Internachi Home Inspector Exam Florida

T/F: If there is a roof vent fan installed, the home inspector is required to activate the thermostatically operated fan.

False

A(n) __________ defect is defined by the Home Inspection Standards of Practice as one that could seriously affect the home's value.

Material

If the inspector sees that exterior structural wood is almost in contact with the soil, the inspector should _____.

report that condition as in need of correction

___________ shingles are asphalt shingles made up of several layers.

Architectural

T/F: The term pitch and slope mean the same thing.

False

Slope definition

Rise over run (e.g., 4:12)

Pitch definition

Rise over span (e.g., 1/6)

Properly bonding all metal parts within an electrical system helps ensure a __________ fault current path.

low-impedance

Electric clothes dryer circuits are generally _________.

30-amp

AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters) are _____ to protect bedroom circuits.

Required

T/F: The purpose of the joist is to provide a nailing and support system for the floor sheathing and for the floor itself.

True

Wood siding and sill plates should be at least ___ inches above grade.

6 to 8

Hangers and strapping ____________ be made of material that will promote a galvanic reaction.

Should not

If the service or feeder rating is 200 amps, the aluminum AWG size should be ________.

4/0 aluminum

The minimum slope for a composition-shingle roof is ________.

2:12

Silicone rubber and urethane caulks generally give the ____________ overall performance for exterior applications.

Best

Each segment of deck planking should be supported by a minimum of _____ joists.

3

Traditional or three-coat stucco systems have _____ coats.

3

__________ chimneys are not required to be of masonry construction.

factory-built

Standard roll roofing is ___ inches wide.

36 inches

Where a roof ridge is closer than 10 feet to a chimney, the stack should be _______ higher.

2 feet

Distance required between siding and roof surface.

1 to 2 inches

Typical minimum circuit for a kitchen range (stove).

40 amps

Minimum copper wiring size carrying 120 volts generally should be _____.

14 AWG

Breakers showing evidence of scorching should be reported as ___________.

in need of repair or replacement

Minimum size for a rod-type grounding electrode.

5/8-inch diameter and 8 feet long

A _____ describes an assembly of three or four vertical studs nailed together to make up a corner framing element.

corner post

T/F: The length of a cantilever should not exceed one-third of the joist's length.

True

Type IA step ladder maximum capacity.

300 pounds

A relief-valve pipe terminating into a water leak catch pan is not permitted because the pan is not __________.

an indirect waste receptor

A _______ is required for most changes in direction of the sewer drainage pipe.

cleanout

Storm water, rainwater, and groundwater ___________ be drained into the sewer system.

should not

Electric disconnects are required for all electric ___________.

water heaters

A chimney cricket is required when chimney dimension parallel to ridge exceeds _______.

32 inches

If particleboard is used as wall sheathing, the grade mark should be Type _____ or _____.

M-1 or M-2

Standpipes for clothes washers should extend at least ____ inches and no more than ____ inches above the trap weir.

18 inches; 42 inches

Maximum vertical distance from fixture outlet to trap weir.

24 inches

Semi-permeable rigid foam insulation on basement walls __________ that it be covered with a fire-resistant layer.

requires

Finished basement finishes and baseboard trim should be held up about __________ from slab surface.

1/2 inch

Inspectors typically check for girder sag by ________ the structure.

eye-balling

Stucco or brick veneer ___________ adequate support for ledger boards.

does not provide

Balusters _____ be used in place of posts if there is adequate infill.

may

If a walkout is not covered, a ________ provision at the bottom of the stairway is required.

drainage

PVC venting pipe slope for high-efficiency furnace.

1/4 inch per linear foot

Minimum efficiency rating for furnaces.

78%

Expansion tanks are necessary on hot-water heating systems because hot water _______.

expands

Maximum sill height for emergency escape window.

44 inches

Basements and ________ should have at least one emergency escape and rescue opening.

every sleeping room

InterNACHI repair restriction period after inspection report.

12 months

Type _____ vents are designed for approved oil-fired and natural gas appliances.

B

Flue liner tile should project above crown minimum of _____.

8 inches

T/F: If the microwave oven is not inspected, the inspector is negligent.

False

Preferred method for installing drip-edge flashing.

Over the roofing paper/felt along the eave edge

A flat roof will usually have ____ installed.

a passive venting system

If there is no loop in the conductor, the condition is described as:

no drip loop

This grouping of short studs over or below openings is called a _____.

cripple

A ______ is a pre-engineered assembly of framing components providing greater support and faster installation.

roof truss

Minimum interior cross-sectional area of a shower compartment.

900 square inches

Traps can be protected from siphonage by what?

air-admittance valves

__________ laundry tubs do not provide a smooth sanitary surface and are no longer permitted.

concrete

Traps that impede drainage flow, such as ______ traps, are not permitted.

drum and S-

In a solid wood floor joist, a bored hole should be at least ___ inches from the top or bottom edge.

2 inches

Minimum gypsum board thickness separating garage from residence.

1/2-inch

Minimum height of a masonry chimney.

3 feet

Minimum ground fall over 10 feet from building perimeter.

6 inches

According to EPA, asbestos is hazardous only in its _____ state.

friable

Supply registers in perimeter duct systems should be located at the __________ of the room.

exterior walls

Minimum tread depth for stairs.

10 inches

Porous building materials wick water due to _____ action.

capillary

Type _____ vents must be equipped with special chimney caps.

B

T/F: In general, there should be no openings in the ductwork installed in a garage area.

True

Garages located below a habitable room shall be separated by at least 5/8-inch Type ____ gypsum board or equivalent.

X

The _________ and every sleeping room should have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening that opens directly into a public street, public alley, yard, or court.

Basement

A window well should have a horizontal area of at least ____ square feet, with a minimum horizontal projection and width of _____ inches.

9…36

Glass in bi-fold closet doors is considered a hazardous location.

True

The door between an attached garage and a dwelling unit should be of solid wood not less than 2 inches thick.

False

The ground surface around a building's perimeter should slope a minimum of ____ inches within the first ___ feet.

6… 10

To prevent walls and floors from shifting under lateral loads, anchor bolts or ________ attached to the foundation are required.

Straps

Foundation anchor bolts should extend at least ____ inches into masonry or concrete.

7

The upper edge of a masonry chimney cleanout should be at least ____ inches below the lowest inlet opening.

6

Any portion of a masonry chimney located in the interior of the building (such as in an attic space) must have a clearance of at least ________ from any combustibles.

2 Inches

If there are appliances in the attic space, an opening at least _____ and a clear, unobstructed path should be provided.

22 inches by 30 inches

For purposes of anchoring to the foundation wall, there should be at least ______ 1/2-inch diameter bolts per plate section.

2

The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct should be no longer than ______ feet from the dryer's location to the wall or roof termination.

35

An open vent pipe that passes through a roof should extend at least _____ inches above the roof.

6

A standpipe can serve as an indirect waste receptor.

True

If a roof is used for a purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions should extend above the roof by at least ____ feet.

7

Open electrical service conductors and multi-conductor cables that are not installed in a raceway or provided with an approved overall outer jacket should have a clearance of at least _____ feet from the sides of doors, porches, decks, stairs, ladders, fire escapes, and balconies, and from the sides and bottoms of operable windows.

3

If a particleboard panel used for wall sheathing is 3/8-inch thick and its grade is type M-1, the maximum stud spacing should be _____ inches on center when the siding is nailed to the studs.

16

All FVIR water tanks have components in common, including the ___________.

Flame-arrestor plate

The standard for water heaters states: "The water heater should _________ flammable vapors outside the water heater created by the spilling of gasoline onto the floor.

not ignite

If a building is located in a hurricane-prone area, the first course of shingles should be ___________.

sealed to the starter strip with roof cement

T/F: Air-admittance valves are permitted to vent fixtures installed at island structures in kitchens.

True

If a building is located within 3,000 feet of saltwater, the roofing nails should be ________ or stainless steel.

hot-dip galvanized

In high-wind installations, each composition roof shingle should be held by at least _______ nails or staples.

6

The flue liner tile should project above the crown or wash a minimum of _____ inches.

2

Some factory-built fireplaces have a __________ requirement to combustibles, which means that the house's wooden framing can come into contact with the fireplace's components.

zero-clearance

The purpose of ______ ventilation is to control the concentration of pollutants into the room they were emitted into and to minimize their spread into other parts of the house.

spot

The still air inside insulation is an effective insulator because it helps reduce _______________.

convection

All exposed ground areas in crawl spaces should be covered with a minimum ________-mil layer of polyethylene sheeting.

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