If there is a hole in the return plenum for a furnace, is that ok? - ANSWER No
Ground rod sticking two feet out of the ground, is this allowed? - ANSWER No
An attic chimney shows a 2" gap between the chimney and the lower floor ceiling rafters. You can see all the way down to the crawl space ...
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If there is a hole in the return plenum for a furnace, is that ok? - ANSWER No
Ground rod sticking two feet out of the ground, is this allowed? - ANSWER No
An attic chimney shows a 2" gap between the chimney and the lower floor ceiling
rafters. You can see all the way down to the crawl space with a flashlight. What do you
write on your report? - ANSWER Fire-stop this area with metal flashing
You find a notch in the bottom chord of an attic roof truss. It was made to make room for
a pull-down attic stairway. What do you report? - ANSWER Have a structural engineer
evaluate
You notice a home that you are inspecting was built over an old gas station. What do
you do? - ANSWER Write it in your report and inform the client
What size hearth extension do you need for a fireplace with an opening less than 6'? -
ANSWER 8" on the sides, 16" in the front
What size hearth extension do you need for a fireplace with an opening 6' or larger? -
ANSWER 12" on the sides, 22" in the front
On the exam, there is an earthquake question using a drawing of a wall. The question
may ask... What is the most likely area not to be effected or fall over? - ANSWER Wall
with sheething
While inspecting a forty-year-old house, you notice the house has two layers of
shingles. The shingles are in need of replacing. Where is the most likely place you will
find leakage? - ANSWER The valleys
What must you report about a hot water heater? - ANSWER Fuel source or energy
On a home inspection, the floor joists are too low to go all the way into the crawl space.
What do you write on your report? - ANSWER Crawl space inaccessible
On the exam, there is an earthquake question using a drawing of a wall. The question
may ask, What is most likely not to pull up? - ANSWER Wall with metal L-shape ties
There is an A/C unit mount on top of pressure treated 4x4's on a built-up roof. Is this
okay? - ANSWER Yes, no problem
, What best describes this remark. Foundation improperly designed for these soil
conditions. - ANSWER Engineering comment
Are you allowed to install a GFCI outlet on a two-wire electrical system? - ANSWER
Yes, by tying the GFCI ground to the house neutral
On the exam, there are three drawings of a standard one-bowl sink. Which one has the
correct drain trap? - ANSWER The picture with one P-trap, (A)
What is the purpose of weep holes in brick veneer walls? - ANSWER To ventilate the
cavity between the sheathing and brick veneer
During an inspection, you notice a 2" galvanized pipe sticking out of the ground on the
backside of an older home. What is it? - ANSWER Fill pipe for an oil tank
You notice step cracking in the outside brick veneer wall above the window. What are
the two most likely cause of this? - ANSWER Short lintel or rusted lintel
Should a GFCI receptacle trip itself if it has an open neutral? - ANSWER Yes
on the exam, there is a picture of a house that has new vinyl siding installed over
headboard siding. In the process, they covered up the ariel service cable. Is this ok? -
ANSWER No
Can a ground wire be split with a bolt connector? - ANSWER No. Splices are not
allowed in ground wiring
The two types of water circulating pumps used in hot water heating systems are
intermittently and? - ANSWER Constant operating
What is a Conclusion? - ANSWER The end or close; final decision
What is an Observation? - ANSWER An act or instance of viewing or noting a fact or
occurrence for some scientific or other special purpose
During an inspection, you noticed silver-like paint on all roof members in the attic. What
happened in this area? - ANSWER A fire or mold has occurred and the wood members
have been encapsulated
on the exam, there are pictures of notches in ceiling joist. They ask which one is
acceptable? - ANSWER A 2x2 notch in the center bottom
What is the common major violation found in a fuse box? - ANSWER Putting Edison
based fuses in with higher amperage ratings
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