Buildings and Construction Practice Quiz Flashcards
Which of the following are the three basic foundations of a foundation?
To transmit the weight of the structure to the footings
To resist the pressure of the soil on the outside of the basement and act as a retaining wall
To carry the weight of the structure below the frost line to prevent frost heaving
Weeping tile can be defined as:
Perforated drain tile or pipe installed around the wall footings to drain away subsurface water and protect basements from flooding
What are the reasons municipal land planning is important?
Economic development
Environmental Sustainability
Reduces conflict between property owners
Providing adequate infrastructure for properties
Select the two words to complete the blanks in the following statement: “Electrical _______ are established to ensure safety ________ are required prior to undertaking any electrical installation or modification.”
Codes and permits
What does the acronym ASP stand for?
Area Structure Plan
The following definition is referring to what type of permit? “The purpose of this permit is to confirm that buildings comply with applicable building codes”
Building permit
Identify the advantages in the following list owning a semi-detached property
Often more affordable than detached
No condo fees
A multi-family home can look many different ways. Select all that represent multi-family dwellings:
Land with a building that contains two residential units on the same property title and the entrance for each unit is to the outside
Land with two or more residential units on the property title with entrances to an interior hallway
Land with a building that contains three residential units on the same property title and the entrance for each unit is to the outside
What is a mobile manufactured home?
Transported on it’s own chassis and running gear by towing or other means and designed for use as a permanent residence
A secondary has three designations which are
Legal
Illegal
Nonconforming
