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Bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones. What should be addressed?

Correct Answer

C) Wet backing.

Finish accessories and backing in damp locations should be detailed to limit moisture damage.

Answer Options
A
Proceed with the finish work where bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones, and rely on later touch-up to hide the problem.
B
Treat the item as a color or trim preference where bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones, instead of fixing the substrate or product requirement.
C
Wet backing.
D
Accept the installer's shortcut where bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones, without checking the backing, clearance, or joint detail.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Finish accessories and backing in damp locations should be detailed to limit moisture damage.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Proceed with the finish work where bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones, and rely on later touch-up to hide the problem.

Proceed with the finish work where bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones, and rely on later touch-up to hide the problem. does not satisfy the required party, deadline, proof, license, bond, insurance, or agency trigger for moisture durability.

Option B: Treat the item as a color or trim preference where bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones, instead of fixing the substrate or product requirement.

Treat the item as a color or trim preference where bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones, instead of fixing the substrate or product requirement. does not satisfy the required party, deadline, proof, license, bond, insurance, or agency trigger for moisture durability.

Option D: Accept the installer's shortcut where bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones, without checking the backing, clearance, or joint detail.

Accept the installer's shortcut where bathroom robe hooks are mounted through tile into raw wood scraps at shower splash zones, without checking the backing, clearance, or joint detail. does not satisfy the required party, deadline, proof, license, bond, insurance, or agency trigger for moisture durability.

Memory Technique

Good work cannot rewind a missed finish trigger in Reviewing Bathroom.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Moisture durability from CSLB B General Building Study Guide; California Building Code, Title. / CSLB B General Building Study Guide moisture-resistant finish coordination; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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