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An ice barrier must be used to extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point at least ____ inches
inside the exterior wall line of a building


24"

3 multiple choice options




All wood beams, joists, studs and other combustible material shall have a clearance of not less than 2 inches
from the front face and side & not less than ____ inches from the back of a masonry fireplace.


4"

3 multiple choice options




The minimum thickness of a hearth extension shall be ____ inches (with no exceptions) on a Masonry Fireplace


2"

3 multiple choice options

,Double Underlayment is required for an Asphalt Shingle application, where the roof has a slope up to _____?


4:12

3 multiple choice options




Openings in roof & ceiling framing shall be framed with header & trimmer joist. The joist span shall not exceed
_____ feet before the header & trimmer joists must be doubled


4'

3 multiple choice options




How many classes of vapor retarders are there and what is the difference between them?


3 classes; The amount of moisture that passes through the material

3 multiple choice options



What is the minimum fastener's required for steel floor joist track to a load bearing wall?


2 No. 8 Screws
(IRC pg. 138 TABLE 505.3.1)

,Where the fireplace is opening is 5 square feet, hearth extension shall extend at least ____ inches in front of and
at least _____ inches beyond each side of the fireplace opening?


16" & 8"

2 multiple choice options



Where the fireplace opening is greater than 6 square feet, hearth extension shall extend at least ____ inches in
front of and at least _____ inches beyond each side of the fireplace opening?


20" & 12"

3 multiple choice options




A masonry fireplace 36" wide and 30" high must have a hearth extension in front of the opening with what min.
dimension?


60" x 20"

3 multiple choice options

, What is the required foundation/footing size for a chimney in a single-family house? The chimney size is 36 x
55.


48 x 67
(IRC pg. 431 Section 1003.2)


In all cases, a masonry chimney shall extend a minimum of ________________ inches above the highest point where
the chimney passes through the roof.


36"

3 multiple choice options




A portion of a masonry chimney located in the interior of a building or within the exterior wall of the building
shall have a minimum clearance to combustible material of _______ inches.


2"

3 multiple choice options

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