Safety and Measurement in Construction
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The maximum height of horses supporting scaffold platforms is 20 ft.

False

When using a ladder, the ladder base should be placed one-fourth of the ladder length away from the structure against which the ladder is leaning.

True

A hygrometer is an instrument for measuring temperature.

False

Heat can only be transferred through conduction.

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

A sectional elevation drawing would provide the plumber with information as to the depth of a specific portion of the structure.

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

The leveling rod is marked off in 5ths and 10ths.

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

Water in a heating system, heated from 32°F to 212°F, will expand approximately 1/10 of its original volume.

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

Storage tanks up to 100 gallons capacity are tapped for 1 1/4" connections.

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

The maximum height of horses supporting scaffold platforms is 18 ft.

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

Electrical equipment is typically protected by a water-based extinguisher.

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

A hygrometer is an instrument for measuring relative humidity.

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

The transfer of heat can only occur in two ways: conduction and convection.

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

A vacuum is a space with a very low air pressure.

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

For light gauge band iron and thinwall tubing, 40 teeth per inch is best.

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

A sectional elevation drawing would provide the plumber with information as to the width and depth of a specific portion of the structure.

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

Elevation measurements on piping plans are called pipe elevations.

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

The dumpy level is rotating in a vertical plane only.

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

Water in a heating system, heated from 32°F to 212°F, will expand approximately 1/5 of its original volume.

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

Study Notes

Ladder Safety

  • The ladder base should be positioned one-fourth of the ladder length away from the structure against which the ladder is leaning.

Scaffolding

  • The maximum height of horses supporting scaffold platforms is 16 ft (4.88 m).

Fire Extinguishers

  • A dry powder CO2 extinguisher is composed of 99% baking soda and 1% drying agent.

Measuring Instruments

  • A hygrometer is used to measure relative humidity.

Heat Transfer

  • Heat can be transferred through three methods: conduction, convection, and radiation.

Vacuum

  • A vacuum is a space entirely devoid of matter.
  • A partial vacuum is a space where an air pressure exists that is less than atmospheric.

Band Iron and Thinwall Tubing

  • 32 teeth per inch (13 teeth per cm) is best for light gauge band iron and thinwall tubing.

Drawing and Measurements

  • A sectional elevation drawing provides information on the width and height of a specific portion of a structure.
  • Elevation measurements on piping plans are called invert elevations.

Leveling

  • Two main parts are required for shooting grade levels: the dumpy level and the leveling rod.
  • The dumpy level rotates in a horizontal plane only.
  • The leveling rod is also known as a dumpy level and is marked off in 10ths and 100ths.

Heating Systems

  • Water heated from 32°F to 212°F (0°C to 100°C) expands approximately 1/23 of its original volume.
  • Absolute pressure is the sum of gauge pressure and atmospheric pressure.

Storage Tanks

  • Storage tanks with a capacity up to 82 gallons (310.4 liters) are tapped for 1" (25 mm) connections.
  • Tanks with a capacity over 82 gallons are tapped a minimum of 1 1/4" (32 mm) generally.

Asbestos Cement Water Main Pressure Pipe

  • The standard length of asbestos cement water main pressure pipe is 13 ft (approximately 4 m).

Plumbing Systems

  • The installation of a water softener in a residential piping system causes a fairly high pressure loss.
  • Pipe size measurements are always given in N.P.S.-I.D. or inside diameter.
  • The building drain is the lowest horizontal piping inside the building and connects with the building sewer.
  • The building sewer extends from the main sewer or other disposal terminal to the building drain at a distance of approximately 5' (152 cm) from the foundation wall.

Sewer Systems

  • Public sewer manholes can be used to verify main sewer elevations and direction of flow.
  • Gases found in sewer air include carbon monoxide, methane, hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide, gasoline, ammonia, and sulphur dioxide.
  • Primary treatment in a sewage treatment plant removes floating and settleable solids.
  • Secondary treatment removes dissolved solids.
  • No garbage disposal unit shall be installed on any indirect fresh-air waste system or into any grease interceptor.

Ladder Safety

  • The ladder base should be positioned one-fourth of the ladder length away from the structure against which the ladder is leaning.

Scaffolding

  • The maximum height of horses supporting scaffold platforms is 16 ft (4.88 m).

Fire Extinguishers

  • A dry powder CO2 extinguisher is composed of 99% baking soda and 1% drying agent.

Measuring Instruments

  • A hygrometer is used to measure relative humidity.

Heat Transfer

  • Heat can be transferred through three methods: conduction, convection, and radiation.

Vacuum

  • A vacuum is a space entirely devoid of matter.
  • A partial vacuum is a space where an air pressure exists that is less than atmospheric.

Band Iron and Thinwall Tubing

  • 32 teeth per inch (13 teeth per cm) is best for light gauge band iron and thinwall tubing.

Drawing and Measurements

  • A sectional elevation drawing provides information on the width and height of a specific portion of a structure.
  • Elevation measurements on piping plans are called invert elevations.

Leveling

  • Two main parts are required for shooting grade levels: the dumpy level and the leveling rod.
  • The dumpy level rotates in a horizontal plane only.
  • The leveling rod is also known as a dumpy level and is marked off in 10ths and 100ths.

Heating Systems

  • Water heated from 32°F to 212°F (0°C to 100°C) expands approximately 1/23 of its original volume.
  • Absolute pressure is the sum of gauge pressure and atmospheric pressure.

Storage Tanks

  • Storage tanks with a capacity up to 82 gallons (310.4 liters) are tapped for 1" (25 mm) connections.
  • Tanks with a capacity over 82 gallons are tapped a minimum of 1 1/4" (32 mm) generally.

Asbestos Cement Water Main Pressure Pipe

  • The standard length of asbestos cement water main pressure pipe is 13 ft (approximately 4 m).

Plumbing Systems

  • The installation of a water softener in a residential piping system causes a fairly high pressure loss.
  • Pipe size measurements are always given in N.P.S.-I.D. or inside diameter.
  • The building drain is the lowest horizontal piping inside the building and connects with the building sewer.
  • The building sewer extends from the main sewer or other disposal terminal to the building drain at a distance of approximately 5' (152 cm) from the foundation wall.

Sewer Systems

  • Public sewer manholes can be used to verify main sewer elevations and direction of flow.
  • Gases found in sewer air include carbon monoxide, methane, hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide, gasoline, ammonia, and sulphur dioxide.
  • Primary treatment in a sewage treatment plant removes floating and settleable solids.
  • Secondary treatment removes dissolved solids.
  • No garbage disposal unit shall be installed on any indirect fresh-air waste system or into any grease interceptor.

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