What are some of the purposes of building codes?
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To establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety
and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities,
stability, access to persons with disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and
ventilation and energy conservation; safety to life and property from fire and
other hazards attributed to the built environment; and to provide safety to fire
fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
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Using the TR-55 method, determine the depth of runoff for a 24-hour, 100-year precipitation event of 9 inches if the soil can be classified as group B and the watershed is contoured pasture with good hydrologic condition and an antecedent soil condition III.
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List three things that should be taught to a home owner about their electrical system.
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The table below lists data used in obtaining a mix design for an asphalt paving mixture. If the maximum specific gravity of the mixture is 2.41 and the bulk specific gravity is 2.35, determine the following below:
(a) the bulk specific gravity of aggregates in the mix
(b) the asphalt absorbed
(c) the effective asphalt content of the paving mixture
(d) the percent voids in the mineral aggregate VMA.
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What controls the indoor blower motor on an 80 percent induced-draft furnace?
A) The integrated furnace control board B) The fan relay C) The fan switch D) The thermostat