HOWDY & Welcome to another round of Questions of The Week!
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Peter Giannino wants to know
A landing may not be needed for exterior steps
a) when it is a secondary entrance and there are three or fewer risers
b) where there are three or fewer risers, regardless of which entrance it is
c) if the steps have a handrail that is not at least 30 inches tall
d) where there are fewer than six steps
e) when the door opens inward
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2) What is not considered to be an effective ground-fault current path?
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3) Kevin M. Leonard CMI wants to know
What is the most common problem found during a deck inspection?
A. Deck boards that are not pressure treated.
B. Posts that failing due to being undersized.
C. Ledger boards that are not properly attached to the structure.
D. Improper post to beam connections.
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5) Microscopic organisms, or microbes that can live on the outside of your AC coil and inside your drain pain are to blame for ________
E, assuming that “may not” is the important phrase in the question.
Earth, metal water pipes are also problematic due to the possibility of material changes (copper to plastic) and corrosion.
C, is probably what I see the most from those choices.
Unprofessional repairs around vent flashing and the flashing ‘edges’ are not visible to determine whether they over lap the tiles properly. Vent pipes do not extend high enough to completely clear the roofing materials.Wire mesh looks to be installed to prevent pest intrusion.
Biofilm from the growth can cause clogging of the condensate drainage and resulting leaks.
Peter Giannino wants to know
A landing may not be needed for exterior steps
a) when it is a secondary entrance and there are three or fewer risers
b) where there are three or fewer risers, regardless of which entrance it is
c) if the steps have a handrail that is not at least 30 inches tall
d) where there are fewer than six steps
e) when the door opens inward e) when the door opens inward
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2) What is not considered to be an effective ground-fault current path? The earth
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3) Kevin M. Leonard CMI wants to know
What is the most common problem found during a deck inspection?
A. Deck boards that are not pressure treated.
B. Posts that failing due to being undersized.
C. Ledger boards that are not properly attached to the structure.
D. Improper post to beam connections. C. Ledger boards that are not properly attached to the structure
Plumbing vent pipe(s) terminated less than 6 inches above the roof surface below. Debris can block vent pipe extension openings with such short pipes. Blocked vent pipes can cause sewer gases to enter living spaces. Recommended that a qualified contractor repair per standard building practices.
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5) Microscopic organisms, or microbes that can live on the outside of your AC coil and inside your drain pain are to blame for ________
“Dirty sock syndrome” in HVAC refers to a foul, musty odor, often described as smelling like dirty socks, that emanates from an air conditioner when first turned on, caused by a buildup of mold and bacteria on the evaporator coil, typically due to dust and moisture accumulation on the coil; this is usually a sign that the air filter needs to be replaced and the coils need cleaning.
