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Texas Laws & Rules — Texas ACR A Practice Questions

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1. A commercial building in Texas is equipped with a new air handling unit. The contractor is required to ensure that the unit meets specific air contaminant control standards. Which of the following actions is NOT required by the 2024 IMC for air handling units in commercial buildings?

  • Install a carbon monoxide alarm in the building.
  • BUse filters with a MERV 13 rating to reduce particulate matter.
  • CImplement a regular maintenance program for the air handling unit.
  • DEnsure the unit is designed to handle a minimum of 10% more air than the building's ventilation requirements.

Exam tip

Remember that while carbon monoxide alarms are important for fire safety, they are not a direct requirement for air contaminant control in air handling units.

Why A is correct

The installation of a carbon monoxide alarm is a requirement for fire safety, not specifically for air contaminant control in air handling units, as per the 2024 IMC. Filters with a MERV 13 rating, regular maintenance, and ensuring the unit can handle more air than required are all measures to control air contaminants.

2. A food service establishment in Texas is upgrading its refrigeration equipment. According to the 2024 UMC, what is the minimum energy efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers?

  • A10 SEER
  • B15 SEER
  • 20 SEER
  • D25 SEER

Exam tip

Keep in mind the specific energy efficiency standards for refrigeration equipment as outlined in the 2024 UMC.

Why C is correct

The 2024 UMC mandates a minimum of 20 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) for walk-in coolers and freezers, promoting energy-efficient operation.

5. At a construction site in Texas, the Occupational Health and Safety rules, as per Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1302, require employers to provide a safe working environment. What is the primary responsibility of the employer in this regard?

  • AEnsure all workers are trained in first aid and CPR.
  • Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for all workers.
  • CConduct regular safety inspections on the site.
  • DImplement a drug and alcohol testing policy.

Exam tip

Understand the comprehensive requirements for occupational health and safety, including the provision of PPE, as outlined in Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1302.

Why B is correct

The primary responsibility of the employer, as stated in Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1302, is to provide PPE to all workers to ensure their safety on the construction site.

7. In a residential construction project in Texas, the ventilation system must comply with the 2024 IFGC. What is the minimum outdoor air ventilation rate required per person for a bedroom, according to the 2024 IFGC?

  • A0.5 cubic feet per minute (cfm) per person
  • 1.0 cfm per person
  • C1.5 cfm per person
  • D2.0 cfm per person

Exam tip

Be aware of the specific ventilation rates required for different spaces as per the 2024 IFGC.

Why B is correct

The 2024 IFGC requires a minimum of 1.0 cfm per person for bedrooms, ensuring adequate ventilation for indoor air quality.

8. What is the maximum allowable concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in indoor air in a healthcare facility according to the Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1302?

  • A50 mg/m³
  • 100 mg/m³
  • C200 mg/m³
  • D300 mg/m³

Exam tip

Be aware of the specific indoor air quality requirements for different types of facilities as outlined in the Texas Occupations Code.

Why B is correct

The Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1302 sets the maximum allowable concentration of VOCs in indoor air in healthcare facilities at 100 mg/m³. The other options are higher than the allowable limit.

9. Which of the following is the correct minimum ventilation rate per person for a residential kitchen according to the 2024 IFGC?

  • A0.5 cfm per person
  • 1.0 cfm per person
  • C1.5 cfm per person
  • D2.0 cfm per person

Exam tip

Be familiar with the specific ventilation rates for different areas in residential buildings as per the IFGC.

Why B is correct

The 2024 IFGC requires a minimum ventilation rate of 1.0 cfm per person for residential kitchens. The other options are either too low or not specified in the code.

3 more in the bank

Answers and explanations for these are in the app.

  • What is the maximum allowable concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) in the breathing zone of employees in a commercial building according to the 2024 IMC?
  • What is the maximum allowable temperature rise of exhaust air from a kitchen hood according to the ACCA Manual D?
  • What is the recommended temperature for the condenser coil of a refrigeration unit according to Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 22nd ed.?

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