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Writing assignment #2 * What is a dead load? A live load? Dead loads are permanent, stationary loads that remain constant over time, while live loads are temp or moving loads that a structure experiences during use.
Writing assignment #8 * How are trusses to be connected to the wall plates to address uplift pressures? Trusses shall be attached to supporting wall assemblies by connections capable of resisting uplift forces as specified on the truss design drawings for the ultimate design wind speed as determined by figure R301.2-2) and listed in Table R301.2
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Writing assignment # 9 * How must a masonry fireplace be supported and reinforced? Footings for masonry fireplaces and their chimneys shall be constructed of concrete or solid masonry not less than 12 inches (305 mm) thick and shall extend not less than 6 inches (152 mm) beyond the face of the fireplace or foundation wall on all sides. Footings shall be founded on natural, undisturbed earth or engineered fill below frost depth. In areas not subjected to freezing, footings shall be not less than 12 inches
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Writing assignment #10 * How high above a floor in a garage is an appliance with an ignition source required to be located? In accordance with M 1307.3 Appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor in garages. For the purpose of this section, rooms or spaces that are not part of the living space of a dwelling unit and that communicate with a private garage through openings shall be considered to be part of the garage.
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Writing Assignment #7 The maximum allowable stud spacing is determined by the table in Figure 602.3(1). A double top plate is installed to provide overlapping at corners and intersections with bearing partitions. End joints in top plates shall be offset not less than 24 inches. Plates shall be not less than 2-inches nominal thickness and have a width not less than the width of the studs. A single top plate shall be tied at corners, intersecting walls and at in-line splices in straight wall lines in accordance with Table R602.3.2.
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Writing Assignment #8 Roof drainage water musted be discharged in a controlled method that will collect and discharge to the ground surface not less than 5 feet from foundation walls or to an approved drainage system.
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Writing Assignment #9 Hearths or hearth extensions shall be constructed of concrete or masonry and supported by noncombustible materials. The minimum thickness of fireplace hearths shall be 4 inches. The minimum thickness of hearth extensions shall be 2 inches and 3/8 inches thick where the bottom of the firebox opening is raised not less than 8 inches above the hearth extension. the minimum dimensions for heart extensions are 16 inches in front of, and not less than 8 inches beyond, each side of the fireplace opening.
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Writing assignment # 11 * What is the maximum permitted length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct? How does the presence of one or more bends affect the allowable length? In accordance with 1502.4 .6 .1 The maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be 35 feet (10 668 mm) from the connection to the transition duct from the dryer to the outlet terminal. Where fittings are used, the maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be reduced in accordance with Table M1502.4.6.1. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct
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Writing assignment # 12 * What special conditions apply to the installation of a solar energy system?
M2301.1 in addition to a number of subsections to IRC 2301.72 of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) govern and provide guidance on the requirements for the design, construction, installation, alteration and repair of equipment and systems using solar thermal energy to provide space heating or cooling, hot water heating and swimming pool heating.
2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
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Writing assignment #3 - What is the minimum ceiling height permitted for a living room or bedroom? A hallway? Bathroom? Basement? Where can a reduction in such heights be acceptable?
Answer: The minimum ceiling height for habitable spaces is 7 feet for living room, bedroom and hallways. The minimum for non habitable spaces is 6 feet 8 inches.
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Writing assignment # 13 * What is the maximum permitted length for an appliance fuel connector serving a range or domestic clothes dryer? Serving other appliances? Connectors shall have an overall length not to exceed 6 feet (1829 mm). Measurement shall be made along the centerline of the connector. Only one connector shall be used for each appliance. Exception: Rigid metallic piping used to connect an appliance to the piping system shall be permitted to have a total length greater than 6 feet (1829 mm), provided that the connecting pipe is sized as part of the piping system in accordance with Section G2413 and the location of the appliance shutoff valve complies with Section G2420.5.
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Writing assignment # 14 * What is the temperature limit for water supplied to a shower? A bathtub? A whirlpool bathtub? A bidet? IRC 2708.4 Shower control valves shall be rated for the flow rate of the installed shower head. Such valves shall be installed at the point of use. Shower and tub/shower combination valves required by this section shall be equipped with a means to limit the maximum setting of the valve to 120°F (49°C), Max temp for a bidet is 110 degrees. Max temp for tub is 120 degrees
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Writing assignment #4 - * What is the minimum size required for a landing? Under what conditions is a landing not required on each side of an exterior door? A. The
width of each landing shall be not less than the door served.
Landings shall have a dimension of not less than 36 inches
(914 mm) measured in the direction of travel.
A. Exception: A top landing is not required where a
stairway of not more than two risers is located on the
exterior side of the door, provided that the door does
not swing over the stairway.
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Writing assignment # 15 * When is a water heater required to be installed in a pan? What type of pan is mandated? How big must it be? How shall it be drained? Where a storage tank-type water heater or a hot water storage tank is installed in a location where water leakage from the tank will cause damage, the tank shall be installed in a pan constructed of one of the following:
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- Galvanized steel or aluminum of not less than 0.0236 inch (0.6010 mm) in thickness.
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- Plastic not less than 0.036 inch (0.9 mm) in thickness.
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- Other approved materials. The pan shall be not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) deep and shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive dripping or condensate from the tank or water heater. The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) diameter. Piping for safety pan drains shall be of those materials indicated in Table P2906.5.
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Writing assignment # 17 * What minimum working clearances are required for energized equipment and panelboards? How is clearance above a panelboard regulated? What is the minimum required headroom? E3405.2 Working clearances for energized equipment and panelboards. Except as otherwise specified in Chapters 34 through 43, the dimension of the working space in the direction of access to panelboards and live parts of other equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance while energized shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in depth. Distances shall be measured from the energized parts where such parts are exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where such parts are enclosed. In addition to the 36-inch dimension (914 mm), the work space shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide in front of the electrical equipment and not less than the width of such equipment. The work space shall be clear and shall extend from the floor or platform to a height of 6.5 feet (1981 mm) or the height of the equipment, whichever is greater. In all cases, the work space shall allow at least a 90-degree (1.57 rad) opening of equipment doors or hinged panels. Equipment or support structures, such as concrete pads, associated with the electrical installation located above or below the electrical equipment shall be permitted to extend not more than 6 inches (152 mm) beyond the front of the electrical equipment.
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