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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?

    <p>Water-resistant insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>High-efficiency appliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the electrical meter be located?

    <p>Inside the house near the meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common interior finish in Canadian houses?

    <p>Drywall (gypsum board)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Completion Inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>19%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Use curved or buckled shingles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when determining the basement ceiling height?

    <p>The space required for beams, ductwork, and plumbing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide resistance to lateral loads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when designing the roof system?

    <p>All of the above</p> 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?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The attachment to the house to prevent water entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Chapter 26 of the building code</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the purpose of flashing?

    <p>To prevent water from entering the building envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when choosing windows and skylights?

    <p>Their resistance to solar heat gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tar paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prevent water vapour from migrating into the framing and insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>0.15 mm (6 mil) polyethylene</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide energy efficiency and comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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