What type of tape is permitted to be used on the exterior of the home?
Butyl based tape
100
How far should piping be from exhaust vents such as on a furnace?
6 inches
100
How far up wall should felt be run at roof to wall intersections
12 inches
100
Wht type ladders are permitted on our jobsites
Type 1 or Type 1A only - NO GREEN LADDERS
100
How should trusess be secured at non load bearing walls?
STC clips
200
What trade partners should be using forti-seal panels?
Plumbers, Gas, Hometeam, and Electricans
200
What series PEX piping is allowed on Pulte sites?
minimum 3006 series - 5006 series is preferred
200
How much overlap should there be when installing felt?
2 inches at horizontal laps
4 inches at vertical laps
200
How should extension ladders be used?
Extension ladders must run 3 feet past eave of roof. If over 10 feet, the ladder must be secured to the structure
200
What R value of insulation is required in HVAC supplies in attics?
R-8
300
How much should housewrap be overlapped? Vertical and Horizontal
6 inches for Horizontal Seams
12 inches for vertical seams
300
What is the spacing required to suport PEX that is run horizontally?
32" OC
300
What is the nailing pattern required to secure felt to the roof deck?
Button caps are required at 6" O.C. at the edges and 12" O.C. in the field.
Exception: - 12" O.C. is not required if shingles are installed the same day.
300
When is the OSHA 300A log required to be posted?
February 1 to April 30
300
What is the spacing requirements of weep holes in brick?
maximum spacing of 33 inches
400
How far past a corner should housewrap be run?
Minimum of 2 stud bays
400
What are the strapping requirements of HVAC supplies in attics
Minimum of every 5 feet
400
How should felt be run at drip edge and why?
Felt should overlap drip edge at eaves so that water could run over the top of it.
Drip edge should overlap felt at rakes so that wind blown rain cannot get under felt.
400
What must guardrails consist of?
Guardrails must consist of a top rail, mid-rail, and a 3-1/2" toe kick. Height must be 39" to 45" from floor.
400
Describe the 6 sided assembly in an attic kneewall
Bottom plate, top plate, studs, drywall, t-ply. T-ply must be taped at seams.
500
What type of caulk should be used when setting windows
Caulk must meet ASTM Specification C920 Class 25
500
When are nailing plates required?
Nailing plates are installed to protect pipes that are run within 2" of the face of a stud or joist
500
What are the overlap requirements for felt at hips and valleys?
Felt must extend through the hip or valley a minimum of 36 inches
500
When and where are guardrails required?
Stairways, walkways, open decks, windows, dor openings, and holes over 6" must be guarded and covered.
500
What is required to seal garage to house from carbon monoxide?
Sill Seal should extend up wall of bottom plate to form a gasket.