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Which of the following is NOT a consideration when designing wood-frame housing?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when designing wood-frame housing?
- Using standard design principles (correct)
- Maximizing occupant health and safety
- Building code provisions
- Reducing a building's environmental footprint
What are the metric spacing conversions for wood framing members in the National Building Code?
What are the metric spacing conversions for wood framing members in the National Building Code?
- 300, 400, and 600 mm on centre
- 305, 406, and 610 mm on centre (correct)
- 12, 16, and 24 inches on centre
- 1220 × 2440 mm (4 × 8 ft.) panel products
Where do most of the new requirements for bracing in wood-frame housing apply?
Where do most of the new requirements for bracing in wood-frame housing apply?
- Coastal area of British Columbia (correct)
- Areas of low to moderate risk
- Areas with barrier-free access
- Areas with diverse physical capabilities
Which of the following is NOT a measure that builders can incorporate for adequate lateral load resistance in wood-frame construction?
Which of the following is NOT a measure that builders can incorporate for adequate lateral load resistance in wood-frame construction?
How can occupants minimize their exposure to fire risk in wood-frame construction?
How can occupants minimize their exposure to fire risk in wood-frame construction?
What is the primary factor that contributes to the intensity of thermal radiation between buildings?
What is the primary factor that contributes to the intensity of thermal radiation between buildings?
Why are there no code requirements for additional sound control measures in single-family houses?
Why are there no code requirements for additional sound control measures in single-family houses?
Which of the following materials is NOT required for sound control between adjacent dwellings in houses with secondary suites?
Which of the following materials is NOT required for sound control between adjacent dwellings in houses with secondary suites?
In multi-family buildings, sound control measures are required between which of the following?
In multi-family buildings, sound control measures are required between which of the following?
What should be done if a house is to be built in an area with a high level of traffic or airport noise?
What should be done if a house is to be built in an area with a high level of traffic or airport noise?
What is the minimum ceiling height required for living area rooms according to building codes?
What is the minimum ceiling height required for living area rooms according to building codes?
Which of the following is NOT a principle intended to reduce damage from moisture in building construction?
Which of the following is NOT a principle intended to reduce damage from moisture in building construction?
What is the purpose of foundation dampproofing and waterproofing in basements?
What is the purpose of foundation dampproofing and waterproofing in basements?
What is the recommended clearance between structural wood elements and the ground in areas subject to termite attack?
What is the recommended clearance between structural wood elements and the ground in areas subject to termite attack?
What type of fasteners should be used with treated wood?
What type of fasteners should be used with treated wood?
Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of sustainable housing mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of sustainable housing mentioned in the text?
What is one way to achieve resource efficiency in sustainable housing?
What is one way to achieve resource efficiency in sustainable housing?
What is one way to achieve energy efficiency in sustainable housing?
What is one way to achieve energy efficiency in sustainable housing?
What is one way to achieve a healthy indoor environment in sustainable housing?
What is one way to achieve a healthy indoor environment in sustainable housing?
Which one of these is true about protecting unheated crawl spaces against radon?
Which one of these is true about protecting unheated crawl spaces against radon?
What is required to reduce radon concentration in a house?
What is required to reduce radon concentration in a house?
What can cause premature degradation of building materials?
What can cause premature degradation of building materials?
What precautions are needed to ensure long service life of wood-frame construction?
What precautions are needed to ensure long service life of wood-frame construction?
