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The Expert's Guide to Nailing the NASCLA Exam. 100% Certified Exam Study Guide Latest Upd, Exams of Civil Engineering Systems

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lightweight, 5/8" that is up to 15% lighter than standard Type X wallboard - ansGysum
Panel- Firecode Type X
What is an advantage of veneer plasters? - ansVeneer plaster is more durable
Least expensive stud for gypsum framing? - ans25 gauge steel studs
18 GAUGE TIES are used for what in gypsum framing? - ansTO ATTACH CHANNEL TO
FURRED AREAS
Why USE SHORTER SHANK NAILS in framing with Gypsum? - ansTO PREVENT NAIL
POPS
With gypsum wall framing, how should studs be installed? - ansALL STUDS SAME
DIRECTION
How should resilient channels be installed with respect to distance from floor and ceiling? -
ansINSTALL RESILIENT CHANNELS 2" FROM FLOOR, 6" FROM CEILING
How should furring channels be installed? - ansPERPENDICULAR TO JOIST
What is the SPACING OF FURRING CHANNEL FASTENERS? - ans24" OC
Temperature of hanging drywall? - ansTEMPERATURE TO HANG DRYWALL SHOULD
BE MORE THAN 50 DEGREES, ACCLIMATED FOR 24 HOURS AT 55-70 DEGREES
What is the width of a gypsum control joint? - ansGYPSUM CONTROL JOINT WIDTH IS
1/2"
Job conditions of finishing veneer plaster? - ansGREATER THAN 55 DEGREES,
HUMIDITY 20-50 %
THE SPACING OF FASTENERS FOR CORNER BEAD MUST NOT BE MORE THAN....
- ans12" OC
Storage Temperature of Gyspum... - ansAbove 55 degrees, products start to deteriorate at 125
degrees
When stacking gyspum, how far should the base of the stack be from the wall? - ans4"-6"
FROM WALL
When can a door be used as a wall control joint? - ansTHE DOOR MAY BE USED AS A
WALL CONTROL JOINT IF THE JOINT GOES FROM THE CORNER UP
Some purposes of roofing underlayment? - ansIt protects roof sheathing before the roof is
applied, and it gives added weather protection
What is used to keep water from getting inside the roof? - ansIce Dams
The membrane of an ice dam should be HOW MANY inches inside the wall line? - ans24
inches inside the wall line
What is the term for flashing built into the vertical surface and bent down over the base
flashing - anscounter flashing
What is the flashing built right up on the chimney and butts the chimney and the shingles? -
ansStep flashing
How much exposure should be given when roll roofing? - ans17 inches
How many pounds per square are required of vapor barriers on built up roofs? - ans45 to 80
lbs per square
What are some purposes of aggregate on built up roofs? - ansProtects the underlying roof
system from weather and protects from damage caused by foot traffic
When installing rafters, how much air space should be left for ventilation? - ans1 inch
minimum
In roofing, what is a major reason to install vapor barriers? - ansPrevent condensation
What is the term used to describe the ability of a vapor barrier to resist vapor penetration? -
ans"Perms"
What is the maximum height of carpet? - ans1/2 inch
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lightweight, 5/8" that is up to 15% lighter than standard Type X wallboard - ansGysum Panel- Firecode Type X What is an advantage of veneer plasters? - ansVeneer plaster is more durable Least expensive stud for gypsum framing? - ans25 gauge steel studs 18 GAUGE TIES are used for what in gypsum framing? - ansTO ATTACH CHANNEL TO FURRED AREAS Why USE SHORTER SHANK NAILS in framing with Gypsum? - ansTO PREVENT NAIL POPS With gypsum wall framing, how should studs be installed? - ansALL STUDS SAME DIRECTION How should resilient channels be installed with respect to distance from floor and ceiling? - ansINSTALL RESILIENT CHANNELS 2" FROM FLOOR, 6" FROM CEILING How should furring channels be installed? - ansPERPENDICULAR TO JOIST What is the SPACING OF FURRING CHANNEL FASTENERS? - ans24" OC Temperature of hanging drywall? - ansTEMPERATURE TO HANG DRYWALL SHOULD BE MORE THAN 50 DEGREES, ACCLIMATED FOR 24 HOURS AT 55-70 DEGREES What is the width of a gypsum control joint? - ansGYPSUM CONTROL JOINT WIDTH IS 1/2" Job conditions of finishing veneer plaster? - ansGREATER THAN 55 DEGREES, HUMIDITY 20-50 % THE SPACING OF FASTENERS FOR CORNER BEAD MUST NOT BE MORE THAN....

  • ans12" OC Storage Temperature of Gyspum... - ansAbove 55 degrees, products start to deteriorate at 125 degrees When stacking gyspum, how far should the base of the stack be from the wall? - ans4"-6" FROM WALL When can a door be used as a wall control joint? - ansTHE DOOR MAY BE USED AS A WALL CONTROL JOINT IF THE JOINT GOES FROM THE CORNER UP Some purposes of roofing underlayment? - ansIt protects roof sheathing before the roof is applied, and it gives added weather protection What is used to keep water from getting inside the roof? - ansIce Dams The membrane of an ice dam should be HOW MANY inches inside the wall line? - ans inches inside the wall line What is the term for flashing built into the vertical surface and bent down over the base flashing - anscounter flashing What is the flashing built right up on the chimney and butts the chimney and the shingles? - ansStep flashing How much exposure should be given when roll roofing? - ans17 inches How many pounds per square are required of vapor barriers on built up roofs? - ans45 to 80 lbs per square What are some purposes of aggregate on built up roofs? - ansProtects the underlying roof system from weather and protects from damage caused by foot traffic When installing rafters, how much air space should be left for ventilation? - ans1 inch minimum In roofing, what is a major reason to install vapor barriers? - ansPrevent condensation What is the term used to describe the ability of a vapor barrier to resist vapor penetration? - ans"Perms" What is the maximum height of carpet? - ans1/2 inch

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What is the max vertical change in level? - ans1/4" What is the max bevel allowed? - ans1: Max slope of any floor surface is... - ans1: Objects may protrude how many inches into the path of travel? - ans4 inches Max pressure for operable parts is what? - ans5 lbs Clear width of an interior accessible route is.... - ans36 inches minimum What is the max height of a threshold? - ans1/2 FOOT (6 in) Door hardware should be placed.... - ans34 to 48 inches above finished floor Opening door force should be.... - ans5 lbs Minimum ramp loading length? - ans60 inches Ramps higher than HOW MANY inches shall have handrails? - ans6 inches Ramp surface must extend how many inches outside the railing? - ans12 inches Curbs at ramps shall be at least how many inches high? - ans4 inches Parking space access aisles should be at least how many inches wide? - ans60 inches Stair risers shall be what max and min. height? - ans4 inches min, 7 inches max Handrail height shall be how many inches? - ans34-38 inches Stair handrails shall extend how many inches past the nosing? - ans12 inches past nosing Water closets shall be between how many inches from a side wall? - ans16 to 18 inches Grab bars shall be how many inches above the shower floor? - ans33 to 36 inches Grab bars should be able to support how many lbs? - ans250 lbs Front loading floor surface should be offset how many inches from the centerline? - ans inches How much space should there be between U-shaped kitchens? - ans60 inches A parking lot within 10 feet of a building may slope how much? - ans2% slope With the erection of precast concrete products, the rotation of the panel should be performed where? - ansOver the truck bed Dunnage should not be continuous over how much? - ansNot more than one stack Wall panel bracing must be maintained until.... - anspermanent connections are accomplished Concrete panels help with what? - ansMore rapid construction When dry packing grout, joints need greater than how much spacing? - ansGreater than 1 inch Minimum temperature to grout panels is? - ans40 degrees Hollow core slab joints greater than 1/8" shall be.... - ansTaped Temporary shoring MUST stay in place until what? - ansAll members are bearing Precast concrete floor jacking post may be removed when? - ansWhen the grout has hardened What is the standard bearing depth for open web joists? - ans2 1/2" If a joist reads "14K7", what does the 7 indicate? - ansThe chord designation number How should you store joists? - ansStore them just as they are shipped, vertical, laid down-- all the above How should you attach bearing joists? - ansTack weld both sides of one end What is "sweep" in joists? - ansOutward bow of the joist How should cantilevered joists be braced? - ansUsing crossbracing In what lengths are joists panelized in order to accommodate standard bridging lengths? - ans20 feet What should be done if damage occurs to the joist? - ansIt should be reported to the joist manufacturer Who is allowed to modify a joist? - ansOnly the manufacturer's engineer How wide of a plate is needed to support a joist? - ans6 inches wide

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With construction Job site Management, who is least likely to deal with "as built" drawings? - ansProject manager Who is responsible to make sure they site is ready to build? - ansThe owner What is the role of job superintendents? - ansMobilization; coordinating labor, material, equipment, etc When do addenda to the contract come up? - ansDuring the bid process What do product data sheets usually consist of? - ansManufacturer's product information Are blueprints considered a submittal? - ansNO Who prepares shop drawings? - ansManufacturers and fabricators What do submittals affect? - ansThe project's schedule and quality What facilitates the proper installation of the material and equipment? - ansShop drawings What should you use to confirm justification for rain delays? - ansDaily reports What document identifies areas for materials? - ansJob site Space Allocation What is the storage area on the jobsite called? - ansLaydown area What is the majority of the laydown area used to store? - ansRebar During what part of the project is the laydown area mainly used? - ansFirst third of the project What is the most unpredictable expense of a project? - ansLabor costs What controls the layout and equipment that is used more than any other? - ansSite Constraints Who is responsible for as-built drawings? - ansThe superintendent What can you expect to be present when contractors employ union workers? - ansUnion Labor Agreements The superintendent is responsible for how many projects? - ansONE PROJECT Subcontractors should be paid on a _____ basis, per contractor approval - ansTimely What can inspector do if he discovers work being performed outside the permit? - ansIssue a stop work notice Technical specifications can affect the ____ - ansquality of work What type of relationship is used when two activities should be completed at the same time, regardless of different durations? - ansFinish to Finish Relationship What is the efficient method to transfer info from architect to builder? - ansBuilding Information Modeling What is allocation of overhead to items that will be completed early in the project? - ansFront loading What relates schedule of values to the schedule? - ansCash flow projections Who gives payment draw request approval to the owner? - ansArchitects At closeout, what is required prior to the initial punch list? - ansNotification What is the term for when the architect has determined that the facility is acceptable for owner use/occpancy? - ansBeneficial occupancy Most contracts require HOW LONG of a warranty? And where is this listed? - ansOne year warranty; in the specifications What kind of documents cover the release of liens? - ansAIA documents With regards to rebar, what is used to resist diagonal tension when beams deflect? - ansStirrups What kind of rebar is place perpendicular to stress rebar and provides extra strength? - ansTemperature rebar Is rust acceptable on reinforcing bars? Why? - ansYes, because rust increases the roughness of the surface which improves the bond

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What allows the load to be lifted vertically without inducing a horizontal force into the bundle? - ansSpreader beams The length of the spreader beam should be at least _____ the length of the reinforcing bars in the bundle - ans1/2 the length What is used to align and support rebar? - ansBar supports How long is a rebar bolster? - ans5 feet long Is slab and wall rebar placement critical? - ansNO How much can welding reduce rebar strength? - ansBy 35 to 40 percent Rebar should be how many inches above grade? - ans3 inches above grade Rebar should be how many inches from the top of the slab? - ans2 inches What should you use to connect wall rebar? - ansA tie How much less energy do green buildings use compared to conventional? - ans36% less energy What is the minimum size trench required when managing site runoff? - ans4" x 4" trench Can greywater be reused for irrigation or filter for building reuse? - ansYES Can blackwater be reused like greywater? - ansNO, it needs to go to the sewer Thermal mass materials are effective at absorbing heat up to about HOW MANY inches? - ans6 inches Is Oak (wood) a rapidly renewable resource? - ansNO Average new construction generates how much waster per sq ft? - ans4 lbs of waste per SF What type of ventilation system uses high and low pressure zones created by rising heat and the associated convection currents? - ansStack ventilation What acronym describes the amount of contaminates that a product emits - ansVOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) What green building rating system measures the performance of buildings? - ansThe LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) With regards to steel decking, when lifting bundles of decking, you should use a _____ - ansChoker hitch Working platform capacities for floor decking should be _____ - ans50 lbs/SF Working platform capacity for roof decking should be _____ - ans30 lbs/SF What is the minimum length of end bearing that should be provided for steel decking? - ans 1/2" What are some methods of attaching steel decking? - ansElectric screw guns, self drilling screws, etc With regard to construction project management, is a daily log a quality management item? - ansNO Owner hires designer, then hires subs based on bids, may hire architect - ansDeisgn/Bid/Build single point of contact for owner, entity hires subcontractors - ansDesign/Build Owner hires both design firm and construction project management firm; responsibilities vary - ansConstruction Project Management The process that considers cost in the context of other factors like quality, durability, etc.; Most helpful during the DESIGN Phase - ansValue Engineering supplementary conditions that serve as additional owner requirements (insurance, wages) - ansSpecial Conditions the expected results of the work - ansPerformance Specifications Specified time period, methods of payment, and conditions of termination if negotiations fall through - ansLetter of Intent

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How long after concrete is poured should saw joints be installed? - ans4-12 hours after How can you prevent the loss of water in concrete? - ansWet down the ground under the slab Pump mix stone should be what shape? - ansRounded What does a vibrator do to concrete? - ansConsolidates it What is the last step in the slab finishing sequence after troweling? - ansEdging Troweling too soon will cause the concrete to be ---- - ansrough What tool knocks down the highs and the lows with concrete? - ansBull float A 20 degree temp increase reduces the setup time by how much? - ans50% Never pour concrete on what type of ground? - ansFrozen ground Below what temperature is considered "cold weather?" - ans40 degrees What controls the drying of the concrete? - ansCuring What is the cause of plastic shrinkage cracks? - ansRapid Evaporation What temperature should you cure cylinders at the jobsite in a box? - ans60-80 degrees A window list is referred to as a ---; this is also where the rough opening dimensions for windows are found - ansschedule What is used to estimate building lines to keep the work level and true? - ansBatter boards Corners can be squared using the --- method - ans3, 4, 5 method Batter boards must be how many feet from the corners of the house? - ans4 feet What tool helps layout the building? - ansSurveyor level What is the best method to anchor sill plates? - ansAnchor bolts What type of wood has the lowest resistance to decay? - ansUntreated sapwood What type of wood has natural decay resistance? - ansHeartwood The corner of a wood frame structure serves as a --- - ansshear wall How much of a space is needed at the end of a girder? - ans1/2" What are the wood framing components around a chimney? - ansTrimmers, headers, and tail joist How much of a gap is needed between MDF sheets in the subfloor? - ans1/8" You should use two jacks at each end of the header when the frame opening span is longer than how many feet? - ans6 feet Trusses carry roof loads while in the --- position? - ansVertical Drywall should be flush with the - ansjamb Rough openings are typically how much wider that the door? - ans2 inches One square of shingles is how many pounds and covers how much square feet? - ans235 lbs, 100 SF Minimum joints for shingles is --- and joints between shingles in any course should be separated at least --- from joints in the adjacent course below - ans1/4" and 1 1/2" What should you use to attach gutters? - ansWraparound hangers Gutter minimum slope is what? - ans1" in 16' Housewrap allows ---- to pass through, but not ---- - answater vapor, water What prevents downdrafts in chimneys? - ansHoods What is used to support wall cabinets? - ansHanger rails What is used in steel framing when a single section is not long enough to extend the entire length of a foundation wall or header? - ansTrack splices What type of insulation is used in the attic? - ansLoose-fill insulation What type of insulation can be covered with drywall once the moisture content of the insulation drops below ---%? - ansWet Spray Insulation, 19% What is good for temperature and moisture release from a roof? - ansRidge Vents

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Acclimation is for floors; flooring should be stored in the building for how many days before being laid? - ans4-5 days The --- is the length of the lumber that connects the deck to the house - ansledger --- sizes are in NAME ONLY - ansNominal What is the term for a bucket's maximum capacity when the material is above the edges of the bucket? - ansHeaped capacity What is the term for when bucket contents are filled to the level of the rim, with no material heaped over it? This is also the same as the water carrying capacity of the bucket... - ansStruck Capacity Smaller foundations, fine grading, landscaping, road building, ripping, tree and stump removal are all uses of what machine? - ansBulldozers What has the most influence on dozer efficiency? - ansBlade Position and Depth of Cut What technique can you use in downgrade dozing to help reduce the amount of load lost? - ansSlot dozing What should you use when loading a scraper in muddy soil? - ansA push dozer What do dotted lines on drawing indicate? - ansLIMITS of fill slope With regards to reference stakes, one station equals what footage? - ans100 feet 45 degrees is equal to what percent slope? - ans100% What is the best piece of equipment to be used for ditched over utilities? - ansWheeled Backhoe What is a trench box used for? - ansTo prevent the sides of the ditches from caving in What is used to determine the max density of soil? - ansThe proctor test What is the preferred in place density test? - ansThe nuclear device What type of rays are used with a nuclear device? - ansGamma rays What is the best method to compact course grained soil? - ansPuddling What represents points of equal elevation above or below an arbitrary reference plane (sea level)? - ansContour lines What is the most difficult type of rock to rip? Course grained or Fine grained? - ansIgneous rock, Fine Grained Shock waves from a single blast normally do not travel --- - ansDownward Well Point systems work best in what type of soils? - ansGranular/Course grained What is the easiest business organization to set up? - ansSole proprioterships General partnerships exist as long as... - ansthe partners remain In general partnerships, who is liable for acts? - ansEach partner Which business type is exempt from registering with the IRS? - ansSole proprioterships What is a disadvantage of C Corp? - ansDouble taxation Why is the licensing board in place? - ansTo protect the public Business Owner's Policy covers what? - ansProperty and Liability Coverage bundled together Who are the parties involved with a bond? - ansOwner, surety company, contractor What type of bond guarantees that liens cannot be placed against the owner's property for payment of services? - ansLien Bond Describe the Miller Act! - ansLaw requiring performance and payment bonds on all federal construction projects over $100,000, put in place because contractors were just leaving jobs! Does the Miller Act benefit subcontractors? - ansNO What are some aspects of a good logo sign? - ansEasy to remember and limited to one or two colors What is a form of collusion where contractors coordinate their bids to fix the award outcome of a project? - ansBid rigging

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Operating Activities are a part of.... - ansCash Flow What method gives the max tax deferral? - ansCompleted Contract method Which method reports income or loss in the year the contract is completed? - ansCompleted contract method Which method recognized incomes as it is earned during the construction process? - ansPercentage of Completion Method What are the terms of a "net 30" accounting process? - ansPay total due within 30 days of invoice date What is the medicare rate? - ans1.45% What type form should you use to apply for a federal ID? - ansSS What is a 9 digit number that the IRS issues? - ansEIN (Employer Identification Number) How long should you keep employee payroll tax records? - ans4 years What is the social security rate? - ans6.2% How should you make your social security payments during the first year? - ansMonthly What form should you use to pay FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act)? - ansForm 940 Does the employee or employer pay FUTA? - ansEmployer If you report less than $2,500 for the quarter, you can use form --- to make tax payments - ans What form should be used to report sub contractor payments? - ans Do contractors pay sales tax on all materials? - ansYES Subcontractors and suppliers will use liens to--- - anssecure payments Liens prevent owners from doing what? - ansPaying twice What should you have subcontractors sign? - ansLien waivers Who has priority, the mortgage company or labor lien? - ansMortgage company because of date How are thin brick connected? - ansThey are adhered How thick is a typical mortar joint? - ans3/8" What is the most waterproof masonry joint? - ansTooled joint When you are using rebar, should you use two core or three core CMUs? - ansTwo core What is the ACTUAL size of a block? - ans7 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 15 5/8" Does masonry with Portland cement-lime mortar exhibit greater flexural bond strength than masonry connected with masonry cement mortar? - ansYES! --- Cement increases the compressive strength of mortar - ansPortland What type of mortar should you use to tuckpoint masonry? - ansPre Hydrated Type "N" What is used to bond two wythes of brick? - ansHeaders Increasing the amount of water in grout will increase the likelihood of..... - ansparticle segregation Wall ties should be how far from other face? - ans5/8" What are the 3 types of ties? - ansCorrugated, regular, and Z Doing WHAT makes a more uniform bed for brick to be laid? - ansFurrowing When cleaning brick, keep sandblasting pressure between what PSF? - ans60 to 100 PSF What is applied to the brick BEFORE THE ACID in order to clean the brick? - ansClean water Is brick veneer a load bearing wall? - ansNO How should wall ties be spaced vertically and horizontally? - ans16" Vertically, 32" Horizontally What should be the depth for control joints in block walls? - ans3/4" When parging, how many inches should you be above grade? - ans6"

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Masonry columns should have a max heigh of --- times least dimension - ans25 times Is a brick veneer wall a curtain wall? - ansYes What should be placed above flashing? - ansWeep holes Brick pavers should have a slope of what? - ans1/8" to 1/4" What can be used as an accelerating admixture? - ansCalcium Chloride Welded wire mesh should be lapped a stay plus? - ans2 inches You need a permit for retaining walls greater than how many feet high? - ans4 Feet The building official may do what if a permit was issued in error? - ansRevoke the permit A building official may issue what if the construction is found to be not in code? - ansNotice of violation What type of construction uses heavy timbers? - ansType IV How high should columns be fire protected? - ans5 feet The substrate for fireproofing must be at least what temp? - ans40 degrees How tall must parapet walls be? - ans30 inches How thick should smoke barriers be? - ansAt least .1" thick Elevator shafts more than 4 stories shall have --- hour firerating? - ans2 hour 2 layers of 5/8" drywall produce what type fire rating? - ans2 hour What is the spacing of screws to attach drywall to fireproof a column? - ans12 inches UNLAWFUL TO OCCUPY STRUCTURE WITHOUT... - ansFIRE PROTECTION KIOSK WIDER THAN HOW MANY FEET REQUIRE A SPRINKLER SYSTEM? - ans4' YOU SHOULD HAVE AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL UNIT FOR... - ansBACKFLOW VALVES HOW FAR SHOULD THE MANUAL CONTROL LEVER BE FROM EXHAUST FAN? - ans10-20' CABINETS WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE UNLOCKED EXCEPT FOR GROUP....

  • ansI- 3 SMOKE ALARMS AT LEAST ---AWAY FROM BATHROOM DOOR - ans3 FEET WHERE SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED, SMOKE ALARMS SHALL RECEIVE PRIMARY POWER FROM? - ansBUILDING WIRING HOW LARGE OF AN OPENING IS NEEDED FOR FIREFIGHTERS? - ans30" SPRINKLER DEFLECTORS SHOULD BE HOW MANY INCHES BELOW THE DECK?
  • ans14 INCHES WHAT IS THE MAX AND MIN HEIGHT OF FIRE ALARM BOXES? - ans42 AND 48 INCHES CEILING HEIGHTS SHALL BE A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF - ans7 FOOT 6 INCHES Opened doors shall not reduce the width more than how many inches? - ans7 inches Emergency power illumination should run for how long? - ans90 mins Elevators are required in buildings more than how many stories? - ans3 Stories Wheel chair refuge areas are what dimensions? - ans30" x 48" What should be placed between refuge areas? - ansSmoke barrier separation What is the minimum width of doors? - ans32" Minimum height of an interior door is how many inches? - ans80 inches The exit door must swing in the direction of egress when more than how many occupants? - ans How many pounds of pressure are required for non fire interior doors? - ans5 lbs Panic hardware required on doors with more than how many people? - ans50 people Panic hardware unlatchable force is what? - ans15 lbs Handrails shall extend how far past the top riser? - ans12 inches

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How many fire extinguishers should there be? - ansOne for every 3000 SF How many gallons of flammable liquids may be stored outside of approved storage cabinets?

  • ans25 gallons Access ways should be how many feet wide to within how many feet of storage containers? - ans12 ft wide, 200 ft of storage containers What is the minimum distance of discharge for vaporizer valves with regards to LP Gas? - ans5 ft Heating devices should be how far away from tarpaulins? - ans10 ft Stored materials should be at least how many feet from an exterior wall? - ans10 ft Bagged materials shall be stacked by stepping back the layers and cross keying the bags every -- bags high - ans Brick stack heights shall be --- ft when wrapped/cubed, --- ft when loose - ans7 ft when wrapped/cubed, 4 ft when loose Block cannot be stacked higher than --- - ans6 feet Wire rope shall not be used when more than ---% of the strands have been damaged within an length of 8 diameters - ans10% Chutes are required when dropping debris more than how many feet? - ans20 feet When debris is dropped through holes in the floor, what size barricade how many inches outside the hole must be installed around the drop zone on the lower floor? - ans42 inches high barricade; 6 inches outside the hole Skill saws are required to have ----- guards - ans"Point of Operation" Compressed air used for cleaning purposes shall not exceed --- PSI - ans Scaffolds must support at least how many times the intended weight? - ans4 times Minimum width of scaffold platforms is? - ans18 inches Max distance from outrigger scaffold platform to face of building is? - ans3 feet Max distance from scaffold to face of building when applying stucco is? - ans18" Each end of a scaffold must extend how many inches past the scaffold support? - ans6 inches Scaffolds should be erected under supervision of a --- - anscompetent person Scaffold handrail height should be between --- and --- above the scaffold platform - ans36 to 45 inches Catenary scaffold wire rope shall be ----- and without ----- between anchors - anscontinuous; splices Guardrails are required when working above how high? - ans6 ft Railing should be able to support how much weight? - ans200 lbs A lanyard should be connected at the center point of the - answearer's back Covers must support how much the intended weight? - ansTwice the intended weight Ribber tired heavy equipment requires fenders for more than how fast? - ans15 mph Clearing equipment rollover canopy should be how thick? - ans1/8" Ladders should be placed in excavations more than how many feet deep? How often? - ans feet deep, every 50 feet What should be tested in excavations prior to beginning work? - ansAir Quality Minimum percent oxygen is --- and max is ---- - ans19.5%, 23.5% Materials should be stored at least how many feet from the edge of an excavation? - ans2 feet What type of person should inspect excavations on regular basis? - ansCompetent person Employees must be protected from cave-ins when excavation more than how many feet deep? - ans5 ft Excavations may be how many feet below the trench box? - ans2 feet Masonry walls over how many feet should be braced? - ans8 feet

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Who may work under loads? - ansPeople responsible for the hooking of loads A change in elevation of how many inches requires a ladder or stairs? - ans19 inches How many handrails are required on enclosed stairs? - ansAt least one When accessing the roof with a ladder, the ladder must extend how many feet above the roof?

  • ans3 feet Ladders should slope so that the distance from the base of the ladder to the base of the building is equal to --- the working length of the ladder - ans1/ When must the atmosphere in confined spaces be tested for oxygen, flammable gases, toxic air? - ansPrior to persons entering The distance from a crane boom and a power line rated less than 50KV must be at least? - ans10 feet A crane must be inspected by a ---- prior to ----- - anscompetent person, each shift Access ways should be how many feet wide within 200 ft of storage containers? - ans12 ft Stairways should slope how many degrees? - ans34 degrees You should not ---- around recessed cans? - ansinsulate What is the term for when the GC sends info from contract with the owner to subcontractors?
  • ansFlowdown How many inches diameter slings to lift a 50 ton load? - ans1 inch OSHA prefers for larger projects to have what? - ansEvacuation plans What is the minimum diameter bolt to connect wooden beams? - ans3/8" What is the first thing you see when you look down into a floor drain? - ansStanding water Minimum size kitchen drain sink? - ans1 1/2" How many legs for a three phase sub panel? - ans A neutral wire should never be connected to what? - ansground wire Minimum size breaker for an electrical hot water heater is? - ans30 amps Electrical wire used outside should be rated? - ansUSE or UF What type of wall vent pipe should be used for gas hot water heaters? - ansDouble wall vent pipes Grounds made of copper or steel should be in contact with? - ansThe ground In protected areas, closets more than --- inches require sprinklers - ans24 SF An --- is a unit of electrical resistance - ansOhm What is the most common type of gas pipe? - ansBlack steel How much clearance should there be in front of electrical panels? - ans36 feet Optimal difference in temperature from inside to outside should be? - ans18 degrees Minimum spacing for sewer drain line hangers is for what type of pipe? - ansCPVC The vent pipe does NOT hold --? - ansliquid A plumbing cross connection exists when a non potable water source is allowed to mix with--
    • ansa potable water source Distance from GFCI receptacles to bathtub? - ans6 feet Wood rafters must bear how many inches on wood? - ans1 1/2" The audible signal on a smoke detector must comply with--- - ansNFCA 72 The spacing required to make a 180 degree turn is - ans48 inches The push button opener for a door must be outside of the arc of the--- - ansswinging door The distance to the highest reach point of an elevator call button is? - ans48 inches The width of parking spaces are measured from the centerline of one side marking to--- - ansthe centerline of the other side marking When the accessible van loading area is 8 feet wide, the width of the van parking space may be reduced how many inches? - ans36 inches

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A ------ is the failure of a cross brace - anskickout Having zero tension can be very expensive. Most members have rebar added. This is called --

    • anspartial prestressing How many different sizes of rebar are there? - ans What is the clearance required between handrail gripping surface and adjacent surfaces? - ans1 1/2" The water cement ratio is what type of ratio? - ansWeight ratio When does the curing of the concrete start? - ansImmediately What are the four main components of concrete? - ansWater, sand, (portland) cement, aggregate/stone PROJECT WARRANTIES ARE SHOWN IN CSI DIVISION ---? - ansDivision 1 ITEMS TO CONSIDER WHEN HAVING MATERIALS DELIVERED TO THE JOBSITE?
  • ansLABOR FORCE TO UNLOAD, EQUIPMENT TO UNLOAD, AND COMPLIANCE WITH PURCHASE ORDERS (Not trailer load) ITEMS INCLUDED IN VALUE ENGINEERING? - ansBEST COST, BEST FUNCTION, AND BEST AESTHETIC A HANDRAIL IS REQUIRED FOR WALKWAYS OVER TRENCHES MORE THAN HOW MANY FEET DEEP? - ans6' DEEP Fiber Tube forms require? - ansStiffeners What is the height of a walk board over a trench that would require a guardrail? - ans6 feet deep You order roofing by the --- - anssquare Float or ship scaffolds shall not be used to support more than __________ persons and a few light tools. - ans The document used to notify the contractor that his bid has been accepted is the - ansLetter of Intent Would an office building be considered a current asset? - ansNO Would cash be considered a current asset? - ansYes