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A single wall gas flue 2” from wood would be:

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A safety hazard

1
Q

A post-tension monolithic slab on grade foundation should not have :

A

Exposed cable ends

2
Q

Each plumbing vent pipe or stack shall extend through it’s flashing and shall terminate vertically not less than:

A

6 inches above the roof line

3
Q

Double tapping a circuit breaker is allowed when:

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Breaker is designed for double tapping

4
Q

Grounding rods must be driven into the ground at least :

A

8 feet

5
Q

A plug fuse rated at 30 Amps is color coded:

A

Green,not all color coded any longer

6
Q

A hydronic or forced (hot water) boiler system is:

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Closed to the atmosphere and under pressure

7
Q

In a hydronic boiler system, the normal operating pressure is ?

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12-15 psi

8
Q

The ‘Hartford loop’ In a system:

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Precludes siphon action if the unit develops a leak

9
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The combustion chamber In a gun style burner should be observed for

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  • Condition of the firebrick
  • condition of the metal shields
  • burn through or warping at the rear of the unit.
10
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In most heat pumps, the “auxiliary heat”

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  • augments the normal operation of the unit in extremely cold weather
  • is often called supplemental heat
  • is sometimes called emergency heat
11
Q

In a typical heat pump operating in heat mode ,the temperature differential at the heat exchanger (supply/return air) should be about:

A

25-30F

12
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Te discharge pipe extending from a water heater pressure relief valve:

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  • must be the same diameter as the valve
  • must discharge within 6” of the floor
  • must be galvanized,copper,Or CPVC
13
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Shower pan leaks are:

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All shower pans should be checked and findings reported

14
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The interior plumbing distribution pipes should be at least:

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1/2”

15
Q

When you find the insulation on incoming electrical services cables frayed or chewed,your comments should be:

A

Call the electric company or licensed electrician

16
Q

Wall cracks should be investigated to determine if structural rot,structural cracking, foundation settlement or pulled fastenings have occurred if the crack is wider than:

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1/4”

17
Q

Plaster cracks over the chimney breast are usually caused by:

A

Settlement of the chimney

18
Q

When plaster cracks appear over gypsum lath either 2 or 4 feet apart,this is normally:

A

Not serious

19
Q

Defects most likely found in drywall can normally be associated with:

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  • moisture
  • too few nails
  • improper framing or use of damp wood
  • poor insulation
20
Q

The three purposes of a window are:

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Light , ventilation and exit

21
Q

When installing insulation In rafters,the minimum gap between the sheathing And insulation is :

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1”

22
Q

If wood siding is cracking,bulging or sagging, you should suspect:

A

Structural deficiencies in the framing.

23
Q

Decks should be checked for :

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  • Adequate support
  • Means of attachment to house
  • condition of floor planking
  • protective railing
24
Q

Siding should be kept at least :

A

6” from soil contact

25
Q

Which areas of a house require ventilation?

A

Attic, bath, kitchen

26
Q

A person, not your client,is looking for a starter home. He would like you to tell him if a home was not purchased because of a bad inspection report . You should tell
Him:

A

The contents of a inspection report are confidential

27
Q

A modern high efficiency gas furnace should use outside air supply only? T/F

A

True

28
Q

What parts are located inside an outside of an A/C system?

A

Inside: evaporator coil and outside :condenser/compressor

29
Q

What causes bowing of the chimney above the roof in an older house?

A

Concrete expansion in shady side

30
Q

To whom can you give your report:

A

Client and whomever he says is ok

31
Q

No trap in a basement drain.you should tell client:

A

Recommend it be repaired

32
Q

On a clay tile roof, what is the principal waterproofing?

A

Tar paper ( underlayment)

33
Q

What is the best ventilation In winter?

A

Ridge and soffit

34
Q

In an old house, an atmosphere (open) tank is above 2nd floor. What was it probably there for?

A

Over flow for gravity boiler

35
Q

The most likely reason for bulging vinyl siding is?

A

Improper nailing

36
Q

When wood siding is applied,what is the proper construction technique?

A

Nail above overlap, never through the under siding

37
Q

What do you tell a client when a house has a 30 year old asbestos cement roof that is in marginal condition?

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Roof will need replacing within 5 years
Tear-off will be costly
Unlikely to find replacement shingles if damaged