Construction Measurements
Wood
Concrete
Building Code Enforcement
Mixed Bag
100

This tool is used to check the slopes of sidewalks

What is a level

100

These vertical boards make up a wall

What are studs

100

The concrete base of a building that supports the walls

What is a foundation

100

This is posted on a building when work has started without a permit

What is a stop work order

100

Inspectors should always visibly wear this during inspections

What is an ID badge

200

The actual dimensions of 2x4 nominal lumber

What is 1-1/2”x3-1/2”

200

Roof trusses are typically spaced ____ o/c

What is 24”

200

This is placed in concrete to keep it from cracking

What is rebar

200

A retaining wall under this height does not require a permit

What is 4’

200

This is placed in walls and ceilings to keep buildings warm

What is insulation

300

This term is used to describe the thickness of sheathing and toilet paper

What is ply

300

These triangle shaped roof members are pre-fabricated and craned into place

What are trusses

300

Used to give concrete its shape while being poured

What is formwork

300

All official notices should be sent via this type of mail

What is certified

300

An electrical panel contains these to turn off power

What are circuit breakers

400

The length of the hypotenuse of a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem if two sides are 3’ and 4’

What is 5’

400

These (2) boards are placed above studs to complete a wall

What are double top plates

400

Concrete walls poured flat on site and craned into place are called this

What are tilt-up

400

This number of windows can be replaced without a permit

What is 0

400

These are assessed when owners fail to comply with notices

What are citations or fines

500

The maximum length of a 10' wide shed to not exceed 120sf

What is 12’

500

The spaces created by framing where windows and doors are placed

What are rough openings

500

Concrete is composed of cement, water, sand and this

What is aggregate

500

Removing a red tag is this type of crime

What is a misdemeanor

500

This inspection result may be considered biased

What is partial