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What is the minimum width for a foundation wall supporting a light-frame roof?

B) 8 inches [R404.1.2]

For a basement foundation, what is the maximum unbalanced backfill height without reinforcement?

A) 3 feet [R404.1.1]

What is the required minimum thickness for a concrete stem wall?

C) 7.5 inches [R404.1.2]

In NC, what is the minimum dampproofing coverage on foundation walls?

B) 6 inches above grade [R406.2]

What is the maximum spacing for perimeter drains in a crawl space?

B) 30 feet [R405.1]

For soil with a bearing capacity of 1,500 psf, what is the minimum footing area for a 10-kip load?

C) 6.7 sq ft [R401.4.1]

What is the minimum projection of a footing beyond the wall?

B) 4 inches [R403.1.1]

What type of soil requires special compaction for backfill?

C) Clay [R401.2]

For a sloped site, what is the maximum cut slope without a retaining wall?

C) 2:1 [R401.3]

What is the minimum size for an under-floor access panel in a habitable attic?

B) 22" x 30" [R807.1]

What is the required vapor retarder permeability for a crawl space?

B) 0.1 perm [R408.2.2]

For flood zones, what is the minimum freeboard for deck attachments?

B) 1 foot [R450.7]

What is the minimum depth for a gravel drainage layer under a slab?

A) 4 inches [R506.2.3]

What is the maximum height for a drop-in footing?

C) 4 feet [R403.1.4]

What is the required termite protection for crawl spaces in NC?

C) Both A and B [R317.1]

For a pier-and-beam foundation, what is the minimum concrete thickness?

B) 6 inches [R403.1.1]

What is the minimum clearance between soil and wood framing?

B) 8 inches [R317.1]

What is the required slope for a foundation drain?

A) 1/8" per foot [R405.1]

In expansive soils, what is the minimum footing depth?

C) 24 inches [R403.1.4]

What is the maximum gap for a sill plate anchor bolt pattern?

B) 6 feet [R602.11]

For a daylight basement, what is the minimum window well area for egress?

D) 9 sq ft [R310.2.1]

What is the required filter fabric for drainage gravel?

A) Permeable [R405.1]

What is the minimum frost protection for a deck footing?

A) 12 inches [R403.1.4]

For a rubble foundation, what is the maximum void size?

B) 6 inches [R404.1.1]

What is the required sump pit size for a basement?

B) 18 inches [M1303.2]

What is the minimum reinforcement for a 8-inch stem wall?

B) #5 at 32" o.c. [R606.6]

For a sloped lot, what is the maximum fill height without compaction test?

A) 12 inches [R401.3]

What is the required expansion joint spacing in a slab?

A) 20 feet [R506.2.5]

What is the minimum air space for a masonry veneer?

A) 1 inch [R703.8]

For a post foundation, what is the minimum cap size?

C) 6x6 [R507.4]

What is the required weep hole spacing in a foundation?

C) 32 inches [R606.7]

What is the maximum settlement for a foundation?

B) 1/2 inch [R401.2]

For a crawl space, what is the minimum ground cover material?

B) 6-mil poly [R408.2.3]

What is the minimum batter for a stepped footing?

C) 1:4 [R403.1.2]

What is the required protection for rebar in a footing?

C) 3 inches [R403.1.5]

For a rock foundation, what is the minimum grout thickness?

B) 2 inches [R404.1.1]

What is the maximum height for a grade beam?

C) 24 inches [R403.1.3]

What is the minimum sub-slab vapor retarder?

A) 6-mil poly [R506.2.3]

For a flood vent, what is the minimum net area per sq ft of enclosure?

A) 1 sq in [R322.3]

What is the required compaction for backfill?

B) 95% [R401.3]

What is the minimum concrete strength for a garage floor?

B) 3,000 psi [R506.1]

For a masonry chimney, what is the minimum wall thickness?

A) 4 inches [R1003.2]

What is the maximum water addition to a concrete truck load?

D) As needed [R402.2]

What is the required grout lift height for CMU?

C) 8 feet [R606.5]

For a concrete beam, what is the minimum stirrup spacing?

A) 6 inches [R606.6]

What is the minimum bond beam size in masonry?

B) 6" x 6" [R606.7]

What is the maximum aggregate size for a 6-inch wall?

B) 1 inch [R606.5]

For prestressed concrete, what is the minimum camber allowance?

B) 1/2 inch [R606.12]

What is the required cleanout for a masonry wall?

B) Every 8 feet [R606.5.3]

What is the minimum reinforcement for a 10-foot masonry wall?

D) #5 at 32" o.c. [R606.6]

For a concrete slab, what is the maximum joint width?

B) 1/2 inch [R506.2.4]

What is the minimum grout space for fine grout?

B) 2 inches [R606.5]

What is the required ad mixture for air-entrained concrete?

B) 4-7% [R402.2.2]

For a masonry lintel, what is the minimum projection?

C) 8 inches [R606.11]

What is the maximum temperature for hot weather concreting?

C) 90°F [ACI 305]

What is the minimum development length for #3 bar?

A) 12 inches [R606.12]

For a CMU column, what is the minimum dimension?

C) 12 inches [R606.4]

What is the required vibration for concrete placement?

C) Both [R402.2]

What is the minimum collar joint thickness in masonry?

B) 1/2 inch [R606.3]

For a concrete pad, what is the minimum edge distance for rebar?

C) 3 inches [R403.1.5]

What is the maximum deflection for a masonry wall?

A) L/240 [R606.3]

What is the required form release agent?

A) Oil [R404.1.3]

For a reinforced masonry, what is the lap splice for wire?

B) 12 inches [R606.1.3]

What is the minimum curing time for concrete in cold weather?

C) 7 days [R402.2.1]

What is the required anchor bolt size for a 8-inch wall?

A) 1/2 inch [R606.8]

For a tilt-up panel, what is the minimum thickness?

B) 5 inches [R606.2]

What is the maximum spacing for joint reinforcement in masonry?

B) 24 inches [R606.6]

What is the minimum concrete cover for beams?

B) 1.5 inches [R404.1.2]

For a masonry veneer, what is the maximum height without tie?

A) 30 feet [R703.8]

What is the required test cylinder number per 50 cy?

B) 2 [R402.2]

What is the minimum bond strength for grout?

A) 200 psi [R606.5]

For a concrete column, what is the minimum dimension?

C) 12 inches [R404.1.1]

What is the maximum retempering of concrete?

D) None [R402.2]

What is the required flashing for a masonry sill?

A) Copper [R703.4]

For a precast panel, what is the minimum lifting insert size?

B) #4 bar [R606.12]

What is the minimum shear reinforcement for a beam?

A) #3 stirrups [R606.6]

What is the required caulking for masonry joints?

B) 1/2 inch [R703.4]

For a concrete flatwork, what is the maximum crack width?

A) 0.01 inch [R506.2.4]

What is the minimum grout space for coarse grout?

A) 2 inches [R606.5]

What is the required splice hook for rebar?

B) 135 degrees [R606.12]

What is the maximum span for 2x6 rafters at 24" o.c. with 30 psf snow?

B) 11'-10" [Table R802.5.1]

For a gable end, what is the minimum bracing?

B) 2x4 diagonal [R602.10]

What is the required nailing for hurricane ties?

B) 8d nails [R602.9]

What is the minimum size for a built-up beam?

B) 4-2x8 [Table R602.7]

For a trussed roof, what is the minimum overhang?

B) 12 inches [R802.2]

What is the maximum notching for a beam?

A) 1/6 depth [R502.8]

What is the required firestopping for a soffit?

A) 1/2" gypsum [R302.11]

For a porch post, what is the minimum size?

C) 6x6 [R507.4]

What is the minimum ridge vent area?

A) 1/150 of attic [R806.2]

For a balloon frame, what is the maximum height?

C) 20 feet [R602.3]

What is the required blocking for a rim joist?

A) Every 8 feet [R502.7]

For a hip rafter, what is the size adjustment?

B) 1" deeper [R802.3]

What is the minimum fastener for engineered wood?

D) Structural screws [R602.3]

What is the maximum span for a 2x4 ceiling joist?

C) 11'-0" [Table R802.4]

For a dormer, what is the minimum header size over 4-foot opening?

B) 2-2x10 [Table R602.7]

What is the required draftstopping in a floor?

A) Every 1,000 sq ft [R302.12]

What is the minimum slope for a metal roof?

A) 1:12 [R905.10]

For a wood shear wall, what is the minimum sheathing thickness?

A) 7/16 inch [R602.10]

What is the maximum eave projection?

C) 24 inches [R802.5]

What is the required nailing for subfloor?

B) 8d at 6" edges [R503.2.3]