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PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTOR EXAM NHIE -
TREC 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS|
GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
The inspector is not required to determine ____ ___ of any system or component.
- (answers)-Years of age
-Life expectancy
-Make model
Horizontal waste pipe should slope ____ inch per foot - (answers)1/4" per foot if <
3 inch pipe.
1/8" per foot if > or = to 3 inch pipe
Drip screed - (answers)Also called weep screed.
Used at the base/bottom of stucco walls to release moisture.
Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) - (answers)Used for Backflow Prevention.
Lawn Irrigation systems: installed vertically 6 to 12 inches above highest
outlet/emitter and before the irrigation system valves.
Lintel - (answers)L shaped steel installed to support brick veneer above openings
such as windows and doors.
Should bear on 6 inches or greater of the supporting veneer.
Rusted lintels may expand and cause cracks around openings.
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Guardrail for decks and patios - (answers)A deck 30" above grade requires a
guardrail.
Required if deck is > or = to 30 inches above grade.
Balusters and openings should not exceed 4 inches in diameter.
Rail height must be > or = to 36 inches from deck.
Minimum overlap on vertically installed fiber cement siding - (answers)1 1/4
inches overlap, and blind nailing recommended
Distance required between wall cladding and roof covering materials? -
(answers)1" to 2" (1 inch minimum, some local code is 2")
What is the concern with a Double sided key lock deadbolt - (answers)All means
of egress (escape), must be operable from the inside without special knowledge
or tools. A keyed lock is a danger.
Fiberglass shingle roof that is 5 years old is losing granular and cupping. Attic
insulation and venting is adequate. What is the most reasonable explanation? -
(answers)Improper installation. Sealing strip or nailing was not done properly.
What is the last part to fail in a slate roof system? - (answers)The slate itself.
Flashings eventually wear out, but long before the slate.
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Metal roof has minor rust in spots. What is the corrective action? -
(answers)Removing the rust, priming and painting.
What type of flashing is found on a gable edge? - (answers)Rake edge or edge
flashing. A gable Edge is called a rake.
Which construction framing provides fire blocking? - (answers)a platform-framed
structure
The Bottom chords of trusses were cut to fit other construction. What is the
recommendation? - (answers)Recommend a structural engineer .
What purpose does a barometric damper serve? - (answers)To control the draft
Water is dripping from discharge piping coming from a hydronic heating system.
What is most likely the cause? - (answers)A leak
Masonry Chimney is required to be _____ inches from wood framing in the attic?
- (answers)2"
When new insulation is placed directly over old in the attic, what is the correct
way to place / handle Kraft paper on new insulation? - (answers)Score or remove
the vapor paper
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What two structural components would be tied together with hurricane ties? -
(answers)Truss/rafter to the top of walls
What type of piping is used for a pool circulation system? - (answers)Schedule 40
PVC
Does the main water supply shutoff have to be above grade, below grade, or
accessible? - (answers)Accessible ?
Distance between interior electrical receptacles? - (answers)12'
A wood burning furnace should be how far away from combustibles -
(answers)18"
Dishwasher drain line is installed where in reference to the trap? -
(answers)Above
stairs, staircase tread depth - (answers)Tread depth should be a minimum of 10
inches. 11 inches if there is no nosing.
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs
should be no more than 3/8ths of an inch
Staircase Nosing projection - (answers)Nosing should project between 3/4th inch
and 1 1/4th inch
PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTOR EXAM NHIE -
TREC 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS|
GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
The inspector is not required to determine ____ ___ of any system or component.
- (answers)-Years of age
-Life expectancy
-Make model
Horizontal waste pipe should slope ____ inch per foot - (answers)1/4" per foot if <
3 inch pipe.
1/8" per foot if > or = to 3 inch pipe
Drip screed - (answers)Also called weep screed.
Used at the base/bottom of stucco walls to release moisture.
Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) - (answers)Used for Backflow Prevention.
Lawn Irrigation systems: installed vertically 6 to 12 inches above highest
outlet/emitter and before the irrigation system valves.
Lintel - (answers)L shaped steel installed to support brick veneer above openings
such as windows and doors.
Should bear on 6 inches or greater of the supporting veneer.
Rusted lintels may expand and cause cracks around openings.
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Guardrail for decks and patios - (answers)A deck 30" above grade requires a
guardrail.
Required if deck is > or = to 30 inches above grade.
Balusters and openings should not exceed 4 inches in diameter.
Rail height must be > or = to 36 inches from deck.
Minimum overlap on vertically installed fiber cement siding - (answers)1 1/4
inches overlap, and blind nailing recommended
Distance required between wall cladding and roof covering materials? -
(answers)1" to 2" (1 inch minimum, some local code is 2")
What is the concern with a Double sided key lock deadbolt - (answers)All means
of egress (escape), must be operable from the inside without special knowledge
or tools. A keyed lock is a danger.
Fiberglass shingle roof that is 5 years old is losing granular and cupping. Attic
insulation and venting is adequate. What is the most reasonable explanation? -
(answers)Improper installation. Sealing strip or nailing was not done properly.
What is the last part to fail in a slate roof system? - (answers)The slate itself.
Flashings eventually wear out, but long before the slate.
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Metal roof has minor rust in spots. What is the corrective action? -
(answers)Removing the rust, priming and painting.
What type of flashing is found on a gable edge? - (answers)Rake edge or edge
flashing. A gable Edge is called a rake.
Which construction framing provides fire blocking? - (answers)a platform-framed
structure
The Bottom chords of trusses were cut to fit other construction. What is the
recommendation? - (answers)Recommend a structural engineer .
What purpose does a barometric damper serve? - (answers)To control the draft
Water is dripping from discharge piping coming from a hydronic heating system.
What is most likely the cause? - (answers)A leak
Masonry Chimney is required to be _____ inches from wood framing in the attic?
- (answers)2"
When new insulation is placed directly over old in the attic, what is the correct
way to place / handle Kraft paper on new insulation? - (answers)Score or remove
the vapor paper
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What two structural components would be tied together with hurricane ties? -
(answers)Truss/rafter to the top of walls
What type of piping is used for a pool circulation system? - (answers)Schedule 40
PVC
Does the main water supply shutoff have to be above grade, below grade, or
accessible? - (answers)Accessible ?
Distance between interior electrical receptacles? - (answers)12'
A wood burning furnace should be how far away from combustibles -
(answers)18"
Dishwasher drain line is installed where in reference to the trap? -
(answers)Above
stairs, staircase tread depth - (answers)Tread depth should be a minimum of 10
inches. 11 inches if there is no nosing.
The difference between any two riser heights, treads or nosing in a flight of stairs
should be no more than 3/8ths of an inch
Staircase Nosing projection - (answers)Nosing should project between 3/4th inch
and 1 1/4th inch
