Red Seal Carpenter Practice Exam

When framing an engineered floor system for a residential house, what information is required to fasten the two double joists carrying the stair headers?

1. Check the specs on the blueprints and fasten accordingly.

2. Check the nailing specs in section 9 of the Canadian Building Code and fasten accordingly.

3. Check with the framing foreman who knows the proper nailing specs and fasten accordingly.

4. Check the specs on the manufacturerΓÇÖs drawings and fasten accordingly.

The correct answer is: Check the specs on the manufacturerΓÇÖs drawings and fasten accordingly.

When framing an engineered floor system for a residential house, it is important to use the manufacturer's drawings to determine the proper nailing specs for the double joists carrying the stair headers. Options A, B, and C are not specific enough and may not provide accurate information. Checking the specs on the blueprints or the nailing specs in the Canadian Building Code may not account for the specific requirements of the engineered floor system. Checking with the framing foreman may not guarantee accurate information as well, as different foremen may have different techniques or preferences. Therefore, the most reliable and accurate source for determining proper nailing specs would be the manufacturer's drawings.