Questions Of The Week January 29

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Welcome To Questions of The Week!

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GOOD LUCK!

  1. What do plumbers call a lubricating sealant which they use very regularly?
    a) PVC cement
    b) Gorilla Glue
    c) Dope
    d) Silicone
    e) Coke

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2) Which of the following is the proper term for piping that delivers potable water from a water source to a water-distribution system?
a) Water main
b) Water supply
c) Either a or b
d) None of the above

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3) Which one of these is the roof’s eave?

Roof
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A
B
C
none of these

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4) What size of S-Trap is required for a kitchen sink?
1"
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
1 3/4"
None of the above

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5) Inspect!

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Super Extra Credit

WHO sang this on WHAT song?
I went and got a new one

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Great questions, Marc. :+1:

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Thanks Marc.

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Great questions Marc.

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1 - c)
2 - a)
3 - c)
4 - None of the above
5 - Qualified contractor recommended for repairs above patio door cantilevered area as per good building practices.

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Thanks for doing these questions, Marc! :+1:

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  1. c
    2.a
  2. b
  3. 1 1/2"
    5.Water penetration from above and rotted out framing causing the failure.
    kelsea ballerini hole in the bottle
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Great questions. I will let others play since I won last week. But next week, look out.

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Nice one’s Marc!

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1.C
2.A
3.none of the above.
4.none of the above
5. Moisture intrusion, rot, structure failure, Evaluations, and repairs to be made by a licensed building contractor.
EC. Hole in a bottle by Kelsea Ballerini

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Excellent !!! Marc !!!

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Great job as usual Marc!

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Great Questions, Marc. I’ll take a shot.

  1. C- Pipe Dope
  2. A- Distribution Water Main
  3. B- Eave
  4. None of the above. (S-trap is a trick question) :wink:
  5. Substandard design and workmanship observed at the cantilevered balcony. Further analysis, redesign, and repair by a qualified contractor is recommended.
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  1. a
  2. a
  3. b & c
  4. none
  5. See my proposed Nachi course module on EEE structures, in PDF format at https://www.dropbox.com/t/4yfeTr9FYt1dke4X
    My first look, carefully, will be for level of rust on the remainder of the light fixture.

Extra: Hole In The Bottle by Kelsea Ballerini

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Please do not use this for self-serving links.
Next time just answer the question.,

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(brain failure on 1, meant c, somehow typed a)

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  1. C - pipe dope
  2. A - Water Main
  3. B
  4. 1 1/2"
  5. The cantilevered balcony structure has been deemed unsafe, in need of repair and further evaluation by a licensed building contractor. Noticeable wood rot and moisture intrusion observed with the structure.

6.Hole in the Bottle by Kelsea Ballerini

Thank you, I learn something new everyday! :slight_smile:

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1 - C
2 - A
3 - B
4 - None of the above
5 - Under balcony soffit failure.

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  1. c
  2. a
  3. None of these
  4. None of the above
  5. Water intrusion, poor construction, deterioration, failure of cantilevered deck underside/stucco

“Nightmares” by Jape Stucco

:slight_smile:

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  1. C
  2. None
  3. B
  4. None
  5. Failure of underside of balcony. Qualified contractor to repair or replace as needed.
    Kelsea Ballerini “Hole in a Bottle”
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