Questions and Answers
What should an inspector do if they notice a strong smell of gas in a home?
Vacate the home and call appropriate people
What does the expansion device do?
Changes refrigerant from high temperature high pressure liquid to low temperature low pressure liquid
What occurs in the condensing coil?
Refrigerant changes from high temperature high pressure gas to high temperature high pressure liquid
What happens in the evaporator coil?
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What function does the compressor serve?
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What are automatic safety controls designed for?
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What defines central air conditioning?
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What is a component in the context of home inspection?
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What is cosmetic damage?
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What is a cross connection?
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What defines a dangerous or adverse situation?
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What does it mean to describe in the context of inspection?
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What does dismantling a component involve?
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What does it mean to enter an area during an inspection?
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What is functional drainage?
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What is functional flow?
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What constitutes a habitable space?
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What does it mean to inspect?
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What does installed mean?
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What are normal operating controls?
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What does on-site water supply quality refer to?
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What does it mean to operate a system?
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What does readily accessible mean?
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What is a representative number in inspections?
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Study Notes
Home Inspection Safety and Procedures
- In case of detecting a strong gas smell, vacate the premises and notify the appropriate authorities immediately.
- Dangerous or adverse situations require special safety equipment and may pose injury risks to inspectors.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Components
- The expansion device converts high temperature, high pressure liquid refrigerant into low temperature, low pressure liquid.
- The condensing coil transforms high temperature, high pressure gas into high temperature, high pressure liquid.
- The evaporator coil changes low pressure, low temperature liquid refrigerant into low temperature, low pressure gas.
- The compressor converts low pressure, low temperature gas into high temperature, high pressure gas.
Safety Measures and System Components
- Automatic safety controls protect systems from extreme pressures, temperatures, and various hazardous conditions.
- Central air conditioning systems distribute cooled air using ducts or chilled water to multiple rooms, excluding plug-in units.
- A component in home inspections refers to observable aspects like walls or floors, rather than individual parts like nails.
Definitions Related to Home Inspection
- Cosmetic damage includes visible defects that do not affect the functionality of the system or component.
- A cross-connection is any arrangement linking potable water to potential contamination sources.
- Functional drainage is characterized by timely empting without overflow during simultaneous use of other fixtures.
- Functional flow ensures reasonable water flow at the highest fixture during concurrent operations of other fixtures.
Space and Inspection Regulations
- Habitable space refers to areas designated for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking, excluding bathrooms, closets, and storage areas.
- The term "inspect" refers to making a visual examination of all visible components.
- Installed items require tools for removal, indicating a fixed connection.
- Normal operating controls are devices operated by homeowners, such as thermostats and switches.
Accessibility and Visibility in Inspections
- Readily accessible panels are designed for easy homeowner inspection with removable fasteners, reachable from a standard ladder without obstruction.
- Readily visible components can be seen with basic lighting, negating the need for specialized tools beyond a flashlight.
Sampling and Representation in Inspections
- A representative number method means inspecting one component per room for identical items, and one per side for external components.
- The roof drainage system includes essential components like gutters and downspouts which ensure effective water management.
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Test your knowledge on home inspection safety procedures and the components of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Understand the essential safety measures and the roles of various system components in maintaining a safe and efficient environment. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in HVAC technology and home safety standards.