Texas Real Estate Inspection Standards and Practices, Exams of Real Estate Management

Download Texas Real Estate Inspection Standards and Practices and more Exams Real Estate Management in PDF only on Docsity! Residential Inspection for Real Estate Agents - Champions School of Real Estate A ________, in the reasonable judgment of the inspector, is a condition that adversely And materially affects the performance of a system, or component. - ANS Deficiency Process of examining accessible items, and Reporting their condition - ANS Inspection Prohibits abusive practices like undisclosed Referral fees and kickbacks. Designed to help consumers become more knowledgeable of settlement services costs. - ANS RESPA The inspector may not inspect an item if the Inspector and client agree that it is not to be Inspected - ANS Departure Provision Directed at re-sales or substantially completed Homes. However, the inspection of houses under construction is a growing segment of the inspection business. Most inspectors offer a three-phase package to clients who want their new home inspected. - ANS Standards of Practice (SOP) Texas is one of the few states that licenses home inspectors. Inspectors are licensed by the same Agency as real estate license holders. In Texas, real estate inspectors must follow the Standards of Practice as established by - ANS TREC Any area that can be reached without the use of tools and will not disassemble items other than covers or panels intended to be removed for inspection. Capable of being approached, entered, or viewed without specialized equipment, or Hazard - ANS Accessible - ANS Standard Inspection Report Form A non-profit organization whose primary mission is to develop and advocate Scientifically-based codes and standards relating to one or more of the systems found in an Improvement to real estate. - ANS Code organization A cooperative, voluntarily joined association of business or professional Competitors that is designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with Mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest. - ANS Trade association The Committee consists of nine members appointed by the Commission as follows: (1) Six members who have been engaged in the practice of real estate inspecting as professional Inspectors for at least five years before the member's appointment and who are actively engaged in That practice; and (2) Three members who represent the public, who are not registered, certified, or licensed by an Occupational or regulatory agency in the real estate industry. - ANS the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee A (n) ________ is defined as the process of looking at and examining accessible items, Parts, systems, or their components and the reporting of any observed deficiencies. - ANS Inspection The examination for a real estate inspector license and for a professional inspector License consists of a ________ part and a ________ part. - ANS National, State The ________ Provision recognizes that there are items that a client may not want to Have inspected. - ANS Departure The TREC Standards of Practice are directed at ________ or ________ completed Houses. - ANS Re-Sales, Substantially ________ are all communications created or caused to be created by a licensed inspector For the purpose of inducing or attempting to induce a member of the public to use the Services of the inspector. - ANS Advertisements ________ Inspectors may not perform inspections. - ANS Inactive A person who intends to be licensed by the Commission must file an ________ for the License: - ANS Application Complete the sentence: A real estate inspection is: a. An exhaustive survey and evaluation of the systems and components of a structure Using specialized equipment and sophisticated testing devices b. A survey addressing cosmetic issues and performance of the systems and components Of a structure c. A limited visual survey and evaluation of the basic operation of the systems and components Of a structure using normal controls. It does not require the use of specialized tools or Procedures. d. A warranty - ANS c. Roofs, foundations, windows, doors - ANS Structural Systems The plumbing supply, all fixtures, drains, water heating equipment, and hydrotherapy massage equipment is inspected. - ANS Plumbing Systems • Quality control construction inspections of new homes • Inspections of remodeling • Inspections • Inspections performed for a lender or a person other than the prospective buyer or prospective Seller - ANS Exceptions to using the TREC Property Inspection Report: He/she has inspected an item and There are no condition issues or comments required for that item. - ANS Inspected (I) If a client instructs an inspector not to inspect a particular item on the form, the inspector will check this box. Likewise, if an inspector cannot, for some reason beyond his/her control, inspect a particular item, Then he/she should mark this box. - ANS Not Inspected (NI) If none of these items are present at a property, the inspector will check: - ANS Not Present (NP) Inspectors shall report those components or systems that are not functioning as this: - ANS Deficient (D) There is no specific timing requirement for delivery of the inspection report. Inspectors should Provide a written copy of the report to the client within a __________________. This time period will Change on a case-by-case basis, but __________ days at most. - ANS Reasonable Time, 2-3 • Obsolete and/or fused materials • Damaged panel or components • Loose panel • Inappropriate support materials • Loose or missing door • Openings in panel • Panel too small • Overheating • Rust or water in panel • Circuits not labeled • Panel crowded • Poor access • Upside down • Not suitable for aluminum Wiring - ANS Panel problems • Undersized or incomplete • Supply and return register problems • Dirty • Disconnected and leaking • Obstructed or collapsed • Poor support • Poor balance • Humidifier damper missing - ANS Cooling System problems • Copper • Galvanized Steel • Lead • PVC Plastic • CPVC Plastic • Polyethylene Plastic • Polybutylene Plastic • Cast Iron • Asbestos cement • Brass - ANS Water Service Piping Materials There are 3 basic things that can go wrong with our supply plumbing: - ANS Leaks, not enough water, dirty water This situation occurs when water goes where we do not want it to. This runs the spectrum from a dripping faucet to a broken pipe that floods the house. - ANS Leaks This is a flow/pressure problem or not enough water pressure. - ANS Not enough water This could be attributed to something as minor as sediment in the lines stirred up by the municipality periodically "flushing the lines" to a health hazard from wastewater contaminating the potable water lines. - ANS Dirty water • One or more elements will not work • Missing, broken, or taped control knobs • Missing drip bowls • On light burned out or broken - ANS Electric Range Problems • Pilot is out • Gas ports are blocked • Control knobs are cracked, broken, or Missing - ANS Gas Range Problems (T/F) One of the five characteristics of a good chimney is aesthetics. - ANS False (T/F) Inspectors are required by TREC to deliver the inspector report to a client within 24 hours of inspecting the property. - ANS False (T/F) InterNACHI promulgated the Property Inspection Report used in Texas. - ANS False (T/F) The first system listed on the Inspection Report is the electrical system. - ANS False (T/F) Inspectors are not required to inspect visible piping for mechanical damage. - ANS False (T/F) Inspectors have 5 options to check off on the report: Inspected, Not Inspected, Not Present, Deficient, and Repair Recommended. - ANS False (T/F) Inspectors are required to inspect appliances purchased with the home such as refrigerators and washers and dryers at the client's request. - ANS False (T/F) Inspectors are not required to check for microwave leakage. - ANS True (T/F) Inspectors are not allowed to alter the REI 7-5 in any way, and may not attach any additional documentation to the form. - ANS False Which statement is INCORRECT? a. There are few exceptions to using the TREC Property Inspection Report. b. Inspectors are never permitted to make any modifications to the TREC form. c. The inspection report is like a snapshot in time. d. All of these statements are incorrect. - ANS b. Even though there are no specific timing requirements for delivering the written inspection Report to the client, ________ is considered standard A. Two weeks B. 24 hours c. 2 to 3 days d. 7 to 10 working days - ANS c. The inspection report is comprised of a checklist of 4 categories: Inspected (I), not inspected (NI), Not Present (NP), and ________. a. Deficient (D) b. Skipped (S) Flashlight, screwdriver, gloves, pocket knife - ANS Inspection Toolkit There are several __________ created specifically for property inspection that are available for different Devices. Before purchasing an app for his/her device, an inspector should download the free trial Version to ensure that the app is appropriate for his/her use. - ANS Apps (T/F) Real estate inspectors are required by state law to bring a fully stocked toolkit, containing manual tools and digital testers to each property they Inspect. - ANS False (T/F) In regards to electricity power, the general rule of thumb is that most homes today need at least 100 amps and big houses need 200 amps. - ANS True (T/F) Residential inspectors must assign a score of pass or fail to each property they inspect. - ANS False (T/F) The FAA now forbids the use of drones for roof inspections. - ANS False (T/F) Clients should never be present for a home inspection. - ANS False (T/F) The inspector indicates on the form whether or not a system or component has been inspected (I), not inspected (NI), not present (NP), or deficient (D). - ANS True (T/F) Home inspectors are responsible for calculating a house's electrical load capacity. - ANS False (T/F) Inspectors should not offer opinions on the price of a house. - ANS True (T/F) The size of a house's electrical services does not matter. - ANS False (T/F) Inspectors may not modify or delete the text on the TREC-promulgated form beyond those exemptions listed in 22 TAC §535.223(d). - ANS True According to the text, how long should a standard inspection take? a. 8 to 10 hours b. Around 2 hours c. 5 to 7 hours d. All day - ANS b. Which statement is TRUE? a. Residential inspectors are required by state law to carry a fully-equipped toolkit and Protective clothing with them to all job sites. b. Residential inspectors must carry iPads or tablets with them to job sites. c. Inspectors are required to crawl under houses and on top of roofs. d. Residential inspectors are not required by state law to have any specialized equipment To perform their jobs. - ANS d. Which of the following is a basic tool that an inspector may carry? a. Tape measure b. Flashlight c. Infrared camera d. Level - ANS b. A house rests upon a __________. The foundation supports the superstructure - the part of the Structure above the foundation. If the foundation is not capable of supporting the weight of the Structure without excessive reactions to the movement of the soil, it will sink into the ground. - ANS Foundation Most houses in the south are built on a concrete slab. This is commonly referred to as a __________ foundation. - ANS Slab-on-grade The builder should excavate small valleys in the side yards of a lot commonly referred To as __________ which divert surface water away from the foundation and towards the storm sewer In the street. - ANS Swales Brick veneer, stucco, wood siding Exterior walls are covered with cladding, commonly called siding or veneers, applied to provide insulation and protection of the structure from the weather - ANS Cladding Systems Rise, run, tread - ANS Stairs Typically found on homes that do not have a fully enclosed garage. Usually constructed Of metal and supported by columns. - ANS Carports The foundation supports the __________ - the part of the structure above the foundation. - ANS Superstructure Is high in compression strength, meaning it can support a lot of weight. However, it is Weak in tensile strength. In other words, it will break if it is twisted, torqued, or pulled. Steel rods or wire mesh is added to give tensile strength to the concrete. - ANS Concrete Slope, ridge, eaves - ANS Roof Bat, rigid, blown - ANS Insulation Exterior __________ provide five main functions to the structure: Entry and exit, security, privacy, protection, gas proofing/fireproofing if connected to a garage. - ANS Doors Located on the exterior of the house, either on the front, back or side. They are often covered by a roof, providing protection from the sun and weather at the entrance to the home. - ANS Porches At one time, __________ houses were constructed with a continuous vertical outside wall, usually made of concrete, brick or block. However, the costs associated with that form of construction has become so expensive that most builders now simply put piers at intervals around The perimeter of the structure, and any load bearing areas in the interior. - ANS Pier and Beam Is made up of loose particles of the earth's surface. The action of weather on rocks causes them To erode. As the rock surface becomes softer, it breaks down and eventually is turned into what we Call soil. - ANS Soil It is particularly important for real estate sales agents to understand that new __________ does not mean a new roof. For example, there was an agent who listed a property as having a new roof when it only had an "overlay" (new __________ nailed on top of the old __________.) - ANS Shingles Is actually a trademark of U.S. Gypsum and Should only be used in referring to their brand Of drywall, not as a generic name. Essentially, Drywall consists of gypsum filler (commonly Called plaster of Paris) that is mixed with water, Poured between two sheets of specially manufactured paper, and baked to a rock-like hardness. It is usually 4 feet wide and cut in lengths of 8 feet. The backside of the board may be covered with a green, waxy water-resistant paper that is used in bathrooms, sometimes called rain board. - ANS Sheetrock Single-hung, double-hung, casement horizontal sliders, awning, hopper, fixed, jalousie - ANS Windows Are similar to porches, but they project from the wall of the house, usually from an upper Floor. - ANS Balconies (T/F) The biggest mistake homeowners make is not putting in sufficient ventilation. - ANS True (T/F) Slate shingles are usually confined to commercial buildings, but occasionally are used on a residence. - ANS False (T/F) Rafters are strengthened by horizontal lumber called purlins and braced by notched framing named purlin braces. - ANS True (T/F) Clay tiles are both long lasting and fireproof. - ANS True (T/F) When wooden shingles are installed, they are spaced between 1/3 to 1/2 of an inch apart to allow for swelling during wet weather. - ANS False Electricity flows when __________ move in a pattern. - ANS Electrons All conductors have some __________. Insulators have more resistance and don't let much, if any electricity flow. - ANS Resistance Air is something electricity cannot flow easily through. Air therefore is a __________. Rubber, glass, ceramics, wood, most plastics and distilled water are also examples. - ANS Insulator Measurement of current flow - ANS Amp If the circuits become overloaded, the fuse will blow or the __________ will trip, which turns off the electricity and prevents a potential fire. - ANS Circuit Breaker The National Electrical Code has required __________ for the last 30 years. A __________ is a special receptacle with ground fault protection. A __________ finds electrical leaks and shuts off the power if leakage is occurring. A __________ acts like a circuit breaker and can shut off the flow of electricity within 1/50 of a second. This prevents serious injury resulting from electrical charge, as the circuit breakers are not designed to prevent this type of electrical shock. - ANS GFCI - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Is used in homes instead of direct current because we produce it in high volumes and transport it efficiently and safely. - ANS Alternating Current Measurement of the resistance of an electrical Circuit - ANS Ohm A unit of measurement of the force of electrical Pressure - ANS Volt Volts × Amps - ANS Watt The panel box will contain either circuit breakers or __________. - ANS Fuses GFCIs protect against shock. The __________ protects you and your house from a fire. Required as of 1/1/2004 Detects an arc by the characteristic wave an arc causes in the electrical flow - ANS AFCI - Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Breakers Anything that allows electricity to flow through it easily - ANS Conductor When we put something in a circuit that we want to glow brightly like a light bulb, get warm (Heating element in a toaster), or do some mechanical work (an electric motor or drill), each of these appliances is a __________. They are designed to allow a certain amount of electricity to flow. The appliances convert that electrical energy into light, heat or mechanical force. - ANS Resistor Creates the pressure that keeps the electrical current flowing through the conductors or wires. An average house has 240 volts of electricity available to it. Throughout the house, we can split the 240 volts into separate branches with 120 volts or keep it together with 240 volt potential. - ANS Generator The wires go through the electric meter and then into the __________ or, as some people still call It, the fuse box. - ANS Service Panel Calculated to determine the amount of electricity Consumed by a household - ANS Kilowatt-Hours Switches placed so that the path ahead can be lit and turned off without retracing steps - ANS Three-way switches Common problem with electrical receptacles - ANS Reverse Polarity Provides only 110 volts - ANS Two-Wire Service Aluminum wiring option using braided copper wire - ANS Pig Tailing (T/F) Houses constructed after January 1st 2004 must have AFCIs. - ANS True (T/F) Anything that allows electricity to flow through it quickly is called a conductor. - ANS True (T/F) Reverse polarity refers to the outlet being able to hold the plug securely. - ANS False (T/F) Electricity is controlled by running it through conductors and surrounding the conductors with insulators for safety. - ANS True (T/F) Bathrooms should have at least one outlet. - ANS False (T/F) Copper is a good conductor of electricity, but not quite as good as aluminum. - ANS False (T/F) An amp creates the pressure that keeps the electrical current flowing through the conductors or wires. - ANS False (T/F) As a rule of thumb, there should be an electrical outlet on each wall of an average- sized room. - ANS True (T/F) When it comes to conductor wires, the green wire is the neutral wire and the white wire is the ground wire. - ANS False (T/F) Electricity flows when the neutrons move in a pattern. - ANS False According to the TREC Minimum Requirements for Electrical Systems, an inspector is not Required to: a. Manually test the installed and accessible smoke and carbon monoxide alarms b. Report the absence of GFCI protection in bathroom receptacles, and kitchen countertop Receptacles as deficient c. Report the type of branch circuit conductor d. Disassemble mechanical appliances - ANS d. _________ current is used in homes because we produce it in high volumes and transport it Efficiently and safely. a. Alternating b. Direct c. Continuous d. Straight-line - ANS a. There should be _____ wire(s) coming into the house from the electrical service. a. One B. Three c. Five d. No less than six - ANS b. c. Duct systems, chases, and vents d. Heating equipment - ANS a. For heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, the inspector is not required to perform The following actions: a. Report as deficient inadequate access and clearances b. Report as deficient gas leaks c. Program digital thermostats or controls d. Inspectors are not required to perform any of these actions - ANS c. According to the text, the main problem that inspectors find with gas furnaces is the __________. a. Main control switch b. Faulty pilot light c. Black pipe d. Heat exchanger - ANS d. Clean, safe drinking water - ANS Potable Water A flow occurring in a reverse direction from what is Intended. The pressure on the potable water side only has to be slightly lower than the pressure on The wastewater side for a backflow to occur. - ANS Backflow Allow air to enter the drainage system to equalize air pressure - ANS Vent Pipes The mechanism in ball valves is a hollow nylon or metal ball that pivots in the valve body. Opposing Sides of the ball are open. When these openings are oriented with the flow, water passes through the ball. When you rotate the valve against the flow, the closed sides of the ball stop the water. Ball valves are easy to use because it only takes a quarter turn on the handle to open or close them. They are also durable, making them ideal for frequent-use situations. - ANS Ball-type Faucet The rod helps break down mineral deposits and extends the life of the water heater. These rods usually last the life of the water heater. However, when a sacrificial anode has completed its useful life, it will emit a sour odor that smells Somewhat like bleach. The water heater must be replaced, as it would not be cost effective to replace the anode. - ANS Sacrificial Anode Corrosion resulting from two dissimilar metals that have been joined - ANS Galvanic Action Also a reverse flow of soiled water into the potable water piping. However, it does Not need positive pressure on the downstream (dirty) side. It is caused by atmospheric pressure alone when the potable water piping is lower than atmospheric pressure. Vacuum breakers are commonly installed to prevent back siphon age. - ANS Back Siphon age Hold a small amount of water at fixtures to prevent the passage of sewer gas from the drainpipes into the living area. - ANS Fixture Traps All kitchen and bathroom sink faucets have spout attachments called __________. As the name Implies, an aerator mixes air into the flow from the spout and keeps the water from spiraling out At an angle or with too much force. - ANS Aerators Presents a potentially serious health issue - ANS Cross Connection Direct wastewater away from the fixtures and house to the sewer or septic tank. - ANS Drain Pipes Least expensive type of valve. They are small and compact and because they use a compression mechanism they can be easily serviced. Usually all it needs is a new 5¢ washer. Unlike ball valves, globe valves do not stand up well to frequent usage. - ANS Cartridge Faucet Opens and releases steam from the water heater into a drain line - ANS Temperature & Pressure Valve A common indication of a shower leak is excess ________ in the shower stall. - ANS Mildew The technical term for clean water is ________ water. - ANS Potable Bathtubs should be checked to make sure there is no missing ________ along the edges. - ANS Grout ________ Action results when two dissimilar metals such as copper and iron are joined together. - ANS Galvanic There is a ________ at the property line that can cut off the flow of water to the residence (e.g. the homeowner does not pay the water bill). - ANS Cutoff Valve A magnesium rod called a ________ anode is built into a water heater tank. - ANS Sacrificial All kitchen and bathroom sink faucets have spout attachments called ________ - ANS Aerators Modern faucets are usually ________ or ________ type. - ANS Cartridge, Ball The pipe that goes from the bottom of the sink or basin to the trap is known as a ________. - ANS Tailpiece A plumbing drainage system has three basic components, each with its own function: drain pipes, ________, and ________. - ANS Vent pipes, Fixture traps What is the correct term for clean water that can be used for drinking, cooking, and washing? a. Non-potable b. Port water c. Potable d. Effluent - ANS c. What is galvanic action? a. When potable and non-potable water are mixed together, resulting in calcification and Hard water b. The process by which clean water travels underground from a supply source to a House’s water service pipe c. Corrosion that occurs when two dissimilar metals are joined together D. Water flow occurring in a reverse direction from what is intended - ANS c. A slow bathtub drain is one that takes more than 6 minutes to drain water 8 inches deep from A standard __________ tub. A. 5 foot B. 4 foot C. 6 foot D. none of the above - ANS a. Two different kinds in use: continuous-feed and batch-feed (activated by a stopper) - ANS Food Waste Disposer Does NOT have a fan that circulates hot air. - ANS Conventional Oven No longer approved by building codes - ANS Gas-Fired Bathroom Heater Pivot-mounted grinding components found in food waste disposers - ANS Hammers Circulates hot air to cook food faster - ANS Convection Oven Reverses garage door travel when an object is passed through it - ANS Electronic Eye Traps airborne cooking grease - ANS Range Hood (T/F) Most Standards of Practice, except TREC's, include outbuildings as part of the required systems and components that must be inspected as part of a General residential inspection. - ANS False (T/F) Septic systems work well when the ground is dry and the effluent is readily absorbed by the soil. - ANS True (T/F) Inspections of the actual pools and spas is not required under the Standards of Practice. - ANS True (T/F) Pools should maintain a constant water level. - ANS True (T/F) Homeowners with septic systems should clean their commodes with common cleaning compounds like "Mr. Tidy Bowl" or "Pine-Sol", which will kill the bacteria in the tank. - ANS False (T/F) Most modern septic tanks consist of two 5,000 gallon tanks made of metal. - ANS False (T/F) The decking should slope away from the pool to provide proper drainage and to minimize the amount of debris that blows into the pool. - ANS True Which statement is CORRECT? a. Inspectors are required to inspect all optional systems if they are present on a property. b. Inspectors are not required to inspect the components or systems of optional systems. c. Inspectors are not allowed to inspect the components or systems of optional systems Even if the client requests it. d. Inspects may inspect optional systems and repair them on the spot if they are found to Be deficient. - ANS b. Landscape irrigation systems are comprised of which of the following? a. Valves b. Timers c. Sprinkler heads d. Landscape irrigation systems are comprised of all of these - ANS d. New pools are almost exclusively built from _______. a. Unite b. Portland cement c. Concrete d. Granite - ANS a. A freehold owner will often grant certain rights in property to others. These rights or privileges create an interest that is less than ownership or possession, but nonetheless exists. - ANS Equitable Estate Belongs to a person or corporation and does not belong to the land. The most common example of this is a utility easement. - ANS Easement in Gross A mortgage - ANS Voluntary Lien Is a claim against property to secure payment for a debt? - ANS Lien Is a right for the benefit of a piece of land? - ANS Easement Appurtenant A lien placed on a property against the wishes of the property owner - ANS Involuntary Lien Gives an individual the right to use or pass over another's property for a specific purpose - ANS Easement Liens, easements, encroachments, leases - ANS Encumbrance Secured from a court to enforce payment of a lien - ANS Write of Execution A (n) ________ lien is one that is freely given, usually as collateral for a loan. - ANS Voluntary A (n) ________ is a right or privilege or improvement that belongs to and passes with land, but is not necessarily part of the land. - ANS Appurtenance The government will take an easement by ________ for itself. - ANS Condemnation A (n) ________ is the unauthorized intrusion of another's property onto an adjoining property. - ANS Encroachment If a party wins a judgment and is unable to collect, that party can secure a ________ of ________ from the courts to enforce payment of the lien. - ANS Writ, Execution If the two properties become one, merger, the easement is ________. - ANS Terminated A lien is a claim against ________ to secure payment for a debt. - ANS Property Easements can be ________ (written or verbal) or ________ (by actions or evidence). - ANS Express, Implied A ________ lien is a common example of a voluntary lien. - ANS Mortgage An easement in ________ belongs to a person or corporation. - ANS Gross Easements can be terminated by _______. a. Release b. Abandonment c. Merger d. Any of these can terminate an easement - ANS d. A (n) _______ is the unauthorized intrusion of another's property onto an adjoining property. a. Grant b. Merger c. Encroachment D. M&M Lien - ANS c. Which of the following is an example of an encumbrance? a. Deed restrictions B. CC&Rs c. Easements for ingress and egress d. All of these are examples of an encumbrance - ANS d. Operating in a fair and honest manner - ANS Impartial Avoiding any outside influence that could compromise the inspector's opinions in the inspection report - ANS Independence Focusing only on the facts and hand - ANS Objective American Society of Home Inspectors - Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or inspection integrity. - ANS ASHI Reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building - ANS Repair Performing an inspection on a property for which the inspector has a financial interest - ANS Conflict of Interest International Association of Certified Home Inspectors shall not: A. have any disclosed or undisclosed conflict of interest with the client; b. accept or offer any disclosed or undisclosed commissions, rebates, profits, or other benefit from real estate agents, brokers, or any third parties having financial interest in the sale of the property; C. offer or provide any disclosed or undisclosed financial compensation directly or indirectly to any real estate agent, real estate broker, or real estate Which right allows federal, state, and local governments to propose and enact health and building codes? a. Escheat b. Eminent domain c. Police power d. Zoning - ANS c. Texas adopted the _________ as the residential construction code for the entire state. a. ASHI Code of Ethics b. State of Texas Residential Building Code c. International Residential Code D. FEMA Building Code - ANS c. The __________ sets the minimum requirements for the environmental performance of buildings Including new construction and additions and alterations to existing construction. a. International Green Construction Code (Ice) b. International Residential Code (IRC) C. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) d. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) - ANS a. All lenders require _________ on re-sales before funds are advanced for the purchase. - ANS Wood Destroying Inspect Report Where there is grass, the technician will dig a trench about six inches deep and four inches wide, and then fill it with __________. - ANS Termiticide Do eat wood, but destroy it by carving tunnels For nesting - ANS Carpenter Ants Also called "sugar ants" - ANS Pharaoh Ants Is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. - ANS Radon Is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including coal, wood, charcoal, oil, kerosene, propane, and natural gas. Products and equipment powered by internal combustion engines such as portable generators, cars, lawn mowers, and power washers also produce CO. - ANS Carbon Monoxide To inspect for wood destroying insects, an inspector must have a license from the __________ in the Department of Agriculture. - ANS Texas Structural Pest Control Board Species of termites gets all the moisture it needs from the wood it eats, which means it does not have to return to the soil for water. - ANS Dry wood Termites The size of a bumblebee, found in garage or attic rafters - ANS Carpenter Bees Is a mineral fiber found in certain rocks? - ANS Asbestos Not everyone is affected by the __________ vapors. But common symptoms include severe headaches, nausea, watering eyes, coughing, and skin irritations. This product was used extensively as an insulating material in prefabricated or manufactured housing. It was injected as a foam between the wall cavities and hardens as it dries. - ANS Formaldehyde Build shelter tubes in the soil, up the walls of a house's foundation - ANS Subterranean Termites Hails from China, Formosa and Japan. It first entered this country in the cargo holds of ships coming from Asia a few years after World War II. One of those ships came from Formosa, so the nickname "Formosan Termite" has been applied to these Asian termites ever since. - ANS Formosan Termites Make boreholes ranging in size from 1/16 to half an inch - ANS Powder Post Beetles Began limiting uses and applications of asbestos in The 1970s. The EPA put an immediate ban on the manufacture, process, and importation of most Types of asbestos in 1986. - ANS Environmental Protection Agency Black mold. Dark fuzzy spots on walls. - ANS Stachybotris (T/F) To inspect for wood destroying insects, an inspector must have a license From the Texas WDIR Control Board. - ANS False (T/F) Do not poison a rodent's nest. - ANS True (T/F) Dry wood termites build easy-to-spot shelter tubes. - ANS False (T/F) Termites can squeeze through a crack as small as 1/64 of an inch. - ANS True (T/F) Quarterly pest control targets cockroaches, silver fish, and rats. - ANS False (T/F) Raccoons, squirrels, roof rats, and opossums all like to make homes in attics in the summer months. - ANS False (T/F) Houston was singled out by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America's most endangered cities because of the damage to historic buildings caused by Formosan termites. - ANS False (T/F) Carpenter bees do not live in a large colony like honeybees, but prefer to be loners, except for mating purposes. - ANS True (T/F) You cannot effectively spot treat for termites, if you just have one side of your house treated, the termites will eventually pop up on the other side. - ANS True (T/F) A subterranean nest can be 15-20 feet under a house. - ANS True In rainy years, the outbreaks of ________ are particularly acute. - ANS Black Mold Stachybotris is a ________, but not all of these are bad. - ANS Fungus ________ Coolers are popular in West Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico because they are cheaper to run than refrigerated air and often are a source of biological pollutants. - ANS Evaporative ________ is a form of cancer characterized by a latency period of 20-40 years after exposure before the disease sets in. - ANS Mesothelioma Many houses built before 1978 were painted with ________ paint. - ANS Lead-based ________ is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. You cannot see it, smell it, or taste it. - ANS Radon ________ are, or were, living organisms. They promote poor air quality, and sometimes, can even damage surfaces inside and outside of a house. - ANS Biological Pollutants In Texas, where there are so many abandoned oil wells, there is risk of well water contamination from ________ and other chemicals. - ANS Benzene Because CO is ________, colorless, and otherwise undetectable to the human senses, people may not know that they are being exposed. - ANS Odorless Radon is measured in ________. - ANS Picocuries The Federal Government banned the use of urea ________ in 1982. - ANS Formaldehyde Install a CO ________ that meets the requirements of the current UL 2034 safety standard. - ANS Alarm (T/F) Laundry rooms should vent the dryer to the outside, not the attic. - ANS True