Pitch is the rise (vertical distance)

Divided by the run

(horizontal distance)

RC 134

The umbrella organization, International Code Council (ICC),

was established what year? 

1985, 1994, 1996, or 2001

1994

RC 8

What are four types of

foundations ?

Grade-Beam

Crawl-Space

Full basement

Pier

RC 45-49

Americans with Disabilites Act, which was effective in 1992, did what?

It was a law that applied to access to public buildings

(public accomondations)

RC 10

The International Residential Code (IRC)

replaces what code ?

One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code

(CABO)

RC 8

Name one federal publication that addresses design guidelines for people with disabilities.

Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines

or

Design guidelines for Accessible/Adaptable Dwellings

RC 11

What does IRC cover that CABO did not?

IRC includes criteria for building in areas prone to floods, high winds, and seismic activity.

RC 8

What law was passed to make buildings more accessible to people with physical limitations?

In what year?

Americans with Disabilities Act

in 1992

RC 10

What should you inspect prior to starting a design on an existing house?

Location of waste line and vents

Size and capacity of service panel

Location of load-bearing walls

Signs of damage inside and out, inc. poor insulation, moisture damage

Location and size of heating registers

Age and condition of existing systems 

RC 5

What size footings are needed for post and pier supports?

They must be sized to distribute the pier/post weight onto the post without sinking

RC 49

What are EPA asbestos abatement

policies ?

Encapsulation

Enclosure

Encasement

Repair

Removal

RC  11

What are the types of roofs?

Gable

Shed

Hip

Gambrel

Butterfly

Mansard

Flat

RC 127

What is a truss ?

Continuous horizontal members

(chords) held apart by a series of

short struts (web members)

arranged in triangles

RC 64

What is the purpose of a

foundation ?

The foundation carries the weight

of the house

and anchors it to the ground

RC 44

What are the three requirements

for the depth of a foundation ?

Extend below the frost line (or at

least 12 " below grade)

Extend into the solid bearing material 

Provide space for mechanical or

electrical equipment, and/or utility

or living space (typically 18" or more)

RC 44

What are the layers of a mudset

floor in a shower?

Double (or larger)joists for added weight

3/4" plywood subfloor, recessed for mortar thickness

Two-piece clamping drain

Poly or felt cleavage membrane

Plastic or copper shower pan

Reinforced mortar bed, sloped 1/4" per ft

Floor tiles set in mortar (mudset)

RC 178 

What guidelines were blended into

the NKBA KP and BP books ?  

Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines,

Design Guidelines for Accessible/Adaptable-

Dwellings, published by the US

Department of Housing and Urban

Developement (HUD)

RC 11 

What energy code is used presently?

The International Energy

Conservation Code (IECC)

RC 10

What are the parts of a wall in a

platform construction, from

ground to roof ?

Foundation

Mudsill

Band (rim) joist

Floor Joist

Bottom (sole) Plate

Studs

Double top plate

Ceiling Joist

Rafter (& ridge board)

RC 83

-Notches in the top or bottom of a joist cannot exceed 1/6th the depth of the joist

-No notch in the middle 1/3rd of joist

-Notches at the end of the joist should not exceed 1/4th the depth of the joist

-Holes cannot exceed 1/3rd of actual depth

 RC 67

-Felt

-Rigid foam

-Fiberglass mesh

-Two coats of elastomeric coating

RC 98

What types of reinforcement is used in concrete block walls ?

-Wall contains wire mesh at every 6th course

-Vertical rebars in grouted cores around openings

-When required by code, reinforced bond beams above openings and along the top of the wall

RC 91

 In a gable roof, what two methods of construction counter thrust?

-Ties running between rafters to keep the walls from spreading; the lower the ties the more effective they are

-Supporting the rafters at the ridge with a bearing wall or ridge beam

RC 130

What are the common types of residential cladding materials?

-Real wood siding: horizontal or vertical

-Shingles or shakes

-Composition siding (cement or wood based)
-Plywood panel siding

-Vinyl siding

-Metal siding

-Stucco and EIFS

RC 92-99

What functions do interior walls perform?

-Reduce or isolate sound

-Allows privacy from others

-Provide security

-Control airflow between rooms

-Support floors or roofs above

RC 148

What are the advantages of trusses?

-They do not bend

-They save in labor because they are prefabricated and arrive ready to install

-They can span greater distances

-Easy to install pipes and ducts

RC 133 & 134

How are rafters sized?

Rafters are sized according to the loads they carry and their spacing

RC 132

What are three types of separate showers commonly used?

-Site-built, with walls that can be built (framed) to fit any configuration

-One-piece unit that mounts into a stud surround

-Pre-fabricated one-piece base and site built walls

RC 154

How is plywood graded?

According to the appearance of the facing veneer, strength characteristics, and water resistance.

RC 173

What is the advantages of skim-coat plaster on blueboard over drywall?

-The coating covers the entire surface, leaving no unevenness between joints of the drywall and center field

-It has better sound dampening

-It has better fire resistance

-It requires no sanding

-The surface can be painted with 24 hours of the skim-coat application

RC 168

What do you look for when assessing wall conditions?

-Look for crumbling plaster, dampness, and cracks

-Check straightness of walls

RC 162

Why would you specify adding a "sister" stud to an existing wall?

-To even out a wall

-To increase a wall's thickness

RC 164

To accomplish conservation goals, MEC allows two approaches. What are they?

-Performance standards

-Prescriptive standards

 RC 9

What is a dependable method for attaching glue-down flooring to a slab?

-3/4" plywood power-nailed to the slab

-3/4" plywood power-nailed to 2x4 wood sleepers, spaced 16" apart and power-nailed to the slab

Both methods require a moisture barrier between the slab and wood substrate

RC 180

What is needed for laminate flooring over concrete slab floors?

Same as for installing over wood-frame floors except that a poly vapor barrier is installed over the slab before the underlayment material.

RC 182

Install a subfloor on wood sleepers before applying the floor.

RC 178

What installation method is best for a wood floor on a concrete slab?

Plank flooring attached to a 2x4 sleepers with vapor barrier below.

RC 180-181

What are two types of colorants for wood?

Pigmented stains

Dyed stains

RC 194

Why are furring strips used?

-When an existing surface is too uneven

-If studs are irregularly spaced

-To provide support for equipment or cabinets

-To allow space for pipes, wires or insulation

-To prevent puncturing by nails or screws

RC 164

Upon what can resilient flooring be installed?

It requires an underlayment on framed floors (or plywood floors if sanded and filled). It can install directly over concrete slab that has been troweled smooth and filled.

RC 178

How can settling be prevented in a slab-on-grade floor?

Settling can be prevented in the slab-on-grade floor by doweling steel rebars into the slab and foundation.

RC 72

How is a crawl space foundation insulated on the outside of the foundation?

 The insulation is rigid foam attached to the exterior of the foundation wall.

RC 69

What purpose does the foundation serve?

It carriers the weight and anchors the dwelling to the ground. Except in areas with rock ground, the foundation always extends below the frost line, with solid packed soil below.

RC 44

What is LVL?

Laminated Veneer Lumber - Consists of veneers glued together similar to plywood except that the grain runs along the long length of the member.

RC 58

Also called glue-lams, this engineered lumber consists of solid 2x4's or 2x6's glued together to form beams.

RC 58

Plain sawn is sliced in parallel planes from the log. Quarter-sawn boards are cut perpendicular to the growth rings. Quarter sawn boards are more dimensionally stable and warp-resistant than flat sawn boards.

RC 54-55

Wood fibers assembled to run in the same direction, as they do in sawn lumber, yielding long, straight beams, posts, and studs.

RC 58

-Penetrating finishes seep into the wood, and brings out all the nuances of the grain and wood color

-Film-forming finishes build a film on the surface

RC 193

Shellac

Lacquer

Spar varnish

Polyurethane varnish

RC 193

Oil

Resin

Varnish

All are solvent-based

RC 192

24" unless an engineer or architect has designed the bump out

RC 62

Extend the cantilevered joists into the existing floor framing at least 2 joist bays

RC 62

Overhang is limited to 1/4 of the total span of the cantilevered sister joists

RC 62

For a 5 to 6 foot opening in a load-bearing interior partition, what size header is needed?

Two 2x8's

Two 2x10's

One 2x12

Two 2x12's

Two 2x12's

RC 163

A single or double cripple wall framed with 2x4's. By the manufacturer's specifications

RC 154

Header, single or double

Cripple stud (non-loadbearing)

Sill

King stud

Jamb stud or Jackshed

RC 84

What benefit does the use of sleepers offer when used on concrete floors?

-Allows space for running wiring

-Insulates from cold

-Provides a subfloor laminate flooring

-Provides a place to lay vapor barrier

Allows space for running wire

RC 75

1/3 the joist depth

RC 67

Reinforcement is determined by engineering requirements and local codes

RC 91

Shed and gable

RC 128, 130

Most roofs are sheathed with solid panels of plywood or OSB

RC 137

What are SIPs?

Stuctural insulated panel is composite layers of sheathing/foam/sheathing that serve as sheathing for the roof and insulation, and provide a nail base for material for attaching a ceiling

RC 135

It is used when it is necessary to achieve headroom below.

RC 61

-Main truss

-Stepped truss

-Jack truss

RC 135

It transfers the weight from the header to the floor

RC 84

Header, single or double

Cripple stud (non-loadbearing)

Sill

King stud

Jamb stud

RC 82

1975

RC 14

International Residential Coded (IRC)

RC 8

It must be able to withstand the vertical forces of the building, the horizontal forces of the earth, and resist water.

RC 50

-Rafter framing

-Trusses

-Panel framing

RC 128

Microscopically thin metallic oxide coating. It controls solar heat gain and loss by allowing various amounts of sunlight and heat to enter, while preventing room heat from escaping.

RC 121

-Low-emissivity coatings

-Encapsulated membranes

-Inert gas fill

RC 121

Rafter systems

Trussed roofs

SIPs 

RC 135-136

-How to get the tub into the room

-Floors to support the weight of the full unit

-Supporting platform to support the weight of the tub and people who sit in it

-Room to service the motor/pump

- Blocking for grab bars, etc.

-Insulating around the platform to control noise and keep the water warm

RC 154

• Ask if your clients have allergies
• Provide adequate ventilation

RC 19

What is the most used material for

below-grade construction ?

Poured concrete

RC 50

Because the the grade is the floor, moisture can wick up through the soil, and rodents can burrow into the house.

RC 46

Wind blowing against the sloped side of the roof :

• Exerts pressure on the windward side
• Exerts pressure on the leeward side
• Creates suction on the windward side
• Creates suction on the entire roof

Exerts pressure on the windward side

RC 40

Pier foundation

RC 49

• Finish surface (floor covering & underlayment)
• Subfloor or deck
• Joists which span between supports

RC 53

• Live load
• Dead load
• Slope (rise and run)
•  Length
• Overhang

RC 134

Up to 40 feet

RC 63

40 psf

RC 65

What is not a typical requirement for a joist

 when adding new fixtures:

Allow 4" clear on each side of the tub drain, but also allow 12" from the wall to the drain

RC 66  

There is no space for tradtional furnaces or water heaters.

RC 45 & 46

Designers counter wind forces with all but one of the following:

• Select roofing and siding that resist being blown off
• Design walls to be stiff enough to resist perpendicular winds
• Brace roofs & walls acting parallel to the structure
• Interrupt the continuity of the structure 

Interrupt the continuity of the structure

RC 40

• Veneer paneling
• Stile-and-rail paneling 
• Board siding
• Plain boards

RC 185

Mineral oil

RC 192

Troweled-on adhesive is more dependable.

RC 178 

The flooring should run across the joists to allow nails to penetrate the joists.

RC 180

Foundations are set on continuous footings, wide enough distribute the building loads into the soil.

RC 47

• Building permit, with inspections at rough framing and completion, after plumbing and electrical
• A plumbing permit, with inspections at rough-in and at completion
• Electrical permit, with inspections at rough-in with electrical installed and at completion 

RC 11

Building codes may require that all lumber and wood-based panels bear a grade stamp from an approved grading agency.

True of False ?

True

RC 55

Grade-beam construction

 Crawl space construction

Full basement construction

RC 44-47

Studs: 2x4 or 2x6;

Bottom plate

Double top plate

Blocking

Bracing 

RC 82

• Standard wall board: used for dry areas
• Water-resistant wallboard (greenboard): contains an impregnated core and water-resistant facing for use as a base for ceramic tile; cannot be continuously exposed to water
• Blueboard: for skim-coat plaster finish or applied tile; unsuitable for inside showers or above tubs
• Fire Code (Type-X): for walls and ceiling surfaces where code requires a fire-rated separation

RC 170

Soft lumber is from conifer trees, such as pine, fir, hemlock, and spruce.

RC 54

• Gravel or permeable mat next to the outer wall to relieve water pressure and conduct it downward.
• Perforated pipes placed next to the footing to collect water and conduct it away from the foundation.

RC 47

On the perimeter

RC 72 

Concrete blocks or poured cement

RC 49

• Diameter of a hole should not exceed 1/3 of the joist depth
• Hole must be 2" at a minimum from the top or bottom of the joist

RC 67

Shakes buildings apart and separates them from their foundations

RC 43

The joists in the framed floor under it should be doubled or engineered.

RC 177

• Chromate copper arsenic - CCA
• Lindane
• Pentachlorophenol (PCB)
• Tributyl tin oxide (TBTO)
• Formaldehyde
• Volatile ogranic compounds (VOCs)
• Lead
• Mercury, cadmium

RC 15-18

• Exterior siding
• Sheathing
• Framing
• Insulation
• Interior finish

RC 86

Pigmented stains contain finely ground colorants suspended in oil or solvent; it coats the wood similar to a surface finish.  Dyed stains contain dissolved organic derivatives; it penetrates the grain.  Both are available as oil or water based solvents.

RC 194

Glue is applied to the tongue and groove edges of each piece and then is pressed into the abutting piece on the floor.  It is not actually attached to the floor.  Underlayment can be 1/4" thick low-density fiber panel or a closed-cell foam cushion.

RC 182

Snow is considered?

• Wind force
• Live load
• Dead Load
• Seismic force

Live load

RC 43

• Longer lengths
• Less moisture
• Uniform sizes and shapes
• Lighter weight
• Randomized defects
• Holes for ducts and pipes

RC 57-58

• Structural: foundation, walls, floors and roof systems
• Plumbing: water and waste
• Mechanical: heating, cooling, ventilation
• Electrical: power and lighting

RC 4-5

• Plaster on metal lath
• Plaster on gypsum lath
• Skim-coat plaster on blueboard

RC 168

• Ties between the rafters (the lower the ties, the more effective)
• Support the ridge witha  load-bearing wall
• Support the ridge with a ridge beam either below the ridge or in the same plane as the rafters

RC 130-131

• Determine the span of the joists
• Calculate the live and dead loads the floor must support
• Decide how much deflection or "give" that is acceptable
• Look up the appropriate size in standard tables

RC 59

Gravel or permeable mat next to the outer wall to relieve water pressure and conduct it downward, with perforated pipes next to the footing to collect water and conduct it away.

RC 47

• Fiberglass or mineral wool batt
• Rigid foam

RC 22-23

• Extend below the frost line
• Extend into solid bearing material
• Provide space for mechanical or electrical equipment, and/or utility or living space

RC 44

• Makes best use of a given amount of materail to distribute the vertical loads to the supports
• Ducts and pipes can be run through the spaces instead of having to cut holes and notches

RC 64

Joists span between foundation wall or between an outside foundation wall and one or more beams that run parallel to the foundation.

Beams bear internal bearing walls or columns.

RC 53

Appearance (depending on the location of the home) and loss of contained space below the floor equipment, pipes, wiring and ducts.

RC 49

Trees as a renewable resource cannot keep up with demand, and younger trees have more checks, warps, and knots.

RC 57

One- and two-family detached dwellings and apartment buildings up to three stories

RC 9

Near the grade beam

RC 72

2x8

What are the dressed sizes for each of the following?

2x4

2x6

2x10

2x12

1 1/2" x 3 1/2"

1 1/2" x 5 1/2"

1 1/2" x 7 1/4"

1 1/2" x 9 1/4"

1 1/2" x 11 1/4"

RC 57

When the project exceeds a certain value.

RC 11

Wind blowing against the sloped side of a roof exerts pressure on the windward side and suction on the leeward side.

RC 40

• Wood
• Aluminum
• All vinyl
• Clad wood

RC 119-120

A roof that remains cold prevents the alternate thawing and freezing of snow and ice.

RC 137

EIFS:

• Doesn't crack with temperature changes
• It is lower cost
• Colorant is embedded so it is permanent and maintenance free

RC 97

Very small particles, such as dust from sanding or grinding wood, drwall or concrete.

RC 13

• Metal or wood joists attached to the walls, attached to ledgers attached to the opposite walls on the long side of the room
• Metal grids suspended from the structure above

RC 159

By combining portland cement with water and a fine aggregate.

RC 177

2x4 wood studs faced with 1/2" thick drywall with a double 2x4 top plate and a single 2x4 bottom plate with studs placed at 16" OC

RC 148

• Glue-down strip/plank and parquet flooring
• Traditional strip or plank flooring

RC 179

• Cement board
• Gypsum backerboard

RC 172

• To suit a new design
• if the existing substrate or finish is in poor shape
• If a chase is needed for pipes or wiring
• To add insulation and/or vapor barrier
• If a new opening is required in a bearing wall

RC 162

Rough-in dimensions of the fixture to allow enough clearance for both the fixture and the wall finish above the fixture.

RC 154

Blocking is added between studs in the kitchen and bathroom to support cabinets and fixtures, and to adapt openings in studs for recessed items

RC 149

• At the roof plane
• Into a side wall

RC 129

• Frame
• Glazing
• Sash
• Sill
• Subsill

RC 119

They are doubled

RC 129

Plywood or OSB, with roofing felt recommended beneath the shingles

RC 137

• Blow loose-fill into cavities from inside or outside
• Strip off interior surface and insulate cavities
• Add insulation to the interior surface

RC 87-89

• Fixed
• Double-hung
• Casement
• Sliding (Gliding)
• Awning
• Skylight
• Light tube

RC 118

It is supported by lookouts, cross pieces set into the end rafters.

RC 131

It is simpler and faster than balloon construction

RC 83

Floor truss

RC 64

• To close off unused space
• To contain lighting
• To define an area or make it more interesting

RC 161

1/2" thick

RC 170

It is the sheathing layer.  It supports live and dead loads on the roof and provides a base for roofing material.

RC 137

• Cedar & redwood shingles
• Asphalt & fiberglass shingles
• Metal roofing
• Slate
• Roofing Tiles
• Single membrane roofs

RC 139-144

Roofing felt, a material consisting of organic fibers pressed together in a bituminous matrix.

RC 137

• 2x4 wood studs faced with 1/2" thick drywall
• a double 2x4 top plate
• a single bottom plate
• studs placed at 16" OC

RC 148

a convenient nailer for installing the rafters

RC 130

1. It keeps the roof cooler, year round thus extending the life of the roofing material
2. Ventilation prevents ice dams at the eaves in cold climates

RC 137

A strip of elastomeric material (ice shield) is added on the eaves.

RC 137

Low cost, easy maintenance, and high energy-efficiency rating.

RC 120

structural wall to support the floors and roofs of the house, and to provide horizontal backup for the masonry

RC 92

An air space between the two wall layers, and proper flashing

RC 92

Pros: good appearance, durable, choice of exposure lengths

Cons: weathers unevenly if left unfinished, slow to install

RC 99

Sliding (or Gliding) windows

RC 116

a gable roof

RC 130

Pros:  attractive and durable

Cons:  require periodic refinishing and can weather unevenly

RC 99

• Mortise locks
• Cylindrical locks

RC 113

An awning window

RC 117

Vinyl-only replacement windows are manufactured in any size, while vinyl and wood come in standard sizes only

RC 123-124

Connect to beams by running over their tops or by "flush framing" onto their face.

RC 61

Steel joists are:

• Much stronger than wood (lb for lb)
• Perfectly true and straight, free of checks, warps, and knots
• Do not swell or move from moisture
• Vary in stiffness to match a given depth

RC 63

Studs on platform framed walls span between floors; studs on balloon framed walls extend from the mudsill to the eaves

RC 81

• Settling on perimeter or joint
• Moisture passing to floor finish
• Cost of removing slab to reroute pipes or heat ducts
• Out of level floors from settling

RC 71-73

• Depths are much greater than joists
• Trusses are expensive
• Trusses have to be ordered to size and cannot be altered on the job

RC 64

When adding new loads, which of the following is true?

• Always sister with joists that are as deep as the main joists
• Double the joists in immediate area to support the new load
• Double the joists for the entire area

Double the joists in immediate area to support the new load

RC 65

• The slab is smooth and free of voids
• The slab is free of moisture (poured over a granular base with a vapior barrier)

RC 179

• Clear melamine top layer
• Plastic resin-impregnated paper layer with wood grain printed on
• Structural fiberboard core (bonded on)
• Clear melamine bottom layer

RC 182

Boiled linseed oil

Tung oil

Mineral oil

RC 192

A full mortar bed.  The 1/4" per foot slope toward the drain means that the bed thickness varies 1 to 2 inches for an average-sized shower

RC 177

The framing below the mortar bed must be recessed by the maximum thickness of the mortar

RC 177

a solid subfloor (min. 3/4" thick) under the floor and the nails should penetrate the subfloor by at least 3/4"

RC 180

Longer span without intermittent support

RC 133-134

• Sound floor structure
• Proper substrate
• Provisions for moisture control
• Attention to installation requirements

Rc 177

The IBC classifies design wind speeds:

• Basic speed & three-second gusts
• Basic speed & 5-second gusts
• Ony basic speed, since this causes the most wear and tear on a building
• Only three-second gusts, since this causes the most damage

Basic speed & three-second gusts

RC 39

15" and 23"

RC 23

The strength requirements of the subfloor.  The material must be stiff enough to span between joists and must be rated for the actual joists spacing to be used.

RC 73

Where can thermal insulation be installed?

• On the outer face of the sheathing
• At the inside face of the studs (between studs and wall finish
• In the cavities between studs
• Combination of all above

All of the above

RC 85

By whether the region is dominated by the need for heating or cooling

RC 86

Unglazed

RC 177

• Increase the mass
• Adding sound dampening insulation
• Isolating one wall surface from another
• Or a combination of these

RC 152

When measuring sound transmissions, a lower STC is better than a higher STC when you want less transmissions?

True or False

False

RC 152

Most mineral-based tiles install on floors in one of two basic methods.

What are they?

• Thinsetting them into a special thinset mortar compound troweled over the subfloor or concrete slab
• Mudsetting them into a mortar bed

RC 177

Seismic forces can do all but one of the following:

• Shake buildings apart
• Remove buildings from their foundations
• Put lateral (horizontal) forces on buildings
• Cause less damage to buildings made of masonry or concrete

Cause less damage to buildings made of masonry or concrete

RC 43

• It comes in modular panels 4'W x 8'H
• It is easily cut
• The panels can be nailed to the studs and finished by applying paper tape
• Joints sanded smooth are flat and even for paint and wall paper

RC 169

Unglazed tiles, because of their better traction.

RC 177

Double 2x3 stud walls with 3" insulation between staggered studs

RC 153

Oil based paint would contain VOCs

True or False?

True

RC 17

Shallow Foundations (grade beam)

RC 45

The clear top layer is smooth and can be slipper when wet

RC 182

In order of increasing gloss:

• Flat
• Eggshell
• Satin
• Semi-gloss
• Gloss

RC 183

A substrate that is not affected by water penetration, such as cement backerboard

RC 186

Which of the following materials is not suitable for paint?

• new plaster
• drywall
• concrete or concrete block
• cement or gypsum backerboard

Cement or gypsum backerboard

RC 176

Dead load

RC 38

9 1/4"

RC 57

1/4" per foot

RC 177

Bump outs can be parallel or perpendicular to existing floor joists.

True or False?

True

RC 62

Carpenters who install joists on houses may not be familiar with techniques and tools used to install joists

RC 63

Plywood and Oriented strand board (OSB)

RC 73

The quality of wood is declining while the prices are increasing, and steel studs are lighter in weight, consistent, and dependable

RC 151

Flexible flooring, in either sheet goods or tile

RC 178

Glossier sheens are more washable

RC 184

Tile

RC 186

Hand and reverse

RC 106

Casement windows

RC 116

• Add storm windows to the exterior
• Install replacement sashes in the existing frames
• Replace the entire window unit

RC 123

Pros:  fast installation, no finish, and long warranty

Cons:  vulnerable to impact, poor appearance at joints

RC 99

The hand on the door indicates:

• The side where the hinges are located when you are standing outside
• The side where the hinges are located when you are standing inside
• The side where the knobs are located when you are standing inside
• The side where the knows are located when you are standing outisde

Hand is the side where the hinges are located when you are standing outside

RC 106

On the double hung, both sashes can move up and down.

On the single hung, only one sash (bottom) can move

RC 116

R-value rates efficiency at increasing values.

a 1 is less efficient than a 4.

RC 202

Which is not true of masonry walls?

• They are porous, allowing moisture to pass
• They retain heat well, which is helpful for use in passive solar homes
• They are good insulators, which means little insulation is needed
• They require steel reinforcement to make up for the lack of tensile strength

Masonry walls are poor insulators

RC 89

• Right hand
• Left hand
• Right hand reverse
• Left hand reverse

RC 106

Balloon framing

Platform framing

RC 81

Install ceramic tile or stone tile over which underlayment:

• 5/8" plywood
• cement board
• 1/4" plywood
• OSB

Cement board

RC 76

Asbestos was used in construction material until

• 1922
• 1960
• 1970
• 1975

1975

RC 14

What is important to do to protect a building from seismic damage?

• lateral bracking measures to carry the load
• connecting each component of the structure
• All of the above
• none of the above

All of the above

RC 43

Nominal dimensions of lumber is 1/2" greater than seasoned lumber until what nominal dimension?

• 4"
• 6"
• 8"
• 9"

8" becomes 7 1/4"

RC 57

The primary goal of building codes is to

• Provide tax-generating process
• Cover plumbing and electrical codes only
• Protect the public safety and welfare
• Cover construction and zoning issues only

Protect the public's welfare and safety

RC 7

The standard for rating insulation is its R-value, and index of the ability of the material to resis heat flow by conduction.

The _______ the R number, the ______ conductive heat it blocks.

The higher the R number, the more conductive heat it blocks

RC 21

Adequate flashing and sealing at each intersection.

RC 144

True or False:

the Americans with Disability Act defines design standards?

False.  ADA is a civil rights law and it does not address design standards

RC 11

Semi-Gloss

RC 183

• Does the partition run the long direction of the floor plan, near the center?
• Does the wall line up with the beam line in the basement?
• Do the joists overlap near the partition?

RC 162

STC (sound transmission classification)

RC 152

You removed the wall finish material in a kitchen and find that the studs are unevenly placed.  To correct this so you can secure cabinets on the wall, you should:

• Add sister studs to correct it
• Add 2x3 furring material to avoid having to shim between studs

Add 2x3 furring material to avoid having to shim between studs

RC 165-166

Tape a small piece of poly to the surface; if condensation appears on the undersurface or the slab is damp after 24 hours, there is enough moisture to make installing a wood floor risky.

RC 179-180

IRC (International Residential Code)

RC 8

protect the public's safety and welfare

RC 7

Joists have to be left largely intact in order to support the loads on the floor.  Any notching or cutting has to be done in a way that the joists are left with a safe carrying capacity.

RC 66

Away from the edge

RC 71-72

The Model Energy Code (MEC)

RC 9

The cavity can be increased to 5 1/2" by using 2x6 studs

RC 149

Rafters carry live and dead loads

RC 132

It keeps the water out; these points interrupt the continuity of the roof so they are the areas most vulnerable to leaks

RC 144

Insulation can go in the attic floor.

RC 137

1. Ridge vent
2. Gable vents

RC 138

1994

RC 8

• BOCA National Building Code (in Northeast  & Midwest)
• Uniform Building Code (by ICBO in Western states)
• Southern Building Code (by SBCCI in Southern states)
• CABO: 1-2 family dwellings

RC 7-8

• Baseboard
• Base shoe

RC 188