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1
Q

The main disadvantage of platform framing system is the potential for ____ at every floor level.

A

Shrinkage

2
Q

Bridging or strapping placement needed when joist span greater than _____ m.

A

2.1 m

3
Q

All solid wood joists require ____ minimum end bearing.

A

38 mm

4
Q

The maximum projection of joists beyond a beam is ______.

A

150 mm

5
Q

Joist hangers are required by code for double header joists supported by double trimmer joists. T or F

A

False

6
Q

When are double trimmers required around an opening?

A

When the header is 800 mm +

7
Q

When are double headers required around an opening?

A

1.2 m

8
Q

Name two framing styles other than platform framing.

A

Balloon and Post-and-Beam

9
Q

If a non load bearing wall runs parallel to the main joists, what must be installed below it?

A

A beam or load bearing wall

10
Q

The required clearance between a floor joist and a masonry chimney that is within the building walls is _____ mm.

A

50 mm

11
Q

Fireplace clearance to combustion material - interior: _____ mm. Exterior: _____ mm.

A

Interior: 100 mm (4”)
Exterior: 50 mm (2”

12
Q

Greatest concern for wood floor system?

A

Shrinkage

13
Q

Minimum joist bearing?

A

38 mm

14
Q

Minimum beam bearing ____?

A

89 mm

15
Q

For a plumbing wall, blocking should be ______ o.c. Maximum.

A

1.2 m

16
Q

2x8 floor joists only supporting roof loads can be cantilevered ____ mm beyond their support.
However, 2x10 joists can be cantilevered ____ beyond their support.

A

400 mm

600m

17
Q

Cantilever ratio back to double header is?

A

1:6

18
Q

What is balloon framing?

What are the advantages?

A

The wall studs are continuous from the sill plate on foundation to the top of the wall at the roof

Little or no shrinkage

19
Q

When joists are lapped on a beam the maximum recommended length of lap is _____ mm.

A

300 mm

20
Q

The sill system requires a minimum of 2x4 lumber for the sill. T or F

A

T

21
Q

If header joist exceeds _____mm, an engineers design is required.

A

3200 mm

22
Q

If load bearing walls to right angle of joists only support roof and ceiling loads then they should be located no more than ____ from the joist support.

A

900 mm

23
Q

Joist restraint must not be more than _____ from supports or other rows of bridging.

A

2.1 m

24
Q

If joist slam is greater than 2.1 m a row of joist restraint is required at the centre of span. T or F

A

T

25
Q

If a joist is over _____ mm then two rows of bridging are required.

A

4.2 m

26
Q

Subfloor sheathing should be nailed ____ from the panel edges and ____ at intermediate supports.

A

150 mm

300 mm

27
Q

Engineered floor components must be stored how?

A

Vertical position