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NHIE EXAM QUESTINS AND ANSWERSWho can sign the pre-inspection agreement? - Answers-The client or authorized
representative
When a realtor signs the pre-inspection agreement, what must be under their signature?
- Answers-The client's name
When is the best time to have the pre-inspection agreement signed - Answers-Several
days before the inspection
What are the different types of liability protection policies? - Answers-E&O, Work Comp,
General Liability
Who do you work for? - Answers-The client
Who can you share information with for that hich you were contracted to obtain? -
Answers-The client or their authorized representative.
When are you responsible for sharing information outside of your contract? - Answers-In
the event of an emergency situation
Can you do work on a property that you inspected? - Answers-No. Could be considered
a conflict of interest
Can you inspect a property that you or any third-party stakeholder has a financial
interest in? - Answers-No
What is negligence? - Answers-Failure to use reasonable care resulting in damage or
injury.
What are "applicable governing regulation"? - Answers-Duly promulgated federal, state,
and local laws, regulations, rules, ordinance, codes, degrees, etc
What are exclusions and limitations in a contract? - Answers-Specific conditions,
situation, and circumstances that may or may not be explained in the terms of the
contrat.
What are the limitations to the liability clauses? - Answers-A contractual clause limiting
the amount of damages that may be recovered for the negligent acts of a party
What are dispute resolution clauses - Answers-Contract terms that resolve disputes as
a non-binding or binding solution
What are jurisdictional requirements for contracts? - Answers-The lawful requirements
of a jurisdiction regarding boilers or pressure vessels.
,What is a typical clause not allowed due to jurisdictional requirements? - Answers-
What is the minimum size for attic access to be deemed accessible? - Answers-22" x
30"
What does general liability insurance protect you from? - Answers-Typically cover you
and your company for claims involving property damage
What do error and omissions or professional liability insurance protect you from? -
Answers-Helps protect you from lawsuits claiming you made a mistake in your
professional services
What does worker's comp protect you from? - Answers-WIll replace part of you lost
wages if your work-related injury results in being permanently or totally disabled
What does the term fiduciary responsibility mean? - Answers-An obligation to a party to
act in another party's best interest
What is the minimum size for crawlspace access t obe deemed accessible? - Answers-
18" x 24"
What is the minimum vertical height of a crawlspace to be deemed accessible? -
Answers-30" minimum clear path height
Define accessible. - Answers-Easily reached or entered.
Define installed. - Answers-Requires a tool to be removed
Define normal operating controls. - Answers-Mechanical devises that turn on and off
systems such as heat, A/C, boilers, etc.
What is the miniumum pitch for asphalt shinges? - Answers-2:12
What is the minimum pitch for cedar shakes? - Answers-4:12
What is the minimum pitch for cedar shingles? - Answers-4:12
What does BUR stand for? - Answers-Built Up Roof
What is a typical type of sheating for cedar shakes and shingles? - Answers-Felt
Underlayment
What are the required inches between the roofing material and the siding? - Answers-1"
minimum
, What is the minimum pitch for slate roofing? - Answers-4:12
What type of flashing is installed on the slope of the roof that meets a wall? - Answers-
Step flashing
What type of flashing is installed over existing flashing? - Answers-Counter flashing
What is require where counter flashing is installed into a masonry wall? - Answers-
Reglets
What is required when an obstruction on a roof is 30" or more? - Answers-A
permanently installed ladder or set of stairs
What is another name for a cricket? - Answers-A saddle
What is a cricket? - Answers-A sloped portion that is built into a roof to direct water flow
around a chimney or other roof (think dormer).
What is the minimum separation for siding and roofing material? - Answers-1" minimum
What is the minimum elevation above a roof for a flue for a gas-burning appliance -
Answers-2 Ft
What is the minimum elevation above a roof for a flue for an oil-burning appliance? -
Answers-2 Ft
What is the minimum elevation above the roof for a chimney? - Answers-3 Ft
What is the minimum elevation above the roof for a plumbing vent stack? - Answers-2 Ft
Can you mix more than one type of fuel exhaust in the same flue? - Answers-No
What are the 3 types of valleys for asphalt shingles? - Answers-Woven, Closed, and
open
What is the minimum distance away form the house for downspout extensions? -
Answers-4 Ft
What is the minimum pitch for any roof? - Answers-1/4":12
What is fascia - Answers-The front board on the end of rafters/trusses
What is soffit - Answers-The underside between the outer edge of the house and the
fascia
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