Insulation and Domestic Hot Water Heating Systems Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

According to the text, what should drawings for a proposed house include?

Specific materials and equipment

Basic requirements of the building code

Preferred format for house drawings

Minimum information needed to obtain a building permit (correct)

According to the text, when do most municipalities inspect the work during construction?

At the beginning and end of construction

At every stage of construction

When the insulation and exterior finishes are complete (correct)

When the foundations, framing, plumbing, and electrical are complete

According to the text, what is the purpose of performance requirements in the building code?

To dictate specific design solutions

To allow alternate designs without inspection

To provide latitude for users to determine the solution (correct)

To ensure compliance with prescriptive requirements

Which type of insulation is needed for the exterior of the foundation below grade?

Water-resistant insulation Signup and view all the answers

What type of appliances are now required by the building code?

High-efficiency appliances Signup and view all the answers

Where should the electrical meter be located?

Inside the house near the meter Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common interior finish in Canadian houses?

Drywall (gypsum board) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the construction process involves proposing alternative solutions to building officials?

Completion Inspection Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered during the planning and design of a house?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure materials on the building site are protected?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum moisture content allowed for framing lumber at the time of installation?

19% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for installing asphalt shingles?

Use curved or buckled shingles Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when determining the basement ceiling height?

The space required for beams, ductwork, and plumbing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of wood panel wall sheathing in wood-frame construction?

To provide resistance to lateral loads Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when designing the roof system?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for decks, porches, and balconies that are over 600 mm (24 in.) above ground?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when planning to build a deck, porch, or balcony in the future?

The attachment to the house to prevent water entry Signup and view all the answers

Where can more information about decks, porches, and balconies be found?

Chapter 26 of the building code Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the exterior finishes mentioned in the text?

Insulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of flashing?

To prevent water from entering the building envelope Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when choosing windows and skylights?

Their resistance to solar heat gain Signup and view all the answers

What are the code requirements for guards and railings on open stairs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which material is commonly used as a sheathing membrane in the building envelope?

Tar paper Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a vapour barrier in a wood-frame house?

To prevent water vapour from migrating into the framing and insulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material used in the air barrier system in house construction in Canada?

0.15 mm (6 mil) polyethylene Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of continuous insulation in a wood-frame house?

To provide energy efficiency and comfort Signup and view all the answers

Insulation and Domestic Hot Water Heating Systems Quiz

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

According to the text, what should drawings for a proposed house include?

According to the text, when do most municipalities inspect the work during construction?

According to the text, what is the purpose of performance requirements in the building code?

Which type of insulation is needed for the exterior of the foundation below grade?

What type of appliances are now required by the building code?

Where should the electrical meter be located?

What is the most common interior finish in Canadian houses?

Which stage of the construction process involves proposing alternative solutions to building officials?

What should be considered during the planning and design of a house?

What should be done to ensure materials on the building site are protected?

What is the maximum moisture content allowed for framing lumber at the time of installation?

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for installing asphalt shingles?

What should be considered when determining the basement ceiling height?

What is the purpose of wood panel wall sheathing in wood-frame construction?

What should be considered when designing the roof system?

Which of the following is a requirement for decks, porches, and balconies that are over 600 mm (24 in.) above ground?

What should be considered when planning to build a deck, porch, or balcony in the future?

Where can more information about decks, porches, and balconies be found?

Which of the following is NOT part of the exterior finishes mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of flashing?

What should be considered when choosing windows and skylights?

What are the code requirements for guards and railings on open stairs?

Which material is commonly used as a sheathing membrane in the building envelope?

What is the purpose of a vapour barrier in a wood-frame house?

What is the primary material used in the air barrier system in house construction in Canada?

What is the purpose of continuous insulation in a wood-frame house?

More Quizzes Like This

National Building Code Components Quiz

Building Code Implementation

Division Scope of Building Code

Building Code Enforcement and Regulations

Upgrade to continue