Final Flashcards
1
Q
List 3 components required in an interior inspection
A
1) Walls, Ceilings, Floors
2) Steps, Stairways, Railings
3) Doors, Windows
2
Q
How many exterior doors should be operated as part of a standard inspection?
A
All exterior doors
3
Q
How many interior doors should be operated?
A
At least one per each room
4
Q
How many windows should be operated to meet common standards?
A
At least one window in each room
5
Q
What are you required to do with central vacuum system?
A
Don’t have to be inspected
6
Q
List 6 items NOT required for inspection on the interior section
A
1) Paint, wall paper, other finish treatment
2) Window treatments
3) Carpeting
4) Central vacuum system
5) Household appliances
6) Recreational facilities
7
Q
List 3 limitations to an interior inspection
A
1) Interior finishes may conceal actual condition of walls, ceiling, and floors
2) Obstructed view by carpet, furniture, wall papers
3) Conditioned concealed by drapes, clothes, storages, pictures on wall, etc
8
Q
Many inspectors make (insert number) passes through the interior part of the home during an inspection
A
Two
9
Q
What might different in style baseboards, windows, and construction methods in one part of a house suggest?
A
Remodelling or renovations
10
Q
Does an interior inspection include carpet and wallpaper?
A
No
11
Q
Does an interior inspection include drapes and curtains?
A
No
12
Q
Does an interior inspection include door hardware?
A
Yes
13
Q
6 Common Flooring Materials?
A
Concrete
Wood
Carpet
Resilient
Ceramic/Porcelain/Quarry Tile
Stone/Marble
14
Q
5 Common issues for all floors
A
Water damage
Trip hazard
Mechanical damage
Loose or missing pieces
Absorbent materials in wet areas
15
Q
5 Common issues for Concrete floors
A
Cracked (most common)
Settled/Heaved
Water penetration/Efflorescence
Slope away from drain
Hollow below
16
Q
6 Common issues for Wood floors
A
Rot
Warped
Buckled
Stained
Squeaks
Exposed tongues
17
Q
4 Common issues for Carpet floors
A
Rot
Stains
Odor
Buckled
18
Q
3 Common issues for Resilient floors
A
Split
Open seams
Lifted seams
19
Q
5 Common issues for Ceramic/Tile floors
A
Loose
Grout missing
Cracked/Broken
Worn
Stains
20
Q
What is a control joint on a concrete slab?
A
Cuts in the concrete slab to provide stress concentration point, so that if the slab cracks, it will crack there
21
Q
Where is rot most likely to occur on a wood frame flooring system?
A
Around plumbing fixtures, especially toilets
22
Q
Subfloor thickness may be determined by:
A
Lifting a floor register
23
Q
3 Characteristics of good floors
A
Level
Smooth
Durable
24
Q
5 Common Wall finish materials
A
Plaster/Drywall
Wood plank/Panelling
Masonry/Concrete
Fiber-cement panelling
Magnesium oxide wallboard
25
Bathroom walls should be have non-absorbent finishes from the floor level to a minimum of ______ high
6 Feet
26
What is a party wall? Location, Function, and Materials?
Located between attached dwelling units, act as a sound and fire separation. Masonry block and wood frame with drywall commonly used
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4 Features of Drywall/Plaster
1) Durable
2) Chemically inert
3) Fire resistant
4) Inexpensive
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4 Common issues with all walls
Water damage
Cracks
Mechanical damage
Inappropriate finishes in wet areas
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5 Common issues with Plaster/Drywall on walls
1) Bulging, Loose or Missing
2) Shadow effect
3) Crumbling or Powdery
4) Nail Pops
5) Poor Joints
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4 Common issues with Wood wall and ceiling finishes
1) Rot
2) Cracked, Split, Broken
3) Buckled
4) Loose
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2 Common issues with Party walls
1) Not continuous
2) Ice dams
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2 Common issues with Garage wall
1) Not fireproof
2) Not gas-fit
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Implication for each wall problem
1. Water damage
2. Cracks
3. Mechanical damage
4. Inappropriate finish in wet area
5. Bulging, Loose, Missing
6. Shadow effect
7. Crumbling/Powdery
8. Nail Pops
9. Poor joints
10. Rot/Cracked/Split/Buckled wood
11. Not continuous party wall
12. Ice dams
13. Not gas tight
1. cosmetic/ structural
2. decorating issue/structural movement or settling
3. minor repair/localized
4. stain or deterioration on absorbent finish/mold and mildew growth
5. cosmetic/safety issue
6. cosmetic
7. if ongoing problem investigate
8. cosmetic
9. cosmetic
10. cosmetic/look for moisture damage
11. fire spread
12. moisture damage to roof structure
13. exhaust fume enters from garage
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2 inspection strategies for ceiling
1) Shine flashlight along ceiling
2) Lift tiles on suspended ceilings
35
4 common materials for ceiling finish
1) Plaster/Drywall
2) Wood/Hardboard/Plywood
3) Fiber-cement/Concrete
4) Acoustic/Suspended Tile
36
4 common issues with all Ceilings
1) Water damage
2) Cracked, Loose, Missing
3) Mechanical damage
4) Poor lighting
37
6 Common issues with Drywall ceiling
1) Shadow effect
2) Crumbling or Powdery
3) Nail Pops
4) Poor drywall joints
5) Sag
6) Textured ceilings in wet areas
38
1 common issue with metal ceiling
Rust
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Implications for the following ceiling finish issues
1. Water damage
2. Cracked, loose, missing ceiling
3. Mechanical damage
4. Poor lighting
5. Shadow effect
6. Crumbling or Powdery
7. Nail Pops
8. Poor drywall joints
9. Sagging
10. Textured ceilings in wet area
11. Rust
1. Cosmetic/Structural
2. Cosmetic/Mechanical damage
3. Minor repair/Localized
4. Safety hazard
5. Cosmetic
6. If ongoing, needs investigation
7. Cosmetic
8. Cosmetic
9. Structural damage
10. Cosmetic
11. Cosmetic/Safety hazard
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What are some causes for sagging ceilings?
- Wide spacing of roof trusses
- Drywall too thin
- Winter construction (drywall absorbs condensation from the house being heated, but no insulation in the attic yet)
- Textured ceilings sprayed with too much moisture can appear to be uneven (sagging)
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3 Functions of Ceilings
1) Decorative
2) Supports air/vapor barriers and insulation
3) Provide rigidity to the roof structure
42
Hallways and Stairs should have what kind of lighting system?
A Three-way lighting
43
A stairway with more than ____ threads or ______ risers should have light switches at both top and bottom
3
4
44
List 2 functions of Trims on the interior of homes
1) Cover joints at changes in materials and direction
2) Protect walls
45
7 components/kinds of trims
1) Baseboard
2) Quarter Rounds
3) Plate Rails
4) Chair Rails
5) Door Casing
6) Window Casing
7) Cornice Moldings
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7 common materials for Countertop
1) Plastic laminate
2) Marble
3) Granite
4) Wood
5) Synthetic marble
6) Stainless steel
7) Ceramic tile
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5 common issues with Interior Trim
1) Missing
2) Water damage, Stained
3) Rot
4) Loose/Poor fit
5) Mechanical damage, Cracked
48
8 common issues with Countertops
1) Top loose
2) Loose or missing pieces
3) Burnt, Cut, Worn
4) Mechanical damage
5) Stained
6) Metal rusted
7) Ceramic grout or tiles missing/loose
8) Substrate rotten
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12 common issues with Cabinets
1) Water damage
2) Rot, Stained, Worn
3) Mechanical damage
4) Broken glass
5) Defective Hardware
6) Stiff or Inoperable
7) Not well secured to a wall
8) Door or drawers missing/loose
9) Other pieces missing/loose
10) Shelves not well supported
11) Rust
12) Insufficient combustible clearance (min 30 inches)
50
The width of the place your foot steps on is called:
Tread Width/Depth ( =run + nosing)
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The Height between steps is called:
Rise
52
The horizontal offset between steps is called:
Run
53
The supports for the treads is called:
Stringer
54
A tread that tapers to a point is called:
Winder
55
A railing to prevent you falling into a stairwell or off an open stairway is called:
Guardrail
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The vertical spindles on a guardrail/handrail are called:
Baluster
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3 common materials for Stairs?
Wood
Metal
Concrete
** NEVER WAFERBOARD (합판) **
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Stairwell Width should be:
34 - 36 inches
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Stairwell Headroom should be:
6'6" - 6'8"
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Tread width for curved stair should be:
9 inches
61
Maximum rise should be:
8 inches
62
Minimum stair tread width should be:
9.25 inches
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Sets of winders per staircase should be:
1
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Handrail height should be:
34 - 38 inches
65
Guardrail height should be:
36 inches
66
2 common issues for all stairs
1) Rot/Water damage
2) Mechanical damage
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10 common issues for treads
1) Too thin
2) Excessive rise
3) Not uniform
4) Excessive nosing or back slope
5) Inadequate tread slope
6) Too many winders
7) Winder angle too big
8) Worn or damaged
9) Sloped
10) Loose or poorly supported
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7 common issues for stringers
1) Too small
2) Excessive notching for treads
3) Too thin
4) Excessive span between stringers
5) Pulling away from wall or treads
6) Inadequately secured to header
7) Rot
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3 common issues for landings
1) Headroom inadequate
2) Landing missing
3) Too small
70
4 common issues for handrails
1) Missing
2) Hard to grasp
3) Loose or damaged
4) Too low/high
71
2 common issues for guardrail
1) Missing
2) Too low
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4 common issues for balusters
1) Too far apart
2) Easy to climb
3) Loose or damaged
4) Missing
73
Interior stairwell with more than ______ steps require a handrail
3
74
______ inches or higher fall potential needs a guardrail
24
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4 functions of a window
1) Light
2) Ventilation
3) Architectural appeal
4) Egress
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5 common materials for window frames
1) Wood
2) Vinyl
3) Aluminum
4) Fiberglass
5) Metal
77
5 common materials for sashes
1) Wood
2) Vinyl
3) Aluminum
4) Fiberglass
5) Metal
78
8 common types of windows
1) Single hung
2) Double hung
3) Slideres
4) Awning
5) Hopper
6) Casement
7) Fixed
8) Jalousie
79
5 components of windows
1) Sash
2) Muntin
3) Mullion
4) Frame
5) Thermal break
80
4 common materials for muntin are:
1) Wood
2) Vinyl
3) Brass
4) Lead
81
3 common window glazing materials are:
1) Conventional glass
2) Laminated glass
3) Tampered glass
82
Glazing material for skylights?
Acrylic
83
T or F
Low-E glass traps heat in the home in winter and keeps heat out in the summer
True
84
T of F
Gas-filled glass is more energy efficient than conventional double paned
True
85
2 common issues with all windows
1) Leaks (air/water)
2) Lintels sagging/missing
86
6 common issues with window frames
1) Rot
2) Rusted
3) Racked (structural movement)
4) Deformed (overfoaming)
5) Installed backwards
6) Drain holes blocked/missing
87
2 common issues with exterior drip caps
1) Missing
2) Ineffective
88
What is the implication of missing or ineffective exterior drip caps?
Water leakage into the wall and window system
89
10 common issues with exterior window trims
1) Missing
2) Rot
3) Rust
4) Damaged, Cracked, Loose
5) Sills with reversed slope
6) Sill projection inadequate
7) Drip edge missing
8) Glazing compound cracked, missing, loose, deteriorated
9) Caulking/Flashing missing, loose, rusted, incomplete
10) Paint or stain needed
90
8 common issues with sash
1) Rot
2) rust
3) Inoperable
4) Stiff
5) Sashes won't stay open
6) Sash coming apart
7) Loose fit
8) Weather stripping missing or ineffective
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6 common issues with interior window trim
1) Rot
2) Rust
3) Missing
4) Cracked
5) Loose
6) Poor fit
92
6 common issues with window glass
1) Broken
2) Cracked
3) Loose
4) Missing
5) Lost seal
6) Excess condensation
93
5 common issues with window hardware
1) Rust
2) Broken
3) Missing
4) Loose
5) Inoperable
94
Window sill should be at least _____ off the ground/stair landing
36 inches
95
Optimum air space between the window panes is __________
5/8 inches
96
Heat loss and condensation around the perimeter is called:
Edge effect
97
Requirements for an egress window
Minimum _______ either direction
Maximum sill height __________
Minimum total area of __________
15 inches
40 inches
3.8 sq ft
98
You find more air leaks at __________ windows and more condensation with _______ windows
Sashless sliders
Metal
99
What is a new term for "broken sash cord"?
Broken spring
100
5 functions of exterior doors
1) Entry and Exit
2) Security
3) Privacy
4) Weather-tight
5) Gas-proof if connected to garage
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4 functions of interior doors
1) Passage between rooms
2) Privacy
3) Sound protection
4) Fire and Smoke protection
102
4 common materials for doors
1) Wood
2) Vinyl
3) Metal
4) Hardboard (indoor only)
103
4 common types of door surface
1) Flush
2) Paneled
3) Louvered
4) Glazed
104
4 common types of doors
1) Hinged
2) Sliding
3) Pocket
4) Bi-fold
105
R-value of the following
Wood door
Insulated metal door
R2
R14
106
5 common issues with garage doors
1) Not self-closing
2) Not fire-rated or exterior type
3) Not weather-stripped
4) Opens into bedroom
5) No 6" step down into the garage
107
T or F
An insulated door should have a storm door
False - too much heat between doors
108
T or F
An out of square door indicates a structural issue
False
109
2 sources of wet basement problems
1) Surface water
2) Ground water
110
3 contributing factors to ground water
1) Soil type
2) Depth of foundation
3) Height of water table
111
6 implications of wet basement
1) Nuisance
2) Odor, Molds
3) Damaged interior finishes and furnishing
4) Structural deterioration
5) Electrical shock/Fire hazard
6) Damaged insulation
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Clues for wet basement/crawlspace
1. Water or dampness on walls or floor
2. Efflorescence on walls or floor
3. Rot, stains or water marks on walls, doors, windows, basement stairs
4. Rust at baseboard nails, carpet tack strips, columns, appliances
5. Odors, mold, mildew
6. Rot
7. Loose floor tiles
8. Damaged basement storage
9. Storage off floor
10. Wall patches
11. Floor patches
12. Trough or trench around floor perimeter
13. Sump pumps operating continuously
14. Full sump
15. Two spare sump pumps
16. Auxiliary electric supply for pump
17. High water alarm on sump
18. Crumbling plaster, drywall or masonry
19. Peeling paint
20. Wall cracks with stains
21. Recent excavation
22. Evidence of drainage membrane
23. New damp-proofing
24. Dehumidifier running constantly
113
4 corrective actions for wet basement
1) Control surface water
2) Patch cracks
3) Interior drainage system (sump pump)
4) Exterior excavation and damp-proofing
114
T or F
Foundational cracks are mostly found around windows
True
115
List 4 other water sources that can fool you
1) Leaking plumbing fixtures
2) Leaks from hot water heating system
3) Siding leaks
4) Sewer backup
116
T of F
You can predict the severity and frequency of wet basement
False
117
T of F
Truss Uplifting causes a significant structural damage
False - cosmetic
118
4 Features of Plaster/Drywall wall finish
1) Durable
2) Chemically inert
3) Inexpensive
4) Fire resistant
119
Areas to inspect during Interior inspection
- Walls, Ceiling, Floors
- Plumbing, Heating, Electrical
- Doors, Windows
- Steps, Stairs, Railings
- Counters, Cabinets
- Garage Walls
