Professional Home Inspector Exam NHIE / TREC Exam
1. The inspector is not required to deter-
mine of any system or com-
ponent.
2. Horizontal waste pipe should slope
inch per foot
-Years of age
-Life expectancy
-Make model
1/4" per foot if < 3 inch pipe.
1/8" per foot if > or = to 3...
Professional Home Inspector Exam NHIE / TREC Exam
1. The inspector is not required to deter- -Years of age
mine of any system or com- -Life expectancy
ponent. -Make model
2. Horizontal waste pipe should slope 1/4" per foot if < 3 inch pipe.
inch per foot 1/8" per foot if > or = to 3 inch pipe
3. Drip screed Also called weep screed.
Used at the base/bottom of stucco
walls to release moisture.
4. Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) Used for Backflow Prevention.
Lawn Irrigation systems: installed
vertically 6 to 12 inches above
highest outlet/emitter and before
the irrigation system valves.
5. Lintel 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.
6. Guardrail for decks and patios 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.
7. Minimum overlap on vertically in- 1 1/4 inches overlap, and blind nail-
stalled fiber cement siding ing recommended
8. Distance required between wall 1" to 2" (1 inch minimum, some
cladding and roof covering materials? local code is 2")
,Professional Home Inspector Exam NHIE / TREC Exam
9. What is the concern with a Double All means of egress (escape),
sided key lock deadbolt must be operable from the inside
without special knowledge or tools.
A keyed lock is a danger.
10. Fiberglass shingle roof that is 5 years Improper installation. Sealing strip
old is losing granular and cupping. At- or nailing was not done properly.
tic insulation and venting is adequate.
What is the most reasonable explana-
tion?
11. What is the last part to fail in a slate The slate itself. Flashings eventu-
roof system? ally wear out, but long before the
slate.
12. Metal roof has minor rust in spots. Removing the rust, priming and
What is the corrective action? painting.
13. What type of flashing is found on a Rake edge or edge flashing. A
gable edge? gable Edge is called a rake.
14. Which construction framing provides a platform-framed structure
fire blocking?
15. The Bottom chords of trusses were Recommend a structural engineer
cut to fit other construction. What is .
the recommendation?
16. What purpose does a barometric To control the draft
damper serve?
17. Water is dripping from discharge pip- A leak
ing coming from a hydronic heating
system. What is most likely the cause?
18. Masonry Chimney is required to be 2"
inches from wood framing in
the attic?
19. Score or remove the vapor paper
,Professional Home Inspector Exam NHIE / TREC Exam
When new insulation is placed directly
over old in the attic, what is the correct
way to place / handle Kraft paper on
new insulation?
20. What two structural components Truss/rafter to the top of walls
would be tied together with hurricane
ties?
21. What type of piping is used for a pool Schedule 40 PVC
circulation system?
22. Does the main water supply shutoff Accessible ?
have to be above grade, below grade,
or accessible?
23. Distance between interior electrical 12'
receptacles?
24. A wood burning furnace should be 18"
how far away from combustibles
25. Dishwasher drain line is installed Above
where in reference to the trap?
26. stairs, staircase tread depth 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
27. Staircase Nosing projection 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
, Professional Home Inspector Exam NHIE / TREC Exam
28. Staircase Riser height Riser height should be 7 3/4th inch-
es 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
29. Stair stringers and width Stairs wider than 36 inches should
have at least three stringers
30. Spiral staircase Tread depth should be a minimum
of 7 1/2 inches, measured 12 inch-
es from the narrow side.
Riser height should be 9 1/2 inches
maximum.
Minimum width is 26 inches at /
below the handrail
31. Hearth size requirements for greater 6' opening - 16" in front and 8"
than and smaller than 6 square feet sides
Over 6' - 20" and 12"
32. What is a cricket or saddle? 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
33. Deadman any type of anchor embedded in
the supported soil and tied to the
retaining wall
34. Egress window A window large enough, as defined
by local building codes, for exit or
entry in case of an emergency. Typ-
ically required in bedrooms.
Size:
Height above floor:
35.
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