Fastening Studs to Plates in Construction
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What is the proper way to fasten a stud to a top or bottom plate?

  • A. 4 10d common nails
  • B.3 10d common nails
  • C.3 8d common naiuls toe nailed
  • D.4 8d common nails toe nailed (correct)

    • Masonry Chimney cleanout openings shall be provided within [blank] inches of the base of each flue

  • 4 (correct)
  • 12
  • 4
  • 6

    • Openings from a house to a grage must be equipped with min 1 3/8" solid wood doors, solid or honeycomb steel doors, or with a [Blank] equipped with a self-closing device.

  • Sliding door
  • 20 minute fire rated door (correct)
  • 45 minute fire rated door
  • Safety Glass door

    • What is the required R value for wood frame walls in MA?

    <p>20 or 13+5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Masonry ties must be embedded in grout and penetrate the masonry veneer minimum of?

    <p>1 1/2&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    in a commercial building what is the minimum amouint and type of nails with which wood collar ties must be face nailed to rafters

    <p>3 10d common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The proper way to check for tichtenss on a high strenth steel bolt is

    <p>the torque and turn of the nut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Condensate from cooling coils or evaporator shall be converyed from the drain pan outrle to

    <p>an aproved place of displosal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excluding exceptions, glass unit masonry shall not be used in dire walls, party walls, fire barriers, fire partititions, smoke barriers, or for[blank]

    <p>Load bearing contructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required U factor for steel framed ceiling in MA?

    <p>0.026</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A steel beam that is designated W8X15 and is 10 feet long weighs how much?

    <p>150lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The proper way to secure an extension cord to a ceiling is [blank]

    <p>with a cord or a string</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common method for fastening steel decking to joists or beams is:

    <p>Puddle, tack or spot well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A bolider room that is over 500sf and uses 400,000 or more BTUs requires what?

    <p>2 exit doors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ends of wood joists must have a minumum [blank] bearing on masonry or concrete.

    <p>3&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which of the following is not a group M occupancy?

    <p>.Motor behicle showroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The edge, or face of each piece, package, or container of foam plastic insulation shall bear the label of:

    <p>An approved agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To where do bathroom fans need to be vented?

    <p>The outdoors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an occupant load is 50 or more, egress dorrs shall:

    <p>Swing in the direction of egress travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Concrete foundation shall be protected from freezing during depositing and for [blank] days.

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than how many inches?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Smooth, water resistant material needs to be [blank] high above the tub/shower drain.

    <p>6'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shocrete shall be kept moist for how many hours after it is completed

    <p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Insulation installed in concelated spaces in buildings of any tupe of contraction shall have a flame spread index and smoke developed index not exceed?

    <p>25, 450</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a single layer of 5/8 gypsum board is instealled parallel to the ceiling, what is the maximum on center spacing for the framing ?

    <p>16&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper method to install extension cordss to or suspended from a ceiling?

    <p>string or cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On stairs, the riser height should not be more than [blank] and the tread depth shall be no less than [blank]

    <p>8 1/4&quot;, 9&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Walls, partitions and floor/ceiling assemblies between adjacent dwelling units and sleeping units shall have a sound transmission class of no less than:

    <p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the employee acceptable noise level in decibels for a 2 hour period?

    <p>100 decibels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of contruction are consdered "non-combustible"?

    <p>I,II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    [blank] are responsible to require all employees to use the proper PPE - Personal protective Equipment

    <p>Employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A roof with an unprotectedf side or edge that is more than [blank] feet above the level below shall be protected from failling using a PFAS personal fall arrest system

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asphalt roof shingles not be installed on roof slopes below[blank]units vertical in[blank] units horizontal.

    <p>2:12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an office that was private opens to the public evenbt if no work is being done, what must be done to comply with the AAB?

    <p>the entrance must be made accessible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In type 4 contruction, what is the minimum size beams and girders?

    <p>6X10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An issued permit will be deemed invalid if the work authorized does not commence within how many months?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A type 4 building is also described as [blnak] construction.

    <p>Heavy timber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for ice barrier/underlayiment from lowest edge of a roof surface to point inside exterior wall line is?

    <p>24&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a single framily home where attic access is required the rough opening shall be a minimum of:

    <p>22X30&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount and type of nails with which wood collar ties must be face nailed to rafters?

    <p>3 10d common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a single-family home, except for kitchens, what is the minimum square footage that a room is considered habitable?

    <p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fire Retardant Treated Wood(FRTW) is tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or:

    <p>UL723</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When cutting or boring a hole into joists, beams or rafters, the hole must be a minimum of [balnk] inches away from the top or bottom of the member?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the flat trim at the top of the bottom of a window sassbly called?

    <p>stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Load bearing lumber must comply with [blank]

    <p>DOC PS20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    notice to the building official of contruction commencement may be required a minimum of [blank]

    <p>One Business day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    under what condition can a wood floor or roof trussees be cut ?

    <p>with the approval of a registed design proffesional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metal roof shingles hall not be installed on roff slopes below[blank] units vertical in [blank units horizontal

    <p>3:12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to OSHA, a comptent person must:

    <p>conduct regular safety inspections on a job site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each continous run of stairs with [blank] or more risers

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A water closet flush valve must be automatic os must be located:

    <p>On the open or wide side of the toilet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A water closet flush valve must be automatic or must be locagted:

    <p>On the open or wide side of the toilet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum spacing for anchor bolts on a still plate?

    <p>6 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a low energy building?

    <p>Buildings designated to use less than 3.4 btu/h psf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The top surface of a footing shall be level and the bottom surface can have a a slope but not more than [blank]%

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The gaming floor of a casino shall be classfied as a group [blank] Occupancy

    <p>A-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 50 year old school buuilding valued at $10,000,000 is renovating and adding a new gymnasium. The work being done is going to cost 12,000,000. What is required?

    <p>The entired building must comply with the AAB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grouted masonry shall be placed before any inital set occurs and must be within[blank]?

    <p>1 1/2 hours of water being added</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between class A and class C roffing material?

    <p>Class A is more fire resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum height and area of a non-sprinkled retail store using 5A construction?

    <p>3 stories, 14,000 sf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When planning an exacvation, abutters must be notified how many days prior to commencement?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How high above finished grade does masonry foundation wall need to be if not using masonry veneer?

    <p>6&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wha is the size of #3 rebar?

    <p>3/8&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strong backed structural element is run at right angles to studs and joins them to make a solid member in concrete form work framing?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an exposed stud cavity is found to have no insulation:

    <p>The cavity must be filled with insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each end of a platform 10 feet or less in lenght shall not extend over its support more than

    <p>12&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum spacing for control joints in a basement?

    <p>30'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance that a pull box for a manual fire alarm must be from an exit ?

    <p>5'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Concrete basement walls and foundations exposed to severe weather shall have what minimum compressive strenght and air content?

    <p>3000 psi with 5% air content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A one story structure attached to a dwelling with a glazing area in exceess of [blank]% of the floor area is considered a sunroom:

    <p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minumum R-Value for air supply and return duct in uncondirationed space?

    <p>R6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first aid kit at a construction site shold be checked how often?

    <p>Weekly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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