Specialities (Overview)

Question 1

True or False. Requirements for swimming pool barriers and enclosures are found in the 2015 International Residential Code

Answer 1

False

Question 2

If an above ground pool meets all other requirements, it does no need to have a fence if the walls are over:

a: 36 inches
b: 40 inches
c: 45 inches
d: 48 inches

Answer 2

d: 48 inches

Question 3

Lattice and chain link fencing must have ______ maximum opening size.

a: 1 inch
b: 2 inches
c: 1.5 inches
d: 1.75 inches

Answer 3

d: 1.75 inches

Question 4

True or False. Pools with a powered safety cover are exempt from barrier requirements.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Pool access gates must have the latching device on the pool side and at least _____ inches below the top of the gate.

a: 1 inch
b: 2 inches
c: 3 inches
d: 4 inches

Answer 5

c: 3 inches

Question 6

Smoke alarms must be installed:

a: In each bedroom
b: In the immediate vicinity of bedrooms
c: In the basement
d: All the above

Answer 6

d: All the above

Question 7

True or False. If there is more than one smoke alarm in a house, they must all be interconnected.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Most fatalities from carbon monoxide poisoning result from:

a: Exhaust systems
b: Heaters
c: Stoves
d: All the above

Answer 8

d: All the above

Question 9

True or False. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the U.S.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed:

a: In every room of the dwelling
b: Next to the furnace
c: Outside each bedroom
d: In any room with a fuel burning appliance

Answer 10

c: Outside each bedroom