ICA Module 1 Questions 42-107

Question 1

Rise is usually _____ inches maximum, & tread depth is typically __inches minimum.

Answer 1

Rise Max 7 3/4” & Tread Depth Min 10”

Question 2

Minimum dimensions for landings are often stated as:

Answer 2

3 feet by 3 feet

Question 3

Explain why the absence of a landing may be a safety hazard

Answer 3

A person can fall down stairs when coming out of door

Question 4

Spalling

Answer 4

Crumbling or Flaking

Question 5

Best way to check for wood rot in a wooden stair stringer

Answer 5

Probe with screwdriver

Question 6

carpet on wood porches be bad because:

Answer 6

Holds moisture

Question 7

Guardrails on porches, decks & balconies are required more than ___ inches above grade

Answer 7

30

Question 8

Openings between railing spindles should not be greater than __ inches

Answer 8

4

Question 9

Why should spindles be vertical and not horizontal

Answer 9

So a child can not climb them

Question 10

Railings on stairways should be between __ inches & __ inches above the stair nosing

Answer 10

35” and 36”

Question 11

Guardrails should be at least __ inches high

Answer 11

42”

Question 12

Why shouldn’t you align a beam with a gutter to check for sag?

Answer 12

Gutters Slope

Question 13

What is the requirement for beam end bearing masonry?

Answer 13

3”

Question 14

How might paint indicate that a beam has slipped out of its pocket?

Answer 14

No paint where beam originally was

Question 15

Beams should be mechanically fastened to their support members

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Joists are usually spaced __ or __ on center.

Answer 16

16” or 24”

Question 17

The metal brackets used to support joists are called:

Answer 17

Joists Hangers

Question 18

What 2 inspection techniques can you use to check for sagging joists?

Answer 18

Visual Inspection & stand on deck & bounce

Question 19

What is the correct way to attach a ledger board to a wood frame structure?

Answer 19

Bolts or Lag Screws

Question 20

Describe the proper way to flash a ledger board installed over siding

Answer 20

On top of ledger board & Behind siding

Question 21

What is the biggest problem with cantilevered decks?

Answer 21

Maintaining a weather tight joint where boards pass through the wall

Question 22

plywood or waferboard sheets poor choices for porch or floor decking because..

Answer 22

They can swell

Question 23

There should be no supply or return registers from heating/cooling ductwork in a garage because

Answer 23

Gas fumes

Question 24

Most garage floors are not structured T/F

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Garage floors that are suspended & have storage or living space:

Answer 25

Should be investigated by a specialist

Question 26

A good concrete garage floor slab is usually at least __ inches thick & has __ inches of gravel beneath.

Answer 26

3 inches thick & 5 inches beneath

Question 27

Which way should a garage door slope

Answer 27

Out of door opening

Question 28

A hollow sound on a garage floor indicates:

Answer 28

Settling in substate

Question 29

Authorities discourage floor drains in garages because:

Answer 29

Spilling of gas & oil can go into public sewer systems

Question 30

the diameter of a garage drain exit pipe should be at least ___ inches:

Answer 30

3 inches

Question 31

The end of a drainpipe in a driveway drain turn down because:

Answer 31

Stops debris from clogging pipe

Question 32

Automatic garage door openers have to be strong because they lift the weight of the door. T/F

Answer 32

True

Question 33

5 problems to look for on a typical sectional garage door:

Answer 33

1. Rot 2. Insect damage 3. Paint/Stain/Cracking 4. Sagging 5. Rust 6. Denting

Question 34

It is best to test a garage door opener from inside or outside the garage:

Answer 34

Inside

Question 35

If the vehicle stops 2" short of the garage floor, there is a problem with the:

Answer 35

Opener

Question 36

What is the recommended way to test the automatic reverse on a garage door opener?

Answer 36

Put 2" block in middle of garage door on floor of the opening

Question 37

The commonly recommended slope for ground around a house is:

Answer 37

1/2" per foot-----PRETTY DAMN SURE

Question 38

Bad grading will always cause wet basements T/F

Answer 38

False

Question 39

Dramatic slope is likely less important if the ground is sand or asphalt:

Answer 39

Asphalt

Question 40

Describe a foundation drainage material:

Answer 40

Plastic

Question 41

To work well, a foundation drainage layer requires:

Answer 41

Drainage Tile??

Question 42

3 possible implications of poor lot grading:

Answer 42

1. wet basement/ crawl space 2. foundation damage 3. siding damage

Question 43

What is used to keep soil away from a basement window?

Answer 43

Window well?

Question 44

Why are porous surface materials near a house a potential problem?

Answer 44

water can find its way in

Question 45

5 clues to look for concerning ravine or sloping lots:

Answer 45

*vegetation growing everywhere *Are trees vertical *Cracks in the walls of house *Retaining wall sloped back *Bands of freshly exposed top soil

Question 46

state the function of gutters & downspouts

Answer 46

disperse water away from house

Question 47

Gutters are also called __ or __. Downspouts are also called __, __, or __.

Answer 47

Troughs or ease troughs Rain water leaders, or conductor pipes

Question 48

Gutters & downspouts are sometimes left off in northern areas because:

Answer 48

Snow & ice can pull them off building

Question 49

Steep roofs may have a large surface area but a small __. This means that their gutters need to be bigger/smaller than you might expect.

Answer 49

Horizontal projection Smaller ??

Question 50

Roof shingles should not project more than how many inches over the inner edge of the gutter?

Answer 50

1"

Question 51

Gutter leaks are most common at___

Answer 51

The elbow, seams

Question 52

What can cause copper gutters to develop pinhole leaks?

Answer 52

corrosion

Question 53

A house with integral gutters is more prone to ice damage if it has a steep roof. T/F

Answer 53

False

Question 54

A typical gutter slope is:

Answer 54

1:200 (1" every 17')

Question 55

What can happen to roof material if a dormer has gutters but no downspout?

Answer 55

discoloration & premature lifespan of roof

Question 56

3 advantages of downspouts discharging above grade:

Answer 56

1- easy access to repair 2- can see if they are working properly 3- less expensive to repair/replace

Question 57

3 disadvantages of downspouts discharging into drains underground:

Answer 57

1- costly repairs 2- hard to see if they are function properly 3- hard to access

Question 58

3 disadvantages of downspouts discharging into drains below grade:

Answer 58

1- tough to inspect 2- expensive to repair 3- basement flooding

Question 59

Simple solution to problems with a below-grade downspout pipe:

Answer 59

Cap & install above grade downspout pipe

Question 60

Top of the gravel in a window well should be how far away from the window frame?

Answer 60

6"

Question 61

Risks associated with an improperly draining sidewalk:

Answer 61

Moss/ponding causing slippery conditions, water draining back towards home

Question 62

4 possible problems that can arise from a large tree growing too close to a house:

Answer 62

1- slab cracking 2- scratch siding 3- moss on house 4- limbs falling on roof

Question 63

What might a long stretch of new sod running from the front of the house to the street indicate?

Answer 63

Recent main line being replaced

Question 64

What would you tell a client about a retaining wall that is leaning over but not broken, cracked or damaged?

Answer 64

Keep an eye on it

Question 65

Why might you install insulation on the back of a retaining wall and under the topsoil behind the wall?

Answer 65

Prevent clogging

Question 66

Ideally, weep holes in a solid retaining wall are at least ____ inches in diameter and not more than ____ feet apart.

Answer 66

4" in diameter & 10' apart

Question 67

Why should all the risers in a set of steps be uniform?

Answer 67

So you don't trip