practise #4

Condensate Disposal

• Condensate from cooling coils or evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to the outside, an approved place of disposal, or a larger pan.

Steel Trusses

• A registered design professional must be contracted when using steel trusses that are 60 feet or more.

Fastening

• A stud to a top or bottom plate should be fastened with 3 8d common nails toe nailed.

Vacant Lot Maintenance

• When a structure has been demolished or removed, the vacant lot shall be surrounded by an 8 foot or higher fence, have signs that prohibit trespassing, and be filled and maintained to existing grade.

Daycare Location

• A daycare must be located at least 1000 feet away from a High Hazard use group.

Foundation Drain Tiles

• Foundation drain tiles shall be covered with a minimum of 6 inches of washed gravel or crushed rock.

Notches in Joists

• Notches in joists, rafters, and beams shall not exceed 1/6 of the member.

Attaching Steel Floor Joist

• A minimum of 4 #8 screws are required for attaching a steel floor joist to the track of an interior load bearing wall.

Fastener Spacing

• When a single layer of ½ Gypsum board is installed on the ceiling using screws and no adhesive, the maximum fastener spacing is 12 inches with screws type 's'.

Shotcrete

• Shotcrete shall be kept moist for at least 24 hours after it is completed.

Mortar for Glass Unit Masonry

• Type N or S mortar can be used with glass unit masonry.

Vapor Barriers

• Vapor barriers go on the warm side of the insulation.

Window Assembly

• The flat trim at the top of the bottom of a window assembly is called a stool.

Roof Span

• A roof with a 52’ span and a 6:12 slope has a rise of 13’.

Chimney Flue Separation

• On a chimney with more than one flue, the minimum separation is 6 inches.

Foam Plastic Insulation Label

• The label of an approved agency on Foam Plastic Insulation must include the manufacturer's name, product listing, and product identification, but not the date of manufacturing.