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Virginia BLD Specialty Set 2
Virginia Building Specialization
49
Architecture
Professional
04/28/2013

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Term
How far should batter boards be placed outside the foundation wall?
Definition
4'
Term
What is the minimum ceiling height of an uninhabitable basement?
Definition
7'
Term
What is the required height of the top of a foundation above the elevation of the street gutter on a graded site?
Definition
12" + 2%
Term
What is the minimum frost depth for an exterior footing?
Definition
12"
Term
What is the maximum required setback of the face of a structure from the toe of a slope?
Definition
15'
Term
What is the minimum width of a foundation supporting a two story light frame house on clay or soil?
Definition
15"
Term
The required surface drainage slope away from a foundation wall is?
Definition
6" in 10'
Term
Which of the following is the anchorage requirement for a wood sole plate?
Definition
12" from the end, 6' OC, 1/2" bolt, 7" into the concrete
Term
What is the minimum compressize strength of concrete for a garage floor slab in severe weathering?
Definition
3,500 air entrained
Term
What is the range of slump for concrete used in a wall?
Definition
1"-4"
Term
What is required when AWPA C22 lumber is cut in the field?
Definition
Repeatedly dipped or brushed with preservative
Term
What is the required clearance in a beam pocket?
Definition
1/2"
Term
What is the minimum bearing of a beam resting on masonry wall?
Definition
3"
Term
Joists framing into the side of a wood girder must have support by solid blocking of not less than?
Definition
2"x2"
Term
A roof rafter is face nailed to the ridge. What number and size fastener is required?
Definition
3-16d
Term
What is the maximum stud spacing of a 2"x4"x9" utility stud supporting a roof and ceiling only?
Definition
24"
Term
The end joints in the top plate are requireed to be offset by at least?
Definition
24"
Term
How many square feet of ventilation for a 30x50 space?
Definition
1 sq'
Term
The rough opening for a door frame should be approximately how many inches wider and higher than the  door?
Definition
2"
Term
When hanging an exterior door, what is the recommended nail size to determine the proper top clearance of the door to the frame?
Definition
4d
Term
A window used for a second floor emergency egress should have the following measurements:
Definition
Sill height 44" above floor and opening area no less than 5.7 sq'
Term
What is the minimum lap of wood horizontal siding?
Definition
1"
Term
What is required to support masonry veneer above an opening?
Definition
Lintel
Term
What is the maximum exposure of 10" plain-bevel siding?
Definition
8"
Term
Where is a frieze board located?
Definition
Under the soffit
Term
What is the maximum fastener penetration of a nail securing wood siding into a stud?
Definition
1"
Term
The absorbtion of concrete tiles must comply with what standard?
Definition
ASTMC 1492
Term
What is the minimum slope of unsoldered seam metal roofs without sealant?
Definition
3 in 12
Term
What is the required are of glazing as a percentage of the floor area?
Definition
8%
Term
What size nail is used to secure plain bevel siding?
Definition
6d
Term
What is the maximum slope allowed for a ramp?
Definition
1 in 12
Term
What is the tread and riser height for a stairway build in VA?
Definition
8 1/4" and 9"
Term
What is the minumim distributed live load for a deck?
Definition
40
Term
What is the minimum required thickness of a concrete slab on ground?
Definition
3 1/2"
Term
A screw fastener to support gypsum drywall must penetrate the stud a minimum of?
Definition
5/8"
Term
What is the maximum spacing of studs supporting 1/4" wood veneer paneling?
Definition
16"
Term
What is the required thickness of water resistant gypsum board installed on the ceiling where the joists are 16" OC?
Definition
5/8" thick
Term
Veneer ties shall be horizontally spaced apart no more than?
Definition
24"
Term
What is the advantage of house wrap?
Definition
It is liquid tight
Term
What is the mortar joint thickness tolerance for a bed joint?
Definition
3/8"
Term
What is the maximum lift of a continous pour for grout placement in grouted masonry?
Definition
5'
Term
What is the maximum time between mixing and using mortar in a temperature above 80 degrees?
Definition
2 1/2 hours
Term
What is a pilaster?
Definition
A projection
Term
Where is the release mechanism for a pool barrier located?
Definition

On the inside of the pool 3" from the top of the barrier

 

Term
What are the different utility marking colors?
Definition

Red- Electrical

Yellow- Gas

Orange- telephone

Green- Non-potable water

Blue- Potable water

 

Term
In how many hours must a fatality be reported to OSHA?
Definition
8 hours
Term
Minimum number of toilets for work crew of 20 or fewer?
Definition
1
Term
How high may lumber be stacked that is to be handeled manually?
Definition
16'
Term
Most common injury?
Definition
Falls
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