Massachusetts Unrestricted CSL Practice and review questions And Answers With Complete Verified Solution

Massachusetts Unrestricted CSL Practice and review questions And Answers With Complete Verified Solution A child day care facility that provides care on a 24 hour basis for more than five children two years nine months of age or less shall be classified as Use Group _____ ? 1-4 IBC - section 308.5.2 - mass amendments When conducting strength test of concrete, test are not required when the volume of concrete is less than ____ cubic yards, and evidence of satisfactory strength is submitted to and approved by the building official 10 IBC - section 1905.6.2 - exceptions-mass amendments The minimum amount of glazing area required for a habitable room in a single family dwelling that measures 20 ft. x 30 ft. is ____ square feet 48 IRC - section R303.1 Which type of construction best describes a structure consisting of exterior walls constructed of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of solid or laminated wood without concealed spaces? Type IV IBC - section 602.4 A foundation that has a finished grade that slopes away form the building must be a minimum of ____ inches lower at a point ____ feet away from the face of the wall 6, 10 IBC - section 1804.3 Footings for masonry chimneys shall extend a minimum of ____ inches beyond the face of the foundation or support wall on all sides 6 IBC - section 2113.2 The connection between a pressure treated deck ledger and a 2 inch nominal lumber band joist in a single family dwelling, bearing on a sill plate or wall, shall be constructed with a minimum ____ inch lad screw or bolt 1/2 IRC - section R502.2.2.1 What is the clearance required from the opening of a fireplace to combustibles such as trim and mantels placed directly on the front of the fireplace? 6 inches IBC - section 2111.11 - exception 4 What is the minimum required flue size for a rectangular flue in a chimney serving a fireplace for a single family dwelling with an opening of 500 square inches with a height of 15 feet? 8 x 12 IRC - figure R1003.15.2 Which of the following is NOT an effective method of preventing efflorescence? A. forming good mortar joints B. using high-early strength cement C. stocking materials off of the ground D. covering materials at all times Using high-early strength cement class handouts What is the maximum temperature a flue lining used in a residential-type appliance in a masonry chimney, in a single family dwelling, must resist? 1,800 degrees F IRC - section R1003.11.1 #4 Which of the following is NOT true regarding the placement of masonry units in a single family dwelling? A. mortar shall be plastic B. surfaces shall be clean and free of deleterious material C. units where initial bond is broken shall be removes and relaid D. deep furrowing of bed joints Deep furrowing of bed joints IRC - section 607.2.2 What is the minimum required depth of fireplace fireblocking between wood joists, beams or headers? 1 inch IBC - section 2111.12 What is the minimum required thickness of a mortar joint in a masonry unit wall in a one or two family dwelling? 3/8 inch IRC - section R607.2.1 In a single family dwelling with an 8:12 roof pitch and a cricket hight of 12 inches, what is the width of the cricket? 36 inches IRC - table R1003.20 Which of the following is NOT true regarding masonry chimneys in a one or two family dwelling? A. chimneys may support additional loads if designed to do so B. must extend a minimum of 3 feet above highest point where passing through roof C. chimneys may be unlined D. walls must be a minimum of 4 inches in thickness Chimneys may be unlined IRC - section R1003.11 Which of the following is NOT true regarding second-hand masonry units? A. old mortar must be cleaned from unit B. units must be free of cracks and other defects C. units must conform to requirements of new units D. may not be used under any circumstances May not be used under any circumstances IBC - section 2103.7 What is the diameter of a #6 re-bar? 3/4 inch handouts What is the reaction between water and portland cement which causes it to harden? Heat of hydration handouts When used as an ingredient in shotcrete, can course aggregate have a diameter of 7/8 inch? No IBC - section 1913.3 What is the minimum required thickness of a parging coat used to damproof the surface of masonry unit walls? 3/8 inch IBC - section 1805.2.2.1 Can an eight foot high concrete foundation wall of plain concrete be 8 inches thick then the maximum depth of unbalanced fill is 6 feet? Yes IBC - table 1807.1.6.2 Which is greater - 268 cubic feet or 9 cubic yards? 268 cubic feet math formulas In a single family dwelling, what is the minimum required change in elevation of the finished grade, at a point 10 feet away from the face of the foundation wall? 6 inches IRC - section R401.3 In a single family dwelling a 6 mil vapor barrier placed between the base coarse and concrete floor slab for concrete floors on ground shall be lapped a minimum of ____ inches? 6 inches IRC - section R506.2.3 Samples of shotcrete used in shotcrete shall be taken not less than once for every 50 cubic yards of shotcrete, true or false? True IBC - section 1913.10.1 What is the best type of concrete to use in areas where light sulfate resistance is required? Type 2 portland cement class 2 handouts - definitions and terminology Is a vapor retarder required in a concrete floor in a heated accessory garage of a single family dwelling? Yes IRC - section R506.2.3 What is the maximum allowed slump of concrete in removable forms? 6 inches IRC - section R404.1.2.3.4 Does concrete in a test cylinder, which fails at a load of 70,000 lbs, have sufficient strength to be used in footings in a single family dwelling with a moderate weathering potential? No IRC - table R402.2 What is the maximum size aggregate that can be used in shotcrete? 3/4 inch IBC - section 1913.3 What is the minimum required width of a concrete footing for a 2 story single family, dwelling, constructed of conventional light-frame construction, supported by a soil with a load bearing capacity of 2000 psf? 12 inches IRC - table R403.1 Which of the following foundation materials has the greatest allowable bearing pressure? A. dense gravel B. foliated bedrock - slate C. stiff silty clay D. dense glacial till Dense gravel IRC - section R404.1.5 What is the minimum required thickness for a rubble stone foundation wall? A. 10 inches B. 8 inches C. 12 inches D. 16 inches 16 inches IBC - section 1807.1.3 What is the compressive strength of concrete tested in a standard test cylinder of 6 inch diameter, which fails under a load of 84,700 lbs? A. 479 psi B. 2,247 psi C. 749 psi D. 2,997 psi 2,997 psi handouts Which of the following is NOT an ingredient of a concrete mix? A. fine aggregate B. re-bar C. cement D. sand