問題一覧
1
Housewrap should not be used beneath what type of siding?
stucco
2
What is termed as the thermal envelope of the house?
the entire area of the house that is insulated
3
regard to siding, what is used to seal the joints where the siding meets a horizontal surface?
metal flashing
4
What replaces air exhausted by a combustion appliance?
makeup air
5
What consists of materials that are usually supplied in bags or bales, that depending on where it will be installed, can be poured into place manually or blown into place using specialized pumping equipment?
loose-fill insulation
6
When painting trim or "cutting in", what type of paintbrush should be used?
a flagged bristle paintbrush
7
Manufacturer's installation instructions, as required by this code, shall
be available on the jobsite at the time of inspection
8
The floor of the firebox, plus the fireproof area in front of the fireplace is called the
hearth
9
What is a stoop?
an enlarged landing at the top of the steps
10
What is the most common type of stairway found in houses, consisting of two or more stringers?
cut-stringer stairway
11
Underlayment should be at least __ thick and have a sanded face
1/4”
12
What can you not use outside?
tapcons
13
A landlord can do repairs that fall under matienence to a building, but cannot
do alterations without having a builder's license
14
If you are using a new product that the building inspector is not familiar with, he/she may ask you for
the NER reports (National Evaluation Reports)
15
What consists of panels held in place by a metal or plasic grid and conveniently covers bare joists, exposed pipes, and wiring?
a suspended ceiling
16
What type of wall must be supported by a masonry or concrete foundation and be tied into the framework of the house?
a brick-veneer wall
17
Also known as refractory brick, what is usually pale yellow or buff in color and used specifically for lining fireplaces and other heating units?
firebrick
18
An application for a permit should include:
all of the above
19
What gauge do metal bearing wall studs have to be?
18 to 20
20
What is a network of perforated pipes embedded in sand and gravel?
a drain field
21
With blanket insulation in ceilings, the vapor retarder is placed against the back of the ceiling finish. Unfaced blankets may be layered to a suitable thickness by placing one layer of insulation ___ to the first
go degrees/perpendicular
22
What is defined as a material that reduces the rate at which water vapor can move through a material?
a vapor retarder
23
The resistance of a building element, such as a wall, to the passage of airborne sound is described by its
Sound Transmission Class (STC)
24
What refers to any concrete object that is cast in a factory, cured under controlled conditions, and then delivered to the jobsite?
precast
25
In the code book, a double line in the margin indicates
that was a code change from the previous code cycle for Michigan ONLY
26
Type W drywall screws are used for wood framing and must be long enough to penetrate wood framing at least ___ into wood framing
5/8"
27
A lap joint, known as a scarf joint is generally
30 degrees
28
A plumping symbol that looks like a cross and has FP listed represents what?
a frost-proof hose bib
29
Screw the cabinet to the studs with ___ wood screws run through the mounting rail at the back of the cabinet
Either A or B
30
Michigan Residential code
is law