Chapter 1 Introduction/Description

Question 0

With semi-attached structures or those with minimal space on one side, the inside cellar stair will be found where?

Answer 0

Near the side or rear entrance

Question 1

Private Dwellings can be of Class _ and Class _ construction.

Answer 1

1) Class 3 (NFP) construction with brick exterior walls
2) Class 4 (frame) construction with exterior walls of wood covered with brick veneer, stucco, asbestos, shingles, vinyl, or aluminum siding

Question 2

Straight line colonial description:

Answer 2

• 2 1/2 to 3 stories 20x40
• ballon frame common
• side door generally gives access to kitchen & cellar stairway
• 2nd floor 2 or 3 bedrooms, bathroom, attic access varies (stairway, closet hatch)

Question 3

Cape Style House:

Answer 3

• 2 types: 1) A Frame Cape has front entrance and usually a side entrance w/ a stoop. 2) Wide Line Cape will have a rear entrance & may have two window dormers normally facing street.
• Dormers increases the likely hood of second floor bedrooms
• Exposures 2 & 4 easiest to ladder. Dormers are difficult

Question 4

Queen Anne:

Answer 4

• 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 stories. 25 to39 feet in height. 30 to 50 feet in depth.
• Balloon construction most common
• Large open stairs in living room connect the 1st and 2nd floors
• A narrow rear or side stair connects the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors or a stair may lead directly to the 3rd floor from the 1st floor

Question 5

Private dwellings constructed using newer lightweight materials:

Answer 5

• incorporating wooden I beams, metal “C” joists and lightweight wooden trusses
• used in place of conventional floor joists and/or roof rafters
• lightweight construction MUST be entered in CIDS

Question 6

When multiple secondary entrances (one with a stoop and one at ground level) are found adjacent to each other on the same side (exp 2 or 4) of the building, this indicates most likely that?

Answer 6

• One secondary entrance at ground level will have steps leading to the kitchen and also a half flight of stairs leading to the cellar.
• The other secondary entrance with the stoop typically has a staircase that runs to the second floor, and may be the only access to that level

Question 7

When there are multiple secondary entrances and only one or two offset windows are seen from the exterior on the same side of the dwelling as the stoop entrance, should these window/windows be used for veis?

Answer 7

No. Presence of stoop at secondary entrance indicates he entrance will most likely lead to second floor stairway. The offset windows are at the top and/or bottom of the second floor staircase and should not be used for veis.

Question 8

When it’s obvious that he dwelling has two or more families (seperate entrances, multiple mailboxes, or doorbells) bedrooms can be found?

Answer 8

On all floors