VIRGINIA HIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE GRADED A+
Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic
 Rafters
High wind area how many fasteners per shingle
 6 fasteners
what kind of siding can be vertically installed
 Panel Boarden
space ties on concrete walls distance between ties
 24 inch
When building a block foundation where does one start
 Corners
What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door installation on interior
wall
 100 sq
A door frame consists of what parts
 one head, two sidejob
What material is acceptable for valley on asphalt shingle roof installation
 mineral surfaced asphalt
Guards on open sided walking surfaces need to be located more than________measured vertically to
the floor
 6 feet
what type of gypsum is used in veneer plaster system
 Blueboard
Where do you art laying parquet flooring
 centerline
The top of the ladder shall extend at least _______ above the edge of the roof
 3 feet about roof
Concrete with a clump of 4" can be used for _______
 flatwork
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means
 penny
What is the purpose of a sash
 glazzing
What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam
 Fast expansion
What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding)
 1/2 inches
Door casing should be
 Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall
When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should
 Be butted tightly
When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should
 Be attached to the adjacent cabinets before to the wall
Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall
 type S