER>>7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel
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