Professional Home Inspector Exam NHIE /
TREC Questions And Answers 100%
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The inspector is not required to determine ____ ___ of any system or component. -
correct answer. -Years of age
-Life expectancy
-Make model
Horizontal waste pipe should slope ____ inch per foot - correct answer. 1/4" per foot
if < 3 inch pipe.
1/8" per foot if > or = to 3 inch pipe
Drip screed - correct answer. Also called weep screed.
Used at the base/bottom of stucco walls to release moisture.
Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) - correct answer. Used for Backflow Prevention.
Lawn Irrigation systems: installed vertically 6 to 12 inches above highest outlet/emitter
and before the irrigation system valves.
Lintel - correct answer. L shaped steel installed to support brick veneer above
openings such as windows and doors.
Should bear on 6 inches or greater of the supporting veneer.
Rusted lintels may expand and cause cracks around openings.
Guardrail for decks and patios - correct answer. A deck 30" above grade requires a
guardrail.
Required if deck is > or = to 30 inches above grade.
Balusters and openings should not exceed 4 inches in diameter.
Rail height must be > or = to 36 inches from deck.
Minimum overlap on vertically installed fiber cement siding - correct answer. 1 1/4
inches overlap, and blind nailing recommended
,Distance required between wall cladding and roof covering materials? - correct answer.
1" to 2" (1 inch minimum, some local code is 2")
What is the concern with a Double sided key lock deadbolt - correct answer. All
means of egress (escape), must be operable from the inside without special knowledge
or tools. A keyed lock is a danger.
Fiberglass shingle roof that is 5 years old is losing granular and cupping. Attic insulation
and venting is adequate. What is the most reasonable explanation? - correct answer.
Improper installation. Sealing strip or nailing was not done properly.
What is the last part to fail in a slate roof system? - correct answer. The slate itself.
Flashings eventually wear out, but long before the slate.
Metal roof has minor rust in spots. What is the corrective action? - correct answer.
Removing the rust, priming and painting.
What type of flashing is found on a gable edge? - correct answer. Rake edge or
edge flashing. A gable Edge is called a rake.
Which construction framing provides fire blocking? - correct answer. a platform-
framed structure
The Bottom chords of trusses were cut to fit other construction. What is the
recommendation? - correct answer. Recommend a structural engineer .
What purpose does a barometric damper serve? - correct answer. To control the
draft
Water is dripping from discharge piping coming from a hydronic heating system. What is
most likely the cause? - correct answer. A leak
Masonry Chimney is required to be _____ inches from wood framing in the attic? -
correct answer. 2"
When new insulation is placed directly over old in the attic, what is the correct way to
place / handle Kraft paper on new insulation? - correct answer. Score or remove the
vapor paper
What two structural components would be tied together with hurricane ties? - correct
answer. Truss/rafter to the top of walls
What type of piping is used for a pool circulation system? - correct answer.
Schedule 40 PVC
,Does the main water supply shutoff have to be above grade, below grade, or
accessible? - correct answer. Accessible ?
Distance between interior electrical receptacles? - correct answer. 12'
A wood burning furnace should be how far away from combustibles - correct answer.
18"
Dishwasher drain line is installed where in reference to the trap? - correct answer.
Above
stairs, staircase tread depth - correct answer. Tread depth should be a minimum of
10 inches. 11 inches if there is no nosing.
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should
be no more than 3/8ths of an inch
Staircase Nosing projection - correct answer. Nosing should project between 3/4th
inch and 1 1/4th inch
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should
be no more than 3/8ths of an inch
Staircase Riser height - correct answer. Riser height should be 7 3/4th inches
maximum
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should
be no more than 3/8ths of an inch
Stair stringers and width - correct answer. Stairs wider than 36 inches should have
at least three stringers
Spiral staircase - correct answer. Tread depth should be a minimum of 7 1/2 inches,
measured 12 inches from the narrow side.
Riser height should be 9 1/2 inches maximum.
Minimum width is 26 inches at / below the handrail
Hearth size requirements for greater than and smaller than 6 square feet - correct
answer. 6' opening - 16" in front and 8" sides
Over 6' - 20" and 12"
What is a cricket or saddle? - correct answer. A ridge structure designed to divert
water on a roof around the high side of a chimney or the transition from one roof area to
another
Deadman - correct answer. any type of anchor embedded in the supported soil and
tied to the retaining wall
, Egress window - correct answer. A window large enough, as defined by local
building codes, for exit or entry in case of an emergency. Typically required in
bedrooms.
Size:
Height above floor:
Which roof covering would be best for a slope of 2 inches per foot? - correct answer.
2:12 is minimum for asphalt. Recommend metal roof.
Foundation anchor bolts shall be at least ___ inch in diameter and shall extend a
minimum of ___ inches into the concrete or grouted cells of concrete masonry units. -
correct answer. 1/2 and 7 inches
Foundation anchors should be ___ from ends and ___ apart/between. - correct answer.
4-12 inches and 6 feet
Floor joists are installed with the crown facing which direction? - correct answer. Up
Grounding electrode should be a minimum of ___ feet below grade - correct answer.
8'
A window in a shower requires safety glazing if the bottom is ___ inches above the
shower pan. - correct answer. Less than 60" in any bathing/swimming area
Safety glazing is required where - correct answer. Panes larger than 9 square feet if
all the following are true:
Bottom less than 18" from floor
Top edge over 36" from floor
Walkway within 36" of glazing
The shower opening (or access and egress opening) should be at least _____ finish-
width and ___ inches unobstructed in front of the door. - correct answer. 22 inches
wide opening, and 24 horizontal inches in front of door
Also, the door should always open outward or OK if it opens both in and out.
Swale - correct answer. A graded flow path used in open drainage systems.
Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable (NM) - correct answer. _________ is a factory
assembly of two or more insulated conductors having an outer sheath of moisture
resistant flame-retardant, non-metallic material.
Commonly called Romex.
Should be supported every 4 1/2 feet, and within 1 foot of boxes and terminations.
Should have a nail guard when run closer than 1 1/4 inches from framing members.
TREC Questions And Answers 100%
Guaranteed Success.
The inspector is not required to determine ____ ___ of any system or component. -
correct answer. -Years of age
-Life expectancy
-Make model
Horizontal waste pipe should slope ____ inch per foot - correct answer. 1/4" per foot
if < 3 inch pipe.
1/8" per foot if > or = to 3 inch pipe
Drip screed - correct answer. Also called weep screed.
Used at the base/bottom of stucco walls to release moisture.
Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) - correct answer. Used for Backflow Prevention.
Lawn Irrigation systems: installed vertically 6 to 12 inches above highest outlet/emitter
and before the irrigation system valves.
Lintel - correct answer. L shaped steel installed to support brick veneer above
openings such as windows and doors.
Should bear on 6 inches or greater of the supporting veneer.
Rusted lintels may expand and cause cracks around openings.
Guardrail for decks and patios - correct answer. A deck 30" above grade requires a
guardrail.
Required if deck is > or = to 30 inches above grade.
Balusters and openings should not exceed 4 inches in diameter.
Rail height must be > or = to 36 inches from deck.
Minimum overlap on vertically installed fiber cement siding - correct answer. 1 1/4
inches overlap, and blind nailing recommended
,Distance required between wall cladding and roof covering materials? - correct answer.
1" to 2" (1 inch minimum, some local code is 2")
What is the concern with a Double sided key lock deadbolt - correct answer. All
means of egress (escape), must be operable from the inside without special knowledge
or tools. A keyed lock is a danger.
Fiberglass shingle roof that is 5 years old is losing granular and cupping. Attic insulation
and venting is adequate. What is the most reasonable explanation? - correct answer.
Improper installation. Sealing strip or nailing was not done properly.
What is the last part to fail in a slate roof system? - correct answer. The slate itself.
Flashings eventually wear out, but long before the slate.
Metal roof has minor rust in spots. What is the corrective action? - correct answer.
Removing the rust, priming and painting.
What type of flashing is found on a gable edge? - correct answer. Rake edge or
edge flashing. A gable Edge is called a rake.
Which construction framing provides fire blocking? - correct answer. a platform-
framed structure
The Bottom chords of trusses were cut to fit other construction. What is the
recommendation? - correct answer. Recommend a structural engineer .
What purpose does a barometric damper serve? - correct answer. To control the
draft
Water is dripping from discharge piping coming from a hydronic heating system. What is
most likely the cause? - correct answer. A leak
Masonry Chimney is required to be _____ inches from wood framing in the attic? -
correct answer. 2"
When new insulation is placed directly over old in the attic, what is the correct way to
place / handle Kraft paper on new insulation? - correct answer. Score or remove the
vapor paper
What two structural components would be tied together with hurricane ties? - correct
answer. Truss/rafter to the top of walls
What type of piping is used for a pool circulation system? - correct answer.
Schedule 40 PVC
,Does the main water supply shutoff have to be above grade, below grade, or
accessible? - correct answer. Accessible ?
Distance between interior electrical receptacles? - correct answer. 12'
A wood burning furnace should be how far away from combustibles - correct answer.
18"
Dishwasher drain line is installed where in reference to the trap? - correct answer.
Above
stairs, staircase tread depth - correct answer. Tread depth should be a minimum of
10 inches. 11 inches if there is no nosing.
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should
be no more than 3/8ths of an inch
Staircase Nosing projection - correct answer. Nosing should project between 3/4th
inch and 1 1/4th inch
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should
be no more than 3/8ths of an inch
Staircase Riser height - correct answer. Riser height should be 7 3/4th inches
maximum
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs should
be no more than 3/8ths of an inch
Stair stringers and width - correct answer. Stairs wider than 36 inches should have
at least three stringers
Spiral staircase - correct answer. Tread depth should be a minimum of 7 1/2 inches,
measured 12 inches from the narrow side.
Riser height should be 9 1/2 inches maximum.
Minimum width is 26 inches at / below the handrail
Hearth size requirements for greater than and smaller than 6 square feet - correct
answer. 6' opening - 16" in front and 8" sides
Over 6' - 20" and 12"
What is a cricket or saddle? - correct answer. A ridge structure designed to divert
water on a roof around the high side of a chimney or the transition from one roof area to
another
Deadman - correct answer. any type of anchor embedded in the supported soil and
tied to the retaining wall
, Egress window - correct answer. A window large enough, as defined by local
building codes, for exit or entry in case of an emergency. Typically required in
bedrooms.
Size:
Height above floor:
Which roof covering would be best for a slope of 2 inches per foot? - correct answer.
2:12 is minimum for asphalt. Recommend metal roof.
Foundation anchor bolts shall be at least ___ inch in diameter and shall extend a
minimum of ___ inches into the concrete or grouted cells of concrete masonry units. -
correct answer. 1/2 and 7 inches
Foundation anchors should be ___ from ends and ___ apart/between. - correct answer.
4-12 inches and 6 feet
Floor joists are installed with the crown facing which direction? - correct answer. Up
Grounding electrode should be a minimum of ___ feet below grade - correct answer.
8'
A window in a shower requires safety glazing if the bottom is ___ inches above the
shower pan. - correct answer. Less than 60" in any bathing/swimming area
Safety glazing is required where - correct answer. Panes larger than 9 square feet if
all the following are true:
Bottom less than 18" from floor
Top edge over 36" from floor
Walkway within 36" of glazing
The shower opening (or access and egress opening) should be at least _____ finish-
width and ___ inches unobstructed in front of the door. - correct answer. 22 inches
wide opening, and 24 horizontal inches in front of door
Also, the door should always open outward or OK if it opens both in and out.
Swale - correct answer. A graded flow path used in open drainage systems.
Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable (NM) - correct answer. _________ is a factory
assembly of two or more insulated conductors having an outer sheath of moisture
resistant flame-retardant, non-metallic material.
Commonly called Romex.
Should be supported every 4 1/2 feet, and within 1 foot of boxes and terminations.
Should have a nail guard when run closer than 1 1/4 inches from framing members.
