VIRGINIA HIC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found in a -
ANSWER✔️Floor plan
What direction does heat flow? - ANSWER✔️Hot to cold
What are batter boards - ANSWER✔️stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under-floor space and
each corner of the building? - ANSWER✔️3 feet
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? - ANSWER✔️Load-bearing headers
, Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs?
- ANSWER✔️Double hung
What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door installation on
interior wall - ANSWER✔️100 sqft
A door frame consists of what parts? - ANSWER✔️2 side jambs, One head, & surrounding
assembly
What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding) - ANSWER✔️1/2 inches
Door casing should be - ANSWER✔️Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall
What is the MINIMUM width of a main entrance door in residential construction? -
ANSWER✔️3 ft
On a fire rated exterior door the hardware including latching force may not exceed _______ Ibs -
ANSWER✔️15 lbs
Building codes requires a window area not less than ______ percent of total floor area? -
ANSWER✔️8
The lowest part of the clear opening of a window shall be a minimum of - ANSWER✔️24 inches
above the finished floor
How is the hand of a door determined? - ANSWER✔️By the location of the hinges when the door
is viewed from the inside.
What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a
masonry partition wall - ANSWER✔️16 inches
For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry units
and reinforcements - ANSWER✔️1/4 inch
Damp proofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of the
footing to - ANSWER✔️6 inches above the finished grade
The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be
- ANSWER✔️3/8
What is the MAXIMUM thickness for an 8 foot high hollow masonry foundation wall that is 4
feet below finish grade on the exterior - ANSWER✔️8 inches
What is the maximum thickness of bed joint - ANSWER✔️3.8 joint
CORRECT ANSWERS
The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found in a -
ANSWER✔️Floor plan
What direction does heat flow? - ANSWER✔️Hot to cold
What are batter boards - ANSWER✔️stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under-floor space and
each corner of the building? - ANSWER✔️3 feet
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? - ANSWER✔️Load-bearing headers
, Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs?
- ANSWER✔️Double hung
What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door installation on
interior wall - ANSWER✔️100 sqft
A door frame consists of what parts? - ANSWER✔️2 side jambs, One head, & surrounding
assembly
What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding) - ANSWER✔️1/2 inches
Door casing should be - ANSWER✔️Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall
What is the MINIMUM width of a main entrance door in residential construction? -
ANSWER✔️3 ft
On a fire rated exterior door the hardware including latching force may not exceed _______ Ibs -
ANSWER✔️15 lbs
Building codes requires a window area not less than ______ percent of total floor area? -
ANSWER✔️8
The lowest part of the clear opening of a window shall be a minimum of - ANSWER✔️24 inches
above the finished floor
How is the hand of a door determined? - ANSWER✔️By the location of the hinges when the door
is viewed from the inside.
What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a
masonry partition wall - ANSWER✔️16 inches
For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry units
and reinforcements - ANSWER✔️1/4 inch
Damp proofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of the
footing to - ANSWER✔️6 inches above the finished grade
The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be
- ANSWER✔️3/8
What is the MAXIMUM thickness for an 8 foot high hollow masonry foundation wall that is 4
feet below finish grade on the exterior - ANSWER✔️8 inches
What is the maximum thickness of bed joint - ANSWER✔️3.8 joint
