OWNER BUILDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
height of end dams on window and door flashings - ANSWER 25mm or 1 inch
max rise in a flight of stairs - ANSWER 3.7m
when is an HRV (heat recovery ventilation) required? - ANSWER almost always.
some exceptions in mild climates may have passive vents
permit needed for tree removal if tree is greater than - ANSWER 8" or greater
in diameter
Order of inspections - ANSWER 1: forms, basement and crawlspace
2: Plumbing, dampproofing, foundation drainage , sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
sump, water service
3: plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas
4: framing inspection
5: insulation and vapour barrier
6: rainscreen/exterior finishs, drywall
7: building envelop inspection
8: final inspection
roof trusses are placed - ANSWER 24" oc
, floor joists are spaced out - ANSWER 16"
fall protection must be used when fall height is - ANSWER 10ft or if fall less
than that could result in injury
guardrail is required if - ANSWER 4' drop
the house must be no closer than _____ from the front of the lot - ANSWER
25'
minimum distance on all sides of the house is - ANSWER 10'
when must slides of excavation be sloped - ANSWER if dig is over 4'
shoring must be done when the trench is - ANSWER greater than 4' deep
gas lines are to be installed ______ on private property - ANSWER 12 inches
With an overdig how much extra do you dig around the perimeter - ANSWER
4-6 inches
For foundation drainage you should lay down - ANSWER 4-6" of 3/4 gravel
Temperature of concreate must be maintained between - ANSWER 10-25
degrees
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