NHIE Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions
Which of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in a typical
home inspection report? "the water heater is in good condition for its age." - Answer-
Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to ...
As an inspector, when you observe a component, you are making this type of examination: -
Answer✔✔-Visual
How large should the footing and foundation for a masonry fireplace be? - Answer✔✔-> 12
inches thick and extend 6 inches beyond the fireplaces on all sides
As a home inspector, you are required to inspect a "representative number" of electrical outlets
in abuilding. What does this mean? - Answer✔✔-Testing one electrical outlet in each room of
the structure
Every habitable room in a residential home should contain this much glazing area? -
Answer✔✔-> or equal to 8% of floor area
Which of the following types of inspections uses measurements, tests, calculations and
Instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection? - Answer✔✔-Technically
exhaustive
Under what circumstances does the IRC allow builders to add additional loads, such as a water
heater, to a wood truss? - Answer✔✔-Only if a licensed professional engineer has verified it is
acceptable
The roof drainage system should discharge water how far from the foundation if it does not tie
into a drain pipe? - Answer✔✔-> 5ft
What is the common minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a
residential building? - Answer✔✔-40-80 psi
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