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A balcony joist end is exposed to weather with no protection detail. What should be considered?

Correct Answer

D) Decay protection.

Exterior wood framing exposed to weather needs detailing or material protection against decay.

Answer Options
A
Unreliable bearing.
B
Whether the slip detail was followed.
C
Wood support.
D
Decay protection.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Exterior wood framing exposed to weather needs detailing or material protection against decay.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Unreliable bearing.

Unreliable bearing. relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for wood decay protection.

Option B: Whether the slip detail was followed.

Whether the slip detail was followed. relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for wood decay protection.

Option C: Wood support.

Wood support. relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for wood decay protection.

Memory Technique

Reviewing Balcony is an address; follow it to the real instruction.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize moisture protection requirement from California Residential Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Residential Code wood protection from decay; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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