Construction Safety and Building Code Requirements, Exams of Building Materials and Systems

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Michigan Builder 2 Residential Contractors License Study Exam with Complete Solutions An attached garage shall be separated from all habitable rooms above the garage with not less than - ANSWER-5/8 of an inch gypsum board A structure that is intended for swimming or recreational bathing is considered to be a swimming pool if it contains water over - ANSWER-24 inches What type of fastener do you use to install cabinets? - ANSWER-Truss head wood screws The process of preparing sand underneath a concrete slab requires sand to be - ANSWER-Compacted Habitable space in a basement shall have an emergency rescue opening with a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet and a sill height if not more than - ANSWER-44 inches The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than - ANSWER-6 feet 8 inches The minimum tread depth shall be - ANSWER-9 inches When feasible, a ramp shall have a maximum slope of - ANSWER-1:12 When adding a second level on a house that includes 3 bedrooms and a hall wall, the number of smoke alarms must be at least - ANSWER-4 For a basement wall subject to severe weather, the compressive strength of concrete shall not be less than - ANSWER-2,500 PSI All exterior footing and foundation systems shall extend at least - ANSWER-42 inches Anchor bolts are spaced no more than 6ft on center and shall be - ANSWER-½ inch in diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches into concrete Except for concrete mixtures that are resistant to segregation, a slump of concrete placed in removable forms shall not exceed - ANSWER-6 inches Drains that are installed around concrete and masonry foundations must be covered with crushed stones with minimum thickness of - ANSWER-6 inches A concrete mix of 1:2:4 means - ANSWER-1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 4 parts aggregate Masonry veneer shall be anchored to the supporting wall with corrosion-resistant metal ties embedded in water and extending into the veneer a minimum of - ANSWER-1 1/2 inches Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized or stainless steel with a minimum 12 gage shank and it must be of a length that penetrates a minimum of ______ into the roof sheathing - ANSWER-¾ inch An ice barrier shall consist of at least 2 layers of underlayment cemented together and shall extend at least ____ inside the exterior wall line of the building - ANSWER-24 inches An employer who willfully violates the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) rules for the second time and which violation causes death to an employee shall be fined the following - ANSWER-Not more than $20,000 or three years in prison or both According to MIOSHA, when an employee may be exposed to electrical shock of more than 600 volts, a helmet must be worn with the following classification - ANSWER-Class B According to MIOSHA, with regards to excavation of trench all of the following is applicable except - ANSWER-In the event of a cave-in, an inspection must be conducted no later than 72 hours after the incident. According to MIOSHA, an excavation that an employee is required to enter shall be excavated and the material stored and retained not less than - ANSWER-2 feet from the excavation edge MIOSHA requires an excavation that is more than ______ deep shall be sloped or supported - ANSWER-5 feet According to MIOSHA, which of the following with regards to metal portable ladders? - ANSWER-The minimum distance must be at least 20 feet between the ladder and power transmission According to MIOSHA, when scaffolding is made of wood, the framing members shall have a minimum fiber stress value of - ANSWER-1,500 PSI What is the first step when installing a drop ceiling? - ANSWER-Install the wall angle around the room based on the requested height When installing aluminum siding, it should not come in contact with - ANSWER-Copper What is the strongest pattern for a brick veneer wall? - ANSWER-Running bond Residential building plans are usually drawn to a scale of - ANSWER-¼ inch per foot The proper way to measure windows is - ANSWER-The width x height The best way to damp proof a basement wall is - ANSWER-From the top of the footing to the finished grade When a ladder extends 20 feet vertically, then the ladder base must be - ANSWER-5 feet from the wall What type of blade would you use to cut brick? - ANSWER-Diamond tip blade To establish a vertical plumb line, the following instrument would be necessary - ANSWER-A transit The height of a ladder jack scaffold shall not exceed - ANSWER-20 feet What is the tool used for leveling concrete? - ANSWER-Screed What is the minimum overlapping of wood planks on a scaffold? - ANSWER-12 inches What brick pattern is the weakest? - ANSWER-Stack bond To ensure that water vapor does not condense into water and get trapped behind a brick veneer wall. Which of the following must be installed? - ANSWER-Weep holes How is brick veneer attached to a building - ANSWER-Metal ties anchored to the studs The minimum height of a sawhorse barricade shall be - ANSWER-36 inches The radiating or wedge shaped treads at turns of stairs are called - ANSWER-Winders What should be used as an underlayment for asphalt shingles? - ANSWER-Asphalt saturated felt What kind of board is recommended to be installed around a bathtub? - ANSWER- Moisture resistant board What do you call an "L shaped" support that strengthens ceiling joists? - ANSWER- Strong back Floor joists are designed to support and distribute the weight of the floor between - ANSWER-Sill and beam Swimming pool barriers shall be at least - ANSWER-48 inches The height of a handrail on stairs ranges between - ANSWER-34 - 38 inches Minimum distance that a pool must be from a building is - ANSWER-10 feet Asphalt shingles required exposure is - ANSWER-5 inches The minimum distance between a well and a septic system must be at least - ANSWER-50 feet A driveway that is 40ft by 12ft by 4 inches thick requires how many cubic yards of concrete? - ANSWER-6 A #5 steel rod that is used for rebar has a diameter of - ANSWER-5/8 inch The deflection of floor joists should not exceed: - ANSWER-1/360 of the span How do you install wall cabinets? - ANSWER-Through the cabinet rail to the wall framing Ice dams are caused by: - ANSWER-Poor attic ventilation The Percolation Test is used to determine: - ANSWER-Permeability of the soil What is the part of the fireplace that keeps sparks from falling on the floor? - ANSWER- Hearth What are the framing members called that establish the rough floor openings? - ANSWER-Trimmer, header, tail joist You are building 2 x 4 walls around the entire perimeter of a basement. You should: - ANSWER-Install a fire block between the back of the new wall and the existing foundation wall When installing sub-flooring with tongue and groove edges: - ANSWER-You could use a sledge hammer to carefully drive them together leaving a small gap Weepholes shall be placed: - ANSWER-Maximum spacing of 33 inches on center With regards to ladder safety, which is false? -Ladders must extend 4 feet above the landing on the roof -Use the "four and one" rule. 1 foot of base for every 4 feet of height. -Keep the ladder base free from debris Defective ladders must be properly tagged and removed from service. - ANSWER-- Ladders must extend 4 feet above the landing on the roof With regards to excavation safety, all of the following are true except... -When entering a tunnel, a standby person may be required to be stationed at the entrance. -Before starting excavation, you must notify Miss Dig 3 days in advance. -Trench shoring is not necessary unless the depth of the trench is over 12 feet. -Never enter a manhole or tunnel without testing in advance for sufficient oxygen. - ANSWER--Trench shoring is not necessary unless the depth of the trench is over 12 feet. In connection with section 35 an employer who willfully or repeatedly violates this act which causes the death of an employee (first conviction) is guilty of a felony and shall be fined not more than... and/or... - ANSWER-$10,000 and/or imprisoned for not more than one year In connection with section 35 an employer who willfully or repeatedly violates this act which causes the death of an employee (second conviction) is guilty of a felony and shall be fined not more than... and/or... - ANSWER-$20,000 and or not more than 3 years in prison Under MIOSHA section 35, a person who knowingly makes a false statement or who fails to maintain a record or report is... - ANSWER-Guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined of not more than $10,000 and imprisoned for not more than six months or both. Under MIOSHA section 35 a person who gives advance notice of an investigation of an inspection to be conducted under this act without authority is guilty of... - ANSWER-A misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1000 and or imprisoned for not more than 6 months. Under section 35 of MIOSHA, injuries that require hospitalization or death must be reported to MIOSHA within... - ANSWER-8 hours. Under section 35 of MIOSHA a $7000 fine is applicable in all the following except... -An employer who receives a citation for violation of this act even if deemed not serious. -An employer who fails to correct the violation for which a citation was issued -An employer who willfully or repeatedly violates this act.