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A metal underground water pipe used as part of the grounding electrode system shall be in direct contact with the earth for a minimum of ___________ feet A. 8 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20 - ANSWER-B. 10 1. Panel boards and over current protection devices are prohibited in ___ a. Clothes closets b. Sleeping rooms c. Garages d. Storage rooms - ANSWER-a. clothes closets Bonding is? a. Another word for grounding b. Joining two electrical connectors together c. The act of putting an "anti-oxi...

T/F: Individual home inspectors are never subject to OSHA regulations. - ANSWER-false The InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice are __________. - ANSWER-minimum guidelines T/F: According to the InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice, inspectors are required to test valves and electrical disconnects by operating them. - ANSWER-false According to the InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice, the decision as to whether a space is safe to enter is determined by _________. -...

T/F: Individual home inspectors are never subject to OSHA regulations. - ANSWER-False The InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice are __________. - ANSWER-1. minimum guidelines * 2. not to be exceeded 3. general recommendations 4. variable from state to state T/F: According to the InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice, inspectors are required to test valves and electrical disconnects by operating them. - ANSWER-False According to the InterNACHI Residential Standards of Pr...

Which statement about procedures for accepting field changes is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Once a plan is approved, changes cannot be made to that plan. b. An owner/occupant can make field changes without approval. c. The inspector is always allowed to approve field changes. d. The authority may rest solely with the fire marshal or building official. - ANSWER-D What must be verified to ensure that fire and life safety requirements are met during construction? Select one: a. Fire wat...

How do the standards describe the inspection of a home's electrical system? as a visual inspection as an NEC code inspection as a local code inspection as an exhaustive technical inspection - ANSWER-As a visual inspection Which of the following actions is not a requirement regarding branch circuit wiring? required to dismantle connections at junction boxes required to report solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring required to observe branch circuit conductors require...

Which type of wall is driven into the ground and resists loads on both sides? A) Gravity Wall B) Piling Wall C) Cantilever Wall D) Anchored Wall - ANSWER-B) A piling wall is driven into the ground and resists loads on both sides. What is the minimum grading needed to securely deflect water away from a house? A) 6inches for every 5ft B) 10 inches for every 10ft C) 6 inches for every 10ft D) 5 inches for every 6ft - ANSWER-C) Grading should at min, slope 6 inches for every 10ft away fr...

Which of the following is NOT included in a standard home inspection? - ANSWER-screens, awnings, and shutters Which of the following is NOT included in a typical site inspection? - ANSWER-playground equipment Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection? - ANSWER-retaining walls When should a retaining wall be inspected? - ANSWER-if it is holding back soil that could affect the house or garage Which of the following, according to most standards, must be inspected i...

When inspecting the heating equipment, the inspector is not required to _____. operate heating systems when conditions may cause equipment damage open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer observe automatic safety controls operate the system using normal operating controls - ANSWER-Operate heating systems when conditions may cause equipment damage What should the home inspector do if he or she finds a cracked heat exchanger? report it as a major repair turn...

Which of the following actions is required during the insulation, ventilation, and attic inspections? A. Required to observed insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces. B. Required to enter the attic space when entry could damage property. C. Required to report on concealed insulation and vapor retarders. D. Required to report on venting equipment that is integral with household appliances. - ANSWER-A. Required to observed insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces. A...

The grounding electrode conductors may also be called: - ANSWER-Ground Wire The grounding systems are connected to the house neutral at the: - ANSWER-Service Box From the point where the ground and the neutral wires connect, there are two paths to ground. What are they? - ANSWER-Through the neutral wire or through the grounding electrode conductor to water pipes or grounding rods. What is the advantage of a 240 volt circuti - ANSWER-More electricity can flow at a lower amperage rating. ...