SEVERE WEATHER SOLUTIONS EXAM

1. Please supply the following contact information:

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3. Insurers now reward developers and owners with credits that reduce premiums based on steps taken to mitigate hurricane property losses, including: Required Question

	Installing weather monitoring technologies and automated vent controls.
	Retrofitting windows, doors, and other building openings.
	Meeting the full requirements of the International Building Code.
	Installing protective devices that withstand high winds and airborne projectiles.

4. Three significant wind-induced effects of severe weather are: Required Question

	Loosening, sliding, and flex.
	Uplift, sliding, and racking.
	Torque, compression, and shear.
	Racking, torque, and loosening.

5. Two significant changes to the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code related to water damage caused by severe weather include:
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	A change in vapor-barrier rules and an allowance for unvented, conditioned attics.
	Rules requiring air barriers and glass film.
	Standards for storm shelters and high-wind-area construction rules.
	New credits for insurance premiums and reduced inspection requirements.

6. True or false: According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, buildings constructed after the adoption of the new International Building Code and the Florida Building Code perform better during hurricanes than other buildings built to other, older requirements. Required Question

	TRUE
	FALSE

7. A study of wind damage to Florida structures showed that those conforming to newer codes featuring wind-resistant construction techniques: Required Question

	Experienced statistically significant greater water damage.
	Reported almost no improvement for glazing and window frame damage.
	Needed 44% fewer total reroofs.
	None of the above.

8. Roof shape is an important consideration in weather resistant design. Which of the following statements concerning roof shape and weather resistance is NOT true: Required Question

	In flat topographic areas with few trees, pyramid-shaped hip roofs are common.
	Roof overhangs provide good protection against wind uplift.
	For flat roofs, it is critical to ensure that roof membranes are attached in a manner adequate for the wind zone.
	If roof overhangs are used, good designs allow about 18 inches of overhang per story of building height.

9. Overall, which building systems and components are most vulnerable to severe weather damage, and consequently the most important to design and specify correctly? Required Question

	Roofs, windows, and doors.
	Gasketing, flashing, and sealants.
	Walls, windows, and doors.
	Roof membrane, fasteners, and overhangs.

10. When windows fail during high winds, internal pressure can build up within a structure and lead to structural weakening. One of the best ways to protect against wind-borne debris damage in windows and resulting moisture intrusion is to:
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	Employ rain screens.
	Use impact-resistant glazing.
	Use dehumidifiers to dry out wet buildings.
	Reduce the number and total area of fenestration openings.

11. Doors must be specified properly to withstand severe weather. Which of the following is NOT a method to provide for resistance to severe weather? Required Question

	Ensuring proper door anchorage, including hinges, locksets, and deadbolts.
	Evaluating the doorframe to provide for sufficient framing and anchoring.
	Using metal doors, as they are always the strongest material.
	Choosing doors that can be sealed against water intrusion.

12. Windows and doors are likely to leak during a hurricane. A water-management plan that will minimize the damage that the water intrusion may create could include: Required Question

	Good flashing details around doors.
	A drainage plane within walls that will direct any water to the outside of the building.
	Building designs that allow water leaks into the interior to be cleaned up without extensive damage.
	All of the above.