1. What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's foundation, according to the International Residential Code (IRC)? a. ≥ 5"/10' b. ≥ 5"/12' c. ≥ 6"/12' d. ≥ 6"/10' 2. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? a. A fireplace b. A woodstove c. A coal furnace d. An electric heater 3. Every basement and sleeping room is required to have an easily operable emergency escape window. How large must this window be? a. At least 5.7 sq. ft b. At least 4.7 sq. ft c. At least 6.7 sq. ft d. At least 3.7 sq. ft 4. The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof drainage system. True False 5. You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not considered to be a readily accessible component of a room. a. A small window b. The doorknob on the closet door c. Nails or screws in the floor d. None of the above 6. Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building. Which of the following is not one of them? a. Central HVAC equipment b. An office or bedroom c. The laundry room d. Bathrooms