Radon Mitigation Measures

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Which type of design must be observed to provide a durable house and reduce a building's environmental footprint?

Custom design

No specific design

Standard design

Both standard and custom design (correct)

What is the purpose of adjusting the spacing of wood framing members in metric units?

To maximize occupant health and safety

To comply with the National Building Code

To enhance the structural integrity of the house

To suit the imperial sizes of panel products (correct)

Which areas require special requirements for bracing to resist lateral loads from earthquakes and high winds?

Areas with high risk

All areas

Areas with low to moderate risk

Coastal areas of British Columbia (correct)

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of sustainable housing mentioned in the text?

Affordability Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to achieve resource efficiency in sustainable housing?

Using materials made from environmentally responsible manufacturing processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing adequate ventilation and humidity control in sustainable housing?

To remove contaminants built into the building Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to achieve energy efficiency in sustainable housing?

Minimize the building volume by using a compact design Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT needed to protect against radon in an unheated crawl space?

A concrete floor slab Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a subfloor depressurization system?

To reduce radon concentration Signup and view all the answers

What can cause premature degradation of building materials?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What precautions are needed to ensure long service life of wood in wood-frame construction?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter in the book covers the principles intended to reduce damage from moisture?

Chapter 5—Functions of the Building Envelope Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended clearance between structural wood elements and the ground in areas subject to termite attack?

450 mm (18 in.) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of preservatives is commonly used for residential wood products and can be identified by its green color?

Alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if preservative-treated lumber needs to be cut on the job site?

The cut ends should be coated with a brush-on preservative. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of buildings require sound control measures between all dwellings?

Apartment buildings Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum ceiling height required for living area rooms according to building codes?

2.1 m (6 ft. 11 in.) Signup and view all the answers

Why are all new residential buildings required to provide measures for radon mitigation?

To reduce health risk Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided between adjacent dwellings in houses with a secondary suite to improve sound privacy?

Sound-absorbing materials and resilient channels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a measure for providing lateral load resistance in wood-frame construction?

Using steel beams Signup and view all the answers

What is considered to provide an acceptable level of fire safety in single-family houses?

Wood-frame construction Signup and view all the answers

What is a measure mentioned in the text to minimize fire risk in wood-frame construction?

Limiting the area of unprotected openings Signup and view all the answers

What can occupants do to minimize their exposure to fire risk in wood-frame construction?

Maintaining smoke alarms in working order Signup and view all the answers