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What is the proper way to fasten a stud to a top or bottom plate?
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
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.
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?
What is the required R value for wood frame walls in MA?
Masonry ties must be embedded in grout and penetrate the masonry veneer minimum of?
Masonry ties must be embedded in grout and penetrate the masonry veneer minimum of?
in a commercial building what is the minimum amouint and type of nails with which wood collar ties must be face nailed to rafters
in a commercial building what is the minimum amouint and type of nails with which wood collar ties must be face nailed to rafters
The proper way to check for tichtenss on a high strenth steel bolt is
The proper way to check for tichtenss on a high strenth steel bolt is
Condensate from cooling coils or evaporator shall be converyed from the drain pan outrle to
Condensate from cooling coils or evaporator shall be converyed from the drain pan outrle to
Excluding exceptions, glass unit masonry shall not be used in dire walls, party walls, fire barriers, fire partititions, smoke barriers, or for[blank]
Excluding exceptions, glass unit masonry shall not be used in dire walls, party walls, fire barriers, fire partititions, smoke barriers, or for[blank]
What is the required U factor for steel framed ceiling in MA?
What is the required U factor for steel framed ceiling in MA?
A steel beam that is designated W8X15 and is 10 feet long weighs how much?
A steel beam that is designated W8X15 and is 10 feet long weighs how much?
The proper way to secure an extension cord to a ceiling is [blank]
The proper way to secure an extension cord to a ceiling is [blank]
A common method for fastening steel decking to joists or beams is:
A common method for fastening steel decking to joists or beams is:
A bolider room that is over 500sf and uses 400,000 or more BTUs requires what?
A bolider room that is over 500sf and uses 400,000 or more BTUs requires what?
The ends of wood joists must have a minumum [blank] bearing on masonry or concrete.
The ends of wood joists must have a minumum [blank] bearing on masonry or concrete.
which of the following is not a group M occupancy?
which of the following is not a group M occupancy?
The edge, or face of each piece, package, or container of foam plastic insulation shall bear the label of:
The edge, or face of each piece, package, or container of foam plastic insulation shall bear the label of:
To where do bathroom fans need to be vented?
To where do bathroom fans need to be vented?
When an occupant load is 50 or more, egress dorrs shall:
When an occupant load is 50 or more, egress dorrs shall:
Concrete foundation shall be protected from freezing during depositing and for [blank] days.
Concrete foundation shall be protected from freezing during depositing and for [blank] days.
Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than how many inches?
Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than how many inches?
Smooth, water resistant material needs to be [blank] high above the tub/shower drain.
Smooth, water resistant material needs to be [blank] high above the tub/shower drain.
Shocrete shall be kept moist for how many hours after it is completed
Shocrete shall be kept moist for how many hours after it is completed
Insulation installed in concelated spaces in buildings of any tupe of contraction shall have a flame spread index and smoke developed index not exceed?
Insulation installed in concelated spaces in buildings of any tupe of contraction shall have a flame spread index and smoke developed index not exceed?
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 ?
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 ?
What is the proper method to install extension cordss to or suspended from a ceiling?
What is the proper method to install extension cordss to or suspended from a ceiling?
On stairs, the riser height should not be more than [blank] and the tread depth shall be no less than [blank]
On stairs, the riser height should not be more than [blank] and the tread depth shall be no less than [blank]
Walls, partitions and floor/ceiling assemblies between adjacent dwelling units and sleeping units shall have a sound transmission class of no less than:
Walls, partitions and floor/ceiling assemblies between adjacent dwelling units and sleeping units shall have a sound transmission class of no less than:
What is the employee acceptable noise level in decibels for a 2 hour period?
What is the employee acceptable noise level in decibels for a 2 hour period?
What types of contruction are consdered "non-combustible"?
What types of contruction are consdered "non-combustible"?
[blank] are responsible to require all employees to use the proper PPE - Personal protective Equipment
[blank] are responsible to require all employees to use the proper PPE - Personal protective Equipment
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
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
Asphalt roof shingles not be installed on roof slopes below[blank]units vertical in[blank] units horizontal.
Asphalt roof shingles not be installed on roof slopes below[blank]units vertical in[blank] units horizontal.
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?
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?
In type 4 contruction, what is the minimum size beams and girders?
In type 4 contruction, what is the minimum size beams and girders?
An issued permit will be deemed invalid if the work authorized does not commence within how many months?
An issued permit will be deemed invalid if the work authorized does not commence within how many months?
A type 4 building is also described as [blnak] construction.
A type 4 building is also described as [blnak] construction.
What is the minimum requirement for ice barrier/underlayiment from lowest edge of a roof surface to point inside exterior wall line is?
What is the minimum requirement for ice barrier/underlayiment from lowest edge of a roof surface to point inside exterior wall line is?
In a single framily home where attic access is required the rough opening shall be a minimum of:
In a single framily home where attic access is required the rough opening shall be a minimum of:
What is the minimum amount and type of nails with which wood collar ties must be face nailed to rafters?
What is the minimum amount and type of nails with which wood collar ties must be face nailed to rafters?
In a single-family home, except for kitchens, what is the minimum square footage that a room is considered habitable?
In a single-family home, except for kitchens, what is the minimum square footage that a room is considered habitable?
Fire Retardant Treated Wood(FRTW) is tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or:
Fire Retardant Treated Wood(FRTW) is tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or:
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?
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?
What is the flat trim at the top of the bottom of a window sassbly called?
What is the flat trim at the top of the bottom of a window sassbly called?
Load bearing lumber must comply with [blank]
Load bearing lumber must comply with [blank]
notice to the building official of contruction commencement may be required a minimum of [blank]
notice to the building official of contruction commencement may be required a minimum of [blank]
under what condition can a wood floor or roof trussees be cut ?
under what condition can a wood floor or roof trussees be cut ?
Metal roof shingles hall not be installed on roff slopes below[blank] units vertical in [blank units horizontal
Metal roof shingles hall not be installed on roff slopes below[blank] units vertical in [blank units horizontal
According to OSHA, a comptent person must:
According to OSHA, a comptent person must:
Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each continous run of stairs with [blank] or more risers
Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each continous run of stairs with [blank] or more risers
A water closet flush valve must be automatic os must be located:
A water closet flush valve must be automatic os must be located:
A water closet flush valve must be automatic or must be locagted:
A water closet flush valve must be automatic or must be locagted:
What is the maximum spacing for anchor bolts on a still plate?
What is the maximum spacing for anchor bolts on a still plate?
What is considered a low energy building?
What is considered a low energy building?
The top surface of a footing shall be level and the bottom surface can have a a slope but not more than [blank]%
The top surface of a footing shall be level and the bottom surface can have a a slope but not more than [blank]%
The gaming floor of a casino shall be classfied as a group [blank] Occupancy
The gaming floor of a casino shall be classfied as a group [blank] Occupancy
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?
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?
Grouted masonry shall be placed before any inital set occurs and must be within[blank]?
Grouted masonry shall be placed before any inital set occurs and must be within[blank]?
What is the difference between class A and class C roffing material?
What is the difference between class A and class C roffing material?
What is the maximum height and area of a non-sprinkled retail store using 5A construction?
What is the maximum height and area of a non-sprinkled retail store using 5A construction?
When planning an exacvation, abutters must be notified how many days prior to commencement?
When planning an exacvation, abutters must be notified how many days prior to commencement?
How high above finished grade does masonry foundation wall need to be if not using masonry veneer?
How high above finished grade does masonry foundation wall need to be if not using masonry veneer?
Wha is the size of #3 rebar?
Wha is the size of #3 rebar?
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?
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?
When an exposed stud cavity is found to have no insulation:
When an exposed stud cavity is found to have no insulation:
Each end of a platform 10 feet or less in lenght shall not extend over its support more than
Each end of a platform 10 feet or less in lenght shall not extend over its support more than
What is the maximum spacing for control joints in a basement?
What is the maximum spacing for control joints in a basement?
What is the distance that a pull box for a manual fire alarm must be from an exit ?
What is the distance that a pull box for a manual fire alarm must be from an exit ?
Concrete basement walls and foundations exposed to severe weather shall have what minimum compressive strenght and air content?
Concrete basement walls and foundations exposed to severe weather shall have what minimum compressive strenght and air content?
A one story structure attached to a dwelling with a glazing area in exceess of [blank]% of the floor area is considered a sunroom:
A one story structure attached to a dwelling with a glazing area in exceess of [blank]% of the floor area is considered a sunroom:
What is the minumum R-Value for air supply and return duct in uncondirationed space?
What is the minumum R-Value for air supply and return duct in uncondirationed space?
The first aid kit at a construction site shold be checked how often?
The first aid kit at a construction site shold be checked how often?
Flashcards
Stud fastening method
Stud fastening method
4 8d common nails toe nailed
Chimney cleanout location
Chimney cleanout location
Within 4 inches of the flue base.
Garage door material
Garage door material
Min 1 3/8" solid wood, solid or honeycomb steel, or 20 minute fire rated door.
MA wood frame wall R-value
MA wood frame wall R-value
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Masonry tie embedment
Masonry tie embedment
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Commercial wood collar tie nails
Commercial wood collar tie nails
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High-strength steel bolt tightening
High-strength steel bolt tightening
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Cooling coil condensate disposal
Cooling coil condensate disposal
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Glass unit masonry restrictions
Glass unit masonry restrictions
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Steel framed ceiling U-factor (MA)
Steel framed ceiling U-factor (MA)
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