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According to the text, what should drawings for a proposed house include?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What type of appliances are now required by the building code?
Where should the electrical meter be located?
Where should the electrical meter be located?
What is the most common interior finish in Canadian houses?
What is the most common interior finish in Canadian houses?
Which stage of the construction process involves proposing alternative solutions to building officials?
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 considered during the planning and design of a house?
What should be done to ensure materials on the building site are protected?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for installing asphalt shingles?
What should be considered when determining the basement ceiling height?
What should be considered when determining the basement ceiling height?
What is the purpose of wood panel wall sheathing in wood-frame construction?
What is the purpose of wood panel wall sheathing in wood-frame construction?
What should be considered when designing the roof system?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT part of the exterior finishes mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of flashing?
What is the purpose of flashing?
What should be considered when choosing windows and skylights?
What should be considered when choosing windows and skylights?
What are the code requirements for guards and railings on open stairs?
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?
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 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 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?
What is the purpose of continuous insulation in a wood-frame house?
