Property & Building Inspection · Task 11 of 19

Interior study notes

Walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, stairs, railings, counters and cabinets.

Key points

• Operate a representative number of doors and windows.
• Fogging between panes means a failed seal.
• Safety glazing: doors, near tubs/showers, near doors, large low windows, stairways and guards.
• Stairs: risers uniform within 3/8 in., about 10 in. minimum tread, about 6 ft 8 in. headroom, handrail 34-38 in.
• Guards: about 36 in. high with a 4-in. sphere limit.
• Stains: check moisture with a meter and look for the source above.

Exam tip

inspectors aren't required to move furniture. Report it as a limitation.

Practise this task

Try free interior practice questions with answers and explanations, or look up terms in the glossary.

These notes are an original study aid and may contain errors. Verify against current IRC, NEC and NFPA editions and your state's standards of practice.